The Academy of English Studies

The Academy of English Studies is recognized by The Department Of Education and Science as an English language school for the teaching of English as a foreign language. Here in The Academy we have four hours’ class per day, from 9.00 to 13.30 with a break at 11.00. Each hour covers one of the major disciplines : reading and vocabulary ; grammar and structure ; listening and speaking ; and writing. Our maximum class size is fifteen students. On a student’s first day, he does a placement test which takes approximately 30 minutes. He then goes to the appropriate level class. After class he is issued with a letter for a student bus ticket. Classes are conducted five days a week. There is usually a different teacher for each hour. Our teachers are all university qualified native speakers. We generally like to employ a range of teachers ( Irish, English and American), so that students can familiarize themselves with different accents. There are optional extra-curricular activities. In the summer these are conducted practically every day ; during the off-peak seasons, they happen on average once a week. These activities are not included in the basic cost. The school has library facilities, and free internet access for the students (at specified times). Students may choose to take private classes. These are usually conducted in the afternoon, and cost extra. Accommodation is with Irish host families, usually situated in the suburbs of Dublin, within easy reach of the school by public transport. The families provide bed and breakfast, and evening meal (full-board at weekends). Students must be over 16 years of age.

The Academy Of English Studies is located in Dublin\'s city centre. We are on one of the city\'s best streets with easy access to public transport (bus, suburban train, tram). Nearby you can find all the best shops, bars, restaurants. We are also very close to beautiful amenities such as the Saint Stephen\'s Green Park, where students can go to relax during the break or after class. At the end of our street is Trinity College Dublin, Ireland\'s oldest university. We are within easy walking distance of many sites of cultural, historical or recreational interest.

Accommodation is with Irish host families, usually situated in the suburbs of Dublin, within easy reach of the school by public transport. The families provide bed and breakfast, and evening meal (full-board at weekends). Students\' bed linen is provided. Given sufficient notice we can usually provide a student with a single room ; there is no supplement for this. During peak-times students may be asked to share twin rooms. We have a limited number of double rooms for couples.

There are optional extra-curricular activities. In the summer these are conducted practically every day ; during the off-peak seasons, they happen on average once a week. These activities are not included in the basic cost. They may incude any of the following: Bowling ; Football; Cinema ; Theatre; Museums; Cathedrals; parks and gardens; trips to other cities; dog racing; horse racing ;