Achieve your English language goals in classes that are fun, practical and full of variety. Learn ‘real life’ English and everyday phrases that are an essential part to communicating in the modern world. You can also avail of weekly individual tutorials and English skills workshops. For more information go to General English courses.
Students who need a visa to work and study in Ireland must adhere to specific course requirements. At Celtic School of English, students have 15 hours of English per week during the academic year and can also work part-time. During this time, students are also required to take an internationally recognized exam e.g. Cambridge First Certificate. For more information go to work or study visa.
Are you aged between 12 and 17 years? Do you want to have classes, activities, excursions and lots of fun? Do you want to experience life with an Irish family? If yes, you need to take part in the Teenage Activity Programme. It is action-packed and full of excitement so you will have the time of your life! And now all the family can join in the fun with our Family Fun Pack! 2 adults and 2 kids can come together and have real family immersion. For more information go to Teenage Activity Programme.
It is important to document your English level. By doing an international exam such as Cambridge First Certificate or Advanced Certificate, you will be able to follow your English progress in line with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and prove to yourself, employers or educational institutes that you can communicate well in English. For more information go to Exam Classes.
Let us design a full programme for you. We can organise your English classes in the morning and then mix it with all that Ireland has to offer in the afternoon and evening! Cookery classes, Irish dancing, hill-walking, history and the odd traditional music session in the pub! For more information go to Cultural Programmes.
Celtic School of English is a centre where learning is automatic as each individual has the opportunity to participate and develop their language skills. In small group classes teachers become familiar with their students’ abilities, their strengths and their weaknesses.
ACELS is the regulatory body for English language schools in Ireland. They require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and a 120hour TEFL teaching certificate for each staff member. As quality providers, we also require that our teachers have a minimum of two years teaching experience as well as evidence of continuing professional development.
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages has become a benchmark across the world. By designing a curriculum and incorporating regular assessments, Celtic School of English appreciates the importance of students being able to monitor their own progress and also acknowledge where difficulties lie. We set our curriculum around the CEFR so that students can see what level they are at and also equate this with the levels of the Cambridge ESOL exam suite including IELTS. Students also follow Specific Learning Outcome patterns where they know what they are learning, and when, and how ready they are to proceed to the next level.
Not every student is perfect. Each student needs specific help in specific areas. By providing small group workshops and weekly individual tutorials, we can ensure that our students get all the attention they need. Writing workshops are becoming increasingly popular as students realise that they need to be able to communicate in this way
Learning a language also involves understanding and experiencing a culture. Practicing takes place in many forums outside of the classroom. We introduce students to Irish history & culture as well as allow students to take part in a variety of activities such as hill-walking, movie club, debating and sports. By taking part in activities, students take advantage of the extra opportunities to practice English.
