General Adult English Dublin
Dates
All Year
Lesson Duration
55 Minutes
Age
16+
Lessons
20 per week
Class size
Max 14
Accommodation
Self Catering Accommodation / Host Family
At A Glance
This course offers you the choice of Intensive and Super Intensive English that is ideal for independent, motivated and dedicated students who wish to fast track their fluency and boost their English language skills. This course takes place in the heart of Dublin city centre within 5 minutes’ walk to Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green, giving students the opportunity to explore the language and culture of the capital of Ireland.
- ‘Real World’ General English (20 hours per week) or ‘Real World’ English Plus (25 hours per week)
- Flexible accommodation options.
- Full social & activity programme.
Course Dates: All Year
School
Our partner school is recognised as an associate of LAL language schools, rewarded for its excellence by EAQUALS, and a consecutive two-year winner of the ST Star Awards in both 2018 and 2019. The modern school building with 3 floors has 10 classrooms all equipped with audio-visual equipment, comfortable lounge & outdoor area with tea/coffee and snacks, quiet room for afternoon study, wifi throughout and charging docks for laptop/ iPad use. The building is serviced by an elevator and has a welcoming reception inside the front door. The school is situated in Dublin’s city centre which is known for its lively atmosphere, beautiful cobbled streets and astonishing modern buildings. Irish people are very approachable, welcoming, friendly and always up for a chat! – making it the number one go-to destination for English learning students. With an Irish pub situated every second step and cultural sites in abundance, Dublin in the perfect city to explore after lessons.
Course
This course is highly customisable with packages for general Real World English (20 hours p/w) and Real World English Plus (25 hours p/w). The course covers English grammar, vocabulary, oral expression, comprehension and reading with a specific focus on the topic of the programme selected. Any course can be combined with a workplace internship which offers a valuable professional and cultural experience in an Irish based company across a wide range of sectors. For more information on the courses available, contact us.
Your lessons will be with other international students giving you the chance to experience an international classroom environment while making friends from all over the world. The maximum class size is 14 but the average class size is 8/9. This course is open to students of all levels, beginners to advanced. Students take a level test on their first morning which ensures they are placed in a class suitable for their standard of English and a graded certificate is included on completion of the course. The classes are dynamic and highly interactive with extensive use of teamwork, role play, and games making learning fun and interesting.
Accommodation
Accommodation is offered in brand new city centre student apartments at Aparto Student Accommodation at the Binary Hub, Bonham Street in double bedrooms (for 1 person) with private bathroom within 40 minutes’ walk or 15 minutes’ bus ride from the school as well as host family accommodation located in the suburbs of Dublin, 30-50 minutes by public transport to the school.
The accommodation is fully equipped with all necessary facilities including common areas, a gym, study areas, laundry facilities and 24-hour staff and security. The large shared common area, which has a pool table and TV lounge area, is a great place to meet new friends at any time of the day or evening. The on-site gym available to residents has state of the art cardio and weights equipment. There is a spacious study area where students can quietly study alone or in small groups with wifi and charging docks for laptops. There are laundry facilities on-site for washing and drying open 24/7. Residents are notified via an app on your phone when your washing is ready.
YOUR ROOM:
• Modern fully-furnished bedroom with small double bed for 1 person.
• Study desk, wardrobe & plenty of storage space.
• USB ports & IPTV connection in all bedrooms.
• Choose your own room temperature with your independently controlled in-room heater.
• Private deluxe en-suite bathroom with large shower, toilet & sink.
YOUR APARTMENT (SHARED WITH 2-7 OTHER RESIDENTS):
• Shared kitchen fitted with all the cooking essentials including microwave, kettle, toaster and oven, as well as crockery, cutlery and utensils.
• Shared dining area.
• Shared comfortable lounge with flat screen TV
Activities
The school provides a daily social programme for adults including a variety of activities, trips and excursions. You will visit the best attractions that Ireland has to offer under the expert guidance of our partner school staff. You have the option to join in on the activities but we believe the Social and Activity programme is a very important part of your course as it allows you to continue speaking English outside the classroom in a relaxed and fun environment. Some of the activities are free of charge such as walking tours and bar crawls. There is also a choice of paid excursions and activities such as escape rooms and a tour of Dublin’s most Instagrammable spots. Students get to visit classic Irish locations like Guinness Storehouse, Dublinia, Little Museum of Dublin, National Art Gallery, Croke Park and GAA Museum, Dublin Writers Museum, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College Dublin.
FEES
| Course Name | Start Date | 1-4 Weeks | 5-8 Weeks | 9-12 Weeks | 13-24 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Wold English 20 hours per week | Every Monday | €250 | €240 | €230 | €220 |
| Real World English Plus 25 hours per week | Every Monday | €290 | €280 | €270 | €260 |
| Self-Catering Apartment | Price Per Week | Extra Night | Arrival/Departure Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Room with Private Bathroom | €290 | N/A | Sunday - Sunday |
| Host Family | Price Per Week | Extra Night | Arrival/Departure Days |
| Single Room Half-board | €220 | €30 | Saturday-Saturday Sunday-Sunday |
| Twin Room Sharing Half-board | €180 per person travelling together | €25 per person | Saturday-Saturday Sunday-Sunday |
Not Included:
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance Fees to tours
- Administration fees
- Local travel ticket
- Return airport transfer (€60 each way)
- Accommodation Booking Fee (€50)
- Registration Fee (€50)
- First Course Book Fee (€50)
- Administration Fee (€85)
What is included:
- 20+ English lessons per week
- All course materials
- Social and Activity Programme
- Emergency 24/7 contact
- Placement Test
- Welcome Pack
- Progress test
- Optional excursions
- Graded certificate
FAQs
You can book online or over the phone whichever is easiest. Once the form is complete all you need to do to secure your booking is to pay a deposit of €200. It usually takes 1-2 days before your booking is confirmed and the final balance is due 4 weeks prior to departure. You can pay either by card, by bank transfer or by cheque.
Students are requested to arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday. We can arrange transfers for individual students (€60 each way). Students are also requested to arrive no later than 10pm where possible. An extra night stay can be arranged and a supplement applies. For more information contact our office 0035312143314
If you arrange for a transfer, you will meet your Irish Host or school representative and brought straight to your accommodation. Please be sure to email at least 2 weeks prior to departure to confirm your flight details. You will see either your name or the school’s name on a board as you come through Arrivals.
We will also give you an Emergency telephone number for the school and you will also have the Tribe 24/7 contact number which you should call in the event that your flight is delayed.
You will receive your accommodation details and pre-departure information approximately 7-14 days before you arrive. We will also send you more information about the school to help you prepare. The most important thing is that you remember to take the following in your hand luggage: your accommodation address, emergency telephone number for your school, address of your school and passport.
We have students from Spain, France, Germany, Austria and Italy and small numbers from other countries. We know that you will make new friends from all over the world and on your last day you will receive a graded certificate which you will take home with you as well as wonderful memories of your time spent in Ireland.
You will have a level test on the first morning before you start your course and will be placed in a class with other students of the same level. Your level will be monitored during the course and if you feel your class is too easy or too difficult then you should speak with your teacher or let us know and the Director of Studies will see if it’s possible to move you to a different class. Everyone at the school is very approachable and once you let someone know they will make sure that the move is as quick and smooth as possible for you.
Ireland has a mild, temperate climate with summer temperatures ranging from 16 – 24°C. The temperatures rarely drop below freezing point in winter. It is sometimes the case that we have four seasons on the one day so don’t forget to bring a waterproof jacket and umbrella as well as your swimming costume!
You should speak to your teacher first or the Director of Studies.
All social programmes and information are printed on notice boards in social areas.
Students may arrive at the weekend for courses to begin each Monday.
As we are not a travel agent we don’t book flights. However, we can advise on which flights would be suitable so please email or give us a call and we would be happy to talk you through it. Please do not book your flights until you have received confirmation of your enrolment.
This course is can be taken by students who are 16+. Students ages 16 are allowed out in the evenings until 11 pm granted that they have permission from their parents. For more information contact our office at 00 353 121 433 14 or by our Contact Us page.
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for further information on our cancellation policy. We would seriously advise all students to take out Travel Insurance in advance and to satisfy themselves they are fully covered.
The minimum age students can attend is 16+. Adult classes are divided by age when possible as follows: 16-29 & 30+
All students are expected to be active in their courses. This includes a certain amount of homework –i.e. preparing vocab for the next day or a written piece based on what you have learned in class that day. Homework will be corrected and given back as this helps you track your progress. However, the amount of homework given will not affect your time for leisure and activities – plenty of time for ice-cream in the sun… or rain as it is Ireland!
The School is closed on the following school holidays:
St Patrick’s Day: Tuesday 17 March
Easter Monday: Monday 13 April
Christmas: 21 December 2020 – 1 January 2021 inclusive.