Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin, Ireland


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General Information on Dublin

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2. Language School  Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin

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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Facilities

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
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 %

3. English Courses

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

3
Host Family //, half board, double room
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
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
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
 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
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 //
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)
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
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
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
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 65 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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

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No. of evaluations: 50
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