Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin, Ireland
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General Information on Dublin
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.
For Dublin city map with location of school click hereGeneral Information on Centre of English Studies (CES)
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.
Click here for a detailed Dublin city guideFacilities
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 % France 8 % Holland 1 % | Italy 25 % Japan 2 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 20 % |
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.
| 1 Standard Course / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 461 | 654 | 857 | 1050 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 185 |
| Comment | 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. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per month: 100 EURO | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive / Lessons per week: 26 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 565 | 802 | 1074 | 1285 | 1542 | 2056 | 2570 | 3084 | 246 |
| Comment | Standard Course plus 6 hours additional afternoon classes that concentrates 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. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 Junior English & Activity (14-17 years) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1070 | 1600 | 2133 | 2675 | 3210 | 4365 | 5456 | -- | -- |
| Comment | Full board accommodation in host families, all materials, afternoon cultural & sports program, and excursions on Saturdays are included. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 16.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug Dates not available: 01.Jan - 17.Jun, 24.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Junior English & Golf (14-17 years) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1413 | 2035 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 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. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug Dates not available: 01.Jan - 06.Jul, 26.Jul - 03.Aug, 16.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Combination: 20 standard Group + 5 Individual / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 895 | 1312 | 1661 | 2075 | 2490 | 3320 | 3735 | 4150 | 415 |
| Comment | We are able to provide ESP programmes in English for Business, Insurance, Services Industry, Banking, Aviation, Manufacturing and Medical professions on request. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:10 - 14:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 General + Business English / Lessons per week: 26 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 565 | 802 | 1074 | 1285 | 1542 | 2056 | 2570 | -- | 250 |
| Comment | Standard General English course in the morning with the Business classes three afternoons per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 04.Feb, 11.Feb, 18.Feb, 25.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 24.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 21.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 19.May, 26.May, 02.Jun, 09.Jun, 16.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep Dates not available: 01.Jan - 03.Feb, 27.Sep - 31.Oct | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 One-to-One Executive Plus / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 530 | 1060 | 1590 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 4240 | 5300 | 6360 | 530 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Teacher Training / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 880 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 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. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 05.Aug, 25.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 9 Cambridge First ?(FCE) Examination / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1863 | 2303 | -- |
| Comment | 9 weeks course 1727 euro, 13 weeks course 2515 euro. Exam dates: March, June and December. Please note there must be a minimum of 8 students for each level of the Cambridge Exam. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 10.Mar, 08.Sep | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 Cambridge Avanced (CAE) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2303 | -- |
| Comment | 9 weeks course 1727 euro, 13 weeks course 2515 euro.
Exam dates: March, June and December. Please note there must be a minimum of 8 students for each level of the Cambridge Exam. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 10.Mar, 08.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 11 Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2303 | -- |
| Comment | 9 weeks course 1727 euro, 13 weeks course 2515 euro.
Exam dates: March, June and December. Please note there must be a minimum of 8 students for each level of the Cambridge Exam. Should we fail to reach 8 bookings for Proficiency we will combine Advanced with Proficiency and CES will provide free tutorials for Proficiency students. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Oct, 10.Mar, 08.Sep | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 EURO. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency , IELTS |
| School closed: | National holidays in Ireland: 01.Jan, 17.Mar, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 05.May, 02.Jun, 04.Aug, 27.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | Also available: CAE and CPE courses. |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 700 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel (dormitory) From 77 EURO week | ||||
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| 3 Host Family //, half board, double room | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) | ||||||
| Price EURO | 170 | 680 | -- | 65 | ||||||
| Comment | From October to May all host family accommodation are single rooms, but during the high season, students will have to share their rooms with one other student.. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 30.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 EURO High season supplement per month: 100 EURO | |||||||||
| 4 Trinity College // - University Residential Accommodation | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 455 | 1820 | -- | 65 |
| Comment | Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Self Catering One-Bedroomed Apartment // - Luxury | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 650 | 2600 | -- | 65 |
| Comment | One-bedroomed apartments, fully furnished, located in the city centre within easy walking distance of all our centres. All apartments have 1 bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and dining room with television.. Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 6 Hotel | ||||
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| Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 700 | -- | -- | 65 |
| Comment | 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: 700 per week.. Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 7 Self Catering Two-Bedroomed Apartment // - Luxury | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 750 | 3000 | -- | 65 |
| Comment | Two-bedroomed apartments, fully furnished, located in the city centre within easy walking distance of all our centres. All apartments have 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and dining room with television.. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 8 Shanowen Square // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 170 | 680 | 200 | 65 |
| Comment | 86 apartment complex comprising of 13 blocks located within its own secure grounds amongst extensively landscaped gardens. 3 or 4 bedroom layout - all rooms are single ensuite.. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 26 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 07.Jun, 08.Sep - 31.Dec | |||
| 9 University College Dublin (UCD) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 280 | 1120 | -- | 65 |
| Comment | Situated just 6kms from the city centre. There is a direct bus from the campus to the city. 3 or 4 bedroom layout - all rooms are single with shared bathroom & living area.. Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 10 Crestfield School Residence // Single room | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 190 | -- | 150 | 65 |
| Comment | Located 4km from the city centre in Whitehall, a suburb of Dublin. It is a 5 min walk to a bus-stop and a short journey to the city centre.. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 11 Crestfield School Residence // Twin room | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 150 | -- | 150 | 65 |
| Comment | Located 4km from the city centre in Whitehall, a suburb of Dublin. It is a 5 min walk to a bus-stop and a short journey to the city centre.. 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. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| 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) |
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| 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 evaluations: | 50 |
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Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin, Ireland
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