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, two minute's walk from Dublin's main street. Shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and local bus stops are all within very easy walking distance from the school. The school address is: 4 North Great George\'s Street, 1 Dublin (Ireland).
Facilities
Cafeteria, computer lab, library, movie rental, movie room, student support desk, lounge, free after-class access to language learning software, copy machine, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Alpha College of English, Dublin
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Dublin. It takes 25 minutes by bus to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 19 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 6 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 110 Junior courses in summer: 160 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 7 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 Junior courses in summer: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 11 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % Germany 15 % France 15 % | Italy 15 % Japan 5 % Korea 9 % Switzerland 6 % Spain 15 % |
All prices in € (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 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 326 | 652 | 978 | 1264 | 1580 | 1896 | 2400 | 3000 | 3480 | 6720 | 290 |
| 20 General English morning lessons + 10 afternoon lessons focusing on fluency development. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 31.May.2013, 30.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
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| Price in € | 276 | 552 | 828 | 1064 | 1330 | 1596 | 2000 | 2500 | 2880 | 5520 | 240 |
| 20 morning lessons/week + 5 afternoon lessons focusing on fluency development held on either Mondays and Tuesdays or Wednesdays and Thursdays. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 31.May.2013, 30.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
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| Price in € | 225 | 450 | 675 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1600 | 2000 | 2280 | 4320 | 190 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 07.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 16.Sep.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 445 | 890 | 1335 | 1780 | 2225 | 2670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Combines the General English course with 5 private lessons in the afternoons focusing on specific aspects of business language such as presentation skills, inter-cultural differences, meetings etc. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
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| Price in € | 276 | 552 | 828 | 1064 | 1330 | 1596 | 2000 | 2500 | 2880 | 5520 | 250 |
| 20 General English lessons in the morning + 5 Business English group classes in the afternoon. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
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| Price in € | 1950 | 3900 | 5850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Unique English Examination and Job-seeking Preparation course for Unemployed University Graduates. The programme includes: Mornings: General English or Cambridge First Certificate Preparation classes. Two afternoons/week: English Fluency Development or General Business English classes. Supervised, guided self-study in our Library or Study Rooms for the remaining afternoons from 2pm - 5pm. In addition, students participate in two afternoon workshops hosted by one of Ireland's leading Occupational Psychologists. One of the sessions will focus on writing persuasive CVs/Resumes and on strategies to find potential employers; the second on acquiring effective Interview Skills. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 25.Feb.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 1470 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| It includes homestay (single room, half board, shared bathroom). Private bathroom supplement: +25€/week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 825 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Total of 40 class hours plus an extensive cultural and social programme, directly linked to the morning sessions. 4 Options available: General. Start dates: March 25, July 08 Teachers of English Literature. Start date: July 22 Theory and Practice of CLIL. Start dates: August 19, October 21 Using Technology in the Classroom. Start dates: August 05, October 14 This course qualifies for Comenius funding. Fixed duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 25.Mar.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013. Course not available: 08.Apr.2013 - 05.Jul.2013, 02.Sep.2013 - 11.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 225 | 450 | 675 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1600 | 2000 | 2280 | 4320 | 190 |
| The class is usually a combination of students taking the exam and those who are not. Students taking the exam can avail of expert advice and guidance from our experienced academic team, and a mock speaking exam is scheduled near the exam date. Students are encouraged to submit written tasks for assessment outside of class. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 09.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 65.00 € |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 65 €. 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 , Cambridge Advanced , IELTS , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 700 at TOEIC |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013 - 04.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 21.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Gaelic, Polish, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Classes commence on Mondays unless there is a public holiday in which case an excursion is provided. Also available: Work Experience Programme (available to EU nationals only) Super-Intensive Cambridge Examinations Courses |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in € | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 185 | 100 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Fully furnished and equipped apartments with 3 to 5 bedrooms, shared living room, dining area and en suite bathrooms. Rate also includes: electricity, TV & DVD, and weekly linen change. Minimum age: 18 Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 29.Jun.2013, 01.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 170 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Price for extra night in July and August: 27 euro. Private bathroom supplement: 25 euro per week. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013, 22.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 2 € High season supplement per week: 15 € | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 155 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Price for extra night in July and August: 25 euro. Private bathroom supplement: 25 euro per week. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 23 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013, 22.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 2 € High season supplement per week: 15 € | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in € | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 150 | 100 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Fully furnished and equipped apartments with 3 to 5 bedrooms, shared living room, dining area and en suite bathrooms. Rate also includes: electricity, TV & DVD, and weekly linen change. Minimum age: 18 Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 29.Jun.2013, 01.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 455 | 910 | 1365 | 1820 | 455 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Prices for this accommodation may be subject to change. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 455 | 910 | 1365 | 1820 | 455 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Comment | Airport transfers are only available to students staying in host families. Group transfers can be arranged in July and August for students staying in our residential accommodation. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Dublin International (DUB): for 70 € (one way) Taxi costs about 30 € to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | |||
| Diving | | 4 km | ||
| Golf | | 3 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 4 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 7 km | ||
| Music | | 2 km | ||
| Sailing | | 4 km | ||
| Squash | | 6 km | ||
| Tennis | | 3 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 4 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Archery, Go Karting, Poker | |||
| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (183 reviews) |
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| City |  4.3/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.8/5.0 |
| 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 | 3.9/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.9/5.0 |
| Other | 3.7/5.0 |
| Students liked about Alpha College of English, Dublin | |
| "Affectionate treatment of teachers, the quality of teaching and socializing with students of different cultures." - Jose Manuel (33 years) | |
| "Multicultural school with many activities in the afternoons." - Flor (19 years) | |
| "The teachers and the staff are the best part of the school." - Gloria (26 years) | |
| "The courses atmosphere and planed excursions, meetings with people from different countries." - Louise (20 years) | |
| "Teachers and school staff are very friendly and helpful." - Massimiliano (25 years) | |
| All 183 reviews of Alpha College of English | |
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