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Dublin School of English Your partner in educational travel since 1968 General English Brochure
Dublin School of EnglishYour partner in educational travel since 1968
General English Brochure
About Us
The oldest English language school in IrelandEstablished and recognised by the Irish government in 1968, the DSE has grown to be one of the largest schools in Ireland.
We operate a city centre school, in Temple Bar, open all year round. In the summer we operate a centre in Booterstown, close to the seaside, in the south of Dublin city.
Family run for personal attention to youWe are a family-run business. With the DSE you are not dealing with a large, impersonal chain of schools, you are dealing with a friendly team who cares about their clients. We personally organise all services we provide, from the time you first ar-rive to the time we wish you a good journey home.
If something needs attention during your stay, you know exactly who to ask for help—us!
A complete service with no hidden extrasWhy should you pay extra for books, registration fees, accommodation booking fees and other charges? When you book with the DSE you get everything you need to begin your course (right down to a pen and exer-cise book). We’ll even exchange your book if you change your class. No extra charges… ever… we promise!
Your holistic schoolWe believe that learning is not just for the classroom. We run a social school and believe that a relaxed social at-mosphere is best for learning.
From the classes to the excursions and the host families we ensure that everything is in place for you to learn in a fun and relaxed environment.
After class culture, fun and learningThe more immersed you are in the language, the quicker you will learn.We provide optional excursions and activities for all students of the DSE (including all entrance fees). This al-lows you to make friends with other nationalities and backgrounds, to practise English and to experience Dublin and Ireland.We also offer guided tours to places like Galway, Kilkenny and Belfast for a small fee.
A school for all agesFor students from age 8 to 80 (and sometimes older) for individuals, for groups, for family groups, you can be sure we have something for you. With over 44 years of experience we must be doing something right!
The school for youWe believe in being flexible. We are not selling memory sticks or paper clips—we sell an experience tailored to you.
Want to arrive during the week? No problem.
Need a specialised course that you don’t see on our website or in our brochures? Just ask.
Want to stay in a host family that shares your interest in ukulele or aardvark breeding? Sure thing. (Okay, perhaps we can’t manage that!)
Quality and ValueWe know that you will not get bet-ter value in a school in Dublin. If you think you can, challenge us!
With accreditation from the Irish government (ACELS/QQI) and as founding members of MEI, you can be sure there is no compromise on quality.
So pop in for a look or visit our web site.We’re here for you!
About this brochure
We offer a wide range of courses for people from a wide range of backgrounds. This brochure covers general English, standard plus, exam preparation and related courses.
Other DSE brochures
Junior & Teenager courses
Intensive courses for Executives and VIPs
Study & Work and Personal Development
You’ll also find everything on our web site. Remember, if you can’t find what you are looking for, just ask.
We don’t bite!
Standard and Standard Plus coursesAll courses at the DSE are based on an academic hour of 45 minutes.
Standard Course (AY24/SM21)A general English course suitable for ages 16 years and older.
Course AY24: October to June, 24 lessons per week, maximum 12 per class, all books and materials included.
Course SM21: July to September, 21 lessons per week, maximum 15 per class, all books and materials included.
Standard Plus Course (AY304/EX2730)General English or exam preparation or business English (when available).
Course AY30: October to June, 30 lessons per week, maximum 12 per class, all books and materials included.
Course EX2730: July to September, 27 lessons per week, maximum 15 per class, all books and materials included.
1 week: Z240Extra weeks: Z18012 week offer (TERM): Z2,040
Accommodation option: Z180 per week(host family, shared room, part-board)
1 week: Z290Extra weeks: Z22012 week offer (TERM30): Z2,930
Accommodation option: Z180 per week(host family, shared room, part-board)
Classes, plus one-to-one lessons (Course Code) per week
Classes plus 5 (HGA2629): Z500
Classes plus 10 (HGA3134): Z780
Classes plus 20 (HGA4144): Z1,200
Accommodation option: Z190(host family, single room, part-board)
Semi-Intensive Courses
A standard course in general English with added one-to-one lessons. Suitable for people who need some extra help or English for Special Purposes (business, law, medicine, etc). One-to-one lessons can be taken in any subject (not just in English).
English and Music Courses are based on our standard courses with 12 music lessons.
Take advantage of Ireland’s rich musical heritage. We offer almost any musical instrument (including song writing and vocals), and almost all styles of music.
This is not like a music lesson you have experienced at home — our teachers are all professional, working musi-cians, not just music teachers. Many are published and have played with some big names.
English and Sports Courses are based on our standard courses with 12 lessons in sports.
We offer golf, horse-riding, wind surfing, tennis, sailing, and other sports on request. Lessons are given by profes-sionals at partner sports centres or at our summer centre.
(We have a sports programme available in St. Andrews — basketball, tennis, soccer, rounders and more. This English and sports programme is for people who want to get professional sports coaching.)
Senior Travel A course for the more mature traveller.
We avoid the use of terms like 3rd age and 50 plus to de-scribe these courses — after all everyone is different.
This programme is based on our standard course. We like to mix students to expose them to different nationalities, cultures and a wide range of different backgrounds. In our experience we have found that people who book this type of course do not necessarily like being in a class of their age group but appreciate the mix of people in their class.
Clients attend our excursion and activity programme and we assign one staff member to look after their needs while they are here. The tour and excursion programme is supplemented with additional (or alternative) activities especially suitable for a more mature learner.
Music pack (12 lessons): Z900(in addition to normal course fees)
Sports pack (12 lessons): Z900(in addition to normal course fees)
2 weeks: Z520Accommodation option: Z190 per week(host family, single room, part-board)
What our customers say!“It was in the mid seventies. The school was small and familiar, teachers and students mixed together and we had great fun. I am glad it has improved so much, but as the song goes “I remember Dublin School in the rare old times.” Great memories.” Aurora from Spain
“I had the most unforgettable memories from my trip to Ireland and I have fallen in love with this beautiful country. My mind has been blown away by the amazing views of green landscapes, fresh air and the power of the waves and wind at the Cliffs of Moher. I felt as if I was standing at the end of world. I had the most amazing time in Dublin School of English and I hope to return there again…” Dmitry from Russia
“It’s not only our students that your lovely staff have turned into Irish fans, we teachers can’t wait to visit again next year.” Elizabeth from Austria
Want to book? Have a question?Easy! Visit our web site or your local booking agent.
We pride ourselves on making sure we meet your needs (not ours!) so if you are unsure of something get in touch.
See you in Dublin!
Other Courses
Junior Courses (JJAF/JJAC)Junior Courses for ages 8 to 15 (summer camp) with ac-commodation in a host family (code JJAF) or in a residence (code JJAC).
Work Experience (INTN)Work experience/internship programmes.
Study & Work ProgrammesStudy and Work programmes (codes AC15, AC24, AC24X and AP6V)
Au Pair (AP6)Au Pair courses
eDSEeDSE on-line learning (codes ED/6, ED/12, ED/G/1 and ED/W)
Groups and Family GroupsWe do groups. We do groups well! Every year over 50 groups of all ages choose DSE. Consider us for your group travel needs and see the difference. We provide a com-plete service for groups from the time you land in Dublin until the time you board your plane.
If you are a family group, we are happy to tailor a pack-age for all members of the family. We will even give you complimentary airport transfers.
Other Accommodation Options
per week
City centre hostel (dormitory room, breakfast): Z165University residence (single room): from Z220Hotels (single room, breakfast): from Z800Guest houses (single room, breakfast): from Z390Apartments and town houses: from Z750(self-catering, 2 to 5 persons)
Airport transfers and meeting services?These are arranged on request.
Other courses that might interest you. You will find details in other brochures or just go to our web site and search for the course code.
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Frescati Road
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Stillorgan Road
Foster Avenue
Rock Road
BOOTERSTOWN
BLACKROCK
Elm ParkGolf Club
Dublin Bay
St Andrew’s Campus
TEMPLE BAR
TCD
Bank ofIrelandCentral
BankCollege Green
Wellington Quay
Bachelor’s Walk
Westm
oreland Street
D’Olier Street
Fleet StreetTemple Bar
Parliament Street
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Capel Street
Middle Abbey Street
Lower Abbey Street
Dame Street
O’Connell Street
River Li�ey
Luas
Dollard House
Pedestrian routes
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Want to book?Have a question?
Easy! Visit our web site or your local booking agent.
We pride ourselves on making sure we meet your needs (not ours!) so if you are unsure of something get in touch.
See you in Dublin!
Dublin School of English Dollard House 2 – 5 Wellington Quay Temple Bar Dublin 2T: +353 1 6773322 F: +353 1 6795454 E: [email protected] W: www.dse.ie
DSE, Dollard House, Dublin city centre (Temple Bar). Open all year round for all learners.
DSE, St Andrew’s College, Booterstown, Dublin.Open July and August for teens, juniors, groups and adults.
Dollard House GPS co-ordinates: N53° 20.728' W6° 16.026'
St Andrew’s GPS co-ordinates: N53° 18.376' W6° 11.841'
