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UCD English Language AcademyDublin, Ireland

From 175€ per week
What we like about the school
  • On campus accommodation offered
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
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Location: UCD English Language Academy is located in the safe and leafy suburbs of South County Dublin. It is a short distance by public transport from the city centre and is very well connected by bus and train.
  • The school is also known under the name University College Dublin Language Centre.
  • The language school UCD English Language Academy was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1997.
  • Legal name / parent company: University College Dublin
  • Tax registration ID: IE6517386K
  • Abbreviated name of school: UCD Dublin
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Information for all courses offered by UCD English Language Academy

Comments about courses

An IELTS test must be booked with courses for a duration of 25 weeks. This test will take place at the end of the course.

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 € per course level.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
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.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 0 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Note: All courses offered by UCD English Language Academy, Dublin can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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UCD English Language Academy (UCD)

“We look forward to welcoming new students to the ALC and providing them with a taster of university life as well as a unique experience in Dublin. ”
– 
Dr Rachael Fionda
Director of UCD English Language Academy
Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:40
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 UCD English Language Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Gym

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 10
    Number of public PC workstations: 6

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Dublin Airport:
120 € one way
240 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around Dublin and how to get from the airport to Dublin on your own here on our Dublin page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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)
100 €
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.

Accommodation

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Daedalus Building, UCD Belfield, Dublin 4 - 3 Dublin
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Questions and answers about UCD English Language Academy

  • The IELTS Preparation Course can be taken with the General English Work & Study Course. The duration of the IELTS Preparation Course is freely selectable in 5-week increments. Please note, however, that the course starting date is specified.
    Andy Fukutome, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 17, 2023
  • The Business English course runs during summer only (June, July and August).
    Outside of the summer season you can apply for the General English (20 lessons per week) year round and combine it with Afternoon Extensions in Business English (4 lessons per week).
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 02, 2023
  • The residence is available in the summertime only. Outside of the summer season the school offers homestay accommodation.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 02, 2023

FAQ about UCD English Language Academy, Dublin

  • English courses at UCD English Language Academy start at 175 € for General English - Afternoon course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of UCD ALC
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (120 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at UCD ALC varies from 15 students (General English - Morning ) to 15 students (General English - Morning )
  • The highest Nationality percentage at UCD English Language Academy comes from Spain with a 15% representation, followed by students from Japan (15%) and China (10%).

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