Alpha College of English, Dublin, Ireland
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General Information on Alpha College of English
The language school Alpha College of English was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1989. Alpha College is located in a fully equipped Georgian building in the heart of Dublin, 2 minutes walk from Dublin's main street.
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The school has a fully stocked library, a multi-media centre, and free Internet facilities. The building is fully WiFi enabled.
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Best arrival airport is Dublin. It takes 25 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School Alpha College of English in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 110 Junior courses in summer: 180 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 26 years throughout the year: 29 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 8 % Germany 15 % France 15 % | Italy 15 % Japan 5 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 6 % Spain 15 % |
All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 288 | 576 | 864 | 1112 | 1390 | 1668 | 2104 | 2630 | 3036 | 253 |
| This course consists of 20 General English lessons in the morning combined with 5 General English lessons in the afternoon in group classes. The afternoon lessons focus on fluency development. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 235 | 470 | 705 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1680 | 2100 | 2400 | 200 |
| Classes commence on Mondays unless there is a public holiday in which case an excursion is provided. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 20.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 341 | 682 | 1023 | 1324 | 1655 | 1986 | 2528 | 3160 | 3672 | 306 |
| This course consists of 20 General English lessons in the morning combined with 10 General English lessons in the afternoon in group classes. The afternoon lessons focus on fluency development. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:05 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 465 | 930 | 1395 | 1860 | 2325 | 2790 | 3720 | 4650 | 5580 | 465 |
| Combines General English with 5 afternoons of 45-minute private lessons focusing on specific aspects of the language such as presentation skills, inter-cultural differences, meetings etc. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 288 | 576 | 864 | 1112 | 1390 | 1668 | 2104 | 2630 | 3036 | 245 |
| This course consists of 20 General English lessons in the morning combined with 5 Business English lessons in the afternoon in group classes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:05 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 1950 | 3900 | 5850 | 7800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course consists of One-to-One lessons tailored precisely to meet the student's needs. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course qualifies for Comenius funding. Fixed duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 05.Apr.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 11.Oct.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 235 | 470 | 705 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1680 | 2100 | 2400 | 200 |
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 13.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Alpha College of English, Dublin can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 65.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 68 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 80 at Cambridge First 700 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 17.Mar.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.Dec.2010, 20.Dec.2010, 21.Dec.2010, 22.Dec.2010, 23.Dec.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 27.Dec.2010, 28.Dec.2010, 29.Dec.2010, 30.Dec.2010, 31.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Gaelic, Polish, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Work Experience: Undergraduates have the opportunity to improve their communications skills in General English classes in the first part of the programme and consolidate those skills by working in an Industrial, Commercial, Financial or Professional enterprise in the second part. The minimum work experience module of four weeks can only be started from October to June inclusive. The English language tuition period begins every Monday throughout the year. This course is available to EU nationals only. Additional fee: 500 Euro. Cambridge Examinations Course: The course is also available in a Super Intensive Format. |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | -- | 100 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Fully furnished and equipped apartments. Each apt has 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms with shared living, dining area and ensuite bathroom. Rate includes: heating, electricity, wi-fi internet, TV & DVD, cleaning and weekly linen change. Broadstone Student Residence is available in July and August only. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 178 | 356 | 534 | 712 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price for extra night in July and August: 27 euro. Private bathroom supplement: 35 euro per week. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 26 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 455 | 910 | 1365 | 1820 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Prices for this accommodation may be subject to change. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | -- | 100 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Fully furnished and equipped apartments. Each apt has 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms with shared living, dining area and ensuite bathroom. Rate includes: heating, electricity, wi-fi Internet, TV & DVD, cleaning and weekly linen change. Broadstone Student Residence is available in July and August only. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
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| Comment | Airport transfers are only available to students staying in host families. Additional residential accommodation available on a limited basis during the months of June, and September. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Dublin: for 50 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Golf |  | 3 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Squash | | 2 km | ||
| Tennis | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Football, Yoga, Poker | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Alpha College of English: | Social evenings, Trips to art galleries and museums, weekend trips, poker | |||
| No. of reviews: | 150 |
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| Overall rating |  4.1/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.2/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language |  4.3/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.9/5.0 |
| Other | 3.6/5.0 |
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Alpha College of English, Dublin, Ireland
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