Centre of English Studies CES Dublin
CES Dublin is a premium English Language School with more than 40 years of Excellence in the city centre of Dublin, Ireland
Information
The English language school in Dublin Centre of English Studies Dublin (CES Dublin) has three campuses that are perfectly located in the very heart of Dublin city centre. The school is on the same street as Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Cultural Quarter - Temple Bar.
CES Dublin The school has 35 bright and comfortable classrooms, 3 multimedia centres, a self-access study library, student lounges, a canteen, and 2 roof gardens. Students have access to free WIFI and the CES e-Learning Platform.
CES Dublin is an official IELTS, Cambridge, Pearson PTE, Trinity, and OET exam centre.
The school is a 5-minute walk from Dublin’s main shopping streets, restaurants, cafés, bars, and St.Stephen’s Green Park. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Whiskey Museum, the Spire of Dublin, and James Joyce are all within walking distance.
CES Dublin is an EAQUALS, IALC, MEI, and ACELS accredited school.
CES Dublin provides the highest quality courses and cares for its students.
Why Centre of English Studies CES Dublin is the best language school to learn English in Dublin, Ireland
- Family-run school.
- 40 years of Excellence.
- Highly qualified teaching staff.
- Official IELTS, Cambridge, PTE, Trinity, and OET exam centre.
- City Centre Location.
- Free e-learning online platform for all students.
- Extensive social and cultural programme.
- Welcoming, experienced, and professional administration team.
The most popular activities that the English school in Dublin CES Dublin organises in the afternoons and evenings
- Board Games every second week.
- Cinema.
- Comedy Crunch.
- Dublin City welcome tour.
- Half-day trip to Howth.
- International meal night.
- Irish Dance Party every second week.
- Job club/ CV Writing every second week.
- Pub night.
The most popular excursions and trips that the English school in Dublin CES Dublin organises at the weekends
- Belfast.
- Cliffs of Moher.
- Glendalough and Powerscourt Gardens.
- Kilkenny and its castle.
Location
Facilities
Library
Student Lounge
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Access
Computer Room
Interactive White Board
Multimedia Learning Centre
Terrace
Summary
| Total students capacity | 490 |
|---|---|
| Number of classrooms | 35 |
| Age minimum | 16 |
| Authorised exam centre for | CAE C1FCE B2IELTSOETPearson PTETOEICTrinity College |
| Accreditations | ALTOEaqualsIALCILEP Interim List of Eligible ProgrammesMEIQQI - Quality and Qualifications IrelandSelect Ireland |
| Last day for 2025 bookings with 2024 prices | 31/Oct |
Year 2024
| Holidays (school) | 21/Dic → 05/Jan |
|---|---|
| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 05/Feb, 17/Mar, 18/Mar, 01/Apr, 06/May, 03/Jun, 05/Aug, 28/Oct, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
| High season period homestays | 01/Jun → 13/Sep |
Year 2025
| Holidays (school) | 20/Dic → 04/Jan |
|---|---|
| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 03/Feb, 17/Mar, 21/Apr, 05/May, 02/Jun, 04/Aug, 27/Oct, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
| High season period homestays | 01/Jun → 13/Sep |
Statistics on ages
Low Season
| Students total average | 290 |
|---|---|
| Students per classroom maximum | 14 |
| Students per classroom average | 10 |
High Season
| Students total average | 470 |
|---|---|
| Students per classroom maximum | 14 |
| Students per classroom average | 13 |
Statistics on nationalities
Low Season
| Total nationalities | 51 |
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High Season
| Total nationalities | 58 |
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Prices
Year 2024
| EUR | ||
| Enrolment fee | 85€ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 85€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course total | 45€ | ≈ 0 |
Year 2025
| EUR | ||
| Enrolment fee | 85€ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 85€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (total) | 45€ | ≈ 0 |
Accommodation
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Residence Heyday Carman's Hall
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Residence Shanowen Square
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Courses
| # | Language | Course | Weeks | Lessons Week | Age Minimum | Profiles | Levels | Related Exams | Price Week from (EUR) | Price Week from () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | General English Course 20 lessonsExcellent General English course Standard 20 lessons per week in Dublin, Ireland {387} | 2-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A2B1B2C1 | 240€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 2 | EN | General English Course 26 lessonsThe most popular General English Intensive course 26 lessons per week in Dublin, Ireland {386} | 2-50 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A2B1B2C1 | 310€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 3 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 20 lessonsFull time Academic IELTS preparacion course 20 lessons per week in Dublin, Ireland {384} | 2-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge IELTS | B1B2C1C2 | IELTS | 240€ | ≈ 0 |
| 4 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 26 lessonsFull time Academic IELTS preparacion course 26 lessons per week in Dublin, Ireland {918} | 2-50 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge IELTS | B1B2C1C2 | IELTS | 310€ | ≈ 0 |
| 5 | EN | General English Course + FCE 20+6LCombined general English course 20 lessons with B2 FCE preparation course 6 lessons per week in Dublin, Ireland {382} | 9, 10 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+English + FCE | B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 380€ | ≈ 0 |
| 6 | EN | General English Course + CAE 20+6LCombined general English course 20 lessons with C1 CAE preparation course 6 lessons per week in Dublin, Ireland {380} | 9, 10 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+English + CAE | B2C1C2 | CAE C1 | 380€ | ≈ 0 |
| 7 | EN | General English Course + Business English 20+6LCombined General English course 20 lessons with Business English Course 6 lessons in Dublin, Ireland {389} | 2-9 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+General EnglishLanguage + Business | B1B2C1 | 380€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 8 | EN | General English Course + One to One 20+5LCombined General English course 20 lessons per week plus 5 private One to One English classes per week in Dublin, Ireland {388} | 2-50 | 25 | 16 | Adults 16+Language + One to One | A2B1B2C1 | 640€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 9 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 20L AMStudy and Work English Course 20 lessons per week for 25 weeks for non-European students with a visa which allows you to work in Dublin {1347} | 25-25 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+General EnglishVisa Ireland | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 179€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 10 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 15L PMStudy and Work English Course 15 lessons per week in the afternoon for 25 weeks for non-European students with a visa which allows you to work {1346} | 25-25 | 15 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonGeneral EnglishVisa Ireland | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 131€ | ≈ 0 |