Reviews of Twin School, Dublin, Ireland
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Average Rating
4.2
Overall rating
Twin School, Dublin, Ireland
Twin School, Dublin, Ireland
Based on 294 reviews of former students of Twin School
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (31 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (139 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (68 ratings)
Students 50+ years (39 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Twin School
19. Dec. 2025
Pablo (30 years) 
Course: Intensive English: English + IELTS Preparation - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive English: English + IELTS Preparation - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The best thing about the school is the quality of the teachers, especially the IELTS specialists. They make the classes enjoyable and entertaining, but at the same time useful.
In general, the school staff was very kind to me."
Negative aspects
"Punctuality in starting classes, although I understand that students are given a few minutes to arrive."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It is more worthwhile to stay for longer periods; it is a better investment."
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"I was surprised by the quality of teaching for the better. The IELTS teacgers manage to motivate you to reach your goal."
City/place
"Dublin is a very attractive city to live in and make new friends, but the housing problem makes it very difficult to find stability. The price of a private room is exorbitant, so people often share a room."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"It's worth it, but not at the price I paid."
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15. Apr. 2024
Giuseppe 
Course: General English Morning - 1 week
Course: General English Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and the availability of the reception staff"
Negative aspects
"Delay in feedback for booking and invoicing"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Book the course and university residence well in advance if of interest"
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Other comments
"Clean and friendly with excellent teachers and administration, except for improving the strictly accounting part due to the waiting time for a normal invoice"
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"Excellent for learning English in a friendly and professionally stimulating environment"
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"It has been helpful to improve my speaking and listening skills"
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24. Apr. 2023
Maria (64 years) Austria Course: General English Morning - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Mixed group (8 nationalities in one group)"
Negative aspects
"No weakness"
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"Perfect"
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23. Oct. 2019
Temenuzhka Hristova (46 years) 
Course: General English Morning - 1 week
Course: General English Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and their teaching methods were the best."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you want to learn English - I would choose another country. I wanted to study 2 more days, but the boss didn't approve. I should pay the price for the whole week - no matter how many days I want to study - outrageous!"
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"The building is in a good location. The condition of the building is in need of renovation! The toilets are a disaster."
City/place
"Dublin is the most expensive city in Europe that I have seen so far. There is a lot of fast food - very unhealthy! The pubs are very casual but at the same time expensive. There are very interesting double buses that run very often, but the tickets are insanely expensive!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"The course consisted of a very small group! The teachers answered all of our questions and paid a lot of attention. Unfortunately my Monday started at lesson 12 ... the topic was festival - uninteresting for me ..."
Accommodation
"I was first placed in a shabby old house with a very unfriendly and stingy hostess. After long complaints, I moved on the second day. The new house and the new hostess were great!"
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1. May. 2019
Christian (44 years) Germany Course: General English Morning - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Hire a bike."
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4. Nov. 2018
Oleksandra (20 years) Ukraine Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You need to book at least 3 weeks to make significant progress"
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2. Nov. 2018
Simone (16 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Finding new people and dealing with many other languages and traditions"
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31. Oct. 2018
Isabelita (25 years) Colombia Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The thing I liked most about the school was the teachers. Excellent professionals and very didactic :)"
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1. Oct. 2018
José (59 years) Portugal Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The availability of the staff"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Actively engage in extra-lecture activities"
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"Good location and helpful staff"
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5. Sep. 2018
Vita (18 years) Slovenia Course: Cambridge Advanced (CAE) - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers are incredible. Staff is amazingly friendly."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Chose home accomodation instead of residences, social activities are also worth taking part."
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Becket House Residence
30. Aug. 2018
Alessandro (22 years) Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teaching methodology, more dynamic than traditional lectures"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The initial test, I recommend to go over the grammar well to avoid ending up in a group that underestimates your abilities (as happened to me)"
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Other comments
"Very nice, slightly dated main building, but the other locations are on another level"
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Becket House Residence
31. Jul. 2018
Artem (15 years) 
Course: Young Learners Standard - Homestay - 3 weeks
Course: Young Learners Standard - Homestay - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"School, family"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"None"
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Other comments
"None"
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20. Jul. 2018
Mª Concepción (56 years) Course: General English Morning - 1 week
Course: General English Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The kindness of all staff members"
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Other comments
"Next time I will try to stay longer"
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16. Jul. 2018
Alisa (18 years) Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Relaxed atmosphere"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Bring your jacket"
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Other comments
"Simple but convenient. I did not like the fact that a week before the end of the course I had to move to a new family, which I was not warned about."
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10. Jul. 2018
Irina (35 years) Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I liked the attitude of the staff and teachers most of all. Everyone is very friendly and nice. Always ready to help and explain, so that you do not feel uncomfortable.
The teachers are very qualified. The classes are conducted according to the program, but at the same time they often discuss some pressing issue, which involves all the students and at the same time you get something new. Everything happens in a seemingly relaxed and friendly atmosphere, but at the same time all the lessons are intense."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Next time, I would indicate that the host family should consist of no more than two people. I lived in a house for 6 people (including me) and there was one bathroom, which is inconvenient.
I also didn't eat often at home, because I often attended excursions, and I walked in the evenings. Ie I did not use full boarding on weekends even once within 3 weeks, but I'd paid for it."
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4. Jul. 2018
Ludovica (16 years) Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Course: General English Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teaching method"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It is important that they know how to be punctual in the morning and that they respect the rules of the school"
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9. Jan. 2018
Jawad (19 years) Saudi Arabia Course: Teachers Course Individual - 17 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and people who work there in alpha - Liam and Mary."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Everything is perfect."
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18. Dec. 2017
Marc (20 years) 
Course: General English Morning - 1 week
Course: General English Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The whole educational team is very friendly and attentive."
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12. Dec. 2017
Marcus Vinicius (27 years) Brazil Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Meet other students from different nationalities.
Teachers encourage you to speak English with social activities."
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6. Dec. 2017
Alessandro (53 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Super Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Excellent level of teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"For an effective learning of the language, the minimum duration is three months"
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8. Nov. 2017
Fabien (43 years) Course: General English Morning - 1 week
Course: General English Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The welcoming, enthusiasm and quality of the teachers, variety of contents .."
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6. Nov. 2017
Javier (31 years) Course: General English Morning - 6 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Location. Staff and teachers. Atmosphere among the students (between 20 and 40 years old). Students of different nationalities."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I would decline short stays (2 weeks or less)"
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Other comments
"In addition to the development of the classes, the school prepares a small offer of social activities during the week (table tennis, excursions, meetings ...)"
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16. Oct. 2017
Anastasia (26 years) Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 2 weeks
Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers, organization."
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16. Oct. 2017
David (39 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The location and the teachers."
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Homestay
1. Aug. 2017
Daniel (21 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"People"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Nothing"
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17. Jul. 2017
Tamara Russia Course: Young Learners Standard - Residential - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"I liked the leaders and the atmosphere. I also liked the teachers."
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10. Jul. 2017
Sonja (29 years) Germany Course: Overseas Teachers Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The small classes."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"No."
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Other comments
"Very nice staff."
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3. May. 2017
Simona (42 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers' preparation and availability"
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24. Apr. 2017
Anna (35 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 1 week
Course: General English Super Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers: fascinating work in groups, attention to everyone as possible, "forced " to speak all"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Weekly course should be as a special program, in the general flow to me it was not possible to reach essential progress"
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Other comments
"Homestay - just fantastic, I was very lucky with Carol, talked a lot, which contributed to the removal of the language barrier"
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24. Apr. 2017
Irina (22 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Incredibly friendly staff!"
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Other comments
"I would like more elective courses. For example, ielts not once a week, but at least twice and, possibly, expand the choice."
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13. Mar. 2017
Kana (22 years) Japan Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Every teacher tries to understand what students talk about and all their questions. Moreover, they are so kind and friendly."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Stay for a long time. Go out in Dublin city. It's really great."
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Other comments
"I think the school is good at teaching beginners because they put a lot of focus on grammar."
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16. Jan. 2017
Ines (51 years) Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Course: General English Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"All the staff were extremely nice."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"On Saturday, the school offers a day trip. So wait and see what the school offers before you book a day trip on your own."
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15. Nov. 2016
Olga (37 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Super Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"High-quality activities and wonderful organization and facilities."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The accommodation is located to far from the school, I'd prefer a walking distance or at least around 10 minutes by bus, the trip to school usually took me more than 30 minutes"
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"Few social activities, no excursions, I had to organize my leisure myself."
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14. Nov. 2016
Maria (29 years) Spain Course: Standard - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Activities to help you talk. Quality of teaching with weekly exams."
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9. Sep. 2016
Stefania (43 years) Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very " frienfly"environment. The teachers, at least mine, were fantastic! They were always available to answer any questions and ready to re-explain when I did not understand."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"" expensive" public transport."
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6. Sep. 2016
Veikko (55 years) Finland Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendly staff and good teachers"
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3. Sep. 2016
Elisa (18 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers well prepared. Presence of mostly Italian and Spanish students"
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22. Aug. 2016
Monica Italy Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Quality of teaching"
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Homestay
3. Aug. 2016
Elena (16 years) Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The prepared and friendly teachers"
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2. Aug. 2016
Francesca (17 years) Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Presence of international guys in the courses - speaking practice in the afternoon"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Behave properly and respect the timetable"
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"Bar provided little"
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6. Jun. 2016
Marthe (19 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The classes because you learn quickly and it is very clear."
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"Very good"
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Homestay
29. Feb. 2016
Olga (25 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers!"
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"I really liked the teachers! The quality of lessons was great! I really liked them. I think, that they could organise more activities for our free time."
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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence)
10. Feb. 2016
štěpánka (31 years) Czech Republic Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Professionalism, friendly"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"School activities"
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"Simply great!!!"
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8. Sep. 2015
Stefania (29 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: General English Super Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are very professional and friendly"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The distance from the accommodation to school"
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"Great school, I recommend it!"
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8. Sep. 2015
Fabio (27 years) Course: Teachers Course Individual - 1 week
Course: Teachers Course Individual - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The organization, the preparation of the teachers, the precise and comprehensive explanations"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Speak italian as little as possible"
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7. Sep. 2015
Roberta (25 years) Italy Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching way and how they try to adapt their programme to you specific need"
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"The number of students in the class was too high"
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7. Sep. 2015
Paula María (25 years) Course: General English Intensive - 5 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 5 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The willingness of people to help you."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The residence is very dirty, but the academy is worth it, almost better to stay in a host family."
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"The academy is super good! You learn a lot!"
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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence)
31. Aug. 2015
Sebastien (21 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The Temple Bar area at night"
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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence)
25. Aug. 2015
Paola (52 years) Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teaching quality"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The fruitful combination between the residence and Alpha College"
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Other comments
"Maybe refurbishing the canteen"
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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence)
23. Aug. 2015
Liliana (45 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers were very goods and really interested in our progress. Different ways of learning and activities."
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17. Aug. 2015
Ilda (57 years) Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers' training"
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"Good organization of the afternoon activities"
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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence)
28. Jul. 2015
Mara (16 years) Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You must study"
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"Very well organized"
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Homestay
26. Jul. 2015
Riccardo (16 years) Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I was very pleased that there were people from distant parts of the world
even a lot far away, making the Alpha College a place to meet people from other cultures"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You must know that Alpha College is a school that takes seriously its aim of teaching the English language. Therefore they will expect the same commitment also from students"
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"I think that Alpha College is a very well organized school. The teachers are competent and the activities are interesting."
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Homestay
23. Jul. 2015
Lisa Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The lessons and the teachers' availability"
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23. Jul. 2015
Nicole (24 years) Switzerland Course: General English Super Intensive - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teacher availability"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't under evaluate the initial test ;)"
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"The initial test is, in my opinion, not serious enough..."
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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence)
20. Jul. 2015
Ivan (17 years) Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"What I liked most is the teachers' approaching with the students and these ones are all very open and friendly and it was really easy to make friends."
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"The school is very good, but very crowded in the summer, so that it was necessary to divide the students into three different buildings, with several classes for the same level. I was surprised to see the strong presence of Italians in the school, and this is not so positive because when you're doing an experience like that, the primary aim above all is to know foreign people. However in the school there were people of all ages and all nations"
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"The school organizes daily activities of all kinds. Very important is the social evening, held on Friday evening and gives you the opportunity to meet other students in a pub for a drink and a chat."
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22. Jun. 2015
Diego (43 years) Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Course: General English Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
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29. Nov. 2014
Maria Teresa (38 years) Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers' professionalism and friendliness"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Attend at least one month....... a week is not enough"
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29. Nov. 2014
Claudio (41 years) Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers' enthusiasm and organization"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It is important to have a basic knowledge of the language in order to take the maximum advantage of the school and have no hesitation because you cannot explain it well"
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"Keep it up"
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27. Oct. 2014
Ferdi (28 years) Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 1 week
Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of teaching, the modularity and the flexibility."
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29. Sep. 2014
Armando (55 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Super Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Reception, coffee"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"High risk of finding Italians"
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"Working in the Irish spirit of kindness and hospitality"
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9. Sep. 2014
Adriano (21 years) Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The competence of the staff"
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9. Sep. 2014
Davide (26 years) Course: General English Intensive - 10 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 10 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The dynamism of teachers"
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3. Sep. 2014
Matteo (24 years) Course: General English Intensive - 6 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The social activities, meeting people from all around the world"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't go to Dublin in summertime if you like the sunny summer of Italy, France, Spain... Dublin is cold and it rains every day.However, dubliners are very kind and sociable. Guinness and pubs are amazing.Pay attention close to the college because the area is not so safe, there are a lot of skangers/knackers!!"
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"I stayed 6 weeks and I think I've learned more English from my host family than from the college. I would have changed class-level after 3 weeks but teachers change very frequently during the summertime . My first teacher told me that I could have change but on monday there was a new one that didn't know my English level so I couldn't ever change. The international air that you can breathe in the college is fantastic. Everybody's kind, happy and funny."
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26. Aug. 2014
Luca (24 years) Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The welcoming from the staff"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"There are some families that are located more than one hour from the school and the public transports are quite expensive"
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"Give the family a letter to get the bus / tram / train subscription"
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20. Aug. 2014
Alejandro (26 years) Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The quality of teachers and excursions."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Next time you go to Dublin, book a dorm because these are more central and you do not have to rely on public transport, which incidentally is quite expensive. Despite that, my landlady was great."
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20. Aug. 2014
María Luisa (38 years) Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers. The ability to change to another level."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Everything's OK."
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"Everything's OK."
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17. Aug. 2014
Anastasiia (16 years) Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"People"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Try to communicate as much as possible, and you'll reach your goals"
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"Everything was at a high level"
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7. Jul. 2014
Anastasia (17 years) Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
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13. Jun. 2014
Annalisa (24 years) Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers, friendly, funny and skilled at the same time"
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10. Jun. 2014
Younes (43 years) Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Good teaching methods.
Courtesy and availability of the teachers.
High quality courses."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"This schools is too big, but it is only my own opinion. The school offers a lot of interesting activities to discover the country."
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"Very good school, to recommend."
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18. May. 2014
Gloria Patricia (35 years) Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teaching methods"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't bring with you during the daily travel all your money but leave the most at home, in the unfortunate case of a theft. And bring with you the school booklet"
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"Maximum availability from the Staff of the Alpha College"
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24. Mar. 2014
Alvaro (36 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 1 week
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"The school organises various activities to do with other students... Very interesting... And you have more opportunities to improve your English and get to know more people..."
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3. Mar. 2014
Daniele (35 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very helpful and kind."
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10. Feb. 2014
Ivan (27 years) Spain Course: General English Super Intensive - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and the social activities"
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2. Dec. 2013
Iryna (27 years) Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 2 weeks
Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"I loved the overall atmosphere in the school: a large number of students from all the world, excellent teachers. Individual approach to every student."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"During the study period - November to March, it is cold in classrooms and in homes! because heating is very expensive. That's why it is necessary to take warm clothes) Russian-speaking students, be aware that there is not many russian speaking students in this school, that's why you will need to constantly practice English - and it is excellent)"
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"I have only positive reviews and impressions about this school, students, teachers, family and, of course, Dublin. I advise everyone to go and learn) ... at least 2-3 weeks, but for real results - for 2-3 months!"
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10. Sep. 2013
María José (43 years) Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Try to speak as much as possible."
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26. Aug. 2013
Valeria (19 years) Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The classrooms were not overcrowded"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You can go to the next level of English in a short time"
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"There was a nice and comfortable atmosphere"
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19. Aug. 2013
Carles (42 years) Spain Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Good class organization
Perfect social activities variety
Fantastic Good roll!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Umbrella
Camera
good shoes"
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"Very short time between morning classes end (13:00) and evening classes or social activities start! (14:00)"
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29. Jul. 2013
Silvia (18 years) Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"The teachers are highly trained and with thousands of suggestions for the students! the school is in the center and the structure is very beautiful and comfortable!"
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"You go to school to learn then you have fun outside. if you keep this clear in your mind then you will learn English and you will enjoy a lot! otherwise this is not the school for you."
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"I love this place! teachers, coordinators and lessons! all fantastic. I would like to return one day, maybe on the other side of the bench."
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17. Jun. 2013
Cristian (34 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 1 week
Course: General English Super Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teaching method"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Being informed in advance regarding the accommodation cleanliness."
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"Excellent school, definitely an experience to be repeated"
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11. Feb. 2013
Sergio (31 years) Course: General English Morning - 11 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 11 weeksOverall rating
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"Teachers and students make an amazing environment."
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22. Jan. 2013
Erika (22 years) Course: General English Morning - 9 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 9 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Availability of teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Public transport are a bit 'expensive but efficient."
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25. Dec. 2012
Mª Del Carmen (65 years) Course: General English Morning - 10 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 10 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The professional quality of teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Better to have an initial level of English."
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"It is a good center for learning English."
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19. Sep. 2012
Daniele (17 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: General English Super Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"To budgeted costs at the the beginning you must add the very high cost of the subscription to public transport (it would be better if the school could also make it pay a little bit more, but would include in the enrollment costs also the ones for bus pass) ."
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"Improve the content of the certification of the level of language knowledge with more specific guidance on progress in the different skills in order to make it more usable the certificate."
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19. Sep. 2012
Sara (21 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
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"I liked that the teachers were worried about my progress and tried to solve whatever complain that I had."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you choose a host-family, distances between the school and the accommodation are 20 minutes by bus. Moreover, it is interesting to go out and enjoy visiting the different pubs in order to meet people with whom to speak English."
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"They practise too much grammar and only a bit of pronuntiation."
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Homestay Executive
11. Sep. 2012
Almudena (32 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere and the methodology. The classes are very dynamic."
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"Regarding the school, everything was great. But I have to complain about the residence. really low cleaning standards. the kitchen was never cleaned and it is all greasy. i think you don't get what you pay for. The weekly cleaning of the room could be improved."
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4. Sep. 2012
Elena (20 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The variety of activities, as we used to change teachers and topics very quickly."
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27. Aug. 2012
Adriano Course: General English Morning - 2 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers' preparation"
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22. Aug. 2012
Silvia (17 years) Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The cozy atmosphere of the teachers, the cohesion among students, the comparison always open and very interesting between different cultures and the educational program."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"In my opinon everyone should come with the idea that the study is not a punishment, or even worse, with the belief that since they have paid they can afford to do anything; you can have fun anyway, attending the school and the friends. And remember do not create a unique group with your own countrymen, in order to make interesting encounters and to exercise 100% your English."
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"I would recommend to improve the cafeteria that sometimes, due to the high inflow of students, is poor."
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11. Aug. 2012
Francesc (23 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and the atmosphere in the classes."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The teachers and the atmosphere in the class are fine."
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8. Aug. 2012
Alessandro (27 years) Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 1 week
Course: General English + General Business English - GBE02 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of teachers"
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31. Jul. 2012
Asunción (36 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The pace of the class and the teachers."
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Homestay Executive
10. Jul. 2012
Emanuele (19 years) Course: General English Intensive - 8 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 8 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Gemma, the cafeteria bartender ;)"
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"An unforgettable experience, wonderful"
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11. Jun. 2012
Marco (48 years) Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
Course: General English Morning - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The organization regardig the sorting in the classes, due to your own level of language proficiency, and the professionalism of the teachers."
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"All in all, for what has been my personal experience and the length of my stay, I would have chosen differently my accommodation, if I had known that the current prices of the B&B located around the center of Dublin ranging from 30 to 40 EUR per day."
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"The amount of educational material and readings made available to the students during their stay, in my opinion could be improved."
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16. Apr. 2012
Martina (22 years) Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The professionalism and the extracurricular proposals"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Dublin is a city of medium size, you can easily settle down. The Irish are very friendly."
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"It is a really well-organized school where you can meet guys from all over the world (not many Italians!)"
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25. Oct. 2011
Jose Manuel (33 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 4 weeks
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"Affectionate treatment of teachers, the quality of teaching and socializing with students of different cultures."
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"Study a little every day during the course. Smokers take stuff from home, a pack costs about 9€ in Dublin. Enjoy Temple Bar and its people."
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"In Diceys Garden €2 pints on Tuesdays. Amazing to visit: Galway, Gigant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher."
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25. Oct. 2011
Markus (35 years) Course: General English Super Intensive - 1 week
Course: General English Super Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Rotation of the teacher"
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11. Oct. 2011
Marina (19 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
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"The teachers. And, generally all the staff."
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12. Sep. 2011
Flor (19 years) Spain Course: General English Morning - 3 weeks
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"Multicultural school with many activities in the afternoons."
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