Swan Training InstituteDublin, 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.
- The language school Swan Training Institute was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1988.
- Tax registration ID: TIN:4884126Q
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
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Price at school Our price | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1320 1254 | 1980 1881 | 2480 2356 | 3100 2945 | 3770 3582 | 4060 3857 | 4350 4133 | 4930 4684 |
Afternoon lessons take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The two teachers you will meet on our General English Intensive Course will give you different experiences to help you get the most out of learning a language. We do things differently in our classrooms, using a blend of the latest technology with traditional language learning methods, and we base our lessons on you and your interests. Each week, guided by a general topic, you practise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a warm and friendly environment. The lessons start with clear weekly goals, and include a monthly one-to-one session with your teacher to work on your own individual learning plan. You will have regular progress assessments and feedback, guided by your SELT learning portfolio.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 265 252 | 530 504 | 795 756 | 980 931 | 1470 1397 | 1840 1748 | 2795 2656 | 3010 2860 | 3225 3064 | 3440 3268 | 200 190 |
Programme Details:
We do things differently in our classrooms, using a blend of the latest technology with traditional language learning methods, and we base our lessons on you and your interests. The teachers on our General English Morning Course will help you to speak English better and will help you to feel more confident when you are using English outside the classroom. Each week you practise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a warm and friendly environment. The lessons start with clear weekly goals, and include a monthly one-to-one session with your teacher to work on your own individual learning plan. TIE exam prep is an integral part of the course and anyone can go on to take a TIE exam after their time with us here.
You will have regular progress assessments and feedback, guided by your SELT learning portfolio. Our thoroughly researched syllabus, up-to-date teaching materials, and excellent teaching methods ensure all students will make fast progress. Our course books are based on the latest research into English as it is really used in everyday situations. Our teachers make extensive use of our interactive, touch-screen SmartBoards so that all classes have a digital component connected with the topic, vocabulary and grammar.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1560 1482 | 2340 2223 | 2840 2698 | 4225 4014 | 4550 4323 | 4875 4632 | 5200 4940 | 295 281 |
The two teachers you will meet on our General English Intensive Course will give you different experiences to help you get the most out of learning a language. We do things differently in our classrooms, using a blend of the latest technology with traditional language learning methods, and we base our lessons on you and your interests. Each week, guided by a general topic, you practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a warm and friendly environment. The lessons start with clear weekly goals, and include a monthly one-to-one session with your teacher to work on your own individual learning plan. You will have regular progress assessments and feedback, guided by your SELT learning portfolio.
Times and Location
Monday – Friday / 09:00 am – 13:00 pm, 13:45 pm – 17:00 pm / Grafton Street
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 760 722 | 1140 1083 | 1440 1368 | 2210 2100 | 2380 2261 | 2550 2423 | 2720 2584 | 160 152 |
The teachers on our General English Afternoon Course help students with a variety of levels and skills to learn from each other and to feel more confident when they are using English outside the classroom. We do things differently in our classrooms, using a blend of the latest technology with traditional language learning methods, and we base our lessons on you and your interests. Each week, guided by a general topic, you practise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a warm and friendly environment. The lessons start with clear weekly goals, and include a monthly one-to-one session with your teacher to work on your own individual learning plan. You will have regular progress assessments and feedback, guided by your SELT learning portfolio.
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 265 252 | 530 504 | 795 756 | 980 931 | 1470 1397 | 1840 1748 | 2801 2661 | 3010 2860 | 3225 3064 | 3440 3268 | 200 190 |
This course includes 20 hours of group lessons to prepare the student for an IELTS exam.
The teacher on your IELTS Course is dedicated to getting the best out of you so you can get the best out of your IELTS exam. We do things differently in our classrooms, using a blend of the latest technology with traditional language learning methods, and we base our lessons on you and your IELTS goals. Each week, guided by a general topic from the IELTS exam, you practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a warm and friendly environment. The lessons start with clear weekly goals and include a weekly one-to-one session with your teacher to work on your own individual learning plan. You will have regular progress assessments and feedback, guided by your SELT learning portfolio.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Information for all courses offered by Swan Training Institute
01 Jan 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- 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
Swan Training Institute
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
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 coffee
Free WIFI
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: 14Number of public PC workstations: 6
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
200 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Dancing | | 1 km |
Golf | | 8 km |
Horse riding | | 8 km |
Mountainbiking | | - |
Music | | - |
Sailing | | - |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Tennis | | - |
Volleyball | | - |
Windsurfing | | 5 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Where you stay can have a big impact on your experience, which is why we want our students to be really happy with their accommodation. It’s important to choose something that is just right for your needs, requirements and budget. From host families to self-catering, and
shared options to single rooms, the Swan Accommodation Team has carefully selected a diverse range of accommodation options. When you talk to us about your specific requirements, we can put together the accommodation package that’s just right for you. Our friendly host families are all English native speakers. Single or shared room, full or half board. Host families provide bed linen, towels and washing facilities. All host families are carefully chosen and regularly inspected. As our school is located on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin city centre, all suburban areas are easily accessible by public transport. In Ireland, families do not live in the city centre but in the suburbs. As a well-established school (1988), we have families located in all areas of Dublin.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Where you stay can have a big impact on your experience, which is why we want our students to be really happy with their accommodation. It’s important to choose something that is just right for your needs, requirements and budget. From host families to self-catering, and shared options to single rooms, the Swan Accommodation Team has carefully selected a diverse range of accommodation options. When you talk to us about your specific requirements, we can put together the accommodation package that’s just right for you. Our friendly host families are all English native speakers. Single or shared room, full or half board. Host families provide bed linen, towels and washing facilities. All host families are carefully chosen and regularly inspected. As our school is located on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin city centre, all suburban areas are easily accessible by public transport. In Ireland, families do not live in the city centre but in the suburbs. As a well-established school (1988), we have families located in all areas of Dublin.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1855 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 265 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Where you stay can have a big impact on your experience, which is why we want our students to be really happy with their accommodation. It’s important to choose something that is just right for your needs, requirements and budget. From host families to self-catering, and
shared options to single rooms, the Swan Accommodation Team has carefully selected a diverse range of accommodation options. When you talk to us about your specific requirements, we can put together the accommodation package that’s just right for you. Our friendly host families are all English native speakers. Single or shared room, full or half board. Host families provide bed linen, towels and washing facilities. All host families are carefully chosen and regularly inspected. As our school is located on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin city centre, all suburban areas are easily accessible by public transport. In Ireland, families do not live in the city centre but in the suburbs. As a well-established school (1988), we have families located in all areas of Dublin.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Where you stay can have a big impact on your experience, which is why we want our students to be really happy with their accommodation. It’s important to choose something that is just right for your needs, requirements and budget. From host families to self-catering, and
shared options to single rooms, the Swan Accommodation Team has carefully selected a diverse range of accommodation options. When you talk to us about your specific requirements, we can put together the accommodation package that’s just right for you. Our friendly host families are all English native speakers. Single or shared room, full or half board. Host families provide bed linen, towels and washing facilities. All host families are carefully chosen and regularly inspected. As our school is located on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin city centre, all suburban areas are easily accessible by public transport. In Ireland, families do not live in the city centre but in the suburbs. As a well-established school (1988), we have families located in all areas of Dublin.
Ratings of Swan Training Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland
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Homestay | ||
Shared flat |
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FAQ about Swan Training Institute, Dublin
- What is the best price for a course at Swan ELT, Dublin?English courses at Swan ELT start at 190 € for General English - Afternoon course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Swan?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Swan
- Is airport pickup offered by Swan ELT?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (100 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Swan?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Swan varies from 15 students (Semi-Intensive English) to 15 students (Semi-Intensive English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Swan Training Institute?100% of teachers at Swan Training Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Swan Training Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Swan Training Institute comes from Turkey with a 15% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and China (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Swan Training Institute offers courses for which ages?Swan Training Institute offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.