Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Ireland & Northern Ireland : Dublin : Language Centre of Ireland (LCI)
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School

The school was founded in 1966. It is located in the heart of Dublin, near the famous Trinity College and close to the pedestrian area with its numerous restaurants and shops. The main building has a pleasant atmosphere. It was built in the 18th century and the interior has been renovated. In summer, the school has extra classrooms available in a building nearby. The Language Centre offers advanced teaching in a motivating atmosphere, directed towards allowing students to discover the country's culture. The school has 24 classrooms, a study centre, a library, a language lab, videos, cameras, computers with Internet connection, a cafeteria and a living room.
The school was founded in 1966. It is located in the heart of Dublin, near the famous Trinity College and close to the pedestrian area with its numerous restaurants and shops. The main building has a pleasant atmosphere. It was built in the 18th century and the interior has been renovated. In summer, the school has extra classrooms available in a building nearby. The Language Centre offers advanced teaching in a motivating atmosphere, directed towards allowing students to discover the country's culture. The school has 24 classrooms, a study centre, a library, a language lab, videos, cameras, computers with Internet connection, a cafeteria and a living room.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10-14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 9:00–13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 26 of 55 minutes
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Daily schedule: 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–16:30
Details: cf. standard course

Business English course
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 9 or 14* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exam)
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course

Accommodation

Host family
This accommodation option is an excellent way to improve your English speaking skills whilst discovering the Irish culture. The families are situated outside of the city centre, around 20-40 minutes by public transport away from the school, in residential areas such as Blackrock (to the south), Castleknock (to the west) or Clontarf (to the north). They are selected with care by our partner school and provide you with a single room and half board.

Shared apartment
The school has a residence situated in the south of Dublin, around 15 minutes away from the school by bus. This residence has apartments for single or double use, with, in addition to the bedroom, a living room, a fitted kitchen, a bathroom with shower, a television and a radio.
Host family
This accommodation option is an excellent way to improve your English speaking skills whilst discovering the Irish culture. The families are situated outside of the city centre, around 20-40 minutes by public transport away from the school, in residential areas such as Blackrock (to the south), Castleknock (to the west) or Clontarf (to the north). They are selected with care by our partner school and provide you with a single room and half board.

Shared apartment
The school has a residence situated in the south of Dublin, around 15 minutes away from the school by bus. This residence has apartments for single or double use, with, in addition to the bedroom, a living room, a fitted kitchen, a bathroom with shower, a television and a radio.

Leisure

The Language Centre of Ireland organises diverse leisure activities: tours of the city, concerts, theatres, cinemas, conferences, bowling and football. Other activities are more related to the country and its culture: traditional dance, greyhound and horse racing. Excursions to the region's most interesting destinations are organised during some weekends.
The Language Centre of Ireland organises diverse leisure activities: tours of the city, concerts, theatres, cinemas, conferences, bowling and football. Other activities are more related to the country and its culture: traditional dance, greyhound and horse racing. Excursions to the region's most interesting destinations are organised during some weekends.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants

1'186'000
School size

L-XL
Levels

Beginner to advanced
Minimum age

18
Accommodation

Host family / apartment / studio
Exams

FCE, CAE, CPE
Number of inhabitants

1'186'000
School size

L-XL
Levels

Beginner to advanced
Minimum age

18
Accommodation

Host family / apartment / studio
Exams

FCE, CAE, CPE

Location of the language school Language Centre of Ireland (LCI)

Quality marks

/ language school Language Centre of Ireland (LCI)

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WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Central location
  • Business English
  • International atmosphere (more than 40 different nationalities)
  • Qualified, motivated and very helpful teaching staff
  • Central location
  • Business English
  • International atmosphere (more than 40 different nationalities)
  • Qualified, motivated and very helpful teaching staff

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start

Leaving day: Sunday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 9 w.: 12.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 14+1 w.: 09.03.2009 - 21.06.2009 / 31.08.2009 - 13.12.2009
Bank holidays: 17.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 04.05 / 01.06 / 03.08 / 26.10 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Accommodation with host family or in apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 890 980
3 weeks 1270 1405
4 weeks 1650 1830
6 weeks 2410 2680
8 weeks 3170 3530
12 weeks 4690 5230
16 weeks 5810 6530
24 weeks 8410 9490
Extra week (24+) 345 390
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 980 1070
3 weeks 1405 1540
4 weeks 1830 2010
6 weeks 2680 2950
8 weeks 3530 3890
12 weeks 5230 5770
16 weeks 6930 7650
24 weeks 10330 11410
Extra week (24+) 425 470
Business course A B
2 weeks 890 980
3 weeks 1270 1405
4 weeks 1650 1830
6 weeks 2410 2680
8 weeks 3170 3530
12 weeks 4690 5230
16 weeks 5810 6530
24 weeks 8410 9490
Extra week (24+) 345 390
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
9 weeks 3550 3955
Exam fee ~160
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
14+1 weeks 5620 6295
Exam fee ~160
Options/Extras
Course material (to be paid on site) (per level) 30
One-to-one course (per lesson) 70
Christmas with the host family (per week) 65
Extra night A 28
Extra night B 35
Airport pick-up (compulsory if accommodation in apartment) 80
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +170/w.
Apartment/single room/no meals +45/w.
High season
Host family/single room/half board (28.06.09 - 03.10.09) +36/w.
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