Dublin · Stamp 2
Centre of English Studies
Dublin
25-week tuition €2,535
€101/wk
Combine Learning and Life at CES with over 40 years of experience in teaching English across Ireland, the UK, and Canada.
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What you need to travel and study in Ireland (courses under 3 months)
Standard General English with IELTS 20
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Intensive General English with IELTS 26
IELTS prep
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Standard IELTS Course 1 (20)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Intensive IELTS Course 1 (26)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Cambridge English Preparation: First 20
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Cambridge English Preparation: Advanced 20
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Standard General English with IELTS 15
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Standard IELTS Course 2 (20)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Standard IELTS Course 3 (20)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Intensive IELTS Course 2 (26)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Intensive IELTS Course 3 (26)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Standard General English with TIE 15
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
Standard General English with TIE 20
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
Standard General English with TIE 26
General English
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
Cambridge English Preparation: PET 15
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Cambridge English Preparation: PET 20
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (A2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (B1)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (C1)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (C2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (A2)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (B1)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (B2)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (C1)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (C2)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & OET 20 (B1)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)
Standard General English & OET 20 (B2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)
Standard General English & OET 15 (C1)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)
Standard General English (Morning) Plus Business English (Afternoon) 26
General English
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (B2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Prices and course details may be approximate or provided by the school. Confirm with the school before paying. ILEP listing and visa rules can change — this is general information, not immigration advice. Terms of use
Centre of English Studies (CES) is an English language school with over 40 years of experience. The school operates nine locations across Ireland, the UK, and Canada, including Dublin, Cork, London, Edinburgh, and Toronto. Programmmes are available for adults, juniors, and groups, with a focus on combining language learning with cultural experiences. Students have access to facilities and support including 24/7 pastoral care for junior programmes, leveled entry testing, and continuous assessment. The school provides various accommodation options and organized social programmes including city tours, cultural excursions, and sports activities.
Key facts
- Average class size
- 12
- Maximum class size
- 18
Student services
Exam preparation
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Learner protection & refunds
Supervised sports and activity programmes with 24/7 pastoral care are provided for junior and group residential courses.
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Location
31 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Dublin
Social & activities
- •City orientation tour
- •Half-day cultural tours
- •On-site sports
- •Arts & crafts
- •International disco
- •Evening games night
- •Weekend full-day excursions