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Essential IELTS

City Language School

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IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It assesses a student’s capability in communicating in English through listening, reading, writing and speaking. Over 1,000,000 tests are taken each year, mostly by those wishing to attend an English-taught course at university or college.

With a Cambridge English certificate you will be able to prove your English language skills to universities, employers and governments around the world.

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Intended for non-native speakers who are looking to study or work in an English-speaking environment, IELTS and Cambridge training is an internationally recognised system for testing English language ability.
We will help you book the exam once you have started your course. The fee is not included in our prices and has to be paid at the school. The Essential IELTS / Cambridge Exam Preparation consists of 20 core Exam Preparation lessons.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-16 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 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.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

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

City Language School is conveniently located in the heart of Dublin on Dame Street, giving you easy access to the whole city of Dublin as well as bus and tram lines for you to get around.

Our campus is short walk distance to places like Temple Bar (music quarter), Grafton Street (Shopping), Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St Stephen’s Green Park and the best event venues in the city! A walking tour around Dublin city centre is organised for students at their programme commencement and our Student Experience Officers are there to advise on the best ways to explore the town.

We have a unique range of programmes including some specifically designed to enhance your career such as English + Work Placement (paid work) and English + Internship (unpaid).

Our friendly teachers are some of the best in Ireland, we are proud to have them as part of our team.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Year opened
2000
Number of classrooms
23

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

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 City Language School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
17%
Turkey
15%
Spain
13%
France
6%
Mexico
6%
Austria
3%
Belgium
3%
Italy
3%
Russia
3%
Argentina
2%
Germany
2%
South Korea
2%
Japan
1%
Saudi Arabia
1%
Taiwan
1%
Ukraine
1%
Uruguay
1%
Other
20%

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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Our Dublin school is located in the heart of this bustling city centre on Dame street, just across the road from Trinity College and the famous Temple Bar area. Our modern state-of-the-art school provides students with the academic, social and accommodation support they need for a memorable trip to Ireland’s capital city and
a unique learning experience.

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Housing

City Language School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

250 €
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 40 - 65 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
250 €
Our family homestays are a popular accommodation option. Our host families are carefully chosen and regularly visited by our Accommodation Officer.

Many have a lot of experience of hosting students and helping them make the most of their time in Ireland. Your host family will be located a maximum of 65 minutes by public transport from the school, which is located in Dublin city centre.

In most homestays, you will have your own room but will share the bathroom and kitchen facilities. You may choose either Single Room Homestay, Shared Room Homestay.

Remember, a host family does not always consist of two parents with children. We also have single parents with children or young couples without children, who make excellent hosts.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

230 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
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)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, free internet, heating, and other
Distance to school: 40 - 65 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
230 €
Our family homestays are a popular accommodation option. Our host families are carefully chosen and regularly visited by our Accommodation Officer. Many have a lot of experience of hosting students and helping them make the most of their time in Ireland. Your host family will be located a maximum of 65 minutes by public transport from the school, which is located in Dublin city centre.

In most homestays, you will have your own room but will share the bathroom and kitchen facilities. You may choose either Single Room Homestay, Shared Room Homestay.

Remember, a host family does not always consist of two parents with children. We also have single parents with children or young couples without children, who make excellent hosts.
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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 100 € when you register.

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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