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The Linguaviva Centre
The language school The Linguaviva Centre was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1977. Linguaviva is located in the heart of Dublin city on the south-side of the river Liffey. We are within walking distance to all main tourist attractions.
The school address is: 45 Lower Leeson St., 2 - Dublin (Ireland).
Accreditations and Quality seals
QQI, Quality EnglishSchool Size:
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 disabled students
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Classroom equipment
TV in all 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:
10Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test before arrival
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 100
- Adult courses throughout the year: 75
Average age of students
- in summer: 22 years
- throughout the year: 28 years
- Special recommendations for students over 30 years
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 15 years
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):
5
2
15
15
3
6
12
7
8
5
13
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Dublin International (DUB).It takes 30 minutes to school.
Language school closed
In 2017 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2017 - 08.Jan.2017, 17.Mar.2017, 14.Apr.2017, 17.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 07.Aug.2017, 30.Oct.2017, 23.Dec.2017 - 31.Dec.2017English Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1000 950 | 1485 1411 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 5190 4931 | 8640 8208 | 225 214 |
| Price in US$ | 292 | 584 | 876 | 1122 | 1667 | 2155 | 2693 | 3030 | 5823 | 9694 | 253 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 840 798 | 1245 1183 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2200 2090 | 4250 4038 | 6600 6270 | 183 174 |
| Price in US$ | 247 | 494 | 741 | 943 | 1397 | 1796 | 2244 | 2469 | 4769 | 7405 | 206 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1140 1083 | 1425 1354 | 1710 1625 | 1995 1896 | 2280 2166 | 2850 2708 | 3420 3249 | 285 271 |
| Price in US$ | 337 | 674 | 1010 | 1280 | 1599 | 1919 | 2239 | 2559 | 3198 | 3838 | 320 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
350 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 735 699 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 825 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Starting dates
2017: 10.Apr.2017, 14.Aug.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 16.Oct.2017.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 12
428 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1750 1663 | 2188 2079 | 2625 2494 | 3063 2910 | 3500 3325 | 4375 4157 | 5250 4988 | 438 417 |
| Price in US$ | 505 | 1010 | 1515 | 1964 | 2455 | 2946 | 3437 | 3927 | 4909 | 5891 | 492 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 840 798 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 247 | 494 | 741 | 943 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
A one off fee of €475 is required for the work placement in addition to the course fees.
Starting dates
Every Day .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
379 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 795 756 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 892 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is recognised by the European Commission. PIC Code: 945689764.
Registration deadline: 1 month before the starting date.
Registration deadline: 1 month before the starting date.
Starting dates
2017: 10.Apr.2017, 14.Aug.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 16.Oct.2017.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:20
Morning: 9:00 - 13:20
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 225 214 |
| Price in US$ | 292 | 584 | 876 | 1122 | 1403 | 1683 | 1964 | 2155 | 2693 | 3030 | 253 |
General English + 4 hours intensive specific IELTS preparation classes. These afternoon IELTS classes usually have an average of 5 students.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Note: All courses offered by The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 47 €. 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.
Accommodation
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
7 reviews
185 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 185 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 219 | 437 | 656 | 874 | 219 | 30 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Students may also stay over the Christmas period and an additional supplement of €140 is required.
Price extra night:
28 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 15
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
7 reviews
200 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 200 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 237 | 473 | 709 | 945 | 237 | 30 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Students may also stay over the Christmas period and an additional supplement of €140 is required.
Price extra night:
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 15
Single room, No meals
1 review
224 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 224 | 448 | 672 | 896 | 224 |
| Price in US$ | 265 | 530 | 794 | 1059 | 265 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
32 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
25 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Dates
Fully booked on: 21.Aug.2017 - 31.Dec.2017
Single room, Breakfast
2 reviews
238 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 238 | 476 | 714 | 952 | 238 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 563 | 844 | 1125 | 282 | 30 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
34 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 693 | 1386 | 2079 | 2772 | 693 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 819 | 1637 | 2456 | 3274 | 819 | 30 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Leeson Bridge Guesthouse is located right beside the school.
Price extra night:
99 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
1 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
- Students will never be placed in the same family with another student who speaks the same language.
All students under age 18 must book both arrival and departure transfers. - Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?yes
- Optional airport transfer
Dublin Airport:for 70 €(one way);for 140 €(return trip)
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Overall rating
14 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.6/5.0
Organisation
4.4/5.0
Facilities
4.2/5.0
Social activities
3.4/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4/5.0
Value for money
3.9/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.4/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4/5.0
Other
4.4/5.0
Students liked about The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
Marc15 years - France
Customized courses
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: Good school
Ideal for practicing English
Laura51 years - Italy
welcome
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: a positive experience
Ilaria40 years - Italy
Kindeness
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Other
3.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0/5.0
Alberto29 years - Italy
The punctuality of the teachers and the right mix of nationalities in the classes, and not have too many compatriots in the same class
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Hostel
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: You can trust completely the organizational skills of the staff
Other comments: Wonderful experience
Amando Borja34 years - Spain
The team of people working in the school.
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
UCD Residence
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: The social activities are a little bit lax. Must-see activities such as the Guinness Storehouse and the Dublin Kilmainham Gaol, among others are not included...
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