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ULearn English SchoolDublin, Ireland

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

8 students - overall rating
13 Harcourt Street - D02 RK31 Dublin - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Only English school in Ireland rated 5 stars with over 150 reviews
  • Top rated social activities
    4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 4.7619047619048%
18-24 years 33.333333333333%
25-34 years 47.619047619048%
35-50 years 9.5238095238095%
>50 years 4.7619047619048%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: ULearn is a boutique School located right in the heart of the Dublin's city centre next to Stephen's Green. Overlooking one of the most picturesque parks in Europe, students have the convenience of stepping out of the school to the pedestrian shopping areas of Dublin and find many bars, pubs, restaurants and different options of entertainment. Additionally, the ULearn centre is well served by public transport and a free bike rental scheme, which allows all our students to ride around the city without incurring costs.

Course selection: Course selection with ULearn English School consists of General English courses over a variety of schedules and intensities, available to all levels of students, and Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, IELTS).

Methodology: A school with over 30 years of experience, dedicated to unlocking the individual needs of each student, ULearn promotes communication as key to their teaching methods and to the planning and assistance needed for each student to reach their learning goals.

Social and Cultural: A broad activities programme, with weekly visits to some of the city's main attractions, and a very active and varied social programme, assists students in creating lasting and fond memories of their time with the school and in Dublin.

School facilities: Facilities at ULearn include a cafeteria, lounge area, library, free WIFI and a Student Support Desk for any further questions, queries or concerns that students may have. All classrooms have heating and ample natural light with many having access to electronic whiteboards and televisions.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available through the school in Homestay and City Centre Residence accommodations.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for ULearn English School include

  • 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
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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  • Excursions
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Student opinions about ULearn English School, Dublin

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of
ULearn English School, Dublin
8 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The location, the organisation and the teaching in general.
Insider tip: Both school residences are well located and you can easily walk to school. Students that styaed in homestays had to communte.
Review details
Other comments The only thing I would change is the use of a book. Teachers use photocopies that make the teaching more flexible but the students lack a point of reference to stdy or go over the material.
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Dec. 2019 by Matteo Camilleri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of ULearn English School compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 ULearn English School DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ULearn English School

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSEAQUALSMEI / RELSA
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 8:45
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ULearn English School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1988
Legal name/parent company
Ulearn Limited. | Tax registration ID: 9713092L

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Job placement guidance service (free)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 120
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 120
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 15%
Spain 15%
Japan 10%
Brazil 10%
France 10%
Chile 10%
China 5%
Saudi Arabia 5%
Turkey 3%
Korea 2%
Germany 1%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by ULearn English School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Health Insurance (Non-EU Visa Students): EUR 150

Non-EU students interested in long-term courses (more than 12 weeks) have to book an Academic Year course and pay an exam fee of EUR 200

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. 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):
02 Jan 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 06 May 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 18 Mar 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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:
80 € one way
160 € 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)
50 €

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Cricket2 km
Dancing1 km
Diving10 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding15 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music1 km
Rugby5 km
Sailing15 km
Squash-1 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis10 km
Windsurfing15 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Private cinema nights
- Irish dancing classes and exhibitions
- International parties
- Pub nights, enjoying Dublin’s night life
- Hiking trips
- Irish language classes

Adults - Paid activities

- Weekend trips to famous spots around Ireland (Galway, Kilkenny, Cork, Belfast, etc)
- Concert events
- Trips to some of Ireland’s best castles
- Sporting events
- Museum and gallery excursions
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week
Example of leisure activities organized by the school for any given week

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about ULearn English School

  • This service is only available for students who has booked any of the ULearn accommodation.
    Diego, Administration from ULearn English School, Dublin - Mar 31, 2023
  • ULearn Dublin has agreed to provide free cancellation for our students, a full refund of all tuition fees until 14 days before the start of the course.
    If you book with us you can change your course, or starting dates free of charge up to 10 days before the start of the course. We will take care of the change fees that the schools would normally apply. For accommodation we can nearly always have the change fees waived for you.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023
  • Our Academic Year course at ULearn has a duration of 25 weeks, it is not possible to attend less or more than 25 weeks of Academic Year course.
    Diego, ULearn Team from ULearn Dublin - Oct 04, 2023

FAQ about ULearn English School, Dublin

  • English courses at ULearn English School start at 43 € for FCE Exam Preparation 4 course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation City Centre Residence (Premium) is the most popular among all our clients of ULearn
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (80 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ULearn varies from 15 students (Intensive General English) to 15 students (Intensive General English)
  • 100% of teachers at ULearn English School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ULearn English School comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and Brazil (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ULearn English School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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