Apollo English Language CentreDublin, Ireland
- The only Irish language school to ever have won the Star Junior Programme for under 18s global industry Award at the Study Travel Star Awards.
- ST Star Awards "New Language School" winner for 2020/2021.
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
- School currently has special offers.Details
Location: Apollo English Language Centre Dublin is an English language school located in the vibrant and bustling Irish capital of Dublin. The school is a 5-minute walk from the famous Grafton Street and Stephen's Green, beside the European headquarters of LinkedIn. There are cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and attractions nearby. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include the National Museum of Ireland, the Book of Kells, The Molly Malone Statue, the National Concert Hall and much more.
Course selection: The school provides English language programmes to students of all levels. In addition to General English taught over several schedules and intensities, Exam Preparation programmes (IELTS, FCE, CAE), Teacher Training courses, Internships, work programmes, and a selection of seasonal junior courses are also readily available.
Social and cultural: Apollo likes to provide a well-rounded learning and social experience for students inside and outside the classroom. In addition to a social calendar of activities and happenings around the city, the school also has an Apollo Student App to assist with arranging and booking specific activities.
Getting around: The school is within a 30-minute walk of Dublin city centre and has many of the city's attractions nearby. There are also several links to public transport nearby, with the Dublin Pearse train station a 15-minute walk from the school and the Dawson tram stop within a 7-minute walk of the school's front doors. There are multiple bus stops just outside the school.
- The language school Apollo English Language Centre was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 2016.
- Legal name / parent company: Apollo Language Centre.
- Tax registration ID: 583890
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English Courses
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Price at School Our price | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1140 1083 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 | 3250 3088 | 6000 5700 | 250 238 |
The Real World English course will prepare you to use English in ‘real world’ situations and will take into account your interests and strengths and weaknesses, as well as your short and long term goals.
Apollo Real World Learning:
Apollo students will follow a structured programme to enable them to practice their English in real world situations such as job interviews, meetings, presentations, communicating by email & conducting skype calls though English.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
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Price in € | 335 319 | 670 637 | 1005 955 | 1340 1273 | 1575 1497 | 1890 1796 | 2205 2095 | 2520 2394 | -- | -- | -- |
This course consists of 20 hours per week Real World English plus 5 extra hours per week focusing specifically on speaking and communication practice.
The Real World English Plus course will prepare you to use English in ‘real world’ situations and will take into account your interests and strengths and weaknesses, as well as your short and long term goals.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 25 |
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Price at School Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3250 3088 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The course is addressed to students that do not require an EU visa. The programme consists of 25 weeks of English course plus 10 weeks of holidays. Students are allowed to work part-time during the whole stay and full-time during the 10-week holidays.
Students must book medical insurance for the whole duration of their stay and an end of programme exam.
The course is available for all levels from Beginner to Advanced, will prepare you to use English in ‘real world’ situations and will take into account your interests and strengths and weaknesses, as well as your short and long term goals.
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 25 |
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Price at School Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4250 4038 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course addressed to those students that do not require an EU visa. The programme consists of 25 weeks of English course plus 10 weeks of holidays. Students are allowed to work part-time during the whole stay, and full-time during the 10-week holidays.
Students must book medical insurance for the whole duration of their stay and an end of programme exam.
The course is available for all levels from Beginner to Advanced, will prepare you to use English in ‘real world’ situations and will take into account your interests and strengths and weaknesses, as well as your short and long term goals.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price at School Our price | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 975 927 | 1170 1112 | 1560 1482 | 1900 1805 | 2280 2166 | 2405 2285 | 4440 4218 |
The Afternoon Real World English course will prepare you to use English in ‘real world’ situations such as job interviews, meetings, presentations, communicating by email & conducting skype calls though English.This will also take into account your interests and strengths and weaknesses, as well as your short and long term goals.
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 1275 1244 | 2550 2487 | 3825 3730 | 5100 4973 | 6375 6216 | 7650 7459 | 8925 8702 | 10200 9945 | -- | -- | -- |
This programme includes a wide variety of activities every afternoon and evening, 2 half-day city trips per week and additional city trip on Sunday, full-day excursion on Saturday, and travel and medical insurance. Daily updates provided to parents.
Optional: 5 hours of extra tuition per week (instead of two activities) free of charge.
- Airport transfer (compulsory): EUR 80 each way.
- Special Diet Supplement: EUR 50 per week.
One week course is only possible: 16 June or 28 July.
Maynooth University Campus, just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre, consists of two connected campuses, an older south campus with 19th century buildings and a modern north campus occupying 100 acres, giving the university an impressive mix of old and new.
Facilities include an excellent sports complex with tennis courts, dance studios and extensive outdoor football/hockey pitches.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price in € | 975 951 | 1950 1902 | 2925 2852 | 3900 3803 | 4875 4754 | 5850 5704 | 6825 6655 | 7800 7605 | -- | -- | -- |
This programme includes a wide variety of activities every day, 2 half-day city trips per week and 2 evening activities per week, full-day excursion on Saturday, daily private transport to and from homestay, and travel and medical insurance. Daily updates provided to parents.
Room can be double or triple.
Optional: 5 hours of extra tuition per week (instead of two activities) free of charge.
- Airport transfer (compulsory): EUR 80 each way.
- Special Diet Supplement: EUR 50 per week.
A one week course is only possible: 16 June or 28 July.
It includes 15 hours' tuition per week following a zig-zag timetable of 1 week morning classes + 1 week afternoon classes for example.
Private bus transport provided daily to/from host families and for Full Day Trips.
Sutton Park School is a prestigious private high school with superb teaching and sports facilities and has welcomed international students for more than 20 years.
The school’s facilities include numerous computer labs, arts and crafts room, tennis courts, indoor sports hall and extensive all-weather outdoor football/hockey pitches as well as its own cafeteria where students are served hot lunch every day Monday-Friday.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price in € | 975 951 | 1950 1902 | 2925 2852 | 3900 3803 | 4875 4754 | 5850 5704 | 6825 6655 | 7800 7605 | -- | -- | -- |
This course consists of 20 lessons per week, accommodation in a homestay up to an hour from the school in a twin or triple room, LEAP Transport Ticket for public transportation and weekly activities with a free Sunday. The activities consist of a free walking tour on the first Monday, 3 afternoon activities and 2 social evenings.
Single room homestay supplement: EUR 75.
1 week bookings only: 16 June or 28 July.
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Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1140 1083 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
FCE Focus available for levels Upper-Intermediate to Advanced, consists of 20 hours per week intensive preparation and practice for all components of the Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE). A huge emphasis is placed on preparing students for every aspect of the exam ensuring adequate cover of each of the skills.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1140 1083 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
CAE Focus available for Advanced level students, consists of 20 hours per week of intensive preparation and practice for all components of the Cambridge Advanced Exam (CAE). A huge emphasis is placed on preparing students for every aspect of the exam ensuring adequate cover of each of the skills.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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Price at School Our price | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1140 1083 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 | 3250 3088 | 6000 5700 |
IELTS Focus available for levels Intermediate to Advanced, consists of 20 hours per week focusing on improving students’ English as well as developing their exam techniques for the IELTS exam. At the end of each week, students will sit one part of an IELTS exam, under exam conditions.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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Price in € | -- | 825 784 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is addressed to non-native secondary school teachers of English to help them refresh their English language skills and examine new methodologies and strategies to teach a language.
Important *A minimum of 8 students must be booked onto this course for it to go ahead.
The Training Course for Teachers of English is suitable for non-native secondary school teachers of English who have a minimum English level of Upper-Intermediate. The course is designed by our Teacher Training department to help teachers refresh their English language skills, explore new methodologies and different approaches to teaching a language and take home lots of practical ideas and activities to use with their own students.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:15
Information for all courses offered by Apollo English Language Centre
School offers orientation at the school for new students at 11:00 on the following public holidays: 5 Aug. Lessons will start on Tuesday of this week.
Medical Insurance:
- Up to 90 days: EUR 75
- Up to 1 year: EUR 140.
Airport transfers summer supplement (15 Jun to 11 Aug): EUR 150 each way.
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
Apollo English Language Centre
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Career guidance service (free)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 15Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
180 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Golf | |
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Swimming | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Windsurfing | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Chester Beatty Museum
National Gallery
Merrion Square Food Market
Botanic Gardens
Adults - Paid activities
Dublin Castle €7
Trim Castle €5
Epic Museum €20
Irish Whiskey Museum €20
GPO €7
Dublinia €15
Escape Boat €25
Accommodation
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Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special Diet Supplement: EUR 50 per week.
Host family accommodation for students aged 16+ studying at the Apollo Adult School in Dublin is offered in the suburbs of Dublin, 30-45 minutes by public transport from school, in single bedrooms with one nationality per family guaranteed at all times. Double and twin rooms are also available for couples or friends travelling together.
All host families are police vetted and carefully inspected by Apollo management to ensure their suitability to host our guests.
This popular choice of accommodation is ideal for adults aged 16+ who are interested in experiencing life with a typical Irish family and regularly practising their English. Irish people love to talk!
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special Diet Supplement: EUR 50 per week.
Host family accommodation for students aged 16+ studying at the Apollo Adult School in Dublin is offered in the suburbs of Dublin, 30-45 minutes by public transport from school, in single bedrooms with one nationality per family guaranteed at all times. Double and twin rooms are also available for couples or friends travelling together.
All host families are police vetted and carefully inspected by Apollo management to ensure their suitability to host our guests.
This popular choice of accommodation is ideal for adults aged 16+ who are interested in experiencing life with a typical Irish family and regularly practising their English. Irish people love to talk!
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Host Point Campus has everything you need and more to make the most of your student life in Dublin. From a state
of the art gym and fitness studio to roof top gardens and study pods we’ve got you covered!
Dublin’s docklands is an area buzzing with charm all-day long. Cafés, restaurants and even watersports on your
doorstep means you’re never short of something to do. Cycle paths and connectivity to all of the city’s main
transport
links make Dublin’s most iconic streets reachable in under 10 minutes.
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Questions and answers about Apollo English Language Centre
- I am interested in the junior course (11-17 years old). My daughter is only 10 years old. Can she still participate?“Unfortunately, the minimum age for the Junior Centers is 11 years old, we cannot accept a 10 year old child.”Bruna Borges, Bookings Manager from Apollo Language Centre - May 16, 2023
- In case I book a junior course without accommodation for my 14 year old daughter, do I have to accompany her to and from school every day?“Yes, for junior students who choose not to stay at the school's accommodation, it is obligatory for an adult to accompany them to and from school.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 25, 2023
FAQ about Apollo English Language Centre,
- What is the difference between Real World English plus and the Young Learners programme?“The difference between these two courses (Real English World and Young Learners) is that one is for mature students (mixed ages, from 16 upwards) and the other for Junior students (16-19 years old only). In general, the Junior programmes are more expensive as they require more supervision. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 09, 2023
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Apollo English?The accommodation Homestay Accommodation is the most popular among all our clients of Apollo English
- Is airport pickup offered by Apollo?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (90 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Apollo English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Apollo English varies from 15 students (Real World English) to 15 students (Real World English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Apollo English Language Centre?100% of teachers at Apollo English Language Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Apollo English Language Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at Apollo English Language Centre comes from Italy with a 18% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and France (12%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.