Babel Academy of English Summer School Dublin, Ireland
Watermill Rd, Donaghmede, Raheny, - D05 R827 Dublin - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Social and cultural programme: fun activities and excursions.
- Hot lunch served in the school canteen.
- Social and cultural programme: fun activities and excursions.
- Top rated social activities4.5
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- #1 TOP rated in Dublin by students <18 years
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from Spain
Location: Babel Academy of English Junior Summer School is in the north east of Dublin in a small suburb called Raherty. It is a short distance from the coast, and the Causeway Road crossing to Bull Island. The school is on the edge of St Anne’s Park which has a tennis court, an arboretum and a farmers market. The centre of Raheny has a couple of restaurants and local cafes. The school is 30 minutes from the centre of Dublin, and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.
Package: This junior programme includes 20 lessons of English per week, entry test, course material, a course book, a school bag, certificate on completion, full board accommodation, airport transfers, excursions and a social programme.
Course structure: The English classes are taken in the morning and are divided into three sections. The first block of lessons is about communication skills, followed by functional language and idiomatic English. Fluency is the focus of the second block of classes.
Excursions: Day trips to local attractions take place on the weekends. Popular options for the excursions include Howth Village and cliff walks or Kilkenny Castle and Dunmore Caves.
Activity schedule: After lunch, there is an intensive schedule of cultural activities. Students may have the chance to cycle in Phoenix Park, kayak in River Liffey and visit the Kilmainham Gaol.
English Courses
General Language
Summer School - Homestay (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)from€895 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer School - Homestay (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
from
€895 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Our price (€) | 895 | 1,790 | 2,685 | 3,580 | 4,475 | 5,370 |
| Price in US$ | 1,009 | 2,018 | 3,027 | 4,036 | 5,045 | 6,054 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Student reviews about "Summer School - Homestay " at Babel Academy of English Summer School
Luca
"Good"
Domenico
"Great"
Domenico
"Interesting"
Luca
"Excellent"
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer School - Residence (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)from€1,225 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer School - Residence (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
from
€1,225 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 1,225 | 2,450 | 3,675 | 4,900 | 6,125 | 7,350 |
| Price in US$ | 1,381 | 2,762 | 4,143 | 5,524 | 6,905 | 8,285 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 21 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
This Junior course offers a fully immersive experience at Dublin City University where students can improve their English while enjoying a dynamic and safe environment with other international students. On-site lessons take place on the university campus with qualified teachers and students are supervised 24 hours a day by activity leaders who organize engaging evening activities every day. Accommodation is in a single room with a shared bathroom and the program includes full-board meals with breakfast hot lunch and dinner.
Transfers for arrival and departure are included for flights arriving between 8:00 and 20:00 h.
This is a great opportunity to experience university life in Dublin while improving English skills and making new friends from around the world.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
- Dublin City University, Collins Ave Ext, Whitehall, Dublin 9, Dublin
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Babel Academy of English Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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Student opinions about Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin
4.7
Overall school rating of
Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin
Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin
4 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Luca
15 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Location and organization”
“I haven't found any”
Insider tip: “That they will have fun”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
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Course: Summer School - Homestay - 1 week
Review date: 13. Jul. 2026
Domenico
12 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school itself”
“The few afternoon outings”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Interesting
Other comments: None
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Course: Summer School - Homestay - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jul. 2024
Luca
13 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“How the lessons are conducted: they are interactive and fun”
“One could have visited the center of Dublin better”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
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Course: Summer School - Homestay - 1 week
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024
Domenico
14 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Insider tip: “Good”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great
Verified
Course: Summer School - Homestay - 1 week
Review date: 13. Jul. 2026
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Babel Academy of English Summer School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
ILEP, ILSG Ireland- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Babel Academy of English Summer School.
General school facilities
Garden
Student support desk
Auditorium
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Self-study areas
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Spain | 48% |
| Italy | 27% |
| Germany | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 7% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 120Throughout the year: 120Junior courses - In summer: 200
- Minimum age of students
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by Babel Academy of English Summer School
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- Comments about courses
Travel Card:
- Over 16 years old: EUR 45 per week
- Under 16 years old: EUR 30 per week
Airport transfers before 08:00 and after 20:00: Extra EUR 40 each way.
- Over 16 years old: EUR 45 per week
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 95 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 02 Feb 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 01 Jun 2027, 03 Aug 2027, 26 Oct 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Sample Activity Programme
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- Sports & art on Campus, Dublin City Walking Tour, Malahide Castle & Portmarnock beach, Dublinia – Dublin Viking Museum, St. Anne’s Park Treasure Hunt, Epic Museum, Trip to Killiney Hill, Bowling, Kilkenny Castle & City, Cliffs of Moher, Glendalough etc
Junior - Paid activities
- Activities included in the cost of the programme.
FAQ about Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin
What is the best price for a course at Babel Academy of English Summer School, Dublin?
“English courses at Babel Academy of English Summer School start at 895 € for a Summer School - Homestay course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.”
Which countries are students of Babel Academy of English Summer School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Babel Academy of English Summer School comes from Spain with a 48% representation, followed by students from Italy (27%) and Germany (10%).”
Terms of Babel Academy of English Summer School
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Babel Academy of English (Ireland) Ltd | Tax registration ID: (CRO)517312
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 100 €
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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