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EC English 30+Dublin, Ireland

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
La Touche House, Rathmines - 6 Dublin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Study with students your own age.
  • Exciting social programme.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 32%
35-50 years 53%
>50 years 15%

Location: EC English Dublin is located in the vibrant and friendly Irish Capital of Dublin. The school is housed in La Touch House on the banks of the River Lagan and is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets, in addition to many of the city's attractions. With such sites as the Malahide Castle & Gardens, Dublin Castle, The Guinness Storehouse and Phoenix Park all within an hour's travel of the school, students are well-placed to create many memorable moments whilst they reach their language goals. Dublin is a great city for students to further their learning. Home to several schools, universities and colleges, the city is full of a bustling student livelihood, ensuring that a vibrant atmosphere transcends throughout.

Getting around: Dublin International Airport is under an hour's journey from the school, ensuring international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The facilities within EC Dublin are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. The school's facilities include a computer lab, a library, a lounge area and free after-class access to language learning software. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection includes tailor-made courses for students in English for Work, Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, IELTS), English in the City and Academic Semester or year programmes. For all students aged 30+, several courses are available to more senior students exclusively, ensuring that all students find comfort and motivation within their learning environments.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition for all levels and age groups for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany learning, and appropriate facilities for students to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business

Our prices for EC English 30+ include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

Videos & Photos

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  • Students in the city centre
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  • Students biking in the city
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  • Students out in the city
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  • Students out in the garden
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  • Students studying in the garden
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EC English 30+

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English 30+ and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2017
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 8247163D

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 210
Throughout the year: 150
Minimum age of students
30 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 19%
Italy 18%
Spain 9%
Switzerland 7%
Japan 6%
France 6%
Other nationalities 35%

Information for all courses offered by EC English 30+

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 7 € per week.
Comments about courses

High season fee is not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: EUR 20.
  • Course material is EUR 7 per week (maximum EUR 56).
  • Student insurance (optional): EUR 10 per week. (Only applicable up to age 69).
  • Students attending Academic Semester/Year will pay a special insurance rate of EUR 100 to cover the first 32 weeks.
  • Examination deposit: EUR 210 applicable only for non-EEA students on courses of 25 weeks or more.
  • Learners Protection Fee: EUR 35 (applicable only for non-EEA students on courses of 12+ weeks).

    One-to-one lessons: a minimum of 2 lessons per week must be booked (2 to 10 lessons per week must be combined with a group course).

    Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.

    Course starting from 22 Apr until 30 Sep, morning lessons can't be guaranteed. This means that some classes might take place in the afternoon instead.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 125 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Dublin Airport:
120 € one way
240 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Dublin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Dublin page. For flight comparisons to Dublin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing-
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding15 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music-
Squash-
Swimming0.5 km
Tennis2 km
Windsurfing8 km
Yoga0.5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Irish cooking night.
- Music night.
- Visits to cultural sites such as museums and art galleries.
- Visits to seaside villages.
- International food nights.
- Bowling.
- Cinema visits.
- Weekly book and cine club.
- Pronunciation and conversation classes led by teachers.

Adults - Paid activities

- Trips outside Dublin.
Video about leisure activities at EC English 30+ Dublin

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from EC English 30+ have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about EC English 30+, Dublin

  • English courses at EC English 30+ start at 333 € for General English 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Heyday Carman’s Hall is the most popular among all our clients of EC English 30+
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (120 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English 30+ varies from 15 students (General English 20) to 15 students (General English 20)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English 30+ hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English 30+ comes from Brazil with a 19% representation, followed by students from Italy (18%) and Spain (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English 30+ offers courses from 30 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of EC English 30+

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