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Dublin College of Advanced StudiesDublin, Ireland

98 Capel Street - Dublin 1 Dublin - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Extra classes and workshops offered to all DCAS students.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Brazil
  • 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 5%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 13%
>50 years 2%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Venue: Dublin College of Advanced Studies is located in Dublin’s city centre, on the north side of the River Liffey. There are several bus and tram stops in the area and the school is a ten minute walk from the hustle and bustle of Dublin’s famed Temple Bar. Just a four-minute walk down the street from Dublin College of Advanced Studies, students can discover the National Leprechaun Museum. There are lots of shops and shopping centres in the area around the school as well as many restaurants and pubs.

The school: Dublin College of Advanced Studies was established in 2007. They have an experienced teaching staff who are passionate about what they do. The school offers General English courses as well as IELTS exam preparation programmes and TESOL teacher training courses. In addition to their short term courses, Dublin College of Advanced Studies also runs Academic Year programmes.

Getting there: Dublin Airport (DUB) has direct connections to the school’s neighbourhood via the Dublin Express airport service and travel time is approximately 45 minutes. A taxi ride takes about 35 to 40 minutes. The train station closest to the school is Tara Street, which is twenty minutes away on foot.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General EnglishPopular English course
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Offer!from
155€148€
Course Details
Afternoon General English + IELTS Preparation
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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145€138€
Course Details
Afternoon General Engllish
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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145€138€
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General English + IELTS Preparation
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Offer!from
155€148€
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Private
One-to-One Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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500€475€
Course Details
Two-to-One Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
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400€380€
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Work & Study
English for Academic Purposes
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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150€143€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
English for English TeachersRecommended English course
15 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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160€152€
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Our prices for Dublin College of Advanced Studies 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 Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Dublin College of Advanced Studies

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSQQI
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
33% 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
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 Dublin College of Advanced Studies and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2007
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 9658240T

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Please enquire with school for further facilities

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Only in our Ulysses House Centre
Additional comment about facilities of school
School is centrally located in the City Centre with walking distance to shopping centre in Henry Street, Liffey River, Parnell Street and O'Connell Street. We have a library and common area for students to relax and study

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses - In summer: 50
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 25
Minimum age of students
18 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 40%
China 10%
Turkey 5%
Chile 3%
Other nationalities 42%

Information for all courses offered by Dublin College of Advanced Studies

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Medical insurance & Learner Protection: EUR 160

ISE (Integrated skills in English exam) Fee: EUR 150

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 €. 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 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 23 Dec 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 27 Dec 2024, 30 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 05 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 06 May 2025, 03 Jun 2025, 05 Aug 2025, 28 Oct 2025, 23 Dec 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 27 Dec 2025, 30 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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:
75 € one way
125 € 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 Mongolia 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
50 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 25 €
,
North America: 25 €
,
South America: 40 €
,
Africa: 40 €
,
Oceania: 50 €
,
Asia: 40 €

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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260 €
Homestay
Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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225 €

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FAQ about Dublin College of Advanced Studies, Dublin

  • English courses at Dublin College of Advanced Studies start at 138 € for Afternoon General English + IELTS Preparation course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (75 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Dublin College of Advanced Studies varies from 1 students (One-to-One Private Lessons 10) to 15 students (General English)
  • 100% of teachers at Dublin College of Advanced Studies hold a university degree. 33% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Dublin College of Advanced Studies comes from Brazil with a 40% representation, followed by students from China (10%) and Turkey (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Dublin College of Advanced Studies offers courses from 13 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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