The Linguaviva Centre Dublin Language School Ireland

4.2/5

12 Students' Overall Rating of The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin

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Dublin

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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 English

School 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 some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms

Number of classrooms:

Number of public PC workstations:

Prices 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: 65

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

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.2017

English Courses

All prices in € (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.

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Typical content of a language course

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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

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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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

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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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

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Price in €	--	735699	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

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

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

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Starting dates

Every Monday .

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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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

Required minimum language level

Lower intermediate (B1) or higher

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Price in €	--	795756	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

This course is recognised by the European Commission. PIC Code: 945689764.
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

Required minimum language level

Upper intermediate (B2) or higher

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Price in €	260247	520494	780741	1000950	12501188	15001425	17501663	19201824	24002280	27002565	225214

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

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

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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

School's administrative fee: 70.00 €

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

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Homestay

Free cancellation up to 21 day before arrival

Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends

4.4/5.0

185 € per week

7 reviews

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Price in €	185	370	555	740	185	25

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
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.

Distance from school:

15 minutes by public transport

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

Homestay

Free cancellation up to 21 day before arrival

Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner

4.4/5.0

200 € per week

7 reviews

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
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.

Distance from school:

23 minutes by public transport (average reported by our former students)

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

UCD Residence

Free cancellation up to 21 day before arrival

Single room, No meals

5.0/5.0

224 € per week

1 review

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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

Hostel

Free cancellation up to 21 day before arrival

Single room, Breakfast

3.5/5.0

238 € per week

2 reviews

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Price in €	238	476	714	952	238	25

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
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

Leeson Bridge Guesthouse

Single room, Breakfast

693 € per week

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Price in €	693	1386	2079	2772	693	25

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
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)

Leisure activities

	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

12 authentic reviews from students who reserved with us

City

4.5/5.0

Organisation

4.3/5.0

Facilities

4.2/5.0

Social activities

3.2/5.0

Course quality / Progress in language

4.3/5.0

Value for money

3.7/5.0

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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