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Waterford English Language CentresWaterford, Ireland

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Price at School 143€
From 136€ per week
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What we like about the school
  • The only Irish Government recognised English language school in Waterford, which is open all year round.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
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Location: Waterford English Language Centres (WELC) is located in the historic Irish city of Waterford, southeastern Ireland. Founded by the Vikings and the first city ever built in Ireland, Waterford is steeped in relics, museums and offers students a unique backdrop to further their English studies. The school is a short 15-minute walk from the city centre and boasts such attractions as the Waterford Treasures, Medieval Museum, William Vincent Wallace Plaza, the King of the Vikings Cultural Centre and the City Square Shopping Centre, all within a 20-minute walk. Many shops, eateries, cafés and attractions can also be found in proximity to the school, ensuring that students have a lively time in Waterford whilst reaching their language goals.

School facilities: Facilities of WELC include a garden, cafeteria, library, movie room, lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. Students are invited to use WELC's free parking and WIFI facilities during their time with the school.

Additional information: The school has been teaching English to the highest standards for over 40 years, receiving several accreditations for its high standards of tuition and student care. WELC promotes an inclusive and familiar atmosphere, helping students to feel a part of their community wherever possible.
  • The language school Waterford English Language Centres was founded in Waterford, Ireland in 1967.
  • Legal name / parent company: Waterford English Language Centres Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: TIN:8255313P
  • Abbreviated name of school: WELC Waterford

English Courses

General Language
Private

Information for all courses offered by Waterford English Language Centres

Comments about courses

Airport transfers (per person, one way):
Cork/Dublin/Shannon Airport: EUR 300 private taxi.

Medical and LP insurance: EUR 180.

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 € per course level.
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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 17 Mar 2024, 18 Apr 2024, 02 May 2024, 06 Jun 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Note: All courses offered by Waterford English Language Centres, Waterford can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Waterford English Language Centres (WELC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalAssociation of Guardian Providers in Ireland (AGPI), ELT 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
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Waterford English Language Centres and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 5
    Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
17 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years

Top student nationalities

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)
35 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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
Ballet0.3 km
Baseball0.3 km
Basketball0.3 km
Cooking0.3 km
Cricket0.3 km
Dancing-
Diving40 km
Field Hockey0.3 km
Football (soccer)0.3 km
Golf3 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking45 km
Music5 km
Rugby0.3 km
Sailing15 km
Squash1.5 km
Swimming0.3 km
Table Tennis0.3 km
Tennis0.3 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga0.3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Outdoor sports, beach visits, Museum visits.

Adults - Paid activities

The theatre, bar hops, restaurants; music, art, dance and food festivals.

Accommodation

Map  

Washington Lodge, Sweetbriar Park - X91 D935 Waterford
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FAQ about Waterford English Language Centres,

  • English courses at Waterford English Language Centres start at 136 € for Study & Work Programme course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Waterford English Language Centres
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Waterford English Language Centres varies from 1 students (One-to-One English Lessons) to 12 students (General English Course 20)
  • 100% of teachers at Waterford English Language Centres hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Waterford English Language Centres comes from Brazil with a 35% representation, followed by students from Italy (15%) and China (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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