The Linguaviva Centre Ltd school has been established since 1977 and is recognised by the Department of Education in Ireland. Teaching standards in Linguaviva are the best available with highly qualified and experienced teachers. The maximum number of students in a group is twelve and we guarantee all levels throughout the year. The school is situated just five minutes walk from all the major shopping and cultural centres in Dublin. There is a bus stop outside the school door, and all host families are situated on direct bus routes to the school and city centre. An interesting and varied programme of extra-curricular activities is available both in winter and summer.
Facilities
Library
Reference books
Refernce cassettes
Movies- Videos
Internet
e-mail facilities
Snack Shop
WIFI
Student Information
College Hours
School begins at nine o’ clock each morning but we ask students to arrive at 8.30 on their first morning to facilitate testing. In the case of ‘closed groups’, this is not necessary. On the first day, each student will have an oral and a written test, which will take approximately one and a half hours. This test is corrected and the students will be put in a class appropriate to their level of English. In the case of closed groups, students are assigned to classes according to the wishes of the teachers/leaders.
During the morning there is a coffee break from 10.40– 11.20.
When class finishes at 13.00 the group may take their lunch here in the school in the common room.
Social Activities
We offer a varied and interesting programme of extra-curricular activities including films, walking-tours, lectures, talks, evening outings and excursions.
Our social organiser accompanies students on all outings in Dublin. Once a week, places of historic and cultural interest are visited, such as Dublin Castle, Malahide Castle, Trinity College, The Writers' Museum, Dublinia. Full day and weekend excursions to such places as Glendalough, Kilkenny and Newgrange are led by a teacher.
Every day an English video is shown in the school free of charge to all students. Many students take advantage of this chance to just relax and socialise with students of other nationalities in the common-room.
Course Book
Please note that all students must purchase a course book. The cost of the course book is dependent on their level (approximately €26.00).
Examination
If students wish, they may be prepared for any of the major recognised examinations – Cambridge: Preliminary, First Certificate, Advanced or Proficiency; TIE, TOEFL; TOEIC; or Pitman: Basic, Elementary, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate or Advanced. Linguaviva has an excellent record of success in these examinations.
Please note that non-EU students taking a course of 25 weeks or more are obliged to take an approved,external Examination during this period.
Terms
Age Requirement
The minimum entry age for individuals is 16 but for groups we accept students aged fourteen and older.
Registration
Registration fee is payable by all students, non-refundable.
Payment and Cancelations
All payments must include any charges that the bank will levy.
All fees must be paid in full by the course commencement date.
The school will not charge cancellation fees for a student who cancels one week prior to the commencement of their course. Within one week there will be a cancellation fee for accommodation – in the case of host family, one week’s accommodation will be charged.
In the case of a hotel or guesthouse, then 3 nights will be charged at the appropriate rate.
No cancellation fees will be charged by the school for general English Group courses cancelled.
Private Tuition – Cancellation Policy: Where a student has reserved private tuition only: With a minimum of 2 week’s notice No charge; With a minimum of 1 week’s notice 1 day’s tuition; With less than 1 week’s notice 1 week’s tuition
