Babel Academy of EnglishDublin, Ireland
- Students get a student discount on some social activities.
- Newly renovated school building is winner of The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) 2021 Award in the category Workplace and Fitout.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
Location: Babel Academy of English Dublin is located in the unique and historic capital city of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin. The school has a central location in Dublin's historical quarter, close to the banks of the River Liffey. It is easily accessible by public transport and surrounded by many eateries, bars, restaurants, amenities and attractions. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include The Spire, O'Connell Bridge, the Molly Malone Statue, Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells, the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland, Dublin Castle and much more.
Getting around: The school is a 10-minute walk from Pearse Dart (Train) station and has several bus routes within a moment's walk. The central train station of Dublin, Connolly Station, is within a 20-minute walk of the school's front doors. Bike rental services are also available a short 900m walk from the school.
Course selection: Babel Academy of English provides a great selection of courses and offers something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides fully immersive junior programmes during the summer months, Work & Study programmes, Business English, Exam Preparation courses (FCE, CAE, IELTS) and programmes of private tuition. Private tuition is available in conjunction with any other course or independently.
- The language school Babel Academy of English was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 2017.
- Legal name / parent company: Babel Academy of English (Ireland) Ltd
- Tax registration ID: (CRO)517312
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 |
The Babel Academy general English intensive course focuses on improving fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing for authentic interactions. You gain a good foundation in grammar and functional vocabulary. Lesson activities challenge you to creatively produce language in real-life contexts. Task-based activities, group work, presentations, and role-plays make sure that lessons are engaging. You will gain confidence in English communication for socialising, travel, daily life, work and leisure activities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:40 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 |
The Babel Academy general English course focuses on improving fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing for authentic interactions. You gain a good foundation in grammar and functional vocabulary. Lesson activities challenge you to creatively produce language in real-life contexts. Task-based activities, group work, presentations, and role-plays make sure that lessons are engaging. You will gain confidence in English communication for socialising, travel, daily life, work and leisure activities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 1980 | 2200 | 2640 |
This course focuses on improving fluency in speaking for authentic interactions.
Lesson activities challenge you to creatively produce language in real-life contexts.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2250 | 2500 | 3000 |
This course focuses on improving fluency in speaking for authentic interactions.
Lesson activities challenge you to creatively produce language in real-life contexts.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 990 | 1155 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 165 |
The Babel Academy general English course focuses on improving fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing for authentic interactions. You gain a good foundation in grammar and functional vocabulary. Lesson activities challenge you to creatively produce language in real-life contexts. Task-based activities, group work, presentations, and role-plays make sure that lessons are engaging. You will gain confidence in English communication for socialising, travel, daily life, work and leisure activities.
Afternoon: 13:40 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 |
The Internship Programme run by Babel Academy gives students the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience across a range of companies and sectors in Ireland.
The Babel Academy general English course focuses on improving fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing for authentic interactions. You gain a good foundation in grammar and functional vocabulary. Lesson activities challenge you to creatively produce language in real-life contexts. Task-based activities, group work, presentations, and role-plays make sure that lessons are engaging. You will gain confidence in English communication for socialising, travel, daily life, work and leisure activities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | -- | -- | -- |
The course is ideal for business people who want to progress their career and improve job prospects or students who plan to pursue a career in business. This programme combines the English for Life course with a module focused on Business communication. The school helps professionals develop the English language skills to communicate confidently in an international workplace. The syllabus includes contemporary business issues, case studies, participating in meetings, and communicating with colleagues and clients.
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:00
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | -- | -- | -- |
The course is ideal for business people who want to progress their career and improve job prospects or students who plan to pursue a career in business. This programme combines the English for Life course with a module focused on Business communication. The school helps professionals develop the English language skills to communicate confidently in an international workplace. The syllabus includes contemporary business issues, case studies, participating in meetings, and communicating with colleagues and clients.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 1980 | 2200 | 2640 |
This course is aimed at preparing students to sit the IELTS exams.
The IELTS Academic exam is ideal for students who are preparing to enter the academic environment or need to prove their level of English for university entry or professional recognition. It reflects aspects of academic language and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying.
This programme combines the English for Life course with a module totally focused on exam strategies, detailed exam practice and mock tests. You get individual feedback to help improve your performance and achieve your goals.
Participants have the option to register for the IELTS exam in Ireland through Babel Academy of English or independently at a later date.
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2250 | 2500 | 3000 |
This course is aimed at preparing students to sit the IELTS exams.
The IELTS Academic exam is ideal for students who are preparing to enter the academic environment or need to prove their level of English for university entry or professional recognition. It reflects aspects of academic language and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying.
This programme combines the English for Life course with a module totally focused on exam strategies, detailed exam practice and mock tests. You get individual feedback to help improve your performance and achieve your goals.
Participants have the option to register for the IELTS exam in Ireland through Babel Academy of English or independently at a later date.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
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Price in € | 495 | 990 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
It includes tuition plus a social programme.
Includes inscription fee, materials fee and social programme.
The Babel Academy combined teacher training programme is for teachers from around the world who want to build on their experience, develop and update teaching skills, enhance career opportunities, and have a rewarding cultural exchange.
The Teacher Training programmes are for non-native speaking English language teachers, teachers of other subjects who teach through English, and academic staff.
Students can choose from 6 different courses:
- Technology in the Classroom
- Language, Literature and Culture
- Mindfulness in Education
- English for Academic Support Staff
- English for Elementary School Teachers
- General English Fluency
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Information for all courses offered by Babel Academy of English
Airport transfers before 08:00 and after 20:00: EUR 100 each way.
Health Insurance 6-12 months: EUR 120.
Materials:
- 1-14 weeks: EUR 45,
- 12+ weeks: EUR 75.
01 Jan 2024 - 02 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 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
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Babel Academy of English
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 18Number of public PC workstations: 1Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
180 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | - |
Basketball | | - |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Diving | | - |
Field Hockey | | - |
Football (soccer) | | - |
Golf | | - |
Horse riding | | - |
Mountainbiking | | - |
Music | | - |
Rugby | | - |
Sailing | | - |
Skiing | | - |
Squash | | - |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | - |
Volleyball | | - |
Windsurfing | | - |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Botanic gardens
- National Museum of Ireland guided tour
- Collins Barracks
- Howth Village and Cliff walk
Adults - Paid activities
- Epic Museum: EUR 16
- Wax Museum: EUR 14.5
- GPO Museum: EUR 15
- Kilkenny city & castle: EUR 30
- Glendalough EUR 30
- Cliffs of Moher and Galway EUR 70
Accommodation
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Price in € | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Requires a minimum of 2 week bookings in the summer season.
Located in the vibrant Dublin Docklands area, with easy access to universities, local amenities, popular tourist spots and public transport. The student apartments consist of a private en-suite room with a study area, plus a shared kitchen and living space.
Enjoy peace of mind with 24-hour security, electronic access control and a member of Point Campus staff on-site at all times.
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 € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Supplements
Special dietary requirements:
- Vegan, Coeliac: EUR 30 per week
- Lactose Intolerant: EUR 20 per week.
Staying with a host family is a great way to experience a new culture and practice your English. Host families are friendly and welcoming, many with years of experience hosting international students. They will give you tips and local knowledge about the Dublin area.
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 € | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Supplements
Special dietary requirements:
- Vegan, Coeliac: EUR 30 per week
- Lactose Intolerant: EUR 20 per week.
Staying with a host family is a great way to experience a new culture and practice your English. Host families are friendly and welcoming, many with years of experience hosting international students. They will give you tips and local knowledge about the Dublin area.
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Student opinions about Babel Academy of English, Dublin
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Questions and answers about Babel Academy of English
- I would like to book a single room with a private bathroom. I know that the school works with two residences and the one I want is called Host Point Campus, since it is a 20-minute walk from the school. Can you guarantee that I will be able to stay in this residence and not in the other one that is further away?
“We can do our best to accommodate the student in Host Point Campus, but we can’t guarantee that she gets Host Point, as we may only have one residence available at the time of the booking. We can, however, put a note on the booking and, when confirmed, we’ll book her in there, subject to the availability of her requested dates.
”Andrew, Marketing & Development from Babel Academy of English - Apr 04, 2022 - Could you please give detailed information about the English language course?“Many of the courses on LanguageCourse.Net have in-depth course descriptions and information below the title of the course in the course section of their school page. Simply click on the name of the course via the course section of our webpage and the drop-down information should appear. Failing that, open a chat with one of our agents and we will get further information to you straight away.”Fraser Provan , LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 28, 2022
- I would like to stay at the student residence until Sunday instead of Saturday. Is it possible to book extra nights there?“If the capacities allow it, it is no problem to book extra nights in the student residence. ”Andrew, Booking manager from Dublin - Dec 14, 2022
- My son would like to attend the Summer School course. How far is the host family from the Junior Center?“We have a lot of families around in Dublin 5, Dublin 9, which are not very far from the city centre.
Do they know that our summer school is held in Raheny (About 20 minutes by train from the city centre)? Most of our families are close to summer school.”Hiroko, Sales Executive from babel Academy of English - Mar 17, 2023 - Can I book the student residence already from Thursday?“Unfortunately not. The residence accommodation we work with stipulates that all check-ins must occur at the weekends.”Andrew, from babel Academy of English - May 02, 2023
- Do participants of the junior course also have to take the level test online in advance?“They will have a placement test on their first day, so there is no test before arrival. (adults usually have the online placement test, but not juniors)”Hiroko Arai, Sales Executive from babel Academy of English - Jun 13, 2023
FAQ about Babel Academy of English, Dublin
- Is there flexibility in choosing the period in which to start the courses?“Most courses have flexible starting dates in that you can start on any Monday of the month, but the only ones that have starting dates fixed by the school are the Specialised or Examination Preparation courses.”Antonio, Area Manager from Babel Academy of English - Jul 25, 2022
- We are 3 students travelling together, can we stay in the same host family if we book a course at Babel Academy of English?“We can't guarantee they will be together but we will do our best to accommodate them. ”Aisling McCann , Student Liaison Officer from Babel Academy of English - Feb 29, 2024
- I do not understand whether health insurance is compulsory.“Health insurance is not compulsory but is strongly recommended for all international students. At the time of writing (2024) Babel offers health insurance packages from 6 to 12 months of coverage for EUR 120. If you are interested in coverage for a shorter period, we will be happy to consult the school for you or recommend a reliable provider we know. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2024
- Do classes at Babel Academy last one hour?“At the time of writing (2024), classes at the Babel Academy last 60 minutes. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 08, 2024
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Babel Academy of English?100% of teachers at Babel Academy of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Babel Academy of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Babel Academy of English comes from Brazil with a 24% representation, followed by students from Turkey (10%) and Spain (6%).
- Babel Academy of English offers courses for which ages?Babel Academy of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.