Dorset College, English School in Dublin, Ireland

WELCOME TO DORSET COLLEGE DUBLIN 

Dorset College Dublin English school in Dublin, founded in 1983 is a well-established educational provider located in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, beside the beautiful Mountjoy Square park. Situated only 10 minutes walk from O’Connell Street, one of Europe’s widest thoroughfares, the College is accessible by all modes of public transport to all areas of the city.

Dorset College offers a flexible and extensive range of high quality English Course in Dublin. These include Standard General English and Intensive General English Course in our English school in Dublin. Dorset College aims to provide the best language training possible and they constantly seek to enhance the learning experience of their students.

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English Course in Dublin @ Dorset College

English School in Dublin, Ireland

2 Weeks for Only 400 Euros!

The English Course in Dublin Consists of:

• General and Intensive courses.
• Business English Course in Dublin on request.
• English language Exam Preparation.
• 20 \ 30 lessons of 45min per week.
• 12 students per class.
• Native English teachers.
• English school in Dublin.
• Accommodation in Family or Residence.
• Planned social activities.

Prices for English school in Dublin/ English course in Dublin and Accommodation

Prices include:

• English course in Dublin plus accommodation
• Registration fees
• Accommodation placement fees
• Level evaluation
• Course certificate
• Internet use at the English school in Dublin
• English school in Dublin
• Course materials

Course supplements:

• Airport transfer cost: €65 one way €130 round trip

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RECOGNITION

Our English school in Dublin is recognized by ACELS under the auspices of the Department of Education and Science for the teaching of English as a foreign language. They are also members of MEI Relsa.

REASONS TO CHOOSE DORSET COLLEGE

• Excellent facilities and a unique campus atmosphere at our English school in Dublin
• Friendly staff providing individual attention and small class sizes guaranteed
• City center location for your English Course in Dublin
• A dynamic team of highly qualified and motivated teachers
• Wide range of programs to suit all levels
• Centrally located with easy access to all transport networks
• Value for money
• Industry standard qualifications
• Professional training materials
• Internet and wifi facilities
• Students’ study room with wifi
• Language Laboratory at our English school in Dublin

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THE SOCIAL PROGRAM

Part of the experience of traveling to another country to learn an English Course in Dublin is to socialize with fellow students, to relax and enjoy your time while learning about the history and culture of the country that you are visiting.

To ensure that students can have an exceptional experience they organize weekly social and cultural events which include:

• Afternoon activities include: A Walking Tour of Dublin City, Free English Classes, Job Club, Excursion to Local Museums, Excursion to an Exhibition, Dublinia Viking Adventure, Film Club at Dorset College, Irish Language Class (Rang Gaeilge), Visit to Botanic Gardens and a Book Club.
• Evening Activities include: Greyhound Racing, Irish Dancing Lessons at Dorset College, Bowling and group outings to the Cinema.
• Half Day Excursions include: Kilmainham Gaol(Jail), Guinness Storehouse and Newgrange, Co. Meath.
• Full Day excursions include: Powerscourt Gardens & Glendalough, Boyne Valley, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Cong, Kilkenny Castle & Town, Giant’s Causeway and Carlingford Lough to name a few.

THE FACILITIES

The facilities at our English school in Dublin include a student self study room, a language laboratory with six dedicated computers, canteen facilities and large number of classrooms which are well equipped with the most advanced teaching aids – sixty computers, audio, video and LCD equipment. This ensures a varied and stimulating learning experience. The classrooms at our English school in Dublin are bright and airy and provide an atmosphere conducive to learning. A great place for your English Course in Dublin.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The International office at our English school in Dublin provides a range of services to international students as follows:

• Collection of students at Dublin Airport by College representative
• Arrangement of host family or residential accommodation
• Provision of letters to enable students to open Bank account
• Provision of a study visa letter if required
• Provision of a travel visa letter if required
• Organization of cultural and leisure activities after your English Course in Dublin
• 24 Hour help-line (emergency phone)

They have an open door policy that allows students to speak to staff at any time. They are always there to listen and help.

Course characteristics:

General English Course in Dublin

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH (GE1)

The General English course is structured to provide a solid grounding and improvement in the core language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. This English Course in Dublin is offered in the morning class periods, is open to students from elementary to advanced levels and focuses on a communicative approach to learning. There are 15 full hours comprised of 20 full lessons of 45 minutes duration each.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH (GE2)

Including all the elements of Standard General English Course in Dublin (GE1) above, this course complements the work of morning classes with a focus on additional conversation-based activities in an afternoon group class. There are 22.5 full hours comprised of 30 full lessons of 45 minutes duration each.

ACCOMMODATION IN DUBLIN

We understand that accommodation is a very important part of your stay while attending your English language courses. Because we know our students have varied requests we have a number of accommodation preferences available to suit your requirements. Our accommodation services co-ordinate mixed nationalities where possible, to allow you to meet new friends and understand cultures from different parts of the world.

Our accommodation choices can be grouped into two main types, which can be booked at the same time you book your course at our English school in Dublin.

HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION*

We will arrange accommodation with friendly, carefully chosen and approved Irish host families. Our host families provide bed, breakfast, dinner, light supper and light laundry facilities. All host families are interviewed by our experienced staff before being accepted as a registered host family. Every prospective host family’s home is visited by the school to ensure suitability.

Approved host families are carefully monitored to guarantee they are maintaining high standards and meeting our students’ needs. This monitoring process includes student feedback through personal contact with our staff and student questionnaires. (All year round)

• Price includes: Single room, half-Board, bed linen, blankets.

APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION**

We offer self catering apartments as an accommodation option. Students can chose either a single or twin room and share a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and sitting room. This allows the students to cater for themselves in a comfortable modern apartment. The bedrooms have been designed to be spacious complete with study area. (All year round)

• Price includes: Shared room (add € 10 per week for a private room), shared bathroom and kitchen, bed linen, blankets.

Accommodation is at students’ disposal from the Sunday before beginning of course until the Saturday morning following end of course.

Not included: Airfare, medical insurance, airport transfers

Useful Resources

Acels in Ireland
Embassy of Ireland MEI Relsa