Last updated: 29 May 2024

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESDUBLIN

WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR DUBLIN SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Situated in a magnificent refurbished Georgian building overlooking the RiverLiffey• Trips to the most breathtaking parts of Ireland offered every weekend• Unbeatable school location in the cultural quarter of the famous Temple Bararea• Voted as the friendliest city in Europe• Enjoy Irish tradition in the romantic capital city

Location and contact information
ADDRESS:The Presbytery Building, 7 Exchange St. Lower,Temple Bar, D08 PX27

PHONE:+353 1672 7122

FAX:

N/A

EMERGENCY CONTACT:+353 87 284 4181

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

1998

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

1998

School information
PRINCIPAL:

Sarah Brown

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

16–20 (Full time teachers: 5–10)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

French, Portuguese, Spanish

Accreditations and memberships

Disclaimer
All the information on this fact file is for reference. Please contact youradvisor for the latest information.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOLNUMBER OF BUILDINGS:

1NUMBER OF FLOORS:

4TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:

10 (Classrooms without windows: 0)

SCHOOL FACILITIES:Heating, Wi-Fi (free), library, self study center, student lounge/ common room

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:No

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoOTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:

Visa support, airport transfer

EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:

Airport transfer: €120

NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:

10LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:

Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Orientation starts every Monday at 08:30. This includes registration, a placement test, a general inductionof the school, a city tour, and the distribution of class timetables. After lunch, students will participate in aninteractive lesson and the day will finish with a trip to a pub in Temple Bar. On their first day, students areexpected to bring their passport, a pen and money for lunch.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning

Afternoon

CLASS:

9.50 - 11.20

CLASS:

13.10 - 14.40

BREAK:

11.20 - 11.35

BREAK:

14.40 - 14.55

CLASS:

11.35 - 13.05

CLASS:

14.55 - 16.25

SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning class(Monday to Friday)

Afternoon class(Monday to Friday)

8.30 - 9.45

16.30 - 17.45

SCHOOL MATERIALSMATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

K+ Course Books, K+ Learning Clubs, K+ Learning Space, K+ Extra,
Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards, Chromebases
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?

No
IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?

No

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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:

General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, BusinessSupplementary, Cambridge Exam Preparation, Teacher training, Tailored Group Programs, IELTS ExamPreparation, English Plus Professional Certificate

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

11–15

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:

16

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

22–25

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:

18-21: 24% / 22-25: 40% / 26-30: 18% / Over 30: 18%

TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Chile, Turkey, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Japan

School location and transport
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

N/A

N/AN/ATime to the nearest supermarket:

10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

25 minutes

15 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Line or Number

Cost

Duration

Airport to city center by bus:

Aircoach€830 minutes

Airport to city center by train:

N/A

N/A

N/A

International train station to city center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:

Dublin Airport

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ABOUT DUBLIN
NAME OF LOCATION:

DublinFAMOUS LANDMARKS:O'Connell Street, Temple Bar, Trinity College, Grafton Street, Christchurch Cathedral

CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

American, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood,Thai, Vegetarian, Irish

TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:BusesTOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

Compact and walkable city, fast-growing economy where non-EU students are allowed to work part time,
famously friendly locals, easy to travel around the country, excellent cultural attractions and nightlife

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Stunning green landscape surrounding city

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Visit Europe's largest city park (The Phoenix Park), take Dublin's coastal train to a quaint fishing village,
visit a working whiskey distillery, explore Trinity College and see the Book of Kells

CITY PERSONALITY:

Academic, active nightlife, bike-friendly, business capital, charming, creative, cultural, diverse, famous,foodie scene, iconic landmarks, natural landscape, picturesque, popular, traditional, university town,
youthful

Examples of nearby cities to visit
BELFAST

Travel time: 2.5 hours, price of return ticket: €20

GALWAY

Travel time: 3 hours, price of return ticket: €24

Regular social activities
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE€19

EPIC IRELAND€15

TRINITY COLLEGE & BOOK OF KELLS€12COLIN'S BARRACK'S HISTORY MUSEM

FreeIRISH WHISKEY MUSEUM€18

CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL$7Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First weekSecond week

MONNew students welcome drinks

New students welcome drinks

TUETrinity College

Natural History Museum

WEDWild wednesday

Whiskey Museum

THU

Football in the park

Christchurch Cathedral

FRIGuinness Storehouse

Epic Ireland

SAT

Cliffs of Moher

Guided scenic cliff walk in Howthvillage

Number of Social activities per week: 4–7

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: €2

Coffee: €3

Can of coke: €2

Meal out for two: €30–60

Takeaway pizza: €15–20

Sandwich: €6

Local bus ticket: €3

Local train ticket: €3–5

Bike rental: €20/year

Cinema ticket: €12

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ACCOMMODATION IN DUBLINHIGHFIELD PARKADDRESS:

274 North Circular Road, Arran Quay, Dublin 7

WEBSITE:https://unineststudents.ie/locations/dublin/highfield-park

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single room(s) with small double bed(s), en-suite bathroom(s), shared kitchen for the apartment

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, cleaning service

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Laundry: €6 wash and dry

BEDROOM:

Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop

FACILITIES:

Gym, fitness studio, communal dining room, games area, cinema room, outdoor space, laundry facilites,bike room

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Dalymount Park, Stoneybatter, Trinity College, O'Connell Street, Henry Street shopping, Ha'penny Bridge,Temple Bar

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 22:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival, weekly linen service and bathroom cleaning. Common areas cleaned weekly.

LINEN CHANGING:

Linen changed on arrival

AVAILABILITY:

For students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check out 10am Saturday & check in 2pm Saturday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No - Card details taken on arival and charged only when damage occurs
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (Dublin):

30 minutes

13 minutes

20 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:15 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

13 minutes

4 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:

20 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

50 minutes

N/A

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN DUBLINARDCAIRN HOUSEADDRESS:

8 Grangegorman Lower, Arran Quay, Dublin, D07 W5F3, Ireland

WEBSITE:https://yugo.com/en-gb/global/ireland/dublin/ardcairn-house

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single room(s) with small double bed(s), en-suite bathroom(s), shared kitchen for the apartment

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, cleaning service, linen (towels not included)

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Laundry: €5 wash , €3 dry

BEDROOM:

Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop

FACILITIES:

On site bowling alley, gym, cinema room, golf putting green, roof terrace, music room, basketball hoop,table tennis, pool tables, shared study spaces, outdoor spaces, laundry facilites, bike room

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Trinity College, O'Connell Street, Henry Street shopping, Ha'penny Bridge, Temple Bar

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 22:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

YesROOMS CLEANED EVERY:

Cleaned on arrival.

LINEN CHANGED EVERY:Linen changed on arrival. Students may collect fresh linen weekly at reception.

AVAILABILITY:

All year round for students 18+. However, from 29/06/2024 to 24/08/2024 it is also available to Under
18s.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck out 10am Saturday & check in 2pm Saturday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No - Card details taken on arival and charged only when damage occurs
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (Dublin):

18 minutes

10 minutes

13 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:12 minutes

6 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

10 minutes

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:25 minutes

15 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

20 minutes

8 minutes

17 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:18 minutes

10 minutes

13 minutes

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

53 minutes

N/AFor the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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BRICKWORKS

ADDRESS:

Brickworks, Brickfield Lane, Dublin, D08 PFY5WEBSITE:

https://www.thisisfresh.com/dublin/brickworks

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single room with small double bed, en-suite bathroom, and shared kitchen for apartment

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Social activities, free tea & coffee, 24 hour gym, large roof terrace, resident printer, vending machines forinternational adaptor plugs, phone chargers, laundry detergent, snacksEXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Resident printer (credit paid by debit card) and vending machines

BEDROOM:

All rooms are fitted with double blackout blinds, desks & orthopaedic chairs, a whiteboard & desk lights,
plus a personal thermostat and USB charging sockets amongst other essentials

KITCHEN:

Appliances such as a hoover, toaster, kettle, mop, iron and ironing board, as well as crockery, cutlery andutensils

FACILITIES:The building has several different common areas, including a 24 hour gym, a large roof terrace (withstunning Dublin city and mountain views), study areas with a resident printer and free tea & coffee, games
space with a pool & ping pong table, Playstation, board games and musical instruments

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:Laundry, resident printer

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Guinness Storehouse, St Stephen's Green, Grafton Street, Temple Bar

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

Yes - once visitor policy is followed

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Quiet hours 23:00 to 8:00

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Overnight security

ROOM CLEANING:

No

LINEN CHANGING:

No, but a laundry room is available

AVAILABILITY:

Students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check out 10am Saturday & check in 2pm Saturday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

20 minutes

7 minutes

13 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:4 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

4 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:On site gym

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

10 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the city center:10 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the main airport:

40 minutes

N/A

1 hourN/A

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN DUBLIN

LIV STUDENTADDRESS:

27-31, Church St, Dublin 7, D07 RR82

WEBSITE:https://livstudent.com/dublin/

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single room with small double bed, en-suite bathroom, and shared kitchen for apartment

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Social programs with lots of events during the year

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:NoBEDROOM:

You will have a private en-suite bedroom with a small double bed, desk and chair along with plenty ofstorage. Full bedlinen, including towels will be provided

KITCHEN:

Fully equipped with a microwave, kettle, toaster and oven, as well as crockery, cutlery and utensils

FACILITIES:Free acess to gym with a virtual personal trainer. Exclusive access to 3 outdoor terraced spaces with accessto the barbeque. There is an on-site laundry room with washing machines and dryers. Secure indoor bikestorage. Hosting kitchen for students to have their friends over. Study lounge, cinema room & gaming area.

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:Laundry: €3 per wash & €1.50 per dry

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:Jameson Distillery, Trinity College, Henry Street shopping district

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

Yes, but overnight guests are not allowed unless it’s booked through Kaplan in advance for no longer than 2nights.

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Keep noise levels to a minimum, especially after 22:00

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOMS CLEANED EVERY:Free weekly kitchen cleaning services will be provided. You are responsible for keeping your room tidy andclean during your stay

LINEN CHANGING:

N/AAVAILABILITY:

Students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check out 10am Saturday & check in 2pm Saturday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

8 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:4 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

22 minutes

10 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:10 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

30 minutes

N/A

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN DUBLIN

SCAPE DUBLIN

ADDRESS:"6 Stephen Street Upper, Dublin, D08 CH2H "WEBSITE:

https://www.scape.com/en-ie/student-accommodation/dublin/aungier

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single room with small double bed, en-suite bathroom, and shared kitchen for apartment

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry (extra charge), wi-fi, bi-weekly cleaning of common areas

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Laundry wash/dry €5

BEDROOM:

You will have a private en-suite bedroom with a small double bed, desk and chair along with plenty ofstorage. Towels are not provided

KITCHEN:

Fully equipped with a microwave, kettle, toaster and oven, as well as crockery, cutlery and utensils

FACILITIES:Gym, fitness suite, cinema room and study rooms

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:No extra charge

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Trinity College, St Stephen's Green, Grafton Street

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

Yes, but overnight guests are not allowed unless it’s booked through Kaplan in advance for no longer than 2nights

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Keep noise levels to a minimum after 22:00

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Rooms cleaned on arrival, kitchens cleaned every two weeks

LINEN CHANGING:No

AVAILABILITY:

Students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check out 10am Saturday & check in 2pm Saturday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

8 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

Time to the school:

8 minutes

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:6 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:4 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

30 minutes

10 minutes

20 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the main airport:

30 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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HOST FAMILY INFORMATION

THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication, a small gift for yourhost family (not required)

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), telephone use for emergencies

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:NoMEALS PROVIDED:YesÂ€¢ BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee.
Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast.

Â€¢ LUNCH:

You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local
restaurant, or the local shops.

Â€¢ DINNER:

You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare yourown meal with food supplied by your host.

WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP
THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT?

No

TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:

Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use
public transport.

WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED?

All areas of Dublin

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Homestays are 30–60 minutes of commute time to the school.

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