Swan Training Institute Dublin, Ireland
- Smartboards can be linked with your smartphone or tablet and give you access to work completed in class anytime.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Do not offer favourable terms in the case of requesting a cancellation/refund.
School ethos: Right in the heart of Dublin lies Swan Training Institute - a language school that takes pride in curating exciting social and cultural programs alongside their curriculum. International students have been attending classes at Swan Training Institute’s centrally-located campus in the heart of Dublin, for over 30 years.
School facilities: The campus is a stone-throw away from Trinity College and Stephen’s Green. All classrooms are decked-out with interactive smartboards, which are all accessible via smartphone or tablet. All completed assessments and worksheets are done via the school’s online learning platform, making the entire experience entirely digital.
Teaching style: Swan Training Institute assesses each student individually to determine an appropriate study at the school. A structured programme is created in an effort to apply strong focus on accuracy and fluency. All teachers at the language school are qualified and experienced in boosting the speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities of the English language.
Course structure: CELT training courses, IELTS examination preparation, writing and speaking classes; as well as a variety of specialty classes form the outer spectrum of the general curriculum. Swan Training Institute is recognized by ACELS. A service of Quality and Qualification in Ireland, for English Language Training (ELT) and is a long-standing member of MEI and EAQUALS.
School chain: Swan Training Institute has over 30 years of experience teaching English as a second language. The school is accredited by EAQUALS, The Department of Education in Ireland (via QQI) and ELEIreland. They pride themselves on their vast nationality mix as well as their intensive social programmes blending learning with culture. Their teachers are all highly qualified and integrate both a high tech approach as well as the traditional style of teaching for optimal learning.
English Courses
General English - Morning
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€275€262 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 275 262 | 550 523 | 825 784 | 1,020 969 | 1,530 1,454 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,400 5,130 | 5,250 4,988 |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 605 | 908 | 1,122 | 1,683 | 2,112 | 2,640 | 3,959 | 4,949 | 5,938 | 5,774 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Semi-Intensive English
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€370€352 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 370 352 | 740 703 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,400 1,330 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,640 2,508 | 3,300 3,135 | 4,960 4,712 | 6,200 5,890 | 7,440 7,068 | 7,125 6,769 |
| Price in US$ | 407 | 814 | 1,221 | 1,540 | 2,310 | 2,904 | 3,629 | 5,455 | 6,818 | 8,182 | 7,835 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Intensive English36 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€450€428 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,700 1,615 | 2,550 2,423 | 3,080 2,926 | 3,850 3,658 | 5,680 5,396 | 7,100 6,745 | 8,520 8,094 | 8,125 7,719 |
| Price in US$ | 495 | 990 | 1,485 | 1,870 | 2,805 | 3,387 | 4,234 | 6,246 | 7,808 | 9,369 | 8,935 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 7-8 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
General English - AfternoonFor the summer, only limited places left!16 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€210€200 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 800 760 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,520 1,444 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,880 2,736 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,320 4,104 | 4,250 4,038 |
| Price in US$ | 231 | 462 | 693 | 880 | 1,320 | 1,672 | 2,090 | 3,167 | 3,959 | 4,751 | 4,674 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
IELTS Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€275€262 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 275 262 | 550 523 | 825 784 | 1,020 969 | 1,530 1,454 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,400 5,130 | 5,250 4,988 |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 605 | 908 | 1,122 | 1,683 | 2,112 | 2,640 | 3,959 | 4,949 | 5,938 | 5,774 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 hours of group lessons to prepare the student for an IELTS exam.
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
- Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
- 6.5
Our prices for Swan Training Institute include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Student opinions about Swan Training Institute, Dublin
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Swan Training Institute
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Year of school foundation
- 1988
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 14
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| China | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Chile | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 14% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 30% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 10% |
| 35-50 years | 5% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 300Adult courses - Throughout the year: 200Junior courses - In summer: 300Junior courses - Throughout the year: 60
- Minimum age of students
- 17 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 10Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 10
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 26 years
Information for all courses offered by Swan Training Institute
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €65
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
- Comments about courses
Travel Pass (optional)
- 1 week: EUR 35
- 2 weeks: EUR 55
- 3 weeks: EUR 80
- 4 weeks: EUR 105
Medical Insurance from: EUR 160
- 1 week: EUR 35
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 €. 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Airport transfer
- Dublin Airport:
- €100 one way
€200 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Phoenix Park, Museum of Modern Art, National Botanic Gardens, Archaeology Museum, Shopping in Dublin Grafton Street and Henry Street, a trip to Greystones and Bray, a trip to Dun Laoghaire town and pier, National Museum, National Military and Geology Museum Collins Barracks, Chester Beatty Library, a trip to Dundrum Shopping Centre, and a trip to Howth.
Adults - Paid activities
- - Trinity College/
Book of Kells: EUR 34
- Dublin Castle EUR 8
- Dublinia: EUR 15
- Croke Park EUR 17
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral: EUR 10
- Christ Church EUR 11
- Dalkey Castle EUR 16
- Malahide Castle EUR 15
- EPIC Museum EUR 21 Junior - Free activities
- Phoenix Park, Museum of Modern Art, National Botanic Gardens, Archaeology Museum, Shopping in Dublin Grafton Street and Henry Street, a trip to Greystones and Bray, a trip to Dun Laoghaire town and pier, National Museum, National Military and Geology Museum Collins Barracks, Chester Beatty Library, a trip to Dundrum Shopping Centre, and a trip to Howth.
Junior - Paid activities
- Trinity College/
Book of Kells (EUR 16), EPIC Museum (EUR 16.50), Dublin Castle (EUR 20), Dublinia (EUR 12.50), Croke Park (EUR 12), St. Patrick’s Cathedral (EUR 6.50), Christ Church (EUR 8.50), Dalkey Castle (EUR 13), Malahide Castle (EUR 9), Cinema (EUR 8), Bowling (EUR 8).
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
11 ratings Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€255/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 255 | 510 | 765 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 1785 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 255 |
| Price in US$ | 296 | 591 | 886 | 1,181 | 1,476 | 1,771 | 2,067 | 2,362 | 2,952 | 3,542 | 296 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 7:00-21:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 7:00-21:55
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €45 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 €
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
11 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€275/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
| Price in US$ | 319 | 637 | 955 | 1,274 | 1,592 | 1,910 | 2,229 | 2,547 | 3,184 | 3,820 | 319 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 7:00-21:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 7:00-21:55
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €45 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50€
- Average distance from school
- 36 minutes by public transport (average reported by 7 former students).
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 71
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 €
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
11 ratings Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Price in US$ | 348 | 695 | 1,042 | 1,389 | 1,737 | 2,084 | 2,431 | 2,778 | 3,473 | 4,167 | 348 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 7:00-21:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 7:00-21:55
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €45 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50€
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 €
Homestay
11 ratings Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
€280/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
| Price in US$ | 325 | 649 | 973 | 1,297 | 1,621 | 1,945 | 2,269 | 2,593 | 3,241 | 3,890 | 325 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 7:00-21:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 7:00-21:55
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €45 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50€
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 €
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Terms of Swan Training Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school



- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: TIN:4884126Q
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 100 €
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.











Afternoon lessons take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.