Our students come from all over the world and all walks of life, so the classes are a mix of all nationalities and ages.
The average age is around 25-30 but we accept students from 16-60. We also accept students from 12-17 on school tours and during summer.

It´s not possible to get free trial lessons. Having students entering and leaving classes to see if they like them disrupts the class. This is not fair on the students who have already paid for an English Course.

Yes! We have PC's with high speed Internet access and if you have your own laptop you can enjoy free high speed Internet access.

We have an extensive network of host families in the Northside suburbs and in the city centre, which our Accommodation Officers have visited and approved. Some of these families have been hosting our students since we opened and are known for their warmth and hospitality.
Many of our families are within 20-25 minutes of the school, and are easily accessed by foot or a short bus journey/ light rail journey. Accommodation is half board (bed, breakfast and evening meal). Prices start from €175 Euro per week and there is an accommodation placement fee of €50 per person.

We also offer self-catering hostel accommodation. Should a student prefer to stay in a guesthouse or hotel or apartment, this can be arranged also.

Course books are not included in the Course fees. We use the suite of books “Cutting Edge” for General English and “Market Leader” for Business English classes.
We also use supplementary exercises from other reference books but photocopies of those are provided free. Students must purchase the Course Book.

Yes. If a student has a level that is either lower or higher than the rest of the class, then the student can change the level subject to an interview with the Director of Studies who will liaise with your teacher to ascertain if you could benefit by moving up or down a level.
It is always in the best interest of both students and the school that our students are placed in their corresponding level. To avoid problems it is important that you thoroughly complete our placement test so that we can get the level right from the beginning.

Classes range from Beginner to Advanced levels.

Our English Courses are "communicative", which means that we teach a mixture of grammar, conversation, reading, writing and listening exercises, while covering a range of practical and relevant topics such as current affairs,business, travel, accommodation, shopping, working, health, jobs vocabulary etc.

Yes. All of our teachers are native English speakers.They all have a university degree and at least 2 years of experience teaching English to students in Ireland. They are approved by ACELS (Advisory Council for English Language Schools). The school itself is accredited by ACELS (www.acels.ie) and recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Science for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

We are often asked this question.We can only say, that we have qualified and experienced native English teachers. We are in a great location in Dublin, well served by public transport and near to the city centre. We have modern, well-equipped classrooms, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. We also offer free tea, coffee, biscuits and free Internet access! We also offer Free Career Guidance when you first arrive. This entails assisting you with your CV and pointing you in the right direction of finding a job. We also offer Courses in Business Studies and Healthcare Support Studies.

If you cannot attend classes because of illness, we cannot compensate you in any way or form. However you can contact the school to get information on what you have missed in class and try and keep up by studying at home. All visa students are required to attend at least 80% of their chosen Course. If you miss any classes because of illness you must present a Medical Certificate from a doctor to explain your absence.

Enrolment for new takes place every Monday except during Christmas and New Year Holidays when the school is closed.On a Bank Holiday Monday you can start on the Tuesday of that week.

You can book your Course by filling out the online application form which is located on the prices page or you can contact us and we will e-mail you an application form. When we receive your booking we will send you an invoice. You can then pay your fees in person at the school or by bank transfer if you live abroad. All fees must be paid in advance. All Course Fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please see our Refund Policy on the prices page.

We are seeking to build direct partnerships with reputable Education Consultants and agents worldwide.
Please contact us for further information at :
0035318054909 or email:info@elaireland.com

We recommend that you book at least 3-4 weeks in advance to be sure of a place, but the longer in advance the better.