CES

Standard General English

Students will work on improving the skills involved with speaking, listening, reading and writing, so that they can improve their comprehension and communicate more freely.

Lessons: 20 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Beginner – Advanced
Max students: 14 (Average 10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 13.00, Mon to Fri

Intensive General English

Morning lessons follow the same programme as the Standard General English Course. There are also three afternoon lessons a week which are focused on improving the students’ speaking skills and ability to communicate through English.

Lessons: 26 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Beginner – Advanced
Max students: 14 (Average 10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 13.00 Mon – Fri + 14.10 – 16.00 Tues, Wed & Thurs

Standard General English + IELTS Preparation Course

Lessons: 26 x 55 mins / week (20 General English, 6 IELTS Preparation)
Levels: Intermediate – Advanced
Max students: 14 (Average 10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 13.00 Mon – Fri + 14.00 – 16.00 Tues, Wed & Thurs

The Standard General English course is combined with three afternoons a week of IELTS preparation lessons. CES Dublin is an official IELTS Centre. It is the only private language school in Dublin that can offer you the opportunity to study and sit your IELTS exam in the same centre.

Full Time IELTS Course

Lessons: 20 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Intermediate – Advanced
Max students: 14 (Average 10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 13.00 Mon – Fri

CES Dublin is an official IELTS Centre. It is the only private language school in Dublin that can offer you the opportunity to study and sit your IELTS exam in the same centre.

Standard General English + Business English Course

Students follow the Standard General English course in the mornings and take the Business option three afternoons per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Business English option is designed for students who wish to improve their communicative proficiency in a business environment.

Lessons: 26 x 55 mins / week (20 General English + 6 Business English)
Levels: Intermediate – Advanced
Max students: 14 (Average 10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 13.00 Mon – Fri, 14.00 – 16.00 Tues – Thurs
Availability: February – October

Contact Hello Irlanda for more information.

English for Teachers Courses

Lessons: 20 x 55 mins / week + afternoon programme
Levels: See individual courses
Max students: Max 16, Min 6
Age: 21+
Timetable: 9.00 – 13.00 + 14.00 – 16.30 Mon – Fri
Duration: 1 – 2 weeks

CES provides four teacher training courses:

1) Methodology and Language Development
The Methodology and Language Development course is intended for non-native English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and examine different teaching methods and approaches. The course is aimed at Intermediate to Advanced levels.

2) CLIL
The CLIL course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills and examine the methodology of CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning. The course is aimed at Pre-Intermediate to Advanced levels.

3) Blended Learning
This course is intended for English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and at the same time examine the concept of blended learning. The course is aimed at Intermediate to Advanced levels.

4) Language Development for Teachers
This course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills. It is specifically aimed at teachers of other subjects who have to teach their subjects through English. The course is aimed at Pre Intermediate to Intermediate levels.

Contact Hello Irlanda for more details.

Junior English Language & Activity Programme

CES International Junior Summer School combines expert English language training with a full programme of sports, activities and cultural visits. The Junior Programme is aimed at 14 – 17 year olds. There is also a Winter option. Please contact Hello Irlanda for more details.

Package includes:

• Full board, shared room homestay accommodation
• 20 lessons/15 hours tuition per week
• Course book rental and additional course materials
• Afternoon programme of sports and cultural visits (Monday – Thursday)
• One disco per week
• One Saturday full day excursion per week
• Airport transfers (groups only – minimum of 10 students)
• Full board, single room homestay accommodation for each Group Leader per 15 students (groups only)

Junior English & Rugby Programme

CES and the Irish Rugby Institute (IRI) have designed a programme to appeal to the needs and requirements of aspiring rugby players. The programme is designed to help young players improve all aspects of their game from passing, kicking and tackling to nutrition, stamina, strength and the mental side of the game. The Junior Programme is aimed at 14 – 17 year olds.