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Swan Training InstituteDublin, Ireland

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

37 students - overall rating
9-11 Grafton Street - D02 H599 Dublin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Smartboards can be linked with your smartphone or tablet and give you access to work completed in class anytime.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favourable terms in the case of requesting a cancellation/refund.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 30%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 10%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

School ethos: Right in the heart of Dublin lies Swan Training Institute - a language school that takes pride in curating exciting social and cultural programs alongside their curriculum. International students have been attending classes at Swan Training Institute’s centrally-located campus in the heart of Dublin, for over 30 years.

School facilities: The campus is a stone-throw away from Trinity College and Stephen’s Green. All classrooms are decked-out with interactive smartboards, which are all accessible via smartphone or tablet. All completed assessments and worksheets are done via the school’s online learning platform, making the entire experience entirely digital.

Teaching style: Swan Training Institute assesses each student individually to determine an appropriate study at the school. A structured programme is created in an effort to apply strong focus on accuracy and fluency. All teachers at the language school are qualified and experienced in boosting the speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities of the English language.

Course structure: CELT training courses, IELTS examination preparation, writing and speaking classes; as well as a variety of specialty classes form the outer spectrum of the general curriculum. Swan Training Institute is recognized by ACELS. A service of Quality and Qualification in Ireland, for English Language Training (ELT) and is a long-standing member of MEI and EAQUALS.

English Courses

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

Our prices for Swan Training Institute include

  • 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 adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about Swan Training Institute, Dublin

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of
Swan Training Institute, Dublin
37 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (13 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (8 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
What I liked the most was the employees that have been there for years. They are friendly and eager to help anytime. Everyone can have a bad time but they know how to solve any issues quite well.
Insider tip: Don't take the intensive course. They are not focused in fast learning. You take the course at a specific time and learn whatever they are explaning. So, unless you go for a very very long time, I recommend you take a course that is not General English.
Review details
Other comments In general, quite good. I would change the chairs that come with that tiny table and are really uncomfortable if you write things down as often as I do.
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Feb. 2019 by Irene Trujillo Torres
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I really enjoyed the whole learning atmosphere and being a part of such nice team where you can relax and feel yourself like an adult. Also, the teachers are very understanding and encouraging.
Insider tip: Pay attention in class and participate in all sorts activities because it will help you make new friends. Campus accommodation is way better than staying in host family as you can meet more people
Review details
Other comments It is such an amazing experience. You can meet people from all over the world, explore new things, make some extraordinary projects.
Course: Summer Junior Programme: Residential (12-17 years old) - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2017 by Ekaterina Sannikova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teacher Tara and Brian did a great job: well organised and they also were able to keep the lessons interesting by presenting lots of topic varieties. Thanks to the teacher!
Insider tip: Read English books and listen to English music before starting school
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jun. 2019 by Sabine Ciliberto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I really appreciated the location of the school, on the main street in the city center, but it's a pity for the noise.
Insider tip: The classrooms are small for all the people the school accepts. There are many good teachers, especially for the higher levels.
Review details
Other comments I liked their many initiatives, even if they were not well organized and not so punctual
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 25. Aug. 2015 by Caterina Vitagliano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
A lot of teachers, the presence of very few Italians, the presence of students from all over the world
Insider tip: During the summer months, the street in front of the school hosts the buskers (street musicians)which, even though they're pleasant listening, they are also a great disturbance during the lesson.
Review details
Other comments The management staff is very helpful in finding solutions for problems that may occur.
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2013 by Silvia Campo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very well located. Very personalized treatment. They know the names of their students.
Disliked
We had to go to another place for a week to have the lessons and there were no electronic whiteboards.
Insider tip: In my class there were more than 15 students.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course is not bad, but I don't think you will learn much English. In my case, it does help you above all, to understand it better.
Other comments They care that their students are at the level that best suits their knowledge. They changed me twice.
Course: General English - Morning - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2022 by Maria Mercedes Garcia Entrena
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
The school is very big and has a lot of places for sports or activities.
Insider tip: The food in the restaurant is awful!
Review details
Other comments After 12:30 (when lessons finished) everybody was speaking Spanish because the groups were full of Spanish students. The teachers didn't encourage us to speak in English. I didn't like the excursions because they were not for us to practise our English and were not fun at all.
Course: Summer Junior Programme (12 to 17 years) Course + Activities - 1 week
Review date: 3. Sep. 2018 by Elena Naranjo Jiménez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
I liked its location and the teachers were very attentive and fun.
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2016 by Julie Ville
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
The situation and the facility of administrators.
Insider tip: It is important to advise future students that there are big student groups who speak in their mother tongue.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: There are big groups with students of the same nationality, making it difficult to speak in English with each other.
Course: Summer Junior Programme - Homestay [Inglés] - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2019 by Sara Ruiz Serrano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
They have a ping-pong table and raquets.
Insider tip: Ping-pong table and raquets.
Review details
Other comments Too many Spanish students (14 out of 16 in my class). The excursions were not educative, the teachers were only watching us instead of making us speak English. So, we were all speaking Spanish, even one of the tutors!
Course: Summer Junior Programme (12 to 17 years) Course + Activities - 1 week
Review date: 3. Sep. 2018 by Antonio Naranjo Jiménez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The staff was friendly and kind.
Insider tip: The activities organised by the school are worth attending.
Review details
Other comments The school deserves a 10 out of 10.
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2016 by Laura Soler Alcaraz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers and the teaching method
Insider tip: Can rest assured, they will feel completely at ease.
Review details
Other comments wonderful school with wonderful people
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Feb. 2017 by Marco Andolfatto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Relationship with the teachers
Disliked
Frequent change of teachers
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2022 by Tommaso Ventura
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Afternoon activities and trips
Disliked
None
Insider tip: You need your phone to be fully charged - needed for quizzes at school. Always have your city card with you.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: All good
Course: Summer Junior Programme - Homestay - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2022 by Mikołaj Suwalski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
How friendly the staff was.
Insider tip: I advice you to attend the activities organised by the school.
Review details
Other comments Perfect
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Aug. 2016 by Josep Campmany Queralt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers are great.
Disliked
I liked everything.
Insider tip: Worth it.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I liked the teachers.
Other comments I recommend it.
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Feb. 2023 by Guilherme Soares Azevedo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Excellent teachers
Review details
Course: General English - 8 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2016 by Roberto Antonio Basile
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The customer care
Disliked
nothing
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2023 by MARIO MALFATTI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
The sport room
Insider tip: Java city
Review details
Other comments Too bad that Donatien could changed his group to go to the next level. He did not progress as much as he could have.
Course: Summer Junior Programme: Homestay (12 to 17 years) - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2018 by Donatien RIBOT
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The location
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 23. Sep. 2015 by Gloria Chamorro Chamorro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The place.
Review details
Course: Summer Junior Programme: Homestay (12 to 17 years) - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2018 by Gabriel Lara Hurtado
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Swan Training Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 Swan Training Institute DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

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 money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Swan Training Institute

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOEAQUALSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalQQI
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 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1988
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: TIN:4884126Q

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 300
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 200
Junior courses - In summer: 300
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 60
Minimum age of students
17 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Turkey 15%
Brazil 10%
China 10%
Spain 10%
Italy 10%
Chile 5%
France 5%
Germany 5%
Switzerland 5%
Korea 5%
Saudi Arabia 5%
Japan 1%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by Swan Training Institute

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
65.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 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, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 15 Dec 2025, 31 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:
100 € one way
200 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Dublin International (DUB).
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 Singapore 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
Dancing1 km
Golf8 km
Horse riding8 km
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Sailing-
Squash5 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Phoenix Park, Museum of Modern Art, National Botanic Gardens, Archaeology Museum, Shopping in Dublin Grafton Street and Henry Street, a trip to Greystones and Bray, a trip to Dun Laoghaire town and pier, National Museum, National Military and Geology Museum Collins Barracks, Chester Beatty Library, a trip to Dundrum Shopping Centre, and a trip to Howth.

Adults - Paid activities

- Trinity College/Book of Kells: EUR 34
- Dublin Castle EUR 8
- Dublinia: EUR 15
- Croke Park EUR 17
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral: EUR 10
- Christ Church EUR 11
- Dalkey Castle EUR 16
- Malahide Castle EUR 15
- EPIC Museum EUR 21

Junior - Free activities

Phoenix Park, Museum of Modern Art, National Botanic Gardens, Archaeology Museum, Shopping in Dublin Grafton Street and Henry Street, a trip to Greystones and Bray, a trip to Dun Laoghaire town and pier, National Museum, National Military and Geology Museum Collins Barracks, Chester Beatty Library, a trip to Dundrum Shopping Centre, and a trip to Howth.

Junior - Paid activities

Trinity College/Book of Kells (EUR 16), EPIC Museum (EUR 16.50), Dublin Castle (EUR 20), Dublinia (EUR 12.50), Croke Park (EUR 12), St. Patrick’s Cathedral (EUR 6.50), Christ Church (EUR 8.50), Dalkey Castle (EUR 13), Malahide Castle (EUR 9), Cinema (EUR 8), Bowling (EUR 8).

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FAQ about Swan Training Institute, Dublin

  • English courses at Swan ELT start at 190 € for General English - Afternoon course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Swan
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (100 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Swan varies from 15 students (Semi-Intensive English) to 15 students (Semi-Intensive English)
  • 100% of teachers at Swan Training Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Swan Training Institute comes from Turkey with a 15% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and China (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Swan Training Institute offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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