Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin, Ireland
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Dublin is a dynamic and cultural capital and has a lot to offer such as theatres, art galleries and historic sights. The city also hosts the Customs House, the Four Courts and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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The language school Centre of English Studies (CES) was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1979. The school has two year round centres located in the very heart of Dublin city. Both schools are within walking distance of public transport and many of the tourist attractions.
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24 modern fully equipped classrooms, a student cafeteria and common room, video room with a full video library, computer room, language laboratory, self-access library.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin
ACELS, EAQUALS, FIYTO, ALTO, BRITISH COUNCIL, ENGLISH UK.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Dublin Airport. It takes 40 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Centre of English Studies (CES) in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 350 Adult courses throughout the year: 180 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 1 % Germany 15 % France 8 % Holland 1 % | Italy 25 % Japan 2 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 20 % |
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 576 | 822 | 1095 | 1315 | 1578 | 2104 | 2630 | 3156 | 257 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. Standard Course plus 6 hours additional afternoon classes that concentrate on authentic spoken and written English using newspaper, magazine and video as well as the students own material in order to develop communication skills. Colloquial language, idioms and increased vocabulary will enable you to communicate effectively in real life situations. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 470 | 670 | 882 | 1080 | 1296 | 1728 | 2160 | 2592 | 190 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. The morning is divided into two parts and two teachers usually share the class. The first part of the morning concentrates on grammar and use of language and the second part concentrates on communication skills. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 22.Jun.2009, 20.Jul.2009, 31.Aug.2009 | |||||||||
| 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 | -- | 1100 | 1646 | 2197 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks. Full board accommodation in host families, all materials, afternoon cultural & sports program, and excursions on Saturdays are included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2009: 15.Jun.2009, 22.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 06.Jul.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 20.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 04.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:45 | |||||||||
| 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 | -- | 1455 | 2096 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Duration: 2 or 3 weeks. Not suitable for complete beginners in golf. Golf on 3 days (1 hour), full board accommodation in host families, all materials, afternoon cultural & sports program, and excursions on Saturdays are included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2009: 06.Jul.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 20.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 04.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:45 | |||||||||
| 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 | -- | 922 | 1344 | 1699 | 2125 | 2550 | 3400 | 4250 | 5100 | 425 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. We are able to provide ESP programmes in English for Business, Insurance, Services Industry, Banking, Aviation, Manufacturing and Medical professions on request. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 576 | 822 | 1085 | 1348 | 1611 | 2137 | 2663 | 3189 | 263 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. Standard General English course in the morning with the Business classes three afternoons per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2009: 2.Feb.2009, 9.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 23.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 09.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 23.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 06.Apr.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 20.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 05.May.2009, 11.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 25.May.2009, 02.Jun.2009, 08.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 22.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 06.Jul.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 20.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 04.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 14.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 28.Sep.2009 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 530 | 1060 | 1590 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 4240 | 5300 | 6360 | 530 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| 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 | -- | 940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. Intended for non-native English Teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and at the same time examine different teaching approaches and methods. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2009: 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 04.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 198 |
| 9 weeks course 1767 euro, 13 weeks course 2573 euro. Exam dates: March, June and December. Please note there must be a minimum of 8 students for each level of the Cambridge Exam. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2009: 12.Jan.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 14.Sep.2009 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 198 |
| 9 weeks course 1767 euro, 13 weeks course 2573 euro. Exam dates: March, June and December. Please note there must be a minimum of 8 students for each level of the Cambridge Exam. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2009: 12.Jan.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 14.Sep.2009 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES), 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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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 53 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: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency , IELTS |
| School closed: | In 2009 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2009, 17.Mar.2009, 13.Apr.2009, 05.May.2009, 02.Jun.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 27.Oct.2009, 25.Dec.2009, 26.Dec.2009, 10.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 26.Oct.2009, 21.Dec.2009, 22.Dec.2009, 23.Dec.2009, 24.Dec.2009, 27.Dec.2009, 28.Dec.2009, 29.Dec.2009, 30.Dec.2009, 31.Dec.2009 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Polish, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments about courses: | Also available: CAE and CPE courses. |
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Show details of all accommodations | Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||||||
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| Price in EURO | 175 | 700 | 65 | |||||||
| Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2009 - 30.Sep.2009 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 30 EURO | |||||||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in EURO | 196 | 784 | 65 | |
| Located 4km from the city centre in Whitehall, a suburb of Dublin. It is a 5 min walk to a bus-stop, with a number of buses going to the city centre. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in EURO | 155 | 620 | 65 | |
| Located 4km from the city centre in Whitehall, a suburb of Dublin. It is a 5 min walk to a bus-stop, with a number of buses going to the city centre. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||||||
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| Price in EURO | 175 | 700 | 65 | |||||||
| Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 30 EURO | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2009 - 30.Sep.2009 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 30 EURO | |||||||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in EURO | 850 | -- | 65 | |
| The school is located in the very heart of Dublin and is surrounded by many hotels of 3, 4 and 5 stars. The school has a very good working relationship with a number of these hotels and has extra competitive rates with some also. Most of the top hotels in Dublin are less than 5 minutes walk from our school. Average price: 850 per week. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in EURO | 175 | 700 | 65 | |
| 86 apartment complex comprising of 13 blocks located within its own secure grounds amongst extensively landscaped gardens. 4 bedroom layout - all rooms are single en-suite with shared dining & living area. wheelchair accessible. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO | ||||
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| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in EURO | 455 | 1820 | 65 | |
| Located predominantly in the historic areas of the Trinity College campus, in the heart of the city. Bedrooms are situated within adjoining houses, many overlooking historic squares. 1 or 2 bedroom layout - single rooms with shared bathroom and access to a kitchen for light catering. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 EURO | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in EURO | 350 | 1400 | 65 | |
| Situated just 6kms from the city centre. There is a direct bus from the campus to the city centre. 4 bedroom layout - all rooms are single en-suite with shared dining & living area. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 EURO | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in EURO | 280 | 1120 | 65 | |
| Situated just 6kms from the city centre. There is a direct bus from the campus to the city. 4 bedroom layout - all rooms are single with shared bathroom & living area. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 EURO | ||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 65 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 4 km | ||
| Golf | | 3 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 6 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 20 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 10 km | ||
| Squash | | 3 km | ||
| Tennis | | 4 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 10 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Greyhound Racing, Irish Pub Night, Quiz Nights | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Centre of English Studies (CES): | Traditional music evening | |||
| No. of reviews: | 81 |
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| Overall rating |  4.0/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.2/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.9/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.3/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (appartment) | 4.1/5.0 |
| Other | 3.8/5.0 |
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Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin, Ireland
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