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ATC Language SchoolsDublin, Ireland

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

12 students - overall rating
34-35 South William St. - Dublin 2 Dublin - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Optional free classes in the afternoons.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: ATC Language Schools Dublin is located in the unique and friendly Irish capital city of Dublin. Housed in the heart of the city, within walking distance of many attractions, pubs and popular cafés, students have all the need to feel comfortable and catered for during their time in Dublin. The school's modern facilities allow students of all ages to reach their language goals whilst enjoying a fantastic city-centre experience. The school is a short 25-minute drive from Dublin Airport, allowing ease of access for all international arrivals and departures.

Course selection: Offering a wide selection of courses with highly qualified staff, ATC Dublin ensures that each student has the best course selection for their needs. Junior students can obtain Summer courses within such facilities as the University College Dublin, Trinity Hall Campus, Maynooth University, Blackrock College and Rathdown School. Adults have everything from General English programmes, taught over various schedules and intensities, to Exam Preparation programmes in IELTS, FCE and CAE exams. Teacher Training programmes and Private Tuition are also available.

School facilities: The school's facilities are excellent, offering a whole floor dedicated to students' relaxation and recreation! Classrooms are modern and well equipped with audio and visual technology. Further amenities include an onsite cafeteria, library, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.

School chain: ATC was founded over 45 years ago and has provided quality English language programmes for students of all ages ever since. The group currently consists of 2 schools in Ireland (Bray and Dublin) and are at the forefront of providing Junior Summer courses throughout Ireland.

Through extensive cultural and educational programmes, ATC strives to assist students with their English language in friendly and stimulating atmospheres, where the needs of each student are acknowledged and met every time.

ATC is a member of and accredited by, the leading associations in the international education sector, including ACELS, EAQUALS, MEI and Quality English.

English Courses

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

Our prices for ATC Language Schools 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
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about ATC Language Schools, Dublin

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
ATC Language Schools, Dublin
12 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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 (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (7 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All staff was friendly and always helpful to solve any problem/answer any question. Lessons were interesting and engaging. Great experience!
Review details
Course: Refresher Course for Language Teachers [English] - 1 week
Review date: 21. Aug. 2023 by Claudia Frau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Stimulating lessons, favourable learning climate, ability of teachers to create a friendly atmosphere among students
Disliked
I would enrich the programme with afternoon activities to foster acquaintance between students from different countries; the school could also think about fostering mutual acquaintance between teachers attending courses under the Erasmus programme
Insider tip: The initial test may give results that do not conform to your actual level of knowledge of the language; you can still change classes
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Effective teaching
Other comments Students of different ages and backgrounds, staff attentive to students' needs
Course: General English Course GE20 [English] - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jul. 2023 by Antonella Spagnuolo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Excellent reception and efficient organization. Good staff and attentive to correct mistakes.
Disliked
Nothing
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teacher (Nina)
Course: Intensive English Course IE26 - 1 week
Review date: 9. Aug. 2023 by Maria Elena Landi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Clarity of communication, good organisation, high quality of lecturers
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: very well and professionally managed
Course: General English Course GE20 - 1 week
Review date: 12. Jun. 2024 by Urszula Marecka-Danesi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The school manager was very attentive and helpful
Disliked
The school boasts courses for all levels but offers little support for those at basic level. The presentation on the website is not very adherent to the reality of the school especially on the presentation of the premises, the first impact is not very positive, you would expect more.
Insider tip: The general level of the school is good but you have to 'stumble' upon the right teacher. The presentation on the website is not very close to reality.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: the course was well run. You have to be lucky to come across a good teacher because not everyone is at the same level. I would not recommend the intensive course because the afternoons turned out to be heavy and unstructured.
Other comments the school is located in the centre of Dublin, so the location is good but the premises are cramped, it is situated in a 4-storey building and the lift is only available for teachers. The cleanliness of the toilets is not always good.
Course: Intensive English Course IE26 [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Jun. 2023 by Liliana Gervasone
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I got along very well with my classmates.
Disliked
I was rather disappointed that I could not choose a teacher.
Review details
Course: General English Course GE20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2023 by Haruka Kusaba
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Location and teaching method
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: 1 week is too short
Course: General English Course GE20 - 1 week
Review date: 12. Jun. 2024 by Elżbieta Węgrzyn-Kosiń
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of ATC Language Schools compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 ATC Language Schools DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ATC Language Schools (ATC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOEAQUALSMEI / RELSAQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSelect Ireland
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 8:50
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 ATC Language Schools and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1973
Legal name/parent company
ATC Language & Travel Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 242699

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Self-study areas

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 17
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 180
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 120
Junior courses - In summer: 40
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
17 years
15 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 29 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 18%
Spain 12%
Italy 11%
Turkey 7%
Japan 7%
France 7%
Korea 6%
Germany 6%
China 3%
Other nationalities 23%

Information for all courses offered by ATC Language Schools

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 80 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Private Tuition: EUR 100 per hour for two people.

MediPel - Compulsory Government Medical Insurance & Learner Protection for Non-EU students, minimum 3 months: EUR 140.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 €. 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, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 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:
130 € one way
260 € 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 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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-
Diving12 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding20 km
Mountainbiking30 km
Music-
Sailing15 km
Squash-
Swimming3 km
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

-Free orientation tour on their first day.
-Dalkey Killiney Hill.
-Board Games.
-National Gallery.

Adults - Paid activities

-Little Museum of Dublin: EUR 13/PP.
-Cliffs of Moher: EUR 70/PP.
-Giants Causeway: EUR 75/PP.
-Guinness Storehouse: EUR 22/PP (over 18's).

Junior - Free activities

Free orientation tour on their first day.

Junior - Paid activities

Free orientation tour on the first day
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Dublin Social Programme Sample
Dublin Social Programme Sample
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Bray Social Programme Sample
Bray Social Programme Sample

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about ATC Language Schools

  • The General English Course has a maximum of 15 and an average of 11 students per class, you can check the student's nationalities in the school information below.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 23, 2023
  • The General Programme has 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes that will take place within the following possible time slots (Morning: 9:00 - 13:30)
    The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 23, 2023
  • General English classes have a minimum requirement of Elementary (A2) or higher in order to enroll
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 23, 2023

FAQ about ATC Language Schools, Dublin

  • We are a partner of the school. You can remain assured to book with us.
    There are two types of accommodation for 11-15 year olds students: double room homestays and on-campus dormitories.
    You can click on the arrow to the right of the course name to see the details.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 13, 2023
  • The accommodation Student Residence is the most popular among all our clients of ATC Language Schools
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (130 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ATC Language Schools varies from 15 students (Intensive English Course IE26) to 15 students (Intensive English Course IE26)
  • 100% of teachers at ATC Language Schools hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ATC Language Schools comes from Brazil with a 18% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and Italy (11%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ATC Language Schools offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 29 for the rest of the year.

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