The Linguaviva Centre
45 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin, D02AH72, Ireland
The Linguaviva Centre
This premium course is aimed at learners who come to Ireland for a more intense period of study and want to maximise their progress, while still allowing sufficient time to explore and enjoy Dublin. In addition to our standard General English course, learners will study English for Communication on four afternoons per week. Learners have the time to more fully activate their English, collaborate and communicate using 21st century skills. The EFC course focuses on contemporary themes and real-life tasks allowing learners to draw on their own experience, and that of their fellow classmates, to solve problems and explore areas of common interest. The content on this course is introduced through video, podcasts, blogs etc and includes a dedicated Guided E-Learning platform where course materials can be stored, progress monitored closely, and personalized feedback given, all insuring more rapid progress is achieved.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
The Linguaviva Centre does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 7 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 17 years old and older |
Average | 28 years old (22 in the summer) |
Founded in 1977, The Linguaviva Centre is one of Ireland’s oldest and longest established English Language Schools. Initially focused on teaching Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), the school soon branched out into English Language learning. We moved to our current premises on Lower Leeson Street in the early 1980s and expanded the capacity of the school to our current campus.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, the school was involved in many new initiatives such as the formation of MEI and the creation of an Irish chapter of Quality English (QE).
As we enter our 47th year in business, The Linguaviva Centre continues to innovate and develop in line with the needs of our students and clients. This year we successfully launched our Trinity CERT TESOL programme, with 20+ successful graduates entering the world of teaching. We also launched our English for Communication (EFC) programme, an intensive 24-hour course ideal for short-term students.
For 2024, we will be rolling out a collaboration with Guided-E-Learning (GEL), which will provide data-driven and personalised learning for students taking our 20 and 24 hour programmes.
Our nationality mix, attention to detail, and personalised student service continue to be at the heart of everything we do in the school.
As we celebrate our 47th year, we will always be:
The nationality and age mix at The Linguaviva Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 22.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Sitting in the heart of Georgian Dublin, and a stone’s throw from the city centre, The Linguaviva Centre is an independent, quality-focused language school. We are Dublin’s oldest language school, and as such pride ourselves on giving students personal attention and the benefit of our years of teaching experience.
Learning English is a life-changing journey that requires dedication, passion, and experience. At The Linguaviva Centre Dublin, we bring over 40 years experience to help you on your learning journey. Founded in 1977, we are Dublin’s oldest language school, built on a belief of excellence in everything we do.
We are an independently owned, boutique language school in the heart of Dublin city centre offering a wide range of courses, tailored to your specific needs.
The Linguaviva Centre Dublin is accredited by ACELS, as well as being both a Quality English (QE)and Marketing English Ireland (MEI) approved school.
Your individual learning journey is at the centre of our academic and cultural programme. Through focused curriculum & assessment, a highly experienced and qualified teaching team, and a warm and friendly school environment, we aim to create the perfect conditions for you to achieve your full learning potential.
As a first experience of studying abroad I found it fantastic.
From the Welcome, to the attentive and fun teaching of the teacher Patricia..my classmates simply magnificient!
In these 6 weeks I have improved the basics of my English even if the road is still long!
Sin I go away!
Great area near of the centre!
Dublin overwhelming!
I liked the the teachers very much. They were excellent teachers and understanding and friendly. My English is much better now.
Show details » Read more...I think it was a great experience for me, it was my first time abroad to study English in an academy. I liked it all! Share and meet people like me, it was interesting and fun .
Classes were good, the schedule or time table and classes were well planned and the teachers were nice.
I spent two weeks at Linguaviva. I was really satisfied. The teachers were great , I learned a lot from them.
The activities were good, each week we would have an activity to do which were interesting .
I highly recommend this school. I hope to come back again.
It is a great school with an excellent location in the city centre of Dublin. There are many shops, restaurants and beautiful parks very close to the school. I really loved my classes and the way of teaching. All the staff was always friendly and very helpful.
I stayed with a super nice host family on a direct bus route to the school! I would always go back to Linguaviva!
I can really recommend the school to everybody interested in high quality English classes and a great school atmosphere!
I was an at par in Dublin for 9 months and I had the best support from the staff. Also a big thanks to my teachers Stuart and Mary who helped me prepare and pass my First Certificate
I love the school and all the people who work there. Other students said to me it's like a family and it really is!
All the staff made me feel like I was part of a family. The teachers were amazing! Thank you Colm and Noelle!
I want to return as soon as possible for another course!
Waste of time and money: I was placed in a class which was below my level. When I brought this issue to the school's officials, they informed me that I had to stay in the same level for 3 weeks (???); and that they will change my class during the last week of my course... and as if this was not bad enough, the level of my new class in the last week was not even any better.
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Many thanks for your sending through the above comments.
In Linguaviva we pride ourselves on quality that is second to none. We have a long history teaching English in Dublin dating back to 1977 when the school first opened and we continue to receive excellence awards within the industry. It is imperative for us that students are placed in the correct class. This is done by a written test combined with an oral interview on the first day of school. Learning of English often includes repetition of each of the four main skill sets, this is a tried and trusted way of teaching English and one operated in every school.
Once a student can successfully demonstrate the new skills learned they progress through the various levels. No student is ever 'held' back and students do not stay with a group, each student is always assessed independently of one another. This is done through a detailed assessment programme which is conducted daily with more formal weekly assessment in the form of a test each Friday. There is a meeting with teachers and the Director of Studies each week where each student is discussed and moved when ready.
We are very sorry to read the above review and we also feel it is very different to the review which you left us directly where your overall comments were very good.
We also spoke to you during your stay regarding your concerns of the level and similar to every student, we always ask that you keep communicating to us if you ever have a problem or continued concerns during your stay. This is communicated during the first day interview and during the orientation. Linguaviva operates an 'open doors' policy and we always want students to talk to us if they need any help or have any issues what so ever so we can try and resolve them.
I hope that your overall experience was that which you indicated to us on your end of course form "Very Good" and that perhaps you would consider re joining our school at some point where I am sure you will be very satisfied.
Kindest regards,
Paul
During the three weeks I had an excellent teacher, we worked a lot and we did many different things. Last week, unfortunately, he went on holidays, so we had to change our teacher and it wasn't for the good. We spent a lot of time with basic things because our class and another with a lower level were joined. I think I could have learnt more... I didn't like the break times (40 minutes); it's too much! I had lessons in the afternoon, so it was impossible for me to go to the activities from school or if I wanted to go to a museum by myself there wasn't a way. I would like to cut the break time to be able to exit from school earlier. I lived in the suburbs, 30 minutes away from school and had dinner at 18:15, so it wasn't easy to come back to the city. And it was also very expensive and on the weekends if I wanted to go on a trip and I needed to be in Dublin at 7 or 7:30 there's no way to go, just by taxi.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Dublin. These homes are often between 35 - 60 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18 - 100. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 10 € when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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