Top English Courses in Dublin, Ireland

Atlas Language School:
Atlas Language School is located in Ranelagh village, a relaxed and charming area of Dublin, on the south side, just 10 minutes from the city centre. It is a fun, vibrant and friendly school where the education and welfare of the students is our first priority. Our teachers and academic support staff all work to create a school ethos and atmosphere that encourage the highest standards of work and learning.

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We operate a continuous enrolment policy, which means that you can start your class on any Monday (provided there is space). On your first day we will give you a placement test to assess your language level; you will then be placed in a class which is best suited to your needs. Our teachers are fully qualified and have many years teaching experience. On average there are between 6 and 12 people to every class.

Atlas Language School is recognised by the Irish Government's Department of Education and Science, for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

Courses

• General English courses are available year-round for Elementary to Advanced levels, and focus on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

• General English Semi-Intensive course combines General English Standard with 6 hours a week specialist individual tuition in the afternoons.

• General English Intensive course combines General English Standard with 12 hours a week specialist individual tuition in the afternoons.

• Intensive Plus: The Intensive Plus Individual course consists of 25+ hours of one-to-one tuition in the mornings and afternoons

• Exam Preparation Courses:
- Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) & Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.
- The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) measures the ability of non-native English-speakers to use English in everyday work activities.

• Business English / Executive English courses: Our specialist 'a la carte' English programme has been designed to provide highly practical, goal-orientated courses that can be followed on an intensive basis in one-to-one classes or in-company small groups.

• Executive Programmes: Our Executive Workshops and Business Immersion Programmes are tailored in consultation with company managers to create courses that combine both focused language learning and effective team building. All modules are designed for small groups of 4 to 10 people to ensure optimal contact time.

• Senior Group Programmes (for ages 17+) generally consist of 15 to 20 hours English language training a week combined with a comprehensive social and cultural programme in the afternoons and evenings.

• Summer School - Junior Group Programmes (ages 12-17). Course fees include full-board accommodation with an Irish family, a comprehensive social, cultural and activity programme, all textbooks and supplementary materials and an end of course certificate.

• Homestay / Host Family Programme: Many students find staying with an Irish family a very rewarding experience as it offers them a unique insight into Irish culture and provides the perfect opportunity to improve English by practising it in a natural everyday environment.

At Atlas Language School, we believe that in order to get the most from their time in Ireland students should be exposed to English not just in the classroom but in a variety of environments and contexts. That’s why our social and cultural programme is so important to us and why we spend so much time and energy making sure that it is as varied, vibrant and interesting as possible. We have a dedicated social programme co-ordinator who organises activities, tours and visits throughout the year for our students. These activities are a scheduled part of almost all courses and normally occur after class in the afternoon and evening. We also organise day and weekend trips to scenic areas outside Dublin, such as Connemara, Clare and Galway.

Ireland is an island famous throughout the world for its welcoming people, its proud artistic tradition and its stunning scenic beauty. Dublin is a lively, modern, and cosmopolitan city with a population of approximately 1.3 million people. It is located on the east coast of Ireland, at the mouth of the River Liffey.

With increased prosperity, Dublin has been attracting more and more people from all over the world to live and work here, and today it boasts a cultural diversity to match the most cosmopolitan tastes. Surrounded by mountains and located on the coast, visitors to Dublin are never too far away from a scenic view. All this, together with its lively, bustling atmosphere, friendly people and famous night-life make Dublin one of the most popular and visited cities in Europe.

Accommodation

We offer Homestay (staying with an Irish Host-family), Self Catering apartments and hostel or hotel accommodation. Please contact us for further details.