Centre of English Studies Dublin

Excellence in English Education

Known as one of the most reputable English language schools in Ireland, we pride ourselves on our facilities, staff, and a friendly welcome.
The school has three centrally located teaching centres with 33 classrooms, a computer room, free Wi-Fi and internet access, guided E-learning pre / during and post course, caring administration staff, a wonderful and experienced teaching team and a 24-hour emergency help line.
CES Dublin is an official IELTS, OET, Cambridge and Trinity exam centre.

 

  • School size: Extra-large
  • Class size for Junior programs: 15
  • Age Group: Adults (16+)
  • Class size for Juniors: 15
  • Levels: All levels welcome, including those with no prior knowledge
  • Accommodations: Homestay, Residence

Highlights

  • City centre location, with unmatched access to shops, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions
  • Family owned business since 1979
  • CES Dublin is an exam centre for IELTS, Cambridge and TOEIC Exams
  • Exciting daily cultural and social programme with a range of different activities

Programmes Offered

Standard General English (20hours)

Intensive General English

IELTS Preparation Course

Intensive IELTS Preparation Course

FCE and CAE Courses

Overseas Teacher Training

Erasmus+

General English with Business

Afternoon Only Programmes

The school offers year-round, private self-catering residences for CES students only, city centre self-catering residences, only 20 minutes’ walk from the school and fantastic homestay options.

Homestay
When you choose Homestay, you ‘ll learn so much more about English life and culture, as well as learning the language itself. All our homestays are located in the Dublin suburbs, with an average travel time to the city centre of 30-40 minutes by bus or train. Homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure high standards.

Residences 
Our residential accommodation offers you comfort and security away from home and gives you the opportunity to be part of an international student community. Set right in the heart of Dublin city, our residences offers super stylish student accommodation and are only a 20-minute walk from the year-round CES Dublin adult school.

  • Homestay
  • Residence

CES Dublin is located in the centre of Dublin City, in the primary tourist and shopping district of Dublin. The schools location is safe, and located next to many cafes, bars and restaurants.

Exams

We offer IELTS exams, Cambridge FCE and CAE, TOEIC exams and also OET.

More Features

CES Dublin has a well balanced nationality mix, with students coming from Saudi Arabia, Italy, Taiwan, Turkey, the Czech Republic and many more locations.

Testimonials

Thank you for giving me the magic of Dublin, with its fun teachers and staff in the centre of the city. Merve and Romo are my besties.

I spent more than 6 months in CES and from the beginning, I just felt like part of a big huge friendly family! I would recommend CES to everyone.

You can receive a unique English education with CES friendly staff and professional instructors. Thanks to Merve and Romo who tried to help us with every problem.

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