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Babel Academy of English Summer SchoolDublin, Ireland

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

2 students - overall rating
Watermill Rd, Donaghmede, Raheny, - D05 R827 Dublin - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Social and cultural programme: fun activities and excursions.
  • Hot lunch served in the school canteen.
  • Social and cultural programme: fun activities and excursions.
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Tennis courts.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from Spain
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: Babel Academy of English Junior Summer School is in the north east of Dublin in a small suburb called Raherty. It is a short distance from the coast, and the Causeway Road crossing to Bull Island. The school is on the edge of St Anne’s Park which has a tennis court, an arboretum and a farmers market. The centre of Raheny has a couple of restaurants and local cafes. The school is 30 minutes from the centre of Dublin, and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Package: This junior programme includes 20 lessons of English per week, entry test, course material, a course book, a school bag, certificate on completion, full board accommodation, airport transfers, excursions and a social programme.

Course structure: The English classes are taken in the morning and are divided into three sections. The first block of lessons is about communication skills, followed by functional language and idiomatic English. Fluency is the focus of the second block of classes.

Excursions: Day trips to local attractions take place on the weekends. Popular options for the excursions include Howth Village and cliff walks or Kilkenny Castle and Dunmore Caves.

Activity schedule: After lunch, there is an intensive schedule of cultural activities. Students may have the chance to cycle in Phoenix Park, kayak in River Liffey and visit the Kilmainham Gaol.

English Courses

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General Language
Summer School - Homestay (12 to 17 years old)Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
845€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior
Summer School - Day Course (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
from
490€
Course Details

Our prices for Babel Academy of English Summer School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Student opinions about Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“How the lessons are conducted: they are interactive and fun”
Disliked
“One could have visited the center of Dublin better”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
Course: Summer School - Homestay  - 1 week
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024 by Luca Vitone
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
12 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The school itself”
Disliked
“The few afternoon outings ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Interesting
Other comments None
Course: Summer School - Homestay  - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jul. 2024 by Domenico Mastrangelo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Babel Academy of English Summer School compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 Babel Academy of English Summer School DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Babel Academy of English Summer School

Accreditations and Quality seals
MEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalILEP, ILSG 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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
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 Babel Academy of English Summer School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
Babel Academy of English (Ireland) Ltd | Tax registration ID: (CRO)517312

General school facilities

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Auditorium

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Volleyball court

  • Basketball court

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Tennis courts

  • Self-study areas

  • Free parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 200
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 48%
Italy 27%
Germany 10%
France 5%
Brazil 2%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Other nationalities 7%

Information for all courses offered by Babel Academy of English Summer School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Comments about courses

Travel Card:

  • Over 16 years old: EUR 37 per week
  • Under 16 years old: EUR 22 per week

    Airport transfers before 08:00 and after 20:00: Extra EUR 40 each way.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 €. 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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 22 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Mexico 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)
100 €
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
Ballet-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing-
Diving-
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Rugby-
Sailing-
Skiing-
Squash-
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered.

Junior - Free activities

Sports & art on Campus, Dublin City Walking Tour, Malahide Castle & Portmarnock beach, Dublinia – Dublin Viking Museum, St. Anne’s Park Treasure Hunt, Epic Museum, Trip to Killiney Hill, Bowling, Kilkenny Castle & City, Cliffs of Moher, Glendalough etc

Junior - Paid activities

Activities included in the cost of the programme.
Sample Activity Programme
Sample Activity Programme

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FAQ about Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin

  • English courses at Babel Academy of English Summer School start at 490 € for Summer School - Day Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Summer School - Day Course
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Babel Academy of English Summer School varies from 16 students (Summer School - Homestay ) to 16 students (Summer School - Homestay )
  • 100% of teachers at Babel Academy of English Summer School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Babel Academy of English Summer School comes from Spain with a 48% representation, followed by students from Italy (27%) and Germany (10%).

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