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The Linguaviva CentreDublin, Ireland

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

38 students - overall rating
45 Lower Leeson St. - D02 AH72 Dublin - see on map
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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
  • Onsite café
  • Central location
  • Experienced teachers
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Optional language workshops.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
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 average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

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

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
English For CommunicationRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
330€314€
Course Details
General English Popular English course
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
265€252€
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General English with 10 Private Lessons
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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760€722€
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General English with 5 Private Lessons
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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515€490€
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General English Afternoon
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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195€186€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Trinity Cert TESOLRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Offer!from
290€276€
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IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
265€252€
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Training
25 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Offer!from
445€423€
Course Details

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

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Student opinions about The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
38 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Other
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (10 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (9 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (8 ratings)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
38 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Firstly, good teachers and friendly stuff, good location, nice classrooms, possibility to eat and drink a cup of cofee in the dining room. Inner rooms clear and neat, classes are equipped good technical devices. Teachers can understand each people with each accent. They know many ways to attract audience, use various methods for teaching. My favorite - Peter (afternoon classes) and Magdalena (morning, but unfortunately, I was studied by her only 1 week).”
Disliked
“Only two minuses 1. Level's exam cosequences: I inderstand that my pronounciation is not too good, but I said that I had already studied the English File - Intermediate. So, classes were useful as repeating, but a bit boring. Moreover, I paid for book which I already had (3th ed., but it's really very close to 4th ed.). 2. Teachers of morning class were changed too often time. Throughout 3 weeks in Intermediate classes I studied with 3 teachers. That was not a good experience, because to short time to get used to new teacher.”
Review details
Course: Super Intensive English [English] - 4 weeks
Review date: 21. Feb. 2022 by Aleksei Stesko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The people are very nice. We enjoyed both the school and the city. It's nice to share learning English with others and to discover new cultures and countries.”
Review details
Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2017 by Lise Rogué
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The punctuality of the teachers and the right mix of nationalities in the classes, and not have too many compatriots in the same class”
Insider tip: “You can trust completely the organizational skills of the staff”
Review details
Other comments Wonderful experience
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2015 by Alberto Salmasi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“What I liked the most were the classmates and how the classes were taught.”
Insider tip: “The truth is no, because in general, everything seemed very well to me.”
Review details
Other comments No, the truth is no.
Course: General English Standard [Inglés] - 1 week
Review date: 8. Apr. 2018 by Raúl Fernández Ramírez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The very playful way of teaching and targeting our difficulties”
Insider tip: “The pedestrian city center next to the Trinity College where there is always something to see on the street”
Review details
Other comments very good center with good organization
Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Aug. 2015 by Christelle Fluchot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The organization in general, the way they welcomed me.”
Review details
Other comments It was a pity that there was no other student of my age, or younger than me.As I am a beginner, I also found it hard that I had to ask questions in English to understand the exercices in English.
Course: Seniors Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2014 by Daniel Amet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
79 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere and the quality of the courses.”
Insider tip: “2 weeks seem insufficient. Pay attention to the length of stay.”
Review details
Other comments Better monitoring of the activities offered outside off class.
Course: 40+ Programme [Anglais] - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2018 by Marc ROSSIGNOL
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Networking with colleagues and excursions”
Disliked
“Lack of an education programme as such”
Review details
Course: Irish History, Culture and Literature Course for Non-native Teachers of English  - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Sep. 2022 by Elena Sedova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Contact with other colleagues from Europe.”
Review details
Course: Teacher Training [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2019 by Valerie Elfering
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly staff working in the office”
Review details
Course: General English Intensive [Englisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Aug. 2019 by Ali Bagheri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The team of people working in the school.”
Review details
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...
Course: General English Standard - 5 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2015 by Amando Borja Ureña García
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“School staff are cheerful and helpful.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I took 30 hours/week course. I had morning class as well as afternoon class. Both use the same textbook, they even do the same page If the school still do this course, I think it's a good idea to reconsider the content.
Other comments The information about the school's facility which I saw online is wrong. I told this to Linguaviva staff, too. For future students, it's better to review it.
Course: General English Super Intensive - 6 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2019 by Yoshie Miura
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Competent and professional teachers.”
Review details
Other comments The school's staff is very friendly and available for any type of requirement.
Course: Combination Course (20 General + 6 Private) - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Mar. 2014 by Mattia Bolis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Students from all over the world”
Insider tip: “Do not catch cold in Dublin.”
Review details
Other comments Very nice school and teaching process is well thought-out.
Course: IELTS Preparation Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Oct. 2014 by Ivan Svetlakov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Customized courses”
Review details
Other comments Good school Ideal for practicing English
Course: General English Standard - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2016 by Marc Talbot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The people”
Review details
Other comments The best school in the world
Course: General English Standard [English] - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Aug. 2019 by Regina Galiullina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Kindeness”
Review details
Course: General English Standard - 1 week
Review date: 31. May. 2016 by Ilaria Sudati
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Location”
Disliked
“Rooms in the hostel are small, the bathrooms dirty - I do not recommend”
Insider tip: “Do not book the hostel if cleanliness is important to you.”
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2022 by Zofia Jurkiewicz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Welcome”
Review details
Other comments a positive experience
Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2016 by Laura Ciari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of The Linguaviva Centre compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 The Linguaviva Centre DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

The Linguaviva Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSMEI / RELSAQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalQQI, Education in Ireland
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
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at The Linguaviva Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1977
Legal name/parent company
The Linguaviva Centre Limited | Tax registration ID: 300420

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

Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 75
Minimum age of students
17 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
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

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
90.00 €
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

Bank transfer fee (if non EU account): EUR 17.50.
All students must purchase a course book.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 €. 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, 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.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
100 € one way
200 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Dublin International (DUB).
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 Canada 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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
30 €
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball1 km
Basketball8 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving8 km
Field Hockey8 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding15 km
Mountainbiking15 km
Music1 km
Rugby1 km
Sailing8 km
Squash5 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis3 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing8 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Guided tour of Dublin
- Conversation classes
- Student parties
- Halloween

Adults - Paid activities

- National food days (EUR 5-10)
- Weekend excursions (EUR 40-70)
- Guinness Storehouse (EUR 20)
- Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship (EUR 15)

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
In high demand!
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
20 ratings
from
270 €
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
20 ratings
from
250 €
The Point Residence.
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
350 €
Viva Residence
Twin room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
260 €
Viva Residence
Double room, No meals
from
350 €

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FAQ about The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin

  • “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
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Linguaviva
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (100 €)
  • 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)
  • 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 from 17 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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