Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin, Ireland
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General 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.
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24 modern fully equipped classrooms, a student cafeteria and common room, video room with a full video library, 2 computer rooms, language laboratory, self-access library.
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Best arrival airport is Dublin Airport. It takes 30 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 5 % Germany 15 % France 8 % Holland 1 % | Italy 25 % Japan 6 % Korea 8 % 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.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 576 | 822 | 1095 | 1300 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 250 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. Standard Course plus 6 hours additional afternoon classes per week 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 Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 30.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| 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 | 1065 | 1278 | 1704 | 2130 | 2556 | 180 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. The morning is divided into two parts and two teachers usually share the class. First part: grammar and use of language. Second part: communication skills. The course combines listening, reading, speaking and writing. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 30.Aug.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 | -- | 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. Project work, Irish culture, history and legend are an important part of the course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 14.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 5.Jul.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 03.Aug.2010, 9.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| 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: | 2010: 5.Jul.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 3.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| 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. The morning follows the Standard Course. The afternoon one-to-one classes are designed to meet the exact needs and requirements of each individual participant. This is a great course for professionals wishing to improve specific vocabulary. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 30.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| 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 | 1095 | 1300 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 |
| Students taking this option follow the Standard Course in the mornings and take the Business option three afternoons per week (Tuesday - Thursday). | ||||||||||
| 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 |
| Individual tuition is offered at all levels, from Beginners to Advanced throughout the year. Each of our specialised courses is designed to meet the needs of each client. | ||||||||||
| 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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| English for Teachers is 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. 10 hours per week is devoted to language usage, awareness and development. A further 10 hours is dedicated to the exploration of eclectic, pragmatic methodologies. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 3.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1767 | -- |
| 9 weeks course 1767 euro, 12 weeks course 2200 euro, 13 weeks course 2340 euro.
Exam dates: March, June and December. Please note there must be a minimum of 8 students for each level of the Cambridge Exam Course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 11.Jan.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 13.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2340 | -- |
| 9 weeks course 1767 euro, 12 weeks course 2200 euro, 13 weeks course 2340 euro.
Exam dates: March, June and December. Please note there must be a minimum of 8 students for each level of the Cambridge Exam Course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 4.Jan.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 6.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| 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 Preliminary , IELTS |
| 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, 04.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 1.Jan.2010, 03.May.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, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Also available: PET and CPE courses. |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in EURO | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | -- | 65 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Accommodation in carefully selected houses. Host Family Accommodation is not available in the city centre. Double rooms also available. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2010 - 30.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 30 EURO | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 | 196 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday 10 bedroom house situated in Whitehall, a mature residential area in Dublin approximately 5km from the city centre. Check-in is Saturday or Sunday from 16.00hrs, check-out is Saturday only. Airport Transfer on Arrival must be booked. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport 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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| Price in EURO | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 155 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday 10 bedroom house situated in Whitehall, a mature residential area in Dublin approximately 5km from the city centre. Check-in is Saturday or Sunday from 16.00hrs, check-out is Saturday only. Airport Transfer on Arrival must be booked. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 | -- | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday 6 bedroom house situated in Whitehall, a mature residential area in Dublin approximately 5km from the city centre. The city centre is within easy cycling distance. Check-in is Saturday or Sunday from 16.00hrs, check-out is Saturday only. Airport Transfer on Arrival must be booked. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | -- | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday 6 bedroom house situated in Whitehall, a mature residential area in Dublin approximately 5km from the city centre. Check-in is Saturday or Sunday from 16.00hrs, check-out is Saturday only. Airport Transfer on Arrival must be booked. Distance from school: 30 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 700 | 1400 | 2100 | 2800 | 700 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Most of the top hotels in Dublin are less than 5 minutes walk from our school. Average price: € 700 per week. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 100 EURO Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 180 | 260 | 540 | 720 | 180 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Only available in summer. 4 bedroom layout - all rooms are single en-suite with shared dining & living area. Wheelchair accessible. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport 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. Price extra night: 26 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 390 | 845 | 1300 | 1755 | 455 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Summer only. 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: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | -- | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Summer only. 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: 30 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 Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 280 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Summer only. Outside 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: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Dublin Airport: for 65 EURO (one way) Taxi costs about 40 EURO to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 4 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 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: | 88 |
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| Overall rating |  4.1/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.2/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.9/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.4/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.1/5.0 |
| Other | 3.8/5.0 |
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