Language School in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

DLTC English & Foreign Language School:
The Dun Laoghaire Tuition Centre (DLTC) is an English language school and foreign language school in Dublin, Ireland. All year round we offer a range of full-time and part-time English language courses for adults and teenagers who want to learn English in Ireland as well as part-time, evening and summer classes in Spanish, Italian, and French.

Only 200 metres from Dun Laoghaire DART station, we can be reached by train from Dublin city centre in less than 25 minutes. The 46A bus stops directly in front of us and 7, 45A, 59, 75, 111 bus routes are all within 300 metres of the school.

Location and Facilities:

The DLTC English Language School offers a range of facilities to our students.

Social Programme Students are welcome to enjoy a free weekly afternoon talk with the school Director about Ireland, its history, its culture, its music, its economy, its society and its customs. This takes place every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. It's a great way to improve your English, ask questions about Ireland, and meet other teachers and students. Each Friday after class students are invited to a local bar/café to enjoy a coffee or beer with teachers and students from other classes. One additional afternoon or evening each fortnight, the school director and teachers will organise a cultural or social visit according to the interests of the students .. some visits have included Irish dancing nights, Irish pub music nights, Guinness factory tours, Croke Park Gaelic Football Stadium tours, National Museum, National Gallery and Chester Beatty library visits. During the summer we also enjoy 6-a-side football games among students and staff on local all-weather football pitches.

Free Computer, Wi-Fi and Internet access for students to check emails, write CVs, Skype and chat online.

Coffee, tea, and cold drinks
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are available to students before and after class and during breaks.

Friday coffee morning
On Fridays at midday, students get the opportunity to go to a local bar or cafe with the teachers. That way you get to meet students and teachers from other classes and to improve your spoken English in relaxed and informal surroundings.

Advice - tourist, academic, accommodation, work.
To ensure your stay at our school is enjoyable aswell as educational, we can provide visiting students with a free local information guide full of ideas of things to see and do in Dublin during your stay. The Academic Director is available to give students advice on learning English, exams etc. We can also provide information to students on places to look for private accommodation and employment.

Bus and train commuter tickets
The school can order bus and train commuter tickets for you before you arrive. These tickets are at student prices and so are cheaper than regular bus and train tickets. With these tickets you can travel either to or from school or around Dublin on sightseeing visits. Current prices are available on our booking form. A current bus and train timetable is also included.

Airport Transfers
Students may avail of our Airport transfer service. We can collect you from the airport on your arrival in Dublin, bring you to your accommodation and even bring you back to the airport on your departure. The service costs approximately €70 each journey but please see our booking form for exact current prices. The journey takes between 40-75 minutes depending on traffic.

English language library
To help improve English language skills, students can read or borrow English magazines, newspapers and books from our collection for free.

English language videos and DVDs
Students are welcome to watch videos and DVDs in English during the afternoons at the school. We have video/DVD facilities and a collection of movies or programmes to choose from. A relaxing way to improve your English in the afternoon.

Accommodation:
The most popular option for students wishing to learn English. Stay with a local family in the Dun Laoghaire area as part of the family. All meals (breakfast, (packed) lunch, and evening dinner) are included. The homes are all located within 30 minutes of the school either by walking or by bus.

Hostel accommodation is available within 20 minutes walking distance of the school. Rooms are shared with between 4-6 other people.

Dun Laoghaire has several guesthouses in the immediate area. This option depends on room availability and prices vary between guesthouses. If you are interested in this option, we would be happy to make enquiries on your behalf.

Dun Laoghaire has several hotels in the immediate area. This option depends on room availability and prices vary between hotels. If you are interested in this option, we would be happy to make enquiries on your behalf.