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Delfin English SchoolDublin, Ireland

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
2 Parnell Square East - D01 H3F2 Dublin - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Social programme includes language exchange, conversation club and walking tours.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 25 of students are from Italy
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 18.181818181818%
18-24 years 23.232323232323%
25-34 years 31.313131313131%
35-50 years 22.222222222222%
>50 years 5.0505050505051%

Venue: Delfin English School is found in Dublin’s city centre, across the street from the Gate Theatre and around the corner from O’Connell Street, one of the city’s main thoroughfares. Many of Dublin’s important attractions are within walking distance from the school: Temple Bar is fifteen minutes away, across the River Liffey via Ha’penny Bridge and 20 minutes of walking will get you to Dublin Castle or Trinity College Dublin. And when you are looking to get away from the bustle of the city, a short ride in public transport will take you to one of the largest enclosed urban parks in Europe: Phoenix Park.

Delfin: Delfin English School, whose name was chosen with the intelligence and sociability of the popular cetacean in mind, aims to provide a fresh and contemporary approach to language learning. There is a strong emphasis on creating social opportunities for students to continue their language practice beyond class times.

Courses: Delfin English School offers General English programmes as well as English plus themed elective classes such as international communication, writing skills or living in Britain. They run an Academic Year programme and specialised classes to prepare students for English language exams. They even have an English and Golf course.

Getting around: Delfin English School is well connected to the rest of the city, the Parnell tram stop is very close by as are several bus stops. Travel to and from Dublin Airport (DUB) takes less than 40 minutes by public transport or 25 to 30 minutes by car.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Delfin English School include

  • 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

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Student opinions about Delfin English School, Dublin

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Delfin English School, Dublin
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I like that there are different activities going on every day.
Disliked
I think it would be much more interesting to explain the neighborhoods in the activities that go to tourist spots on the weekends. Also, there were many times when I was confused because I didn't know where the activities were meeting, so I would like to see a clearer announcement on Instagram or social media!
Insider tip: If you want to do the right activities for the right price, it's great! There are no restrictions, so I feel like I can participate in activities after class!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Morning classes are a great way to get the most out of your day.
Other comments I wish there was a class curriculum that allowed for more free-flowing conversation.
Course: General English - Morning - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Sunyoung Jung
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Delfin English School compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 Delfin English School DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Delfin English School

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English 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 9:10
Student gender mix
42% male / 58% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Delfin English School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2005
Legal name/parent company
Delfin English School Limited | Tax registration ID: 6422130S

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 27
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 800
Throughout the year: 700
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 21%
Brazil 20%
Spain 13%
Turkey 7%
Chile 5%
France 3%
China 1%
Korea 1%
Germany 1%
Japan 1%
Other nationalities 27%

Information for all courses offered by Delfin English School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Course Registration Fee for EU: EUR 30.
Medical Insurance (Non-EU): EUR 150.
If students don’t buy the medical insurance with Delfin, they will have to pay an additional fee of EUR 30 for the PEL).

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. 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, 05 Feb 2025, 18 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 06 May 2025, 03 Jun 2025, 05 Aug 2025, 28 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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:
90 € one way
180 € 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 USA 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
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.

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FAQ about Delfin English School, Dublin

  • English courses at Delfin English School start at 92 € for Academic Year Programme - Afternoon course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation City Host is the most popular among all our clients of Delfin English School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (90 €)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Delfin English School comes from Italy with a 21% representation, followed by students from Brazil (20%) and Spain (13%).
  • Delfin English School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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