Apollo Language Centre
5 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin · ILEP verified
English language school in the heart of Dublin city centre offering adult and summer programmes.
5 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin
Real World English 15+PET
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 15+ FCE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 15+ CAE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 15+ IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA, British Council, and IDP IELTS Australia
Real World English 20+ TIE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
Real World English 20+ PET
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 20+ FCE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 20+ CPE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 20+ IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA, British Council, and IDP IELTS Australia
Real World English 25+ TIE
General English
25 wks · 25 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
Real World English 25+ PET
General English
25 wks · 25 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 25+ FCE
General English
25 wks · 25 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 25+ CAE
General English
25 wks · 25 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 25+ CPE
General English
25 wks · 25 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 15+ Tie
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 25+ IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 25 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA, British Council, and IDP IELTS Australia
Real World English 20+ CAE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Real World English 15+ CPE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
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Key facts
- Maximum class size
- 15
Student services
Exam preparation
About
Apollo Language Centre is an English language school in Dublin that appears on the ILEP list of programmes eligible for a Stamp 2 student visa. A 25-week visa course at 25 hours a week costs around €3,215, or roughly €129 a week. Students here get classes of around 15 students, help with visa paperwork, guidance on the 20-hour work allowance, host family accommodation and student residence options. It also runs exam preparation for IELTS and Cambridge, business English and junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 691 reviews.
Apollo Language Centre is located in Dublin city centre, within a 10-minute walk of Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green. The school features 15 fully equipped classrooms, a cafeteria, student lounges, and a games zone. It provides a range of English language programmes for adults and juniors, supported by the Apollo Jobs Club which offers free workshops for CV preparation and interview skills. Students can participate in the Apollo Social programme to visit Irish attractions with staff. Accommodation options include living with a Host Family or in a city centre residence with en-suite rooms located within walking distance of the school.
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What recent students say
Based on 2 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Reviews for Apollo Language Centre are mixed. While some students praise the supportive staff, effective teaching methodology, and good facilities, others highlight issues with outdated materials, cleanliness, and uncomfortable seating.
What students praise - Approachable and attentive staff - Effective rotating teacher methodology - Good facilities for breaks and social interaction - Encouragement of social interaction
Common concerns - Teachers struggling with technology - Outdated textbooks - Dirty rooms and toilets - Uncomfortable chairs
Recurring themes: Staff support, teaching methodology, facilities, cleanliness, outdated materials, comfort
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Location
5 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin
Social & activities
- •Attraction visits
- •Jobs Club
- •Dublin tours
- •Irish dancing
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