Griffith Institute of LanguageLimerick, Ireland
3 Quinlan Street - V94 DK23 Limerick - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The college has its own library facilities.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 60% |
| 35-50 years | 5% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Venue: Griffith Institute of Language in Limerick is located in the heart of Ireland’s third largest city. Limerick is on the River Shannon, in southwestern Ireland. The institute is housed in a Georgian era building near People’s Park, and a short walk from the city’s main shopping area, including the Milk Market where local products and produce are available for sale. All of the major attractions of Limerick can be easily reached from the school, these include the thirteenth century King John’s Castle and twelfth century Saint Mary’s Cathedral.
The School: Griffith Institute of Language’s Limerick location focuses on teaching General English classes and offering English support to their Academic students. Classes are small and students receive a large amount of personal attention.
Getting there: Griffith College in Limerick is a ten-minute walk from Limerick Colbert Railway Station and Bus Terminal. The school is about a half hour’s drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) and an express bus service is available which leaves you at the Limerick Bus Terminal.
English Courses
General Language
General English
15 lessons per week
|10 students (max)
Offer!from
205€195€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 15 |
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| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 410390 | 615585 | 820779 | 12301169 | 14401368 | 18001710 | 29002755 | 34803306 | 25002375 | 23252209 |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 608 | 810 | 1215 | 1423 | 1778 | 2865 | 3438 | 2470 | 2297 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 410390 | 615585 | 820779 | 12301169 | 14401368 | 18001710 | 29002755 | 34803306 | 25002375 | 23252209 |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 608 | 810 | 1215 | 1423 | 1778 | 2865 | 3438 | 2470 | 2297 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:20 - 13:35
Morning: 9:20 - 13:35
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Griffith Institute of Language include
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Griffith Institute of Language
Accreditations and Quality seals
ELE IrelandEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% 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 8:00
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 Griffith Institute of Language and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1974
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 60469
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 70
Throughout the year: 70
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 22 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 30% |
| Turkey | 25% |
| China | 10% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Chile | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Venezuela | 2% |
| Vietnam | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 16% |
Information for all courses offered by Griffith Institute of Language
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Comments about courses
Exam fee (TIE): EUR 150 (Mandatory for non-EU 25-week students)
Book & materials fee: EUR 50 (Mandatory for 12+ weeks programme)
Medical insurance: EUR 120 (Mandatory for non-EU 25-week students)
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 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.
01 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, 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.
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.
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 at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
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
Shannon Airport:
60 € one way
120 € return (both ways)
120 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Limerick and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Limerick page. For flight comparisons to Limerick, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Portugal 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
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.
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
from
200 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 208 | 416 | 624 | 832 | 1040 | 1248 | 1456 | 1664 | 2080 | 2496 | 208 | 52 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 229 | 458 | 687 | 915 | 1144 | 1373 | 1602 | 1830 | 2288 | 2745 | 229 | 52 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50€.
Price extra night
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Questions and answers about Griffith Institute of Language
- Is there any minimum required booking? I am interested in booking a 1-week course.“The minimum required booking is a 2-week course.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 07, 2023
FAQ about Griffith Institute of Language, Limerick
- What is the best price for a course at Griffith Institute of Language, Limerick?English courses at Griffith Institute of Language start at 195 € for General English course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Griffith Institute of Language?Yes. The school offers pickup from Shannon Airport (60 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Griffith Institute of Language?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Griffith Institute of Language varies from 10 students (General English) to 10 students (General English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Griffith Institute of Language?100% of teachers at Griffith Institute of Language hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Griffith Institute of Language from?The highest Nationality percentage at Griffith Institute of Language comes from Brazil with a 30% representation, followed by students from Turkey (25%) and China (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Griffith Institute of Language offers courses for which ages?Griffith Institute of Language offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.
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