What we like about the school
- Winner ST Star School of Europe 2015 and ST Star School of Europe Shortlist 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Games room with table tennis and foosball table.
- On campus accommodation offered
- On campus accommodation very close to school
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Background: Linguaviva is Dublin’s first language school. It has, since its inception - this has been used a few times, been the longest-standing member school of Quality English in Dublin. The city itself has been nominated by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s best cities to live and work in. A plethora of sightseeing, outdoor excursions and cultural experiences makes the city a desirable location for English language studies.
Location: Linguaviva is situated in one of Dublin’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Portobello.
Social programmes: Guided outings and tours take place once a week and students get to enjoy historical and cultural places of interest in and around the city. Full day and weekend excursions to places such as Kilkenny and Newgrange are also led by a representative of the school.
School facilitates: The common areas of the school encourages students to interact in English and perhaps, take each other up on a table tennis match in the school’s common area.
Course structure: Courses at the Linguaviva center includes General English, Business English, Group Stays, Senior Programmes, Teacher Training and Language Exam Preparation courses.
Accreditations: Over the last 40 years, the school has received a long list of accreditations - making them one of the most sought-after schools in Dublin.
- The language school The Linguaviva Centre was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1977.
- Legal name / parent company: The Linguaviva Centre Limited
- Tax registration ID: 300420
English Courses


Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 36 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1000 950 | 1485 1411 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 5190 4931 | 7056 6704 | 196 187 |
Classes are held from Mondays to Fridays in the mornings plus 2 afternoons.
People wishing to take a more intensive course can combine the General Course in the morning with extra lessons in the afternoon and still have time to do afternoon activities or self study.
The school is very happy for students to spend their free time in the school either doing extra work on their English or using the school’s facilities.
Full time classes are small and in autumn and winter average 9 or 10 students. The courses cover the 4 skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with special emphasis on the spoken word. Teaching techniques such as information gap activities, simulations, role plays, discussion and debates provide opportunities for gaining fluency in the language.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 36 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 875 832 | 1295 1231 | 1675 1592 | 2094 1990 | 2295 2181 | 4250 4038 | 5400 5130 | 150 143 |
Classes are held from Mondays to Fridays in the morning.
Some students like to keep the afternoons free for relaxation, self study, getting to know Dublin, mixing with other students and participating in extra-curricular activities organised by the school.
The school is very happy for students to spend their free time in the school either doing extra work on their English or using the school’s facilities.
Full time classes are small and in autumn and winter average 9 or 10 students. The courses cover the 4 skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with special emphasis on the spoken word. Teaching techniques such as information gap activities, simulations, role plays, discussion and debates provide opportunities for gaining fluency in the language.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1140 1083 | 1425 1354 | 1710 1625 | 1995 1896 | 2280 2166 | 2850 2708 | 3420 3249 | 285 271 |
Classes are held Mondays to Fridays in the morning plus 3 or 4 afternoons.
People wishing to take a more intensive course can combine the General Course in the morning with extra lessons in the afternoon and still have time to do afternoon activities or self study.
The school is very happy for students to spend their free time in the school either doing extra work on their English or using the school’s facilities.
Full time classes are small and in autumn and winter average 9 or 10 students. The courses cover the 4 skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with special emphasis on the spoken word. Teaching techniques such as information gap activities, simulations, role plays, discussion and debates provide opportunities for gaining fluency in the language.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1750 1663 | 2188 2079 | 2625 2494 | 3063 2910 | 3500 3325 | 4375 4157 | 5250 4988 | 438 417 |
This course which combines 20 classes of general English along with 6 classes of private one-to-one tuition can cater for the needs of nearly every profession or academic goal. The Linguaviva Centre has helped prepare clients from many sectors including medical, legal, government bodies, business management, safety, HR, military and more.
Linguaviva has developed a tailored needs analysis form which is completed at least 2 weeks in advance of the course and a teacher is assigned based on the topics required by the student.
This course is is perfect for students, who wish to study English more intensively. These courses, geared towards the specific needs of the student, have proved highly successful in the past. A very wide and varied selection of support material is used. Classes are tailored to suit the individual needs of the student.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | 755 718 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Linguaviva Centre runs a special programme for students over the age of 50.
Seniors will be mixed with other nationalities. Where possible there will be special focus on Irish Culture and Literature with some special lectures for the senior students. The amount of special classes will depend on the number of students.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | 75 72 | 150 143 | 225 214 | 300 285 | 375 357 | 450 428 | 525 499 | 600 570 | 675 642 | 750 713 | 900 855 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 470 447 | 940 893 | 1410 1340 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 3150 2993 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 470 447 |
Linguaviva has developed a tailored needs analysis form which is completed at least 2 weeks in advance of the course and a teacher is assigned based on the topics required by the student.
This course is is perfect for students, who wish to study English more intensively. These courses, geared towards the specific needs of the student, have proved highly successful in the past. A very wide and varied selection of support material is used. Classes are tailored to suit the individual needs of the student.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 900 855 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3480 3306 | 4350 4133 | 5220 4959 | 6090 5786 | 6960 6612 | 8700 8265 | 10440 9918 | 870 827 |
Linguaviva has developed a tailored needs analysis form which is completed at least 2 weeks in advance of the course and a teacher is assigned based on the topics required by the student.
This course is is perfect for students, who wish to study English more intensively. These courses, geared towards the specific needs of the student, have proved highly successful in the past. A very wide and varied selection of support material is used. Classes are tailored to suit the individual needs of the student.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 1435 1364 | 2870 2727 | 4305 4090 | 5590 5311 | 6988 6639 | 8385 7966 | 9783 9294 | 11180 10621 | 13975 13277 | 16770 15932 | 1398 1329 |
Linguaviva has developed a tailored needs analysis form which is completed at least 2 weeks in advance of the course and a teacher is assigned based on the topics required by the student.
This course is is perfect for students, who wish to study English more intensively. These courses, geared towards the specific needs of the student, have proved highly successful in the past. A very wide and varied selection of support material is used. Classes are tailored to suit the individual needs of the student.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 282 268 | 564 536 | 846 804 | 1078 1025 | 1348 1281 | 1617 1537 | 1887 1793 | 2156 2049 | 2695 2561 | 3234 3073 | 270 257 |
Linguaviva has developed a tailored needs analysis form which is completed at least 2 weeks in advance of the course and a teacher is assigned based on the topics required by the student.
This course is is perfect for students, who wish to study English more intensively. These courses, geared towards the specific needs of the student, have proved highly successful in the past. A very wide and varied selection of support material is used. Classes are tailored to suit the individual needs of the student.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | -- | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1000 950 | -- | 1485 1411 | -- | 1920 1824 | -- | -- | 2700 2565 |
Morning lessons: Monday to Friday.
Afternoon lessons: Monday and Tuesday.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | -- | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1140 1083 | -- | 1710 1625 | -- | 2280 2166 | -- | -- | 3420 3249 |
Morning lessons: Monday to Friday.
Afternoon lessons: Monday to Thursday.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | 950 903 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is recognised by the European Commission.
Registration deadline: 1 month before the starting date.
The Linguaviva Centre runs teacher training courses for practising English language teachers. These courses are suitable for teachers of English, who would like to update their English language skills and learn new teaching methods. In order to participate effectively in these courses, teachers should have a minimum level of B2 on the CEFR.
The courses aim to offer opportunities to teachers to further develop their English language competence, to refine their current teaching practices, to examine different approaches and methods and to develop materials for classroom use. Course tutors are highly qualified with a wealth of experience.
In the afternoons, course participants may be expected to do project work as well as visiting places of social and cultural interest. Evening activities may also be organised.
The maximum number of students per class is 15. These courses are subject to a minimum of 6 participants per course.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | 950 903 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 1 guided walking tour of Dublin city centre, 2 afternoon activities per week to places of historical and cultural interest and 1 evening outing to an Irish pub.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | 950 903 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 1 guided walking tour of Dublin city centre, 2 afternoon activities per week to places of historical and cultural interest and 1 evening outing to an Irish pub.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | 950 903 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 1 guided walking tour of Dublin city centre, 2 afternoon activities per week to places of historical and cultural interest and 1 evening outing to an Irish pub.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | 950 903 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 1 guided walking tour of Dublin city centre, 2 afternoon activities per week to places of historical and cultural interest and 1 evening outing to an Irish pub.
Bank transfer fee (if non EU account): EUR 17.50.
All students must purchase a course book. The cost would depend on the student's language level.
01 Jan. 2022 - 03 Jan. 2022, 17 Mar. 2022, 15 Apr. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 02 May 2022, 06 Jun. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 31 Oct. 2022, 17 Dec. 2022 - 31 Dec. 2022.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 in finding flats for long-term students
The Linguaviva Centre



General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Billiards
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 10Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
140 € 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 |
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 € | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 | 25 |
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 € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 25 |
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 € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 | 25 |
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 € | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 | 25 |
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 € | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 | 25 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 | 25 |
Price per person
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- What is the best price for a course at The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin?English courses at The Linguaviva Centre start at 72 € for Part-time English Course 10 (Afternoon) course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Linguaviva?The accommodation Hostel 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 (70 €)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at The Linguaviva Centre?100% of teachers at The Linguaviva Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of The Linguaviva Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at The Linguaviva Centre comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and Spain (13%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- The Linguaviva Centre offers courses for which ages?The Linguaviva Centre offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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