Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin, Ireland

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Students rated Centre of English Studies (CES), Dublin with: 4.0/5.0   (81 reviews)

1. Dublin  

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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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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 %
Germany 15 %
France 8 %
Holland 1 %  
Italy 25 %
Japan 2 %
Korea 2 %
Switzerland 1 %
Spain 20 %
 

3. English Courses

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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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 [+]
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)

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
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.

4. Accommodation

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  Weekly rate Monthly rate One-time fee
(charged by school)
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)
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)
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)*
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)
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)
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
  Weekly rate Monthly rate One-time fee
(charged by school)
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)
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)
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

Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 65 EURO (one way)

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

6. Reviews

No. of reviews: 81
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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Prices include: Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities
Course material: Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately €30 EURO.
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