Intensive English is designed for learners who want to progress to the next level more quickly, with additional classroom time dedicated to speaking, listening, and accurate grammar. Lessons are dynamic and practical, with real-life Dublin topics, pronunciation work and targeted feedback each week. You can start any Monday and choose morning or afternoon timetables. Our Director of Studies tracks your progress with clear goals, short tests and regular teacher feedback. The atmosphere is friendly and international, so you practice English all day, in and out of class.
B1–C1 learners who want to improve quickly with more guided practice
Students preparing for university, work or exams who need extra hours
Au pairs and workers who wish to AM/PM options to fit their schedule
Learners who benefit from speaking-first lessons plus focused grammar
Timetables:
– AM: 09:00–12:15
– PM: 13:45–17:00
B1 → B2: longer, clearer speaking; better listening for detail; accurate core grammar; write emails/reports with fewer mistakes
B2 → C1: natural fluency and pronunciation; confident presentations; understand fast speech and academic content; strong writing for work or study
All levels: faster progress thanks to extra guided practice, feedback and real-life tasks
If your focus is to learn how to communicate effectively and efficiently, to the point where you can speak like a native, then to book yourself into our conversation classes
Timetable: daily 12:30 – 13:30
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Check availabilityWe offer private one-to-one tuition for all students interested in improving their English more rapidly or looking for particular needs such as interviewing or Business English. Each lesson is specifically tailored to the student’s request and to the subjects they are interested in improving or developing. If your goal is to improve your grammar, enrich vocabulary or further develop your communication skills, this is the perfect course for your needs.
Our standard end of course test is the TIE exam, which stands for Test of Interactive English. It is a test based on the Council of Europe levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2), placing students in one of the six levels according to their results in a one and a half hour exam.
Every student is required to prepare an investigation and a news-story, in addition to having read a book. The test structure is as follows:
Your TIE exam is automatically booked when you choose a VISA course, unless you choose one of the other exit exams offered (IELTS, FCE).
Exam dates: offered every Wednesday or Thursday, the exam can only be completed at the end of your course.
Exam location: 45 Leeson Street Lower, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2
Students are required to do a placement test before they attend their first day at the college. The function of this test is to begin a personalised learning path for each student. It is important that students complete this test without any help, either online, or from other people, so that they are placed in the correct level.
You can start any Monday after a short placement test so we can put you at the right level.
Typically 20–25 hours per week. You’ll do the core General English block plus extra intensive sessions for faster progress.
Best for B1 to C1. If you’re close to B1 from A2, talk to us and we’ll advise the best starting point.
Yes. We offer AM and PM timetables. Switching is possible subject to availability - just ask reception or contact us.
Typically 12–15 students from an international mix, so you get plenty of speaking practice.
Teachers also use audio/video, projects and level-appropriate practice tasks.
Intensive focuses on fast general progress. You can add IELTS Preparation alongside or take it next. Many students reach their target score faster after an intensive block.
Yes. We have a two-week Christmas break with no classes. The exact dates vary each year. Please contact us for this year’s break.