Apollo Language Centre

Apollo is the proud winner of TEN Study Travel Star Awards!

Study at Apollo Language Centre, right in the heart of Dublin’s city centre! Just 10 minutes from Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green, our beautifully renovated school on Lad Lane offers a calm space to learn—right next to LinkedIn’s European HQ and surrounded by cafes, shops, and top attractions. Our modern building features 15 high-tech classrooms, a stylish café, outdoor seating, quiet study zones, and a fun games area—perfect for relaxing between classes. Fast Wi-Fi, an elevator, and a warm welcome await you! Experience more than just lessons with our exciting Apollo Social Programme—packed with trips, activities, and Irish culture. Plus, get career-ready with our free Apollo Jobs Club and student support services. Choose from premium city-centre apartments (18+) or welcoming host families (16+). Join Apollo and make your English journey unforgettable! Apollo is the proud winner of TEN Study Travel Star Awards! Apollo is the first language school in Ireland to be inducted into the StudyTravel Super Star Hall of Fame in 2023 after winning the ‘Star Junior Programme for under 18s’ award for five years in a row in 2018, 2019, 2020/2021, 2022 and again in 2023. We also won the ‘Star New School’ Award in 2019 as well as winning in the ‘English Language School – Europe’ category three times in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The most memorable achievement for Apollo was winning in the ‘Leading Star’ category in 2024, becoming the second organisation in the world to win this prestigious award.

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

Highlights

  • Apollo is the proud winner of ten Study Travel Star Awards!
  • Eaquals & MEI Accredited
  • Year-round School in Dublin
  • City Centre underwent a complete renovation in 2023

Programmes Offered

Real World English & Exam Preparation for Adults Apollo students follow a structured programme to enable them to practice their English in real world situations and takes into account their interests and strengths and weaknesses, as well as their short and long term goals.

Young Adult Summer Programme

The Young Adult Programme for ages 16-19, which takes place at the Dublin city centre school, gives students a certain amount of free time but at the same time is a package programme with appropriate levels of supervision for this age group, giving parents peace of mind.

Junior Summer Programmes

Apollo is most well known for its award-winning Junior Summer Programmes for ages 11-17 with the following four centres: Sutton Park School Dublin (host family accommodation); Maynooth University Dublin (residential accommodation); University College Cork (residential accommodation); University of Limerick (residential accommodation)

Mini-Stay Group Programmes

Combine Apollo’s Real World English course with friendly host family accommodation, airport transfers and choose from our range of activities, excursions and guest speakers to create your own group package to suit the needs of your students.

Erasmus+ Programmes

Apollo Language Centre offers a range of Erasmus+ programmes for both adults and mini-stay groups, each with different course options to suit their needs. Both programmes are designed to meet Erasmus+ objectives while providing high-quality education in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Professional Certificate & Gap Year Programmes

Apollo Language Centre offers 25-week Gap Year and Professional Certificate Programmes in Dublin, combining English learning with cultural or career-focused experiences.

We offer accommodation in modern city centre student apartments in single bedrooms with private bathrooms within walking distance of the school for students aged 18+ as well as host family accommodation located in the suburbs of Dublin for students aged 16+.

Student Residence/Apartment
Single en-suite rooms in shared apartments with shared self-catering kitchen & living area.

Host Family
Single room or twin room sharing for couples/friends on half-board basis

  • Homestay
  • Residence

Our school is located in the heart of Dublin, just a short walk from Grafton Street, one of the city’s most famous shopping areas. The atmosphere is lively and friendly, with a great mix of culture, history, and modern city life. The area is well connected by public transport, including buses, trams (Luas), and trains, making it easy to get around Dublin and explore other parts of Ireland. It’s also a very walkable neighbourhood, perfect for students who enjoy discovering the city on foot. Nearby, you’ll find popular attractions like Trinity College, St Stephen’s Green, and Merrion Square — beautiful parks ideal for relaxing, meeting friends, or enjoying lunch outdoors. The streets are full of cafés, restaurants, and galleries that reflect the city’s creative and social lifestyle. The area is considered safe and student-friendly, with a welcoming atmosphere and a strong international presence. It’s an ideal location for living, learning, and experiencing the best of Dublin.

Exams

Apollo offers preparation courses for Cambridge FCE/CAE exams during the Summer and for the IELTS exam all year-round. We also book the exams for the students to take place at the end of their course. In addition to regular classes, students benefit from our Apollo GO – Goals and Objectives programme. This includes monthly one-to-one feedback sessions with a teacher to review individual progress and set clear, personalised learning goals. These sessions provide tailored advice and motivation, helping students stay on track and focused, whether they are preparing for an exam or working towards other personal language targets. Our supportive environment ensures each student receives the guidance they need to succeed.

More Features

Apollo Student App

We offer a free and very useful Student App for our students to use before arrival and during your programme with us, giving easy access to Booking Information, Time-table, Accommodation Information, Attendance, Documents and Weekly Apollo Social Programmes.

Apollo Social

‘The Apollo Experience’ continues outside our classes when students visit the best attractions that Ireland has to offer. Examples include museum & tourist attraction visits, pub nights, fun activities at the school, conversation club and weekend surfing trips.

Testimonials

I would like to say that all English teachers are really good and professional. I appreciated the way the teacher taught English. Moreover, the fact that we were a small group of students in class allowed me to interact more and consequently make better progress in English, particularly in my speaking. I was also more confident to speak. I got the opportunity to meet different teachers with during these 4 months, which helped to improve my English because each one has their own style of teaching and speaking.

I had the opportunity to meet different teachers. Ailén and David are the best teachers and I am happy and grateful to have had them as teachers, their professionalism, their genuine interest in the students’ learning process and for always making each class interesting and with a lot of learning, maintaining motivation in the students is important. I think Apollo is a very good school, and I would recommend it to other people, just mention that it is important that all teachers have a similar level in the quality standard of classes since they represent the school, unfortunately there are teachers who only read grammar and do not explain or arrive with little desire to teach the classes and that shows and it is commenting among the students, I understand that each teacher has their own teaching style but the objective of learning must be maintained and give the best in each class, I say this with a lot Respect for you and always wishing the best for Apollo. Thank you for this feedback space.

My experience at Apollo has been extremely rewarding and enriching. The quality of the teachers is, for the most part, exceptional. I am very happy to have had teachers like Noah, Ailén, and Erin, from whom I learned countless lessons that allowed me to achieve many of my goals in improving my English. I also want to thank the administrative team for their efficient response and quick resolution of any issues that arose, always with professionalism and promptness. The only aspect I believe could be improved is the frequent change of classrooms and teachers, which can be a bit inconvenient and disrupt the continuity of learning. However, beyond that, I have nothing else to comment on. I was fortunate to have a host family of the highest standard. I am grateful to Orla and her family for their kindness during my first month at Apollo.

This year I returned to the school full of excitement and eager to repeat the experience I enjoyed so much last year. It’s not easy to find a place where you feel so comfortable, but here I have found it: a welcoming atmosphere, teachers who are passionate about teaching, and a great opportunity to improve my English. Last year I learned a lot and made friends I will never forget, so I didn’t hesitate for a second when deciding to come back this year.
Tomorrow will be a difficult day because another incredible chapter is coming to an end. On one hand, I am happy for everything I have experienced over these past few days, but on the other, I also feel a little sad to have to say goodbye to all of you. I have learned so much, both academically and personally, and this is thanks to all of you, your dedication, and the environment you have created.So, I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for everything you do for us every day, for making this experience unforgettable, and for giving me a reason to want to return year after year. Oh, and before I forget! There’s something very curious I have to mention… Last year I only stayed for three weeks, but how is it possible that, out of so many students, you all remembered my name? I don’t know if it was my charm or my sense of humor. Big surprise!!

I gained important information and experiences from each teacher. Throughout my language education, social and in-class activities were very beneficial for my language education. I would like to thank Simon very much for the social events, and I would also like to thank the two teachers I met at the events, David Finn and Erin, whose classes I did not attend. The reception is wonderful, David, you are wonderful, greeting me with wonderful calmness every time I changed classes. The only word I can say for my teachers is they are wonderful. I’m leaving with wonderful memories. Thank you very much.

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the time and dedication you provided throughout the course. The experience was truly enriching, and the knowledge I gained will be invaluable for my personal and professional growth. Once again, thank you for the excellent course and all the support you have offered.

When I started in Apollo, I understood it was the best choice because every teacher and staff is very kind, hospitable and helpful.

Absolutely incredible teachers, very good building and comfortable classrooms also excellent administration.

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