Twin School
The language school Twin School was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1989. Alpha College is located in a fully-equipped Georgian building in the heart of the city, two minutes on foot from the main street, O'Connell Street and the Spire which is regarded as the centre of the city. Shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and local bus stops are all within very easy walking distance from the school. Twin School operated previously under the name Alpha College of English.
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
19Number of public PC workstations:
8Our 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 Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 250
- Adult courses throughout the year: 110
- Junior courses in summer: 160
Average age of students
- in summer: 24 years
- throughout the year: 28 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
- Junior courses in summer: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 11 years for specific Junior courses
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):
6
4
19
3
1
1
3
19
5
7
5
8
2
1
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Dublin International (DUB).
Dublin Airport:70 € pick up
140 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2020, 17.Mar.2020, 13.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 26.Oct.2020, 25.Dec.2020, 26.Dec.2020.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2200 | 2750 | 3060 | 5865 | 5760 |
| Price in US$ | 326 | 652 | 978 | 1242 | 1552 | 1863 | 2277 | 2846 | 3167 | 6069 | 5960 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 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 - 16:05
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:05
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
260 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1800 | 2250 | 2520 | 4830 | 4560 |
| Price in US$ | 270 | 539 | 808 | 1035 | 1294 | 1552 | 1863 | 2328 | 2608 | 4998 | 4718 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2600 | 3250 | 3660 | 7015 | 6960 |
| Price in US$ | 383 | 766 | 1149 | 1449 | 1811 | 2173 | 2691 | 3363 | 3787 | 7259 | 7202 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 16:05
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:05
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 365 | 720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 378 | 745 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 15.Jun.2020, 07.Sep.2020.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:30 - 12:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
See availability »
Lessons per week: 18.3
| Max. group size: 15
144 € per week
(Based on the price of 25 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3600 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3725 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
See availability »
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 15
126 € per week
(Based on the price of 25 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3150 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3260 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Junior
See availability »
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 15
883 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1850 | 2690 | 3530 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1965 | 2857 | 3749 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & lunch & dinner
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Starting dates
2020: 29.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 13.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 27.Jul.2020.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 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
See availability »
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
840 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1784 | 2676 | 3568 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
King's Hospital College, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
King's Hospital College, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
Starting dates
2020: 29.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 13.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 27.Jul.2020.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
See availability »
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 15
760 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1605 | 2322 | 3040 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1705 | 2466 | 3229 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Starting dates
2020: 29.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 13.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 27.Jul.2020.
See availability »
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
718 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1435 | 2152 | 2870 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1524 | 2286 | 3048 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Price includes
Airport transfer (return trip)
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
St Tiernan\'s College, Dundrum, Dublin
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Price includes
Airport transfer (return trip)
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
St Tiernan\'s College, Dundrum, Dublin
Starting dates
2020: 29.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 13.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 27.Jul.2020.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 570 | 1140 | 1710 | 2280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 570 |
| Price in US$ | 590 | 1180 | 1770 | 2359 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 590 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2200 | 2750 | 3060 | 5760 |
| Price in US$ | 326 | 652 | 978 | 1242 | 1552 | 1863 | 2173 | 2277 | 2846 | 3167 | 5960 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 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 - 16:05
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:05
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 1800 | 2250 | 2520 | 4560 |
| Price in US$ | 270 | 539 | 808 | 1035 | 1294 | 1552 | 1811 | 1863 | 2328 | 2608 | 4718 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
See availability »
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
250 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 1800 | 2025 | 2250 | 2520 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1035 | 1294 | 1552 | 1811 | 1863 | 2096 | 2328 | 2608 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 1800 | 2250 | 2520 | 4560 |
| Price in US$ | 270 | 539 | 808 | 1035 | 1294 | 1552 | 1811 | 1863 | 2328 | 2608 | 4718 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
Specialty Courses
See availability »
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 18
413 € 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 € | -- | 825 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 854 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
Note: All courses offered by Twin School, Dublin can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 €. 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.
Comments about courses:Classes commence on Mondays unless it is a public holiday in which case an excursion is organised for that day.
Also available:
Work Experience Programme (available to EU nationals only)
In the summer months we aim to place students aged 30+ at A2-B2 levels, according to level, in group classes with other students of the same age.
In July and for the first 2 weeks of August students aged 16-19 at A2-B1 levels can also be placed in classes with their age group. For this age group, there are special evening activities, accompanied by an Alpha teacher.
Also available:
Work Experience Programme (available to EU nationals only)
In the summer months we aim to place students aged 30+ at A2-B2 levels, according to level, in group classes with other students of the same age.
In July and for the first 2 weeks of August students aged 16-19 at A2-B1 levels can also be placed in classes with their age group. For this age group, there are special evening activities, accompanied by an Alpha teacher.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1085 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
| Price in US$ | 169 | 338 | 507 | 676 | 845 | 1013 | 1182 | 1351 | 1689 | 2026 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
22 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, 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: 16Dates:
High season dates 01.Jul.2020 - 31.Aug.2020
High season:
High season supplement per week: 10 € | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 190 |
| Price in US$ | 207 | 414 | 621 | 828 | 1035 | 1242 | 1449 | 1656 | 2070 | 2484 | 207 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
28 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, 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: 16Dates:
High season dates 01.Jul.2020 - 31.Aug.2020
High season:
High season supplement per week: 10 € | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 322 | 643 | 964 | 1286 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 01.Jan.2020 - 13.Jul.2020, 01.Sep.2020 - 31.Dec.2020
Individual or Group transfers can be arranged in July and August for students staying in our residential accommodation.
Private bathrooms need to be booked at least 2 months in advance and are only available for students aged 23 and over.
Extra supplement for special dietary requirements may apply.
Private bathrooms need to be booked at least 2 months in advance and are only available for students aged 23 and over.
Extra supplement for special dietary requirements may apply.
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Overall rating
292 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.4/5.0
Organisation
4.3/5.0
Facilities
3.9/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4/5.0
Value for money
3.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Map of public transport system
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- What is the best price for a course at Twin School, Dublin?English courses at Twin School start at 126 € for Academic Year in Ireland PM course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Twin School?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Twin School
- Is airport pickup offered by Twin School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (70 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Twin School?Depending on chosen course the maximum number of students at Twin School varies from 14 students (English for Business Professionals) to 18 students (Travel Talk (50+))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Twin School?100% of teachers of Twin School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Twin School from?Italy is the strongest nationality at Twin School with 19% followed by France (19%) and Spain (8%).
- Twin School offers courses for which ages?Twin School offers courses from 11 years (Alpha Young Learners (Residential) + Champions/Showbiz, 25 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 24 in summer and 28 during the rest of the year.
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