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Atlas Language SchoolDublin, Ireland

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

22 students - overall rating
Portobello House, 34a South Richmond Street - D02 YH79 Dublin - see on map
What we like about the school
  • ST Star Awards winner 2019.
  • Located in a beautiful landmark building overlooking the Grand Canal in the south of Dublin city.
  • Free elective classes.
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.6

    Rating: 4.6/5.0

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 21.782178217822%
25-34 years 50.49504950495%
35-50 years 23.762376237624%
>50 years 2.970297029703%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Locaiton: Atlas Language School Dublin is located in the historic and friendly Irish capital city of Dublin. The school is housed in the beautiful Portobello House, formerly Portobello College, a large stand-alone building overlooking the Grand Canal in the south of Dublin city. Surrounded by bars, restaurants and within a 20-minute tram or bus journey from Dublin's city centre, students have everything they need in the proximity of the school to have an excellent time in Dublin whilst reaching their language goals. Dublin Airport is a 50-minute bus ride or within a 30-minute drive of the school, ensuring that international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

Course selection: Course selection with Atlas Language School Dublin includes something for students of all ages and levels. Adult students have various courses available throughout the year, including General English, Academic Year Fluency, Business, TOEIC and Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, IELTS). Immersive Junior programmes are available during the summer months, with an afternoon and weekend activity plan, meals, accommodation (Homestay) and daily transfers included.

School facilities: The school's facilities offer a very high standard of student care, with various amenities such as a cafeteria, games room and lounge area, offering a welcomed break from class time to get to know fellow students and staff. The school also has a library, offers free after-class access to language learning software and has a student support desk for any questions or queries that arise.

Additional information: Atlas Language School has been supplying top-quality language tuition and student care for several years, via their schools in Dublin (Ireland) and Pembroke (Malta). The school's mission is to supply students with the necessary tools to gain memorable life and learning experiences whilst achieving their language goals.

Atlas Language School Dublin is also an authorised Test Centre for Cambridge (PET, FCE, CAE), Trinity and TOEIC Exams.

Accreditations and Association: The school's quality in student care and tuition is highlighted by their various accreditations from ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications throughout Ireland, for English language teaching (ELT), in addition to EAQUALS.

English Courses

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

Our prices for Atlas Language School 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 before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Student opinions about Atlas Language School, Dublin

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Atlas Language School, Dublin
22 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (7 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

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
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I really enjoyed the location of the school, near to the city centre. The school is really big for a language school and teachers there are really nice, friendly, and you learn a lot with them.
Insider tip: You shouldn't miss the class trips and activities thinking that you can do things cheaper on your own, it's much more fun and you can meet new friends.
Review details
Course: General English Fluency Plus CAE - 13 weeks
Review date: 6. Jul. 2015 by Théa Gillio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Outstanding teachers and staff who listen to me excellent teaching methods which helped me to progress high quality complementary activities
Disliked
I loved everything!
Insider tip: Beware, many places to visit close at 5pm. A must-see is the old library of Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Botanical Gardens.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Quality courses with teachers who are attentive and caring, yet demanding. This allows you to progress with confidence.
Other comments excellent school
Course: General English Fluency (AM) - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2022 by Ségolène Boitel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The many different countries students come from. Also, there were some students in my age group (50+).
Insider tip: There is an Irish folk dance lesson on Wednesday evenings. The students' accommodation house in Terenure Park is great.
Review details
Other comments There are a lot of long term students at Atlas school so it was a bit difficult to make progress in a short time. The program was more dedicated to these students. My 3 weeks started with the last week of a term. It as then followed by the first week of a term with new teachers and new class and only the last week was a "normal week". I would have preferred a more specialized program.
Course: General English Fluency - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2017 by Regina Wey
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Very nice teachers. Good cafeteria with very fair prices. Overall nice staff and good atmosphere.
Disliked
The school's accommodation, the Atlas Residence.... Staff were very nice there ... but the cleaning of the rooms was only every fortnight (unfortunately it was also not possible to clean the room on one's own)... the food could be made healthier and more varied.
Review details
Other comments The school could adjust better digitally - unfortunately the rooms are not equipped accordingly.
Course: General English Fluency Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Oct. 2022 by Edda Pick
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The people I met at the school are certainly the best thing of this trip.
Insider tip: Try to choose a residence. It may be expensive at the beginning. But ends offsetting.
Review details
Other comments Great school, great teachers. Undoubtedly I would repeat my experience.
Course: General English Fluency Plus - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2015 by Diego Alonso Estévez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The diversity of students and cultures and meeting new people
Review details
Course: General English Fluency Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2016 by Alexandre Vanclaire
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
The location and the events organized outside school hours
Insider tip: It's useful only to people already with good knowledge of English, and at least 3 months of attendance
Review details
Other comments it is not a school where you can learn the English for beginners, it doesn't have an appropriate teaching method. Every Monday there are new pupils with inevitable confusion of the school environment.
Course: General English Fluency Plus - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Feb. 2017 by Osvaldo Villa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The classes were good and the teachers were very nice.
Review details
Course: Junior Fluency Plus with FCE (12-17 years) - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2017 by Tona Giribets Monteis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The look and the location of Atlas are beautiful.
Review details
Course: General English Fluency - 1 week
Review date: 2. Apr. 2019 by Devis Vallenari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
The relationship between students and teachers
Review details
Course: General English Fluency Plus IELTS - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Mar. 2017 by Charlotte Vanclaire
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The quality of teaching and social activities
Review details
Other comments the host families are too far from school, at least 25 minutes by bus
Course: General English Fluency Plus - 3 weeks
Review date: 1. Sep. 2015 by Ambra Zoia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Quality of teaching. Family reception.
Review details
Other comments Too bad that recreational activities are poorly organized. For example no visit from Dublin city center and its main monuments was organized!
Course: Junior Fluency Plus with FCE (12-17 years) incluant transferts aéroports aller-retour + logement en  - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2015 by Julien Pesteil
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Helpful and knowledgeable lecturers
Disliked
The classrooms were too small
Insider tip: Do not take lessons lightly
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Well-prepared and focused lessons
Other comments Excellent school
Course: General English Fluency - 1 week
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024 by Valentina Matteucci
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Personal service as a parent.
Review details
Course: Junior Fluency Plus  - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2024 by Edgar Rocamora Ferrandiz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The location.
Insider tip: A week is very little time.
Review details
Course: General English Fluency Plus - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jul. 2018 by Alejandro Bravo Castillero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers
Review details
Course: General English Fluency Plus TOEIC - 1 week
Review date: 7. Dec. 2015 by Deeds Gregory
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers
Review details
Course: Full-Time IELTS Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2017 by Timur Taisumov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Atlas Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 Atlas Language School DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Atlas Language School

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOEAQUALSIALCMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSelect 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
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
45% 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 Atlas Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2003
Legal name/parent company
Atlas Language Institute Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 373677
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 25
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 370
Throughout the year: 270
Junior courses - In summer: 250
Minimum age of students
18 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 15%
Japan 14%
Korea 10%
Spain 8%
Italy 8%
Venezuela 6%
Saudi Arabia 6%
France 4%
China 3%
Turkey 3%
Chile 2%
Germany 1%
Other nationalities 20%

Information for all courses offered by Atlas Language School

Lesson duration
50 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 40 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Medical insurance:

  • 8 months: EUR 150
  • 3 months: EUR 100

    Morning course summer supplement for courses 13+ weeks (17 Jun - 10 Sep): EUR 35 per week.

    Learner protection insurance (automatically applied for Academic Year courses): EUR 40.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 05 Jan 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 - 05 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 22 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.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 7 days before the course is due to start.
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 Airport (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 Italy do not require a visa for travelling to Ireland and attending a language course.
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
Dancing2 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Music1 km
Swimming1 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Sports
- Game evenings
- International food nights
- Quiz nights
- Free walking tours

Adults - Paid activities

- Guinness Store House
- Kilmainham Gaol
- The Book of Kells
- Overnight trip to Belfast and Titanic Museum
- Overnight trip to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher

Junior - Free activities

Sports, Movie nights, Game evenings, International food nights, Quiz nights, free walking tours, etc.

Junior - Paid activities

All included in the fee.

Accommodation

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FAQ about Atlas Language School, Dublin

  • Please note that we do not offer a specific timetable anymore, the price is for both period AM/PM, and the student is allocated in the AM or PM classes according to their level and availability. We do set a note for the student preference in the timetable.
    Karine, Employee from Atlas Language School - Mar 04, 2024
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Atlas Language School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (100 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Atlas Language School varies from 15 students (General English Fluency Plus) to 15 students (General English Fluency Plus)
  • 100% of teachers at Atlas Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Atlas Language School comes from Brazil with a 15% representation, followed by students from Japan (14%) and Korea (10%).
  • Atlas Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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