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Created in 1976, The CES/ Swandean School of English is one of the most renowned schools of language in Europe. This is a school with thirty years of experience during which they have acquired an international reputation.
Today, CES / Swandean welcomes students from more than 55 different countries and cultures.

Dublin is one of Europe's most beautiful capital cities. It is exciting and vibrant and has one of the youngest populations in Europe. Culture and music are everywhere and areas such as Temple Bar attract many young people. The city has some of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the world, and yet is a modern city with excellent shops, restaurants and museums all within short walking distance.

At night Dublin is just as lively as during the day. You can go to one of the many restaurants or visit the pubs famous for their traditional music and step-dancing.

Course description

CES/Swandean is located in the very heart of Dublin on the same street as Trinity College and Dublin Castle. The school has two prestigious buildings within a two minute walking distance of each other. Just a short stroll will take you to the cobbled quadrangle of Trinity College or the Georgian splendour of Dublin Castle. The schools are surrounded by all of the best shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.

Pedagogy

Qualified and experienced teachers in teaching English as a foreign language.

Equipment

All with facilities have tape recorders, TV and video. The multimedia center and computer room have the latest technology and software with free broadband and wifi internet access. A library is also available for the students.
  • Minimum age : 16 years
  • Number of classrooms : 25
  • Services : cafeteria, internet access, multi-media center, student lounge, wifi
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Museums, Tourist sites

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In our Dublin language school you can learn English in the heart of Dublin on the same street as Trinity College and Dublin Castle. You will enjoy both a great day and night life, in a young and dynamic city.
You will learn English and discover the Irish culture in a beautiful city.

  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 19 December 2008 to 5 January 2009 - 26 October 2009 - 18 December 2009 to 4 January 2010 - 1 January - 17 March - 2,5 April - 3 May - 7 June - 2 August - 25 October 2010 - 17 December 2010 to 3 January 2011

 Price in € - Lesson Length : 55 min. - Number of lessons per week : 2013 weekDates du début des cours September 2010
Students are advised to arrive one week before the course start date to allow time for assessment. We cannot accept a student for any examination course until CES have confirmed the student is at the appropriate level for their chosen examination.

Examination fees not included in the course price (see information).

Exam registration and payment are made directly at the school upon your arrival.

  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have1 type(s) of possible living accomodations : Homestay.

Choose a type of accomodation
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay 1

Homestay

Language Travels living accomodation ireland dublin

>> Stay from Sunday to Saturday
>> Approximative time to school : 25 min. by transportation
Accommodation options (prices in €)10 week14 week
single room - Half board Monday to Friday, full board on Saturday and Sunday - Shared bathroom17502450
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  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
Dublin : One way airport(Transfert possible de 7h00 à 23h00 et transfert aller uniquement. ) - 65 € 

Your language travel price

FCE Preparation Course - First Certificate in English

Study abroadtuition 13 week(s)2340 €
Study abroadMaterial fees30 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €

accomodation

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Transportation

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Total booking price2450 €
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ALTO membership is a symbol of quality. Members are vetted by the larger membership community, examined for financial health, and referred by other ALTO members. In addition, ALTO members adhere to the ALTO Charter, Members’ Guarantees of Quality, and other guidelines issued by the association.
As the capital and principal port of the Irish Republic, the city of Dublin is situated on the eastern part of the island. It is the largest city in Ireland and one of the most exciting cities in…
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
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This is a refresher course for foreign language teachers that also provides an opportunity for teachers to enrich their knowledge of the language by having direct contact with the culture of the country, and interaction with fellow teachers from other countries.
This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
CAE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or if you wish to follow a career path that requires strong language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering).
Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
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Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
This program offers the student both general English language courses and courses in English used frequently in a business setting.
The main objective of this program is to help students understand English, and improve their ability to communicate with confidence, especially within a business situation.
This course introduces key business concepts, while allowing students to develop practical skills within real business scenarios such as presentations, negotiations, telephone conversations, meetings and discussions. This is a specialized language program that caters to your professional needs!
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
The FCE indicates level of English proficency and practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, particularly tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates must have the ability to handle routine letters and telephone inquiries.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
English UK
Formed in 2004 from two previous associations (ARELS and BASELT), English UK has 340 centers in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities.
All their members are accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK Scheme, which we run in partnership with the British Council.
Their key roles are to promote quality and to represent their members' interests.
For students, enrolling at an English UK center is the best way to ensure that they have a positive experience in the UK, and that they get the most out of their English language course.
This program allows you to perfect your English while also preparing for the IELTS, which is designed to assess the language ability of people who need to work or study where English is used as the primary language of communication. IELTS is accepted by educational institutions in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and increasingly in Canada, the USA and other countries.

You will take the standard language class in the morning and test preparation classes in the afternoon.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
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