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Centre of English Studies

Combine Learning and Life at CES with over 40 years of experience in teaching English across Ireland, the UK, and Canada.

31 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Dublin

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Standard General English with IELTS 20

IELTS prep

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Intensive General English with IELTS 26

IELTS prep

25 wks · 26 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Standard IELTS Course 1 (20)

IELTS prep

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Intensive IELTS Course 1 (26)

IELTS prep

25 wks · 26 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Cambridge English Preparation: First 20

Cambridge prep

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: CELA

Cambridge English Preparation: Advanced 20

Cambridge prep

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: CELA

Standard General English with IELTS 15

IELTS prep

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Standard IELTS Course 2 (20)

IELTS prep

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Standard IELTS Course 3 (20)

IELTS prep

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Intensive IELTS Course 2 (26)

IELTS prep

25 wks · 26 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Intensive IELTS Course 3 (26)

IELTS prep

25 wks · 26 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Standard General English with TIE 15

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: IELT

Standard General English with TIE 20

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: IELT

Standard General English with TIE 26

General English

25 wks · 26 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: IELT

Cambridge English Preparation: PET 15

Cambridge prep

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: CELA

Cambridge English Preparation: PET 20

Cambridge prep

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: CELA

Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (A2)

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (B1)

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (C1)

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (C2)

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (A2)

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (B1)

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (B2)

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (C1)

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (C2)

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

Standard General English & OET 20 (B1)

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)

Standard General English & OET 20 (B2)

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)

Standard General English & OET 15 (C1)

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)

Standard General English & OET 15 (C1)

General English

25 wks · 15 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)

Standard General English (Morning) Plus Business English (Afternoon) 26

General English

25 wks · 26 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: British Council / CELA

Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (B2)

General English

25 wks · 20 hr/wk

Visa eligible (Stamp 2)

Awarding body: LanguageCert

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Key facts

Average class size: 12
Maximum class size: 18

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About

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.

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What recent students say

Based on 4 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026

Overall: Reviews for the Centre of English Studies are mixed, with some students highly praising specific teachers, the CELTA program, and administrative support, while others express significant dissatisfaction with the general English course structure and teacher consistency.

What students praise - Dedicated and capable teachers (Divya, Nicole) - Effective CELTA program that improves teaching skills - Excellent administrative service and support (Marie Janer) - Welcoming and organized school environment - Pleasant and diverse residential atmosphere with varied activities

Common concerns - Frequent teacher changes in general English classes - Lack of teacher awareness of student levels and progress - Disrupted course progression due to new students joining weekly - Perceived focus on new student enrollment over current student improvement

Recurring themes: teacher quality, course structure, administrative support, student experience, CELTA program, student welfare

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