Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College Dublin, Ireland
St Brendan's Drive - Dublin 5 Dublin - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Full programme of sports, activities and cultural visits.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
Location: Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College is an English language summer school located on the outskirts of the vibrant and culturally rich city of Dublin, Ireland. Housed in Mercy College, an Irish state secondary school in Artane, a northside suburb of Dublin city, the school offers Junior students an immersive summer experience within a typical Irish school around a 20-minute journey from Central Dublin via public transport. CES Mercy College is in a predominantly residential area with green spaces such as McAuley Park and Mask Park nearby.
Getting around: There is a bus stop within 50ms of the school that offers transport to Dublin city in around 30 minutes. For any trips further afield the Harmonstown train station is around a 25-minute walk from the school's front doors. The school is around a 25-minute journey from Dublin Airport.
Course selection: These immersive summer experiences are available to students aged 14-17 during the summer months of June, July and August. The courses are inclusive of tuition, accommodation (homestay), meals, activities and excursions.
Accommodation: Accommodations for these immersive junior programmes are in homestays with local families. These families are generally within 20-25 minutes of the school on foot or by public transport.
School facilities: The school facilities include 15-25 classrooms, an outdoor field for sports and recreational activities, an indoor table tennis area, a modern gym, cooking and baking facilities and a comfortable student common room.
English Courses
General Language
Junior English + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€966€942 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior English + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€966€942 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,930 1,882 | 2,895 2,823 | 3,865 3,769 | 4,825 4,705 | 5,790 5,646 | 6,755 6,587 | 7,720 7,527 |
| Price in US$ | 2,176 | 3,264 | 4,357 | 5,439 | 6,527 | 7,615 | 8,702 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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: 9:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior CAE Fast Track + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,056€1,030 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior CAE Fast Track + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€1,056€1,030 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 4,225 4,120 |
| Price in US$ | 4,763 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 13 Jul 2026
The price includes course materials and the exam fee.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 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: 9:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior English + Rugby Programme (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,215€1,185 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior English + Rugby Programme (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,215€1,185 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,430 2,370 |
| Price in US$ | 2,740 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 13 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 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: 9:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior Super Intensive English + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,096€1,069 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Super Intensive English + Activity Programme (14 to 17 years old)
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,096€1,069 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,190 2,136 | 3,130 3,052 | 4,385 4,276 |
| Price in US$ | 2,469 | 3,529 | 4,943 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026
Price includes afternoon cultural and sports programme (zumba, yoga, drama, arts and crafts) and excursions to Dublin's city centre and surrounding areas. On Saturdays all students have full day excursions outside of Dublin.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 9:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Mercy College - aerial photo1/16
School grounds2/16
Paint the town green video shoot!3/16
Zumba class in Mercy College 4/16
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Yoga in Mercy 6/16
Baking7/16
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Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- 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
- 30% male / 70% 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 Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College.
- Year of school foundation
- 1979
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Soccer field / football pitch
Table tennis
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 30% |
| Spain | 20% |
| Germany | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 33% |
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% |
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.
- Minimum age of students
- 14 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: 16 yearsThroughout the year: 17 years
Information for all courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €85
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Travel card or Metro Pass not included and must be purchased separately.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 05 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 04 Aug 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Feb 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 18 Apr 2027, 05 May 2027, 02 Jun 2027, 04 Aug 2027, 27 Oct 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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.
Airport transfer
- Dublin Airport:
- €190 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Sample of Activities for Juniors
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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
- - Arts & crafts
- Basketball
- Disco
- Movie evening
- Various sports activities
- Visit to the National Gallery of Ireland. Junior - Paid activities
- Full day excursion to Kilkenny Medieval Town
FAQ about Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College, Dublin
What is the best price for a course at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College, Dublin?
“English courses at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College start at 942 € for a Junior English + Activity Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport ( €)”
Which countries are students of Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (20%) and Germany (5%).”
Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College offers courses for which ages?
“Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College offers courses from 14 years to 17. The average age is 16 during the summer and 17 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre - Mercy College
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Centre of English Studies Ltd | Tax registration ID: 6596892W
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)
- 75 €
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
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Price includes afternoon cultural and sports programme, and excursions on Saturdays.