The Linguaviva Centre
Teaching English in Dublin since 1977.
45 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, D02AH72, Dublin
First Certificate in English
General English
25 wks · 16 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge ESOL
General English Standard C1 CAE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
General English Intensive
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT (TIE)
Preliminary English Test
General English
25 wks · 16 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge ESOL
IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge ESOL
General English Intensive A2+
General English
25 wks · 21 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive B1+
General English
25 wks · 21 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive B2+
General English
25 wks · 21 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive C1+
General English
25 wks · 21 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Standard A2
General English
25 wks · 16 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Standard B1
General English
25 wks · 16 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Standard B2
General English
25 wks · 16 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Standard C1
General English
25 wks · 16 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive C1 CAE
General English
25 wks · 21 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
General English Intensive A2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive A2+
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive B1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive B2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive C1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English Intensive B2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
IELTS Intensive
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
General English Intensive
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT (TIE)
General English Intensive
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT (TIE)
General English Intensive
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT (TIE)
General English Intensive C1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
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The Linguaviva Centre is an independently owned boutique language school located in a central Georgian building on Leeson Street, Dublin. Founded in 1977, it is one of Ireland’s longest established English language schools, situated within walking distance of St. Stephen’s Green. The school provides a range of programmes including general English, professional courses, and teacher training. Facilities include the Viva Cafe and various student support services, with an academic and cultural programme designed to help students achieve their learning potential in a warm and friendly environment.
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Based on 5 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: The Linguaviva Centre consistently receives high praise from students, who describe it as an excellent choice for English language learning in Dublin. Reviewers highlight significant improvements in their English skills and a positive, supportive learning environment.
What students praise - Talented, knowledgeable, and friendly teachers - Engaging and dynamic classes with effective teaching methods - Opportunities to meet students from diverse backgrounds - Fun daily activities and cultural learning experiences - Supportive atmosphere that encourages confidence in speaking
Recurring themes: professional teachers, supportive environment, cultural learning, effective methods, international community, skill improvement
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Location
45 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, D02AH72, Dublin
Social & activities
- •Viva Social Club
- •Easter Egg Hunt
- •Easter egg painting
- •Chinese New Year event
- •Brigid's Day workshop
- •Information sessions on third level education
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