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General English - 21 hrs/wk

Erin School of English
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Course description

The General course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay.
We offer general English courses for every level from beginner to advanced (A1-C1). The course for each level is 12 weeks long with built-in assessment designed to monitor your progress and readiness to move to the next level. Progress tests are held monthly and are designed to test your English skills relative to your specific level. This ensures that you are always in the right class for your development.
Every General English Course includes one day of exam preparation per week. This ensures that all our students are able to take a recognised international exam at the end of their course and gain a result that reflects their abilities. The specific exam depends on level but includes TIE, PET, FCE, CAE and IELTS.
Learner Protection Policy, Medical Insurance and TIE exam are included in the 25 weeks fee.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Dublin.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Erin School of English was established in 2003 with a simple goal - to teach real English for the real world. We have a team of devoted teachers who are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
We are developing the ability to communicate in English. To SPEAK, LISTEN, READ and WRITE. Our general English courses also include exam preparation for TIE, IELTS, CAE which are accepted by universities and employers arount the world.
Our goal as a school is not for students to have learned a set of grammar items but to be able to express their thoughts in English as they do in their own language. This means that the learning objectives for all our courses are based on real world language use and mapped from the Common European Framework.

Year opened
2003
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Erin School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 20.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
15%
Brazil
14%
Russia
13%
Spain
11%
France
9%
South Korea
6%
Mexico
5%
Turkey
5%
Argentina
4%
Bolivia
4%
Japan
4%
Saudi Arabia
4%
Germany
3%
Venezuela
2%
Chile
1%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Erin School of English is located at the very heart of Dublin, in its geographical centre, near river Liffey. It's a very communicative place with many ways for transportation to different areas of the city. We are situated near Westmoreland Station on the green LUAS line and a number of bus stops.
The school is surrounded by famous landmarcs like the Molly Malone statue, the Trinity College the National Museum, etc., which can easily be visited by foot.

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"Good place to learn English"

Ivan Petrov

I liked the school very much. I didn't speak English well at first but the teachers were great. The lessons was interesting and practical. I reccomend the extra activities after class to "break the ice"

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Duration of study
17 weeks
Date of study
5 Feb 2018 - 8 Jun 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Erin School of English offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 168
weekly
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 168
The school has partnerships with a network of families throughout Dublin. Our students are placed with host families who live in modern houses with own yards in quiet suburban areas. Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Dublin. All host families are carefully selected, individually inspected and continually monitored. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. There is an easy transportation to the centre and it usually takes 10-30 min to reach the school.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 186
weekly
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 186
The school has partnerships with a network of families throughout Dublin. Our students are placed with host families who live in modern houses with own yards in quiet suburban areas. Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Dublin. All host families are carefully selected, individually inspected and continually monitored. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. There is an easy transportation to the centre and it usually takes 10-30 min to reach the school.
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Secure Student Residence

£ 177
weekly
Address: 1 Shanowen Hall, Shanowen Rd, Santry, Dublin 9, Dublin, Dublin D09 T9EH, Ireland
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 25 - 35 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 177
The complex is situated next to DCU (under 3 min walk). Also within walking distance to a busy bus route giving quick access to All Hallows, Mater Dei and the city centre.

The property has an interlinked mains fire alarm system, fire doors and emergency lights. It is purposely built as a student accommodation complex and offers an excellent standard of living. Each apartment is self contained and all have 4 bedrooms.
All Bedrooms are single en-suite and provide a luxury sleeping and working environment. A combination wardrobe incorporating shelving, study desk, swivel chair and bed side locker and table light are provided in each room. Onsite laundry facilities, large shower room.
The rent includes electricity bills, Internet, weekly cleaning service and the set of the bed linens upon arrival.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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