Babel Academy of English Summer SchoolDublin, Ireland
- Social and cultural programme: fun activities and excursions.
- Hot lunch served in the school canteen.
- Social and cultural programme: fun activities and excursions.
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from Spain
Location: Babel Academy of English Junior Summer School is in the north east of Dublin in a small suburb called Raherty. It is a short distance from the coast, and the Causeway Road crossing to Bull Island. The school is on the edge of St Anne’s Park which has a tennis court, an arboretum and a farmers market. The centre of Raheny has a couple of restaurants and local cafes. The school is 30 minutes from the centre of Dublin, and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.
Package: This junior programme includes 20 lessons of English per week, entry test, course material, a course book, a school bag, certificate on completion, full board accommodation, airport transfers, excursions and a social programme.
Course structure: The English classes are taken in the morning and are divided into three sections. The first block of lessons is about communication skills, followed by functional language and idiomatic English. Fluency is the focus of the second block of classes.
Excursions: Day trips to local attractions take place on the weekends. Popular options for the excursions include Howth Village and cliff walks or Kilkenny Castle and Dunmore Caves.
Activity schedule: After lunch, there is an intensive schedule of cultural activities. Students may have the chance to cycle in Phoenix Park, kayak in River Liffey and visit the Kilmainham Gaol.
English Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 845 | 1690 | 2535 | 3380 | 4225 | 5070 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 857 | 1713 | 2570 | 3426 | 4282 | 5139 |
Special diet supplement:
- Coeliac, vegan: EUR 30 per week
- Lactose-free diet: EUR 20 per week
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 1050 | 2100 | 3150 | 4200 | 5250 | 6300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1065 | 2129 | 3193 | 4257 | 5321 | 6385 |
This Junior course offers a fully immersive experience at Dublin City University where students can improve their English while enjoying a dynamic and safe environment with other international students. On-site lessons take place on the university campus with qualified teachers and students are supervised 24 hours a day by activity leaders who organize engaging evening activities every day. Accommodation is in a single room with a shared bathroom and the program includes full-board meals with breakfast hot lunch and dinner.
Transfers for arrival and departure are included for flights arriving between 8:00 and 20:00 h.
This is a great opportunity to experience university life in Dublin while improving English skills and making new friends from around the world.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Our prices for Babel Academy of English Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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Babel Academy of English Summer School
General school facilities
Garden
Student support desk
Auditorium
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Self-study areas
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Spain | 48% |
Italy | 27% |
Germany | 10% |
France | 5% |
Brazil | 2% |
Saudi Arabia | 1% |
Other nationalities | 7% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 100% |
18-24 years | 0% |
25-34 years | 0% |
35-50 years | 0% |
>50 years | 0% |
Information for all courses offered by Babel Academy of English Summer School
Travel Card:
- Over 16 years old: EUR 45 per week
- Under 16 years old: EUR 30 per week
Airport transfers before 08:00 and after 20:00: Extra EUR 40 each way.
01 Jan 2025 - 22 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
FAQ about Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin
- What is the best price for a course at Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin?English courses at Babel Academy of English Summer School start at 845 € for Summer School - Homestay course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- Which countries are students of Babel Academy of English Summer School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Babel Academy of English Summer School comes from Spain with a 48% representation, followed by students from Italy (27%) and Germany (10%).
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