ATC Language School
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Courses start every Monday throughout the year, with arrivals on Sunday
ATC Language School
Dublin
Key points
● ATC was founded in 1973 and is now one of Ireland's leading English language schools.
● Our qualified teachers and staff are central to your experience at ATC and are selected for their enthusiasm, experience
● We have an excellent nationality mix in ATC Dublin. We welcomed 46 nationalities in 2019.
● ATC Dublin is located in the heart of Dublin city centre, within walking distance of top tourist attractions and ameniti
● We have many accommodation options available including Irish host families, apartments and student residences.
School details
Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Accommodation: Homestay Single Room (16 Meals/Week), Homestay Twin Room (16 Meals/Week), Student Apartment Executive Room (Self-Catering, En-suite)
More accommodationsAge range: 18+ Years
Features
Language courses for adults in Dublin
ATC was founded in 1973 and since then we have been providing quality English Language programmes for students of all ages from across the world.
ATC is owned and managed by two people who are passionate about delivering high-quality English language programmes. We have two year-round schools in Ireland, Bray and Dublin. In addition, we are one of the largest providers in junior summer programmes with 9 locations across Ireland.
We aim to help our students improve their English language skills in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere by providing an extensive educational and cultural programme, and by ensuring that their needs are clearly understood and met at all times.
- Course duration:
- 1 - 52 weeks ovo
- Levels:
- A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
- Age group:
- Adults
- Start dates:
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Year round 2024
25.11 / 02.12 / 09.12 / 16.12.2024
General English (20 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The General English course syllabus is 20 hours per week and is designed to improve the students' understanding of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students may begin each Monday on a continuous enrollment system.
All levels from elementary to advanced are catered for throughout the year.
By the end of the course, students will see an overall improvement in their standard of English and improved confidence in their language ability.
ATC offers free lessons for students which take place 3 afternoons per week, available for all morning General English students.
Intensive English (26 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The Intensive English course syllabus is based on the need for accuracy in spoken English. The Intensive course is 26 hours per week, and includes the General English programme (20 hours) and a further 6 hours per week taken over two afternoons with a focus on discourse structure and oral fluency.
During the afternoon sessions, students may request areas of improvement in negotiation with the teacher and other students.
General English - Afternoon (15 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The General English syllabus is 15 hours (15 x 60) per week and is designed to improve the students' understanding of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. All levels from elementary to advanced are catered for throughout the year.
IELTS Exam Preparation (20 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The exam preparation courses are designed to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills. ATC’s IELTS exam preparation course in full is an 8-week course, looks at each section of the exam separately. Students can take 4 or 6 weeks course instead of full 8-week course covering a part of the exam preparation.
General English (20 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The General English course syllabus is 20 hours per week and is designed to improve the students' understanding of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students may begin each Monday on a continuous enrollment system.
All levels from elementary to advanced are catered for throughout the year.
By the end of the course, students will see an overall improvement in their standard of English and improved confidence in their language ability.
ATC offers free lessons for students which take place 3 afternoons per week, available for all morning General English students.
Intensive English (26 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The Intensive English course syllabus is based on the need for accuracy in spoken English. The Intensive course is 26 hours per week, and includes the General English programme (20 hours) and a further 6 hours per week taken over two afternoons with a focus on discourse structure and oral fluency.
During the afternoon sessions, students may request areas of improvement in negotiation with the teacher and other students.
General English - Afternoon (15 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The General English syllabus is 15 hours (15 x 60) per week and is designed to improve the students' understanding of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. All levels from elementary to advanced are catered for throughout the year.
IELTS Exam Preparation (20 H/W)
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
The exam preparation courses are designed to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills. ATC’s IELTS exam preparation course in full is an 8-week course, looks at each section of the exam separately. Students can take 4 or 6 weeks course instead of full 8-week course covering a part of the exam preparation.
HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION
Students in our school in Dublin have the option to stay with our wonderful Dublin based host families.
All of our families are visited regularly and are carefully selected by our accommodation manager.
For adult students accommodation is arranged on a bed, breakfast, and dinner basis, Monday-Friday, with full board (all meals) at the weekend.
All families are notified in advance of any allergies or specific food requests that students may have. A dietary supplement may apply for special diets such as nut allergies, gluten-free diets etc.
Host Families live in suburbs away from Dublin city center close to all Dublin Bus and DART (Metro) transport services. It is necessary for all students to travel to school by public transport. We advise all students to expect a journey time of at least 40 minutes.
RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION
ATC Dublin City Student Residence provides stylish student living. We offer single en-suite rooms in shared self-catering apartments. All bedrooms include a workstation, study lamp, and generous storage.
Each apartment is fully furnished complete with a modern kitchen and dining room.
In addition, the residence offers a great social space too with a TV lounge, pool table, and plenty of seating areas.