Atlas Language School in Dublin provides a fun and challenging learning experience with a range of English courses in a friendly and motivating environment. With excellent teachers and facilities, a comprehensive and fun social programme that lets our students experience Irish life and a perfect central location, we believe we are the best school to learn English in Dublin.
Today we are located in Portobello House, a beautiful landmark building in the heart of Dublin. Our new school includes:
We welcome students from all over the world on a wide range of courses including General English, Exam Preparation, and Junior courses. These are fun and challenging classes that focus on real-life grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation so that students will be able to communicate successfully with people from all over the world. In order to get the most from their time in Ireland students should be exposed to English not just in the classroom but in a variety of environments and contexts. That’s why our social and cultural programme, with daily afternoon activities and weekend excursion to scenic areas in and outside Dublin, is another very important part of our school We believe our success to date is due to our commitment to quality and we are dedicated to providing a professional, friendly and supportive learning environment.
The General English Fluency course is our most popular course. It consists of 20 lessons of General English group classes per week that focus on improving your accuracy, fluency and confidence in English. These are fun and challenging classes that focus on real-life grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation so that you will be able to communicate successfully with people from all over the world. In class your teachers will monitor your progress and give you regular feedback to help you use new language with confidence and maximise your learning.
The General English Fluency Plus course (GE26) combines 20 lessons of General English in the mornings (maximum of 15 students per class) with 6 additional classes in the afternoons. These afternoon classes are small group classes, with a maximum of 6 people per class so are a good option for students who have a short amount of time to study and who wish to maximise their study time with our teachers.
The 20 hours in the mornings are divided into two lessons each day:
Lessons A and B are taught by different teachers to give you exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles. In general, Lesson A focuses on developing your Grammar, Vocabulary and Functional Language. Lesson B focuses on interactive communication with an emphasis on Speaking Skills and Pronunciation.
These preparation course are a combination of General English and specific exam preparation in for the following examinations:
The course combines 20 lessons of General English in the mornings with 6 additional lessons of specific exam preparation classes in the afternoons. These afternoon classes are normally on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. They are small group classes, with a maximum of 6 people per class so are a good option for students who wish to maximise their study time with our teachers. These courses are good to improve your level of General English while also focusing on developing the skills and techniques required to succeed in the respective examination.
This course allows you to combine 20 lessons of General English in the mornings (maximum of 15 students per class) with 6 additional lessons individual (one-to-one) training in the afternoons.
The 20 lessons of General English in the mornings are divided into two lessons:
The 6 lessons of individual tuition in the afternoons will be specifically tailored to your needs. Before arriving in Ireland we will ask you to complete a needs analysis. On your first day, you will also have an interview with our Academic Manager to further design your afternoon programme.
This course consists of 20 lessons of Cambridge First (FCE) exam preparation per week, focusing on developing the skills and techniques required to succeed in the Cambridge First (FCE) examination. In class students work on developing their productive and receptive skills while also increasing their accuracy and fluency. Each day the class is divided into two lessons:
This course consists of 20 hours of IELTS exam preparation per week, focusing on developing the skills and techniques required to succeed in the IELTS examination. In class students work on developing their productive and receptive skills while also increasing their accuracy and fluency. Each day the class is divided into two lessons:
Full-Time Cambridge Advanced Exam (CAE) Preparation This course consists of 20 lessons of Cambridge Advanced (CAE) exam preparation per week, focusing on developing the skills and techniques required to succeed in the Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examination. In class students work on developing their productive and receptive skills while also increasing their accuracy and fluency. Each day the class is divided into two lessons: Lesson A: 9am to 10.40am Lesson B: 11.10am to 12.50pm Lessons A and B are taught by different teachers to give you exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles.
Other Programs Services
free classes in the afternoon social programme in the afternoon day trips every Saturday
We offer a number of modern, fully serviced self-catering residences 25 - 30 minutes on foot to Atlas. These are big house with bright, modern bedrooms, a spacious common area, as well as a large garden outside to enjoy the fresh air.
We offer a number of modern, fully serviced self-catering residences 25 - 30 minutes on foot to Atlas. These are big houses with bright and modern bedrooms, a spacious common area, as well as a large garden outside to enjoy the fresh air.
Ireland has always been famed for its hospitality and staying with a host family is one of the best ways to experience this first-hand. Many students find staying with an Irish family a very rewarding experience as it offers them a unique insight into Irish culture and provides the _perfect...
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