The Linguaviva Centre Dublin, Ireland
45 Lower Leeson St. - D02 AH72 Dublin - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
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.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- #2 TOP rated in Dublin by students <18 years
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
General Language
General English 
15 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€265€252 / week More
General English
15 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€265€252 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 265 252 | 530 504 | 795 756 | 1,020 969 | 1,275 1,212 | 1,530 1,454 | 1,785 1,696 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,820 2,679 | 4,200 3,990 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 890 | 1,141 | 1,427 | 1,712 | 1,997 | 2,193 | 2,741 | 3,155 | 4,699 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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English For Professionals
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€330€314 / week More
English For Professionals
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€330€314 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,240 2,128 | 2,480 2,356 | 2,790 2,651 | 3,100 2,945 | 3,600 3,420 |
| Price in US$ | 370 | 739 | 1,108 | 1,432 | 1,790 | 2,148 | 2,506 | 2,775 | 3,121 | 3,468 | 4,028 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English with 10 Private Lessons25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€760€722 / week More
General English with 10 Private Lessons
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€760€722 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 760 722 | 1,520 1,444 | 2,280 2,166 | 2,920 2,774 | 3,650 3,468 | 4,380 4,161 | 5,110 4,855 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 851 | 1,701 | 2,551 | 3,267 | 4,083 | 4,900 | 5,717 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English with 5 Private Lessons20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€515€490 / week More
General English with 5 Private Lessons
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€515€490 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 515 490 | 1,030 979 | 1,545 1,468 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,500 3,325 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 577 | 1,153 | 1,729 | 2,238 | 2,797 | 3,356 | 3,916 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English Afternoon15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€195€186 / week More
General English Afternoon
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€195€186 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 1,980 1,881 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,600 4,370 |
| Price in US$ | 219 | 437 | 655 | 828 | 1,035 | 1,242 | 1,567 | 1,958 | 2,215 | 3,916 | 5,146 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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:
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
CELTS Junior Summer Programme (12 to 16 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!17.5 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€960€936 / week Includes accommodationMore
CELTS Junior Summer Programme (12 to 16 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
17.5 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€960€936 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 960 936 | 1,920 1,872 | 2,880 2,808 | 3,840 3,744 | 4,800 4,680 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,103 | 2,205 | 3,307 | 4,409 | 5,511 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Extras:
- Airport transfer: EUR 105 per way.
- Waiting time of 1 hour and 15 minutes included. Extra time: EUR 12 for every 15 minutes.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
- Loreto Ave, Harbour Rd, Dalkey, Dublin
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 60 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 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Trinity Cert TESOL30 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Offer!from€290€276 / week More
Trinity Cert TESOL
30 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
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€290€276 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,450 1,378 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,623 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 16 Mar 2026
The Linguaviva Centre is an examination centre for Trinity.
NOTE: Course length is four and a half weeks.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 60 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 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 21 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Training 25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€445€423 / week More
Teacher Training
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€445€423 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 445 423 | 890 846 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 498 | 996 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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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
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Overall school rating of
The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
38 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (10 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (9 ratings)
Students 50+ years (8 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Elena
36 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Networking with colleagues and excursions”
“Lack of an education programme as such”
Details of the review
Course: Teacher Training Course 2: 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.
Zofia
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Location”
“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.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2022 by Zofia Jurkiewicz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Aleksei
38 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“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).”
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).”
“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.”
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.”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 21. Feb. 2022 by Aleksei Stesko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Valerie
49 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Contact with other colleagues from Europe.”
Details of the review
Course: Teacher Training Course 1: Modern Methodologies in Language Teaching for Non-Native Teachers of English - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2019 by Valerie Elfering
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Regina
17 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The people”
Details of the review
Other comments: The best school in the world
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Aug. 2019 by Regina Galiullina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ali
23 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Very friendly staff working in the office”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Aug. 2019 by Ali Bagheri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Yoshie
43 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“School staff are cheerful and helpful.”
Details of the review
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: Super Intensive English - 6 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2019 by Yoshie Miura
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marc
79 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The atmosphere and the quality of the courses.”
Insider tip: “2 weeks seem insufficient. Pay attention to the length of stay.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Better monitoring of the activities offered outside off class.
Course: 40+ Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2018 by Marc ROSSIGNOL
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Raúl
13 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
Details of the review
Other comments: No, the truth is no.
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 8. Apr. 2018 by Raúl Fernández Ramírez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lise
17 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“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.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2017 by Lise Rogué
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marc
15 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Customized courses”
Details of the review
Other comments: Good school
Ideal for practicing English
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2016 by Marc Talbot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Laura
51 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Welcome”
Details of the review
Other comments: a positive experience
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2016 by Laura Ciari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ilaria
40 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Kindeness”
Details of the review
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 31. May. 2016 by Ilaria Sudati
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alberto
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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”
Details of the review
Other comments: Wonderful experience
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2015 by Alberto Salmasi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Amando Borja
34 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The team of people working in the school.”
Details of the review
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 - 5 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2015 by Amando Borja Ureña García
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christelle
18 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“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”
Details of the review
Other comments: very good center with good organization
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Aug. 2015 by Christelle Fluchot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ivan
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Students from all over the world”
Insider tip: “Do not catch cold in Dublin.”
Details of the review
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.
Daniel
61 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The organization in general, the way they welcomed me.”
Details of the review
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: Senior Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2014 by Daniel Amet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mattia
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Competent and professional teachers.”
Details of the review
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.
Katarzyna
35 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 21. Dec. 2022 by Katarzyna Solawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Triin
43 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 5. Sep. 2017 by Triin Kasesalu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lorenzo
Overall rating
0.0
Details of the review
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2022 by Lorenzo Signorelli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Guzel
Overall rating
2.0
Details of the review
Course: Teacher Training Course 2: Irish History, Culture and Literature Course for Non-native Teachers of English - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Sep. 2022 by Guzel Safina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marta
17 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2022 by Marta Lapeña López
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
María Esperanza
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Apr. 2022 by María Esperanza Rojo Fernández
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ana
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Teacher Training Course 1: Modern Methodologies in Language Teaching for Non-Native Teachers of English - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Sep. 2019 by Ana Molaguero Caballero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sara
17 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2019 by Sara Lohmiller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Aynur
21 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2019 by Aynur Gasanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Beatrice
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 16. Aug. 2019 by Beatrice Moya Oheix
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Oksana
29 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2019 by Oksana Ungarova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of The Linguaviva Centre compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland
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The Linguaviva Centre
- Accreditations and Quality seals
QQI, Education in Ireland- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- 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.
- Year of school foundation
- 1977
- The school is an official exam center
- The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
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
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% |
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.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 100Adult courses - Throughout the year: 75Junior courses - In summer: 150Junior courses - Throughout the year: 100
- Minimum age of students
- 17 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 4Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by The Linguaviva Centre
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €90
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 18 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.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
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).
Leisure activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Guided tour of Dublin
- 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)
| 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 |
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
20 ratings Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner 
Shared bathroom
from
€270/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
20 ratings
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
€270/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 318 | 636 | 954 | 1,272 | 1,590 | 1,908 | 2,226 | 2,544 | 3,180 | 3,816 | 318 | 71 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 40 per week.
Bookings which include weeks starting 21 Dec and 28 Dec: EUR 100 per week per person.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
- Price extra night
- €50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 40€
- Average distance from school
- 26 minutes by public transport (average reported by 5 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 81
- Dates
- High season dates: 29 Jun 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 30 €
Homestay
20 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
€250/ week Show more
Homestay
20 ratings
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
€250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 295 | 589 | 884 | 1,178 | 1,472 | 1,767 | 2,061 | 2,355 | 2,944 | 3,533 | 295 | 71 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 40 per week.
Bookings which include weeks starting 21 Dec and 28 Dec: EUR 100 per week per person.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
- Price extra night
- €40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 40€
- Average distance from school
- 38 minutes by public transport (average reported by 9 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 81
- Dates
- High season dates: 29 Jun 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 30 €
Student reviews about Homestay
Aleksei
"There are two good features in this accomodation family:
1. Location. Despite it located in suburb of Dublin, its a simple to go to central part of the city by train. Only 15 min by walk to train station, 40 min going by train and 10-15 min walking to the school (which located near the Stephans Green park).
2. Home's owner a friendly woman, she can talk with students on different themes, her pronunciation a quite clear.
Minuses.
(!) Very important thing - I write about common things, but understand, that Dublin is a expensive city and its a very difficult to find cheep and good accommodation there.
1. Room's size. It's very small. It consist only bed and something like 'raised floor' ('rised corner') in the corner, there items could be put.
2. Dust in the room. Too many, especially under the bed. Its very bad for me because when someone spend nights in small room he breath this air... dusty air. Fortunately, at second's day I had cleaned the room properly.
3. Heater. When I prepared to trip I asked someone of yours about heating, and you said me that it'll ok. But some Russian students adviced to take thermal underwear. That's was good choice! Because heater worked only in evenings, 2-3 hours, and not all evenings. So, I'd be really cold to sleep unless I'd taken thermal underwear.
So, I hope next same journey I'll try to find accommodation with better conditions. I think I'll spend more much money for this, but room for living more comfortable.
p.s. unfortunately, I didn't get use to Irish meals. Especially salty fries potatoes. So, its a difficult to say something about meals. But I was very happy when I returned and could eat soup )
The Point Residence.
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
1 rating Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€415/ week Show more
The Point Residence.
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€415/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1660 | 2075 | 2490 | 2905 | 3320 | 4150 | 4980 | 415 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 489 | 978 | 1,466 | 1,955 | 2,444 | 2,932 | 3,421 | 3,910 | 4,887 | 5,864 | 489 | 71 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00 or later
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Viva Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€260/ week Show more
Viva Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€260/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 307 | 613 | 919 | 1,225 | 1,531 | 1,837 | 2,144 | 2,450 | 3,062 | 3,674 | 307 | 71 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00 or later
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Average distance from school
- 3 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Viva Residence Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€350/ week Show more
Viva Residence
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€350/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 413 | 825 | 1,237 | 1,649 | 2,061 | 2,473 | 2,885 | 3,297 | 4,122 | 4,946 | 413 | 71 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Double room for single use.
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00 or later
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 3 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about The Linguaviva Centre, Dublin
I would like to know if the school and residence are in the building or within walking distance, and if it is in the centre.
“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
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Linguaviva?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Linguaviva”
Is airport pickup offered by The Linguaviva Centre?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (100 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Linguaviva?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Linguaviva varies from 12 (General English ) to 18 students (Trinity Cert TESOL)”
Which countries are students of The Linguaviva Centre from?
“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 for which ages?
“The Linguaviva Centre offers courses from 12 years (CELTS Junior Summer Programme, 17.5 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of The Linguaviva Centre
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- The Linguaviva Centre Limited | Tax registration ID: 300420
Visa Documents
Nationals from Brazil 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.
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