The Linguaviva CentreDublin, Ireland
- Winner ST Star School of Europe 2015 and ST Star School of Europe Shortlist 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Onsite café
- Central location
- Experienced teachers
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Optional language workshops.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 2.0833333333333% |
18-24 years | 19.791666666667% |
25-34 years | 48.958333333333% |
35-50 years | 15.625% |
>50 years | 13.541666666667% |
The Linguaviva Centre Dublin is the first English language school to be founded in Dubin, over 45 years ago.
Location: The Linguaviva Centre Dublin is located in the culturally rich Irish capital city, Dublin. The school is housed in terraced housing a short distance from the city centre, in the vibrant Portobello neighbourhood. Surrounding the school there are several eateries, links to public transport and attractions such as Fitzwilliam Square, Iveagh Gardens, St Stephen's Gardens and the National Concert Hall.
Social and cultural: The school provides guided outings every week, ensuring students get ample time to experience the city and its happenings. Full-day weekend excursions to places such as Kilkenny and Newgrange are also regularly available and accompanied by school representatives.
The school is happy to assist with tourist advice, the purchasing of tickets and the organising of transportation.
School facilities: The school offers well-lit classrooms, a garden, a cafeteria and a student support desk for any questions or queries that arise. All classrooms also have heating and electronic whiteboards.
Course selection: Linguaviva Dublin provides English courses suitable for students of all levels and several necessities. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides Exam Preparation programmes, Trinity Cert TESOL courses and Teacher Training.
Certifications: The school has several internationally recognised certifications for its standards and service to the educational sector.
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 330314 | 660627 | 990941 | 12801216 | 16001520 | 19201824 | 22402128 | 24802356 | 31002945 | 36003420 | 72006840 |
Price in US$ | 323 | 646 | 969 | 1253 | 1566 | 1880 | 2193 | 2428 | 3034 | 3524 | 7047 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:20
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 265252 | 530504 | 795756 | 1020969 | 12751212 | 15301454 | 17851696 | 19601862 | 24502328 | 28202679 | 56255344 |
Price in US$ | 260 | 519 | 779 | 999 | 1248 | 1498 | 1747 | 1919 | 2398 | 2760 | 5506 |
The course covers the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with special emphasis on the spoken word. Teaching techniques such as information gap activities, simulations, role plays, discussions and debates provide opportunities for gaining fluency in the language.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 760722 | 15201444 | 22802166 | 29202774 | 36503468 | 43804161 | 51104855 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 744 | 1488 | 2232 | 2858 | 3573 | 4287 | 5002 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 515490 | 1030979 | 15451468 | 20001900 | 25002375 | 30002850 | 35003325 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 505 | 1009 | 1513 | 1958 | 2447 | 2937 | 3426 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 36 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 195186 | 390371 | 585556 | 740703 | 925879 | 11101055 | 14001330 | 17501663 | 19801881 | 38753682 | 55805301 |
Price in US$ | 191 | 382 | 573 | 725 | 906 | 1087 | 1371 | 1713 | 1938 | 3793 | 5462 |
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14501378 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1420 |
NOTE: Course length is four and a half weeks.
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 265252 | 530504 | 795756 | 1000950 | 12501188 | 15001425 | 17501663 | 19601862 | 22052095 | 24502328 | 26952561 |
Price in US$ | 260 | 519 | 779 | 979 | 1224 | 1469 | 1713 | 1919 | 2159 | 2398 | 2638 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 890846 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 872 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Our prices for The Linguaviva Centre include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Student opinions about The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
Ratings of The Linguaviva Centre compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland
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The Linguaviva Centre
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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France | 13% |
Spain | 12% |
Italy | 11% |
Brazil | 8% |
Germany | 7% |
Japan | 6% |
Turkey | 3% |
Other nationalities | 40% |
Information for all courses offered by The Linguaviva Centre
Bank transfer fee (if non EU account): EUR 17.50.
All students must purchase a course book.
01 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
200 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 1 km |
Baseball | | 1 km |
Basketball | | 8 km |
Cricket | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 8 km |
Field Hockey | | 8 km |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 15 km |
Mountainbiking | | 15 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Rugby | | 1 km |
Sailing | | 8 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | 3 km |
Volleyball | | 5 km |
Windsurfing | | 8 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Conversation classes
- Student parties
- Halloween
Adults - Paid activities
- Weekend excursions (EUR 40-70)
- Guinness Storehouse (EUR 20)
- Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship (EUR 15)
Accommodation
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 € | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 279 | 557 | 835 | 1113 | 1391 | 1669 | 1948 | 2226 | 2782 | 3338 | 279 | 62 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 40 per week.
Christmas supplement (22 Dec - 29 Dec): EUR 100 per week.
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 € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 258 | 516 | 773 | 1031 | 1288 | 1546 | 1803 | 2061 | 2576 | 3091 | 258 | 62 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 40 per week.
Christmas supplement (22 Dec - 29 Dec): EUR 100 per week.
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 € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 361 | 722 | 1082 | 1443 | 1803 | 2164 | 2524 | 2885 | 3606 | 4327 | 361 | 62 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
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 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 268 | 536 | 804 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 1875 | 2143 | 2679 | 3215 | 268 | 62 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
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 € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 361 | 722 | 1082 | 1443 | 1803 | 2164 | 2524 | 2885 | 3606 | 4327 | 361 | 62 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
FAQ about The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
- I would like to know if the school and residence are in the building or within walking distance, and if it is in the centre.
“Viva Residence is a 2 minute walk from the school. Currently (2024), the school address is 45 Lower Leeson St. - D02 AH72 Dublin.”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 12, 2024 - What is the most popular accommodation offered by Linguaviva?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Linguaviva
- Is airport pickup offered by The Linguaviva Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (100 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Linguaviva?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Linguaviva varies from 12 students (English For Communication) to 18 students (Trinity Cert TESOL)
- Which countries are students of The Linguaviva Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at The Linguaviva Centre comes from France with a 13% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and Italy (11%).
- The Linguaviva Centre offers courses for which ages?The Linguaviva Centre offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.