Dublin University

English school in DCU 

The University city of Dublin is one of the main cities in Ireland; the campus is 85 acres and is the home to many of the faculties of the University, including languages, business, law, science, engineering, nursing and IT. The University was founded in 1989 and every year welcomes more than 11,000 students from 30 countries around the world. 

The multicultural environment on the campus is excellent, students from more than 30 countries choose this campus every year. 

Facilities

It has unbeatable facilities:

  • Capacity for more than 1,000 people
  • Conditioned theatre
  • Sports centre
  • Green spaces
  • Indoor swimming poor
  • Football pitch
  • Library
  • Chapel
  • Cafes
  • Wifi throughout campus 
  • Computer room available for all students
  • TV room
  • Study room

Location on campus

The university city of Dublin is 5km North of Dublin city, it is located in a beautiful and safe residential area, and is well connected with the city centre through an extense public transport network. 


Characteristics

  • Internet doesn´t have Internet
  • Library doesn´t have Library
  • Computer room doesn´t have Computer room
  • Cafe doesn´t have Cafe
  • Tea or coffee machine doesn´t have Tea or coffee machine
  • Garden doesn´t have Garden
  • Wifi doesn´t have Wifi
  • Student lounge doesn´t have Student lounge
  • Prayer room doesn´t have Prayer room
  • Kitchenette doesn´t have Kitchenette
  • Support deparment for the students doesn´t have Support deparment for the students

Course English in Dublin University


Strongest Points

  • Many museums with free entry
  • Both a cosmopolitan and small city at the same time
  • Cultural and historic attractions of great interest

Study English in Dublin

Dublin is a capital with a lot of history that conserves its own traditions whilst adapting to more modern times. It is an open and cosmopolitan city with a lively student environment. In the last few years, the capital of Ireland has changed into one of the most dynamic, fun and lively cities in Europe. Known by its inhabitants as the ´Fair City´, Dublin gives all its visitors a warm welcome. The city centre is elegant and full of culture, as well as small enough to get around on foot, with crowded shopping streets full of people at all hours, with many stylish bars, cafes, shops and designer boutiques. Dublin has something to offer everyone. 

Interests about Dublin 

  • Dublin has 1,000,000 inhabitants 
  • The young population is one of the highest rates in Europe. Nearly half of the population is younger than 25 years old. 
  • It is the Celtic cultural capital... the signs and information are in English and Gaelic, the language of Ireland. 
  • The local hour in Dublin is the same as London, one hour behind Spain.
  • Great writers such as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Bram Stoker and Roddy Doyle were born here.
  • In Dublin, the weather is always changing. The people who live there usually say that Dublin doesn´t have one climate, but has all four seasons of the year in one day. 
  •  In Whitefriar church are the relics of St Valentine. 

What to see in Dublin

  • St Patrick Cathedral. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and its celebration (17th March) is known worldwide. 
  • The National Museum of Ireland: this extense museum is distributed among different buildings. Among the collections include those related to the Viking Ireland and the space dedicated to the memory of the uprising of the people of Eire. 
  • Trinity College, which belongs to the University of Dublin
  • The National Gallery: a fantastic museum for all lovers of paintings
  • Dublin Castle: symbol of the British repression in the island
  • Temple Bar: This area is one of the most active in the capital and has cafes, interesting shops, pubs and theatres
  • Guinness Storehouse: when visiting this building, you can check out the different steps of the making of the famous Guinness beer. 
  • Phoenix Park: with its 700 hectares, it is one of the biggest parks in Europe.
  • Kells book: in the old Trinity library, and is the oldest books after the Bible. 

Dublin has a lot to offer! Visit the local tourist website to find out more: 

http://www.visitdublin.com/entertainment/dublin.aspx

 

At night in Dublin

  • Temple bar is the area of bars and nightlife in Dublin
  • It is the district full of bars where the music comes from the pubs themselves and there is music on the street and street artists. 
  • One of the most famous is the Temple Bar which gets its name from the district. The norm is to have a pint of beer, since copas is not the culture here. 
  • The clubs in Dublin are normally open between 10pm and 3am (club license) and in general stop serving at 2:30am. The entry prices vary between 5€ and 15€. The prices of the drinks are usually more than in the bars.

Course English in Dublin University

General English course in Dublin

The objective of the course is to develop the basic language skills: speaking, writing, pronunciation, grammar and oral comprehension. 

It is the ideal solution for those who want to make the most of their holidays in Dublin. 

There are classes in the mornings. In the afternoons, there are extra conversation classes and workshops. 

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Horas per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  55 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  18

General English course in Dublin

The objective of the course is to develop the basic language skills: speaking, writing, pronunciation, grammar and oral comprehension. 

It is the ideal solution for those who want to make the most of their holidays in Dublin. 

There are classes in the mornings. In the afternoons, there are extra conversation classes and workshops. 

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Horas per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  55 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  18

General English course in Dublin

The objective of the course is to develop the basic language skills: speaking, writing, pronunciation, grammar and oral comprehension. 

It is the ideal solution for those who want to make the most of their holidays in Dublin. 

There are classes in the mornings. In the afternoons, there are extra conversation classes and workshops. 

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Horas per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  55 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  18

General English course in Dublin

The objective of the course is to develop the basic language skills: speaking, writing, pronunciation, grammar and oral comprehension. 

It is the ideal solution for those who want to make the most of their holidays in Dublin. 

There are classes in the mornings. In the afternoons, there are extra conversation classes and workshops. 

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Horas per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  55 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  18

General English course in Dublin

The objective of the course is to develop the basic language skills: speaking, writing, pronunciation, grammar and oral comprehension. 

It is the ideal solution for those who want to make the most of their holidays in Dublin. 

There are classes in the mornings. In the afternoons, there are extra conversation classes and workshops. 

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Horas per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  55 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  18

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Extra-curricular Activities

DCU English school offers a wide range of social activities for our students. The majority are free, and take place on campus or outside the school in Dublin or in the surrounding areas. Participating in the activities is not obligatory, but it is ideal to get to know other students and practice English outside of class. 

Among the activities that the school organises, there is:

  • Workshop to learn how to write an English CV or how to do a job interview
  • Extra conversation classes
  • Full day excursions at the weekends
  • Tours around Dublin
  • Film projections
  • Sports competitions 
  • Trips to museums
  • International fiestas 
  • Pub nights 

Accommodation

Residence

The residence is made up of shared apartments among students. We offer single or double rooms with a private bathroom. Kitchen and living room are shared. 

The school can be found less than a 10 minute walk away, and is perfectly connected with the centre through different bus lines. Near to the school, there are many shops and all you could need for your stay. Supermarkets, pharmacies, gyms etc. 

There is internet connection and there is a laundry available for all students. 

Residence Residence Residence Residence

Availability: All year

Room Type: single or double room with private bathroom

School distance: 10 minute walk

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Characteristics

  • Internet it has Internet
  • Private bathroom it has Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities it has Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service it has Cleaning service
  • Wifi it has Wifi
  • Kitchen it has Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils it has Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service doesn´t have Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels doesn´t have Towels
  • Breakfast doesn´t have Breakfast
  • Half Board doesn´t have Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have Full Board

Family

Staying with a family is the most interesting way to stay in Ireland, famous for their friendly and welcoming people. The students will live as another member of the Irish family during their stay, allowing them to practice English outside the classroom and to be immersed in the Irish culture from day one. 

All of the families have been carefully selected by the team at the school for their responsibility and professionalism. There is availability for single or double bedrooms. 

Some families live very near to the school, and in general they are 1-4km from the University campus. In some cases, the students can wallk. If the family lives very far, the students will need to catch public transport. 

All of the houses are well connected with the campus through direct bus lines. The stops are just in front of the entrance. 

Availability: All year

Room Type: Single or double room

School distance: Max 30 minutes by public transport

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Deposit fee: No

Characteristics

  • Internet it has Internet
  • Private bathroom doesn´t have Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities it has Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service doesn´t have Cleaning service
  • Wifi doesn´t have Wifi
  • Kitchen doesn´t have Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils doesn´t have Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service doesn´t have Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels it has Towels
  • Breakfast doesn´t have Breakfast
  • Half Board it has Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have Full Board

How to get there

How to get to Dublin

Dublin international airport is located 12km from the city.

The airlines that fly to Dublin from Spain are:

  •   Aerlingus
  •   Ryanair

Departure airports: Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Gerona, Ibiza, Las Palmas, Madrid, Malaga, Murcia, Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Seville and Valencia. 

How to get from the airport to the city:

There are 6 public transport buses that go from the city centre to Dublin airport. 

  • Blue buses: Aircoach company connects the airport with Ballsbridge and Donnybrook (in the south of the city), stopping at the main hotels and streets in the centre of Dublin. The price is 7€ one way and 12€ return. The duration is approximately 30 minutes and leaves every 10 minutes. 
  • Dublin Bus: 41, 41A, 41B, 41C. The urban bus lines leave every 45 minutes and go to Edén Quay at the price of an urban ticket. There is a special other line, the Busaras buses, to the airport with one stop on O´Connell Street. This costs 6€. 
  • Taxis from Dublin airport: You can get a taxi from the airport to anywhere in Dublin city. The average tarrif from the airport to the centre is approximately 20€, depending on the distance and the time you are travelling. Ask the driver what the tarrif will be before getting in, just to make sure. There are extra charges for extra passengers, luggage, animals (except guide dogs), time of the day, Sundays and festivals. 


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