Price comparison: 1 week General English course
General English - Morning
General English - Afternoon
Intensive General English
Standard Course Monday to Friday plus afternoon classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
General English Course GE20
Standard General English
The Standard General English course is the most in-demand course that CES offers their students, mainly due to offering an ideal weekly commitment of 20 hours of lessons that guarantees participants’ steady progression over the weeks and months - all without taking up too much of your time. Each lesson lasts for 55 minutes at their Dublin location, which is the longest that CES provides.
You can expect your morning classes to be delivered by two different teachers. Grammar and accuracy are usually worked on separately from their more conversation-oriented lessons, as their priority is to make sure that students are able to use grammar structures accurately before putting them to use.
There are a total of 7 level groups that you may be assigned to, ranging from Beginner all the way up to Proficiency.
Intensive English Course IE26
Afternoon lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday.
Course takes place Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 13:30. Afternoon classes are Tuesday and Thursday, 14:15 - 17:15.
Intensive English
GE15 - General English - Morning
General English 15 - Morning
General English Course GE15
General English 20
EC English in Dublin attracts students from all over the world for their General English courses, thanks to their team of experienced and professional tutors who deliver carefully planned lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced students.
Each of the four main language skills (Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading) are given equal importance, and will all be worked on evenly.
Since your weekly classes only add up to 15 hours in total, you will have more than enough time for exploring Dublin’s nightlife, entertainment, and general friendly atmosphere from the Irish locals.
General English Morning
The General English course focuses on all of the skills necessary when learning a second language, which include: Speaking and listening, pronunciation, Reading and Writing, and Grammar and Vocabulary.
Students are able to participate for as little as 1 week, and up to a maximum of 24 weeks. The total number of lessons per week is 25, and is always on a morning schedule.
All learners enrolled on their English courses will have access to the e-platform, where you will find a wealth of learning materials to supplement your lessons.
Standard 25
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 20
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 15
You will have the opportunity to study either English or Gaelic in your teacher’s home. The timetable has to be agreed upon with your teacher, but overall you will take 15 hours of personalised one-to-one classes every week. These lessons are based on the topics and grammar rules that you personally want to study the most.
Dublin is English-speaking for all intents and purposes, but you can also find a considerable number of people to speak Gaelic with due to Ireland keeping their native language alive in the education system. This is a city that offers reliable public transport, and a more relaxed pace of life than many other capital cities in Europe.
You can expect to have your meals provided by your host family, who will also try their best to help you find your feet and settle into life in Dublin in any way they can. HLI has positioned Local Organiser staff in Dublin for the purposes of resolving any potential small problems that might arise during your studies.
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 30
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard Course 20
The Standard course offered by the Active Centre of English Training is their most in-demand programme, thanks to providing students with 20 hours of lessons per week, and in small groups where it’s easy to communicate with your friendly teachers and peers.
In terms of the course content, students learn through a method that balances grammar and conversation skills, to ensure that you get the best of both worlds. Vocabulary, idioms and grammar are practised in an interesting and stimulating way to achieve fluency.
Standard General English GE-20 (AM)
The General English course from the Limerick Language Centre has been developed in a way that allows students to learn at their own pace, in a friendly and supportive environment. The main focus of these 20 weekly lessons is the improvement of skills relating to Speaking and Writing in English. One lesson lasts for 45 minutes, and take place from 9:00 to 12:30 every week day.
Conversation practice in English is done through interactive activities such as role-plays and work in pairs or small groups. You can expect to refine your understanding of grammar while learning how to apply it to real-life situations. Pronunciation and intonation skills are also developed throughout the course.
Additional fees for students enrolled for 25 weeks:
- Admin fee: EUR 300.
- Health insurance: EUR 150.
- Learner protection: EUR 150.
General English Super-Intensive
Standard + TOEIC Exam Preparation
General English 15 (Morning)
Afternoon 25 week programme (First Visa enrolment)
This course includes medical insurance and learner protection insurance.
This course is available for first visa enrolments, not extensions.
Additional exam fees:
- TIE EUR 130
- IELTS EUR 220
Morning 25 week programme (First Visa enrolment)
This course includes medical insurance and learner protection insurance.
This course is available for first visa enrolments, not extensions.
Additional exam fees:
- TIE EUR 130
- IELTS EUR 220
GE 30 - Intensive English
General English Plus AM 20
General English 30
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
General English
No matter which level your English skills are currently at, the General English Group Lessons will assign you to a group that closely matches where you are right now in your language journey. There are 20 lessons per week for you to develop your English in, with each of these lasting 45 minutes each.
The course follows the curriculum set out by the textbook that the school uses, and this will be complemented by a range of dynamic activities from the experienced and qualified teachers.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 12:15.
General English Afternoon
Real World English
Standard General English GE-20 (PM)
Additional fees for students enrolled for 25 weeks:
- Admin fee: EUR 300.
- Health insurance: EUR 150.
- Learner protection: EUR 150.
General English Intensive
General English Standard
Intensive English
Afternoon lessons usually run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Intensive English 22.5
Semi-Intensive General English AM
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
General English AM
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
Intensive General English AM
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively. You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help them to prepare for the exam of your level.
General English AM 15
General English
The course covers the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with special emphasis on the spoken word. Teaching techniques such as information gap activities, simulations, role plays, discussions and debates provide opportunities for gaining fluency in the language.
Intensive Course
Standard + IELTS Exam Preparation
Standard + TOEFL Exam Preparation
Standard Course 15
General English - Afternoon
General English - Morning
Semi-Intensive English
Afternoon lessons take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Intensive English IE26
Afternoon lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday.
Course takes place Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 13:30, afternoon classes are Tuesday and Thursday, 14:15 - 17:15.
General English GE16
Lessons take place from Monday to Thursday.
General English GE20
General English Fluency
Each day the class is divided into two sessions:
- Morning Session A 9:00 to 11:00
- Morning Session B 11:30 to 13:10
Sessions A and B are taught by different teachers to give you exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles. In general, Lesson A focuses on developing your Grammar, Vocabulary, and Functional Language. Lesson B focuses on interactive communication with an emphasis on Speaking Skills and Pronunciation.
General English Fluency Plus
General English 20 plus 6 afternoon lessons.
Classic Morning
Semi-Intensive Morning
General English Plus PM 20
Intensive General English
English For Communication
Intensive Plus English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Intensive
Intensive Plus
Morning General English 20
Classes are lively and upbeat drawing from a range of authentic materials that facilitate real-life language practice.
General English 20
The General English classes embrace a modern communicative approach to provide an ideal learning environment for students of all backgrounds and language abilities. Lessons are delivered using a range of real-life English materials that integrate language (grammar, vocabulary) and skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), with a particular focus on communicative practice.
For students taking the 20 hour-programme, an additional session per week is included that focuses on culture, communication, and developing skills to prepare students for the 21st century, including problem-solving activities, self-care and mindfulness, and digital media workshops, among others.
The content of this programme includes a combination of language and culture-based skills lessons and activities, including:
- Level assessment in advance to your class starting, for appropriate placement
- Real-life, authentic English materials suited to your level
- Varied language-learning activities to match different learning abilities
General English 16 - Morning
The General English classes embrace a modern communicative approach to provide an ideal learning environment for students of all backgrounds and language abilities. Lessons are delivered using a range of real-life English materials that integrate language (grammar, vocabulary) and skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), with a particular focus on communicative practice.
The content of this programme includes a combination of language and culture-based skills lessons and activities, including:
- Level assessment in advance to your class starting, for appropriate placement
- Real-life, authentic English materials suited to your level
- Varied language-learning activities to match different learning abilities
General English 15 - Afternoon
The General English classes embrace a modern communicative approach to provide an ideal learning environment for students of all backgrounds and language abilities. Lessons are delivered using a range of real-life English materials that integrate language (grammar, vocabulary) and skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), with a particular focus on communicative practice.
The content of this programme includes a combination of language and culture-based skills lessons and activities, including:
- Level assessment in advance to your class starting, for appropriate placement
- Real-life, authentic English materials suited to your level
- Varied language-learning activities to match different learning abilities
General English 15
Real World English Plus
This course consists of 20 hours per week Real World English plus 5 extra hours per week focusing specifically on speaking and communication practice.
General English with IELTS Exam Preparation
General English Afternoon
General English Course with Exam Preparation - Morning
Price Includes:
- 25 Week General English with Exam Preparation course (TIE) (15 hours per week)
- Medical Health Insurance
- Learner Protection Insurance
- Registration Fee
- Tie Exam
- Books and Materials
Intensive General English
Morning General English classes (20 hours per week) are from Monday to Friday.
Afternoon General English classes (6 hours per week) will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
English Plus Activities
Intensive 25
Intensive 30
Standard Course
Intensive 20
Study Visa Morning Course
For student visa holders who want to make real progress by dedicating several months to learning the language.
The price for the 25 week course after the first year has been completed is EUR 2990.
Junior English + Activity Programme
Price includes afternoon cultural and sports programme, and excursions on Saturdays.
Junior English + Activity Programme
Price includes afternoon cultural and sports programme, and excursions on Saturdays.
Life Skills Through English (15) - Afternoon
This afternoon course of 15 lessons per week is for those who are at a lower minimum language level, covering A2, A2+, B1 and B1+. This covers the language with enough detail for students to successfully deal with any situation at work, home or in a social setting. The focus of the course is communication skills.
Professional Communication (15) - Afternoon
This afternoon course of 15 lessons per week is for those who have reached the middle range of English such as B1, B1+, B2 and B2+. The main aim of this course is to provide students with effective communications in a business environment. It pushes students further to engage positively with the culture of the company.
Foundation Programme (15) - Afternoon
This afternoon course of 15 lessons per week is for those who have reached the higher levels of English such as B2+, C1-, C1 and C1+. This has a more academic feel to it, expanding the key elements of effective communication in a language with the educational culture.
Career Development (15) Afternoon
21st Century Communication Skills - Afternoon
Life Skills Through English (15) - Morning
This morning course of 15 lessons per week is for those who are at a lower minimum language level, covering A2, A2+, B1 and B1+. This covers the language with enough detail for students to successfully deal with any situation at work, home or in a social setting. The focus of the course is communication skills.
Foundation Programme (15) - Morning
This morning course of 15 lessons per week is for those who have reached the higher levels of English such as B2+, C1-, C1 and C1+. This has a more academic feel to it, expanding the key elements of effective communication in a language with the educational culture.
Professional Communication (15) Morning
Career Development (15) Morning
21st Century Communication Skills - Morning
General English - Morning
The General English course from IBAT College Dublin is semi-intensive, meaning that you will receive 15 classes every week from their professional teaching staff. This lower number of weekly classes allows students to keep some of their free time for themselves, while also pushing their English skills to the next level.
Class sizes are limited to 15 people per group, so this option would suit those learners who feel comfortable in a medium-sized group setting, where there will be plenty of new faces to meet and practise your English with.
The approach of the school is to mix formal and informal language learning - reading, writing, speaking and listening, with conversation activities in order to reinforce practical skills for everyday situations.
Standard 20
Standard 15
You can study either English or Gaelic with your teacher while staying in their family home in Limerick, Ireland. This option will give you 15 fully customised private lessons to improve from per week, not to mention all of the conversation practice you will have with your host family at the dinner table, or in the streets of Limerick.
In the Republic of Ireland, Gaelic continues to see use thanks to the education system’s efforts to preserve this language, so you can encounter many people with whom you can practise the language. However, please note that a high level of Gaelic is not especially common among the majority of people, so you might have to narrow your search for conversation partners by joining clubs, and so on. The common language spoken is English, and if you’re studying this language then you’ll be able to use it everywhere you explore in Limerick.
Your host family provides your full board meal plan, so you can concentrate on your language studies and discovering the city for yourself. If there are any issues that come up during your stay, you can contact HLI’s Local Organiser staff in Limerick.
Standard 25
Standard 30
Standard 30
Standard 25
Standard 15
Take your next steps on your English journey with HLI’s home tuition programme in Galway, Ireland. Your one-to-one classes will add up to 15 sessions every week, and these will generally take place in your teacher’s home. After you arrive, your host family will be happy to show you around Galway City, so that you know where all the essentials are, and where you can pursue any hobbies or sports that you like to practise in your free time.
Galway has a rich history to tell, particularly on the topic of emigration. By living with a home tuition family, you will learn more quickly about cultural and historical matters, helping you to feel more at home. When it comes to the great outdoors, you’ll find stunning sights such as Renvyle Beach, or Connemara National Park, among many others.
You will be provided with your daily meals by your host family. If you would like to communicate any issues with your home tuition programme, HLI asks you to get in touch with their Local Organiser agents who are located within Galway.
Standard 20
Standard 20
Standard 25
Standard 15
HLI’s home tuition programme gives prospective students the chance to study either English or Gaelic while living in the Irish city of Cork. You will be welcomed into your teacher’s home, where you will take 15 hours of private classes per week. All homes have been inspected as fit for purpose, and all teaching staff are qualified professionals that you can depend on to advance your language skills.
Compared to taking language classes in a school, the home tuition programme from HLI lets you have access to constant communication opportunities from both your host family and the residents of the city of Cork. This is a major university city, with three important institutions all located centrally. This means that students of all descriptions feel at home, as the city is used to welcoming learners from around the world.
You will receive three meals per day from your hosts, as this option includes full board. HLI asks guests to contact their Local Organiser staff in case they experience any issues with their course or accommodation.
Standard 30
English course types in Ireland
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General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Learn English & Live with Teacher - Ireland (635)
- Standard English Course - Ireland (241)
- English & Culture - Ireland (215)
- Afternoon - Ireland (89)
- Language Year - Ireland (52)
- Senior (50 plus) - Ireland (27)
- Combi: Group + Private - Ireland (26)
- Students aged 30+ - Ireland (11)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - Ireland (9)
- English Conversation / Communication - Ireland (7)
- Evening - Ireland (6)
- Travelling Classroom - Ireland (5)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Ireland (2)
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English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.- IELTS - Ireland (80)
- Cambridge First - Ireland (60)
- Cambridge Advanced - Ireland (51)
- Other exams - Ireland (22)
- TOEFL - Ireland (14)
- Cambridge Proficiency - Ireland (14)
- Cambridge Preliminary - Ireland (12)
- TOEIC - Ireland (6)
- CELTA - Ireland (5)
- Cambridge Business - Ireland (4)
- TEFL / TESOL - Ireland (2)
- Trinity - Ireland (1)
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Junior English courses
Junior English courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their English. -
Business English courses
Business English classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable English used within this field. -
Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course. -
Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category. -
English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English.- English & Rugby - Ireland (14)
- English & Sports - Ireland (13)
- English & Horse Riding - Ireland (12)
- English & Tennis - Ireland (12)
- English & Golf - Ireland (6)
- English & Surf - Ireland (6)
- Farmstay - Ireland (4)
- English & Dancing - Ireland (1)
- English & Music - Ireland (1)
- English & Sailing - Ireland (1)
- English & Football - Ireland (1)
- English & Basketball - Ireland (1)
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Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
FAQ about General courses in Ireland
- How much is the cheapest General course in Ireland?90 € for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a General course in Ireland. The average cost of a General course in Ireland is 282 € per week..What is the best language school offering General courses in Ireland?Active Language Learning has received the best overall rating in Ireland among all language schools offering General programmes.Which English school offers the best rated teaching for General courses in Ireland?Englishour was rated highest for quality of teaching among
schools with General courses. What is the recommended course duration?You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations. According to a survey of StudyTravel Magazine the average course duration for Ireland is 6 weeks.Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Ireland?In Ireland electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type G.General course destinations
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