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Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy CollegeDublin, Ireland

St Brendan's Drive - Dublin 5 Dublin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Full programme of sports, activities and cultural visits.
  • E-learning platform.
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 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

Location: Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College is an English language summer school located on the outskirts of the vibrant and culturally rich city of Dublin, Ireland. Housed in Mercy College, an Irish state secondary school in Artane, a northside suburb of Dublin city, the school offers Junior students an immersive summer experience within a typical Irish school around a 20-minute journey from Central Dublin via public transport. CES Mercy College is in a predominantly residential area with green spaces such as McAuley Park and Mask Park nearby.

Getting around: There is a bus stop within 50ms of the school that offers transport to Dublin city in around 30 minutes. For any trips further afield the Harmonstown train station is around a 25-minute walk from the school's front doors. The school is around a 25-minute journey from Dublin Airport.

Course selection: These immersive summer experiences are available to students aged 14-17 during the summer months of June, July and August. The courses are inclusive of tuition, accommodation (homestay), meals, activities and excursions.

Accommodation: Accommodations for these immersive junior programmes are in homestays with local families. These families are generally within 20-25 minutes of the school on foot or by public transport.

School facilities: The school facilities include 15-25 classrooms, an outdoor field for sports and recreational activities, an indoor table tennis area, a modern gym, cooking and baking facilities and a comfortable student common room.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Junior English + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
893€871€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior
Junior CAE Fast Track + Activity Programme (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
977€953€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior Super Intensive English + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)
26 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
1014€989€
Includes accommodation
Course Details

Our prices for Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College 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 before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs

Videos & Photos

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  • Paint the town green video shoot!
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  • Zumba class in Mercy College
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  • Baking
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  • Red Team - Mercy College
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  • Entrance to Mercy College
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Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOEAQUALSIALCMEI / 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 9:30
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Mastercard - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1979
Legal name/parent company
Centre of English Studies Ltd | Tax registration ID: 6596892W

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Table tennis

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
14 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: 16 years
Throughout the year: 17 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 30%
Spain 20%
Germany 5%
France 5%
Sweden 2%
Japan 2%
Brazil 2%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Other nationalities 33%

Information for all courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
85.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Travel card or Metro Pass not included and must be purchased separately.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
24 Jun 2024, 16 Aug 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 18 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:
185 € 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 Russia require a visa to enter and study in Ireland.
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 €
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
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Golf10 km
Horse riding15 km
Rugby10 km
Sailing12 km
Table Tennis-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered.

Junior - Free activities

- Arts & crafts
- Basketball
- Disco
- Movie evening
- Various sports activities
- Visit to the National Gallery of Ireland.

Junior - Paid activities

Visit to Malahide Coastal village.
Schedule of activities - juniors (PDF)
Schedule of activities - juniors (PDF)

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FAQ about Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College, Dublin

  • English courses at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College start at 871 € for Junior English + Activity Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College varies from 15 students (Junior English + Activity Programme ) to 15 students (Junior English + Activity Programme )
  • 100% of teachers at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (20%) and Germany (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College offers courses from 12 years (Junior CAE Fast Track + Activity Programme, 15 lessons per week) to 17. Average age is 16 during the summer and 17 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College

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