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Intensive Cambridge Exam Preparation (CAE) - 12 weeks

Kaplan International: Dublin
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Course description

Cambridge Exam Preparation courses give you a thorough, detailed understanding of the Cambridge Exam structure and teach you the best test-taking strategies. You’ll also practice the English you need to do well. Our lessons offer you a chance to take practice tests, learn the best techniques and feel confident on test day.

You can prepare for several Cambridge Exam Preparation courses: the First Certificate (FCE), the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

We offer both regular and intensive preparation courses - with our preparation courses, you’ll feel confident and prepared to succeed!

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
12 weeks
Classes per week
35 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

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

Class times

Lesson
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Morning session
09:50 AM - 01:05 PM
Afternoon session
01:10 PM - 04:25 PM
Lesson
04:30 PM - 05:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

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 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

Study English in one of our many programmes in our modern college in the heart of Dublin, the big city with a village feel, recently voted one of the world’s ‘most livable’ cities.

Known affectionately by its residents as the ‘Fair City’, Dublin gives all its visitors a warm welcome. With an elegant city centre rich in cultural history and small enough to walk around, as well as a multitude of stylish bars, fashionable coffee shops and designer boutiques, Dublin has something to offer everyone.
The college is housed in a magnificent Georgian building overlooking the River Liffey. Excellent facilities include a large student common room with new flatscreen computers for personal use, a self-study room, a dedicated study room and free wireless Internet access.

Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Dublin varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Kaplan International 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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

School location

Study English in one of our many programmes in our modern college in the heart of Dublin, the big city with a village feel, recently voted one of the world’s ‘most livable’ cities.

Known affectionately by its residents as the ‘Fair City’, Dublin gives all its visitors a warm welcome. With an elegant city centre rich in cultural history and small enough to walk around, as well as a multitude of stylish bars, fashionable coffee shops and designer boutiques, Dublin has something to offer everyone.
The college is housed in a magnificent Georgian building overlooking the River Liffey. Excellent facilities include a large student common room with new flatscreen computers for personal use, a self-study room, a dedicated study room and free wireless Internet access.

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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 7 reviews
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"I got to know many new people for different countries."

Blanka Blahó, student from Hungary

I like the location. It was easy for me that the busstation was next to the school.
I had 2 teachers. The first teacher( Tiernan) was brilliant, i learned a lot of new things, and there were very good exercises, but the second teacher( Ross) for me wasn't the best teacher. I think we played too many kahoots and games and learned few new things.

But overall it was useful for me.

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Date of study
1 Jul 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Fantastic journey"

Krisztián Nagy, student from Hungary

The teachers and the staff were very friendly and they helped me everything they could. The classes were small but not too small! I had a great time and this 2 week course helped me a lot to improve my english.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Aug 2018 - 17 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It has paid off!"

Edson Pereira de Castilho Junior, student from Brazil

First of all, the classes were very profitable, focusing mainly on vocabulary and speaking. The school was very well located, inside temple bar. Moreover, special activities were carried out to accelerate the social interaction among the students of Kaplan.

On the other hand, I think the host family was not well chosen. They didn't talk to me very often.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
14 Sep 2015 - 16 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The best english school in Dublin"

André Magalhaes Mascarenhas, student from Brazil

Kaplan has very good teachers and a very nice building! Each classroom is comfortable and has an interactive smartboard which helps the development of the activities.

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Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Sep 2015 - 25 Sep 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good experience! Dublin is great, and so was Kaplan College!"

HUBERTUS VOKUHL, student from Germany

The classes were busy (lots of students). Teachers were friendly, competent, helpful, flexible and motivated the students to learn.
The college facilities were good. The location was very good and they offered many activities.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Aug 2014 - 29 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I can live in country with foreign language"

Georgy Kozlov, student from Russia

It was a beautiful trip. I felt good because every teacher or member of Kaplan college helped me if i had some questions and applications. I would like to visit Dublin next year and study in your college 2-3 weeks. But I entered to the university and now I don't have enough time for these trips. I wish you will have many good students and your college will be developed. Place where the college located is the best territory in centre of capital.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The school is very recommendable, great teacher and great methods of education!! Maybe in summer break it's too crowded!!"

Luciano Martinez, student from Argentina

The school was great. Amazing teachers and all of them are very friendly. Maybe the only problem for the Spanish speakers is that there are many Spanish students, but I think it's the same at every school around the world.
But I really recommend this school!!!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
10 Jun 2013 - 30 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin) - 2 must book together

£ 200
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In 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
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 200
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in Irish culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Twin) - 2 must book together

£ 222
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Location: In 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
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 222
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in Irish culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 226
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In 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
£ 226
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in Irish culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

£ 248
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Location: In 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
£ 248
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in Irish culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay with private bathroom (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 302
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 302
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in Irish culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay with private bathroom (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

£ 324
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Location: In the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 50 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 324
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in Irish culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Standard homestays are ca 60 minutes travel by public transport.

Homestays which are ca 45 minutes travel by public transport will require a supplemental fee.
student-residence

Ardcairn House (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 355
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 39‐85 Dorset Street Upper, Inn's Quay, Dublin Dublin 1, Ireland
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, and laundry
Distance to school: 18 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 355
Enjoy living near famous landmarks such as O'Connell Street and Temple Bar in this modern residence. Single rooms with en-suite bathrooms are contained within 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom apartments, that each have a private kitchen and lounge area. In addition, the building has a communal study room, lounge and common area.

Ardcairn House (No meals) Under 18 (Single)

£ 381
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Address: 8 Grangegorman Lower, Arran Quay, Dublin D07 W5F3, Ireland
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, and laundry
Distance to school: 13 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 381
In the bustling centre of Dublin, Ardcairn House is perfectly placed just a 15 minute walk from the river Liey and Dublin's world famous Temple Bar where students can enjoy the very best in Irish culture. Live music spills out from the many pubs and bars in the area and you are spoilt for choice for amazing places to eat. The residence have stylish bedrooms with private bathrooms and shared kitchens, perfect for practising English outside of the classroom. For added convenience, there is an onsite supermarket and for added fun, an onsite bowling alley, golf putting course and music room. After a busy day exploring, relax on the roof terrace and take in the sights of the city.

You will have 24 hour staff on hand to help, high speed 100MB broadband and wi- as standard in all rooms, on-site laundry facilities and bike storage.
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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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 60 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Dublin Airport is 85 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

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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