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BerlitzDublin, Ireland

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

6 students - overall rating
1-4 Swift’s Alley, The Liberties - Dublin 8 Dublin - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Free conversation classes.
  • One of the oldest English schools in Dublin founded in 1900
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 1%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 4%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: Berlitz is located in Ireland’s capital, Dublin, and is one of the oldest language schools in the city. The school is housed in an old Georgian building in the Liberties, Dublin 8 neighbourhood. Part of the inner city, the Liberties is historically significant for its working class enterprise, but also for its literary significance as home to the child Oscar Wilde and establishments mentioned in Ulysses, the novel by James Joyce.

Getting around: The school is well connected with links to public transport. Museums and attractions are within walking distance including: Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, The National Gallery of Ireland, the Book of Kells, and Trinity College Dublin.

Course selection: Berlitz Dublin offers an extensive range of courses throughout the year. In addition to General English courses, suitable for students of all levels over various schedules and intensities, the school also supplies IELTS Exam Preparation, 40 plus Sports and Culture, Business English, Cambridge Exam Preparation, English for Medical Professionals, English for Aviation, and Executive English courses. Junior programmes are also available for students aged 16-18 years.

Social and cultural: Dublin has an abundance of cultural and social happenings that are not to be missed. A trip to the local Temple bar for a drink, visiting Dublin Castle or scouring through the city's many museums; there is something for everyone.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Berlitz include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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  • Green spaces in Dublin
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  • lounge
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  • Grounds
    Grounds5/18
  • Building
    Building 6/18
  • Student awards
    Student awards7/18
  • Lesson in progress
    Lesson in progress8/18
  • The city at night
    The city at night9/18
  • walking tour
    walking tour10/18
  • Bar
    Bar11/18
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  • Views of Dublin
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  • Chatting
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  • Bathroom
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  • Exploring
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  • Sites
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  • Learning together
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Student opinions about Berlitz, Dublin

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
Berlitz, Dublin
6 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Social activities
2.6 

Rating: 2.6/5.0

Organisation
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

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

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
I liked the kindness and courtesy of the staff and teachers. I was particularly impressed by the two extra private lessons that they offered me (due problems during the 2 weeks of my course) by the excellent teacher Denise Harford. Good quality of the 2 private lessons.
Insider tip: More accurate information BEFORE THE BOOKING about the course organization and didactic, specially for course of only two weeks. The first week of my course was also the final week of academic syllabus. Students completed their final exam the previous week so teachers do a lot of external exam prep and games on that week. I didn't need to spend 4 hours learning how to pass the IELTS exam! The school also had an issue with the photocopier which made it difficult for teachers to do their planned lesson (Result: more than 4 hours watching Netflix series...)
Review details
Other comments Even though the Director of Studies understood that some of the classes may not have been ideal for me and kindly offered me two private lessons, I must say this was not enough for my expectations - and the cost- of a Super-Intensive General English Course.
Course: Super-Intensive General English  - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2019 by Grazia Maria Usai
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendly and helpful staff, a lot of language practice, affordable prices, convenient location
Review details
Course: Business English - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2018 by Valeria Samsonova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teachers, very pleasant atmosphere
Insider tip: Don't mix students who are only there for a week and students who stay for months. A student who is only there for a week wants to learn with more "pressure" and take in as much as possible.
Review details
Other comments I was very satisfied with the teachers and the organisation. My host family was a dream.
Course: General English + Business English - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2018 by Sabine Schneider
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teaching, teachers
Insider tip: Few social activities
Review details
Course: Business English - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2018 by Ezio Tomassetti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Berlitz compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 Berlitz DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.6

Rating: 2.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Berlitz

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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:30
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1900
Legal name/parent company
Tara International Education Services | Tax registration ID: 548215

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

Student Age

Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 70
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Information for all courses offered by Berlitz

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Course fees include:

  • Placement test & Berlitz welcome pack.
  • Use of study centre with teacher support.
  • End-of-course report and certificate of attendance (min 80%).
  • Free WiFi, internet and e-mail access.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 17 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 08 Oct 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 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.
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 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.

Airport transfer

Dublin Airport:
100 € one way
200 € 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)
70 €
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 possible
Basketball
Golf
Rugby
Table Tennis
Tennis

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Writer’s Festival, St Patrick’s Day parade, Moore Street Market, museums, galleries, parks, and assorted festivals.

Adults - Paid activities

Local live music, day trips.

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Berlitz

  • Students need to be at a C1 level to join the C1 class. On average, after attending a 12 week course at C1, students should be ready for the official exam. If someone has completed a B2 level then they can join the C1 class. If someone is at B2 level then the exam would be FCE for them. We do a level test of each student and find their current level to place them in the right class and guide them for the right exam.
    Dewan Islam, Office Manager from Berlitz - Aug 05, 2021
  • There can be a maximum of 15 students in each group in Berlitz Dublin. It is possible to book a single room in a shared flat but the minimum required stay in this type of accommodation is 2 weeks.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 06, 2023
  • The babysitting is not paid as the accommodation and meals are offered free of charge.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 11, 2023

FAQ about Berlitz, Dublin

  • You and your daughter will be able to attend a course during the same period in Berlitz even if you have different level of English. The school offers courses for different levels every week so it is possible to start a course on any Monday with any level. Both of you will do a short language test to identify your current level before the start of your course. This way, the school can place you in the right group.
    Irina, Area manager - Russian from - Jul 23, 2021
  • The Parent & Child course consists of 20 hours of lessons per person in different groups and levels. Adult course for the parent and Junior course for the child.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 07, 2023
  • Yes, the school offers a course called 40 Plus Sport & Culture. You can pick the standard or the intensive programme. In this programme, you can opt for cultural activities or golf and tennis lessons. The minimum duration is 2 weeks.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 13, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Berlitz varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (General English Super-Intensive)
  • 100% of teachers at Berlitz hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Berlitz offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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