Swan Training Institute
9-11 Grafton Street, Dublin 1, Dublin · ILEP verified
Swan Training Institute has been running English language courses in the heart of Dublin for over 38 years.
9-11 Grafton Street, Dublin 1, Dublin
General English 16.25 Hours
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 16.25 Hours
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 16.25 Hours
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
General English 18.25 Hours
General English
25 wks · 18 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 18.25 Hours
General English
25 wks · 18 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 18.25 Hours
General English
25 wks · 18 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15.00 Hours
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15.00 Hours
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15.00 Hours
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15.00 Hours
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15.00 Hours
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
General English 15.00 Hours
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Junior International Summer Programme
Other
1 wks · 15 hr/wk
Programme for learners aged 12-17 at UCD campus including activities and excursions.
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Key facts
- Average class size
- 11
- Maximum class size
- 15
Student services
Exam preparation
About
Swan Training Institute, teaching since 1988, 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 15 hours a week costs around €5,250, or roughly €210 a week. Students here get classes of around 11 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, TIE, PET, FCE and CAE, business English and junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 92 reviews.
Swan Training Institute is located on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin, steps away from Trinity College and St. Stephen’s Green. A long-established school with over 38 years of experience, it provides a variety of English language programmes for adults and juniors, integrating modern technology with traditional teaching methods. Students have access to facilities including a library and free Wi-Fi. The school also provides a researched syllabus and regular one-to-one sessions for individual learning feedback, complemented by a social programme designed to help students practice English outside the classroom.
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What recent students say
Based on 5 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Swan Training Institute receives predominantly positive feedback, with many students praising the quality of teaching and supportive environment. However, one recent review highlights significant concerns regarding teacher professionalism and discriminatory remarks.
What students praise - Excellent and dedicated teachers with diverse teaching approaches - Welcoming staff and positive classroom atmosphere - Good location in Dublin - Diverse student body fostering cultural exchange - Effective preparation for English language teaching careers
Common concerns - Unprofessional teacher behaviour - Disrespectful classroom environment, including jokes about accents - Discriminatory comments towards non-European students - Uncomfortable remarks about visa status linked to attendance
Recurring themes: excellent teachers, supportive staff, diverse nationalities, professionalism concerns, location
AI summary of public Google reviews. May contain inaccuracies — read the original reviews on Google for the full picture.
Read reviews on Google →Learner protection & refunds
Swan Training Institute is part of ELEIreland, providing protection for enrolled learners. If the school cannot complete a programme, students can finish their course at another ACELS-recognised school at no additional cost.
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Location
9-11 Grafton Street, Dublin 1, Dublin
Social & activities
- •Social Programme
- •Guided cultural trips
- •Weekend day trips
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