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CES Centre for English Studies
Established in 1976, CES/Swandean School of English has over 30 years' experience and is one of the leading English language schools in Europe, is recognised by the Irish Department of Education and ACELS in Ireland and is accredited by the British Council in England. CES Ireland is a full member school of EAQUALS and CES/Swandean is a full member of Education UK and is accredited by the British Council. Both schools are members of FIYTO and ALTO.CES/Swandean is located in the heart of Dublin on the same street as Trinity College and Dublin Castle.
We have a total of 25 pristine classrooms, all with facilities for tape recorders, TV and video. Our multimedia centre and computer room have the most up-to-date technology and software with FREE broadband and internet access. It is also WiFi enabled for personal laptop internet access. A listening centre and self-access study library are available and there is a teacher on duty every day for advice and guidance.
Throughout the year CES/Swandean offer a wide range of courses for adults, all of which include a comprehensive programme of language learning. There is continuous assessment for all students, and long stay students get a progress report each month. Whether you require English for professional, academic or social purposes.
Certificates and Reports
A Certificate of Attendance is given to each student at the end of their course, as well as a detailed report from the teachers outlining important aspects of the course and containing recommendations for further study.The most popular courses Ces provides are:
- Standard General English Course
09:00hrs to 13:00hrs Monday to Friday (20 lessons)The morning is divided into two parts and two teachers usually share the class. The first part of the morning concentrates on grammar and use of language and the second part concentrates on communication skills. The course is designed to improve students’ abilities to use language accurately and fluently while concentrating on the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing.
- Intensive General English Course
09:00hrs to 13:00hrs Mon-Fri & 14.10hrs to 16.00hrs Tues,Wed & Thurs(26 lessons)
This course is suitable for students who want to maximise on work carried out in the Standard Course. The afternoon class concentrates on authentic spoken and written English using newspaper, magazine and video as well as the students’ own material in order to develop communication skills. Colloquial language, idioms and increased vocabulary will enable you to communicate effectively in real life situations. The main objective of the Intensive Course is to develop communication skills at an accelerated rate and improve your competence in using English in everyday social situations.
CES/Swandean Social & Cultural Programmes
CES/Swandean prides itself on having one of the biggest and most enjoyable Social & Cultural programmes. In winter we have at least 1 activity per day and usually one or two different evening activities per week such as visiting a traditional pub or enjoying an international food evening. In the summer we normally have at least 4 afternoon visits, sports (football, basketball, volleyball and tennis) and evening activities. We also arrange 1 and 2 day excursions every weekend during the summer months. Our most popular adult tour is the weekend trip to Galway and Connemara. During your stay with us you will get to meet the CES 'Yellow Shirts' who help run our social programme. Their job is to make sure that you get the most fun and enjoyment from your stay with CES.Course prices
Only booking through Celtic Halls*info.dublin@celtichalls.com
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* + from €28 up to €32 for the Books