ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock CollegeDublin, Ireland
Rock Road - A94 FK84 Dublin - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Personal development sessions each week.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: ATC Language Schools Summer Centre at Blackrock College overlooks Dublin Bay, in the coastal town of Blackrock, Dublin County, south east of the capital city. Blackrock is popular as a commercial centre, well known for its shops, cafés and its market, held on weekends and bank holidays. Blackrock has a stop on the Dublin Area Rapid Transit train line allowing for travel to the city centre in 15 minutes. A secondary level boarding and day school, Blackrock College has a picturesque 56 acre campus of green lawns, school buildings and facilities.
Second Campus: ATC Language Schools have been running their residential Summer Centre at the college for more than 35 years. High demand for the programme has led them to incorporate a second campus at Carysfort College, a 15-minute walk away. During the school year, Carysfort College is home to the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, part of University College Dublin. The English lessons and activities for students residing at Carysfort are held at Blackrock College.
Junior Programmes with STEAM: Both programmes for ATC Language Schools Summer Centre Blackrock include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) lessons, in English, in addition to the hours of General English. On-campus accommodation is available for both locations and the programme at Blackrock College also offers the option of homestay accommodation.
Activities: Students on the programmes at Blackrock participate in sports on campus, full-day and half-day excursions, themed workshops such as Photography and Vlogging, and an evening activity programme.
English Courses
General Language
Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Homestay) (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
980€956€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 19601911 | 29402867 | 39203822 | 49004778 | 58805733 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1988 | 2981 | 3975 | 4968 | 5962 |
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Starting dates
2025: 28 Jun 2025, 05 Jul 2025, 12 Jul 2025, 19 Jul 2025, 26 Jul 2025
Includes 1 half-day excursion per week, 1 full–day excursion per week and evening programme.
Includes packed lunch from host family, hot lunch on campus available at EUR 60 per week.
Students staying with host family should book and prepay a travel card to take public transport to and from college.
Hot lunches can be arranged in college at a rate of EUR 12 per day from Monday to Friday.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Residential) (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1130€1102€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 22602204 | 33903306 | 45204407 | 56505509 | 67806611 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2292 | 3437 | 4583 | 5728 | 6874 |
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Starting dates
2025: 28 Jun 2025, 05 Jul 2025, 12 Jul 2025, 19 Jul 2025, 26 Jul 2025
Includes 1 half-day excursion per week, 1 full–day excursion per week and evening programme.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Junior Summer Programme - Carysfort/Blackrock College (Residential) (13 to 16 years old)
15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1210€1180€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Based on the price of 4 weeks
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 24202360 | 36303540 | 48404719 | 60505899 | 72607079 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2454 | 3681 | 4907 | 6134 | 7361 |
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Starting dates
2025: 28 Jun 2025, 05 Jul 2025, 12 Jul 2025, 19 Jul 2025, 26 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College
Accreditations and Quality seals
Select IrelandEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1973
Legal name/parent company
ATC Language & Travel Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 242699
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Library
Auditorium
Garden
Student support desk
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Indoor swimming pool
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 200
Minimum age of students
17 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 12 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Spain | 35% |
| Italy | 35% |
| Germany | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 18% |
Information for all courses offered by ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Airport Transfer:
1 student- EUR 130 each way
2 students- EUR 75 each way
3 students- EUR 55 each way
Supplement - Registered unaccompanied minor (on departure only) : EUR 65
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 €. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 27 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 27 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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 at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Dublin Airport:
130 € one way
260 € return (both ways)
260 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Dublin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Dublin page. For flight comparisons to Dublin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Japan do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.
FAQ about ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College, Dublin
- What is the best price for a course at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College, Dublin?English courses at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College start at 956 € for Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Homestay) course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (130 €)
- Which countries are students of ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College from?The highest Nationality percentage at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College comes from Italy with a 35% representation, followed by students from Spain (35%) and Germany (5%).
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