University of Limerick Language Centre Limerick, Ireland
University of Limerick - V94 T9PX Limerick - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- On campus accommodation offered
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Japan
We are part of a young, vibrant, internationally-focused university located just 20km from Shannon International Airport, in the Republic of Ireland's third-largest city.
Our centre is situated on a beautiful parkland campus on the banks of the Shannon River that needs to be seen to be believed.
The Language Centre has a reputation for quality English language training.
We offer a variety of courses that aim to make sure that each student reaches their language goal while feeling welcome, safe and at home with us.
English Courses
General Language
Standard General English
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€250€238 / week More
Standard General English
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€250€238 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1,000 950 | 1,175 1,117 | 1,410 1,340 | 1,645 1,563 | 1,880 1,786 | 2,300 2,185 | 2,760 2,622 | 5,060 4,807 |
| Price in US$ | 550 | 824 | 1,099 | 1,291 | 1,549 | 1,807 | 2,065 | 2,527 | 3,032 | 5,558 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:50 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive General English
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€315€300 / week More
Intensive General English
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€315€300 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 630 599 | 945 898 | 1,260 1,197 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,950 2,803 | 3,540 3,363 | 6,490 6,166 |
| Price in US$ | 692 | 1,038 | 1,384 | 1,648 | 1,977 | 2,307 | 2,636 | 3,240 | 3,888 | 7,128 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:50 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer Intensive General English24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€405€385 / week More
Summer Intensive General English
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€405€385 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 810 770 | 1,215 1,155 | 1,620 1,539 | 1,925 1,829 | 2,310 2,195 | 2,695 2,561 | 3,080 2,926 | 3,465 3,292 |
| Price in US$ | 890 | 1,335 | 1,780 | 2,115 | 2,538 | 2,960 | 3,383 | 3,806 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 04 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:50 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer Standard General English20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€350€333 / week More
Summer Standard General English
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€350€333 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,700 1,615 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,380 2,261 | 2,720 2,584 | 3,060 2,907 |
| Price in US$ | 769 | 1,154 | 1,538 | 1,868 | 2,241 | 2,614 | 2,988 | 3,361 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 04 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:50 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Study & Work In Ireland20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€208€198 / week More
Study & Work In Ireland
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€208€198 / week
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| Weeks | 25 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 5,200 4,940 |
| Price in US$ | 5,712 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:50 - Possible course durations
- 25 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Course Brochure
Study & Work
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Work & Study
Preparation for University20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€627€596 / week More
Preparation for University
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€627€596 / week
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| Weeks | 15 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 9,400 8,930 |
| Price in US$ | 10,324 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 07 Sep 2026
Course Brochure
Preparation for University 2026
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Preparation for University Summer28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€380€361 / week More
Preparation for University Summer
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€380€361 / week
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| Weeks | 5 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,900 1,805 | 3,000 2,850 |
| Price in US$ | 2,087 | 3,295 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 06 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
- 5 weeks: Students must have a minimum score of 6.0 on IELTS.
- 8 weeks: Students must have a minimum score of 5.5 on IELTS.
Course Brochure
Preparation for University 2026
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Our prices for University of Limerick Language Centre 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 at first day of classes
Outdoor fun1/5
Making new friends2/5
University of Limerick Language Centre3/5
Students in Limerick4/5
Studying at Limerick University5/5
University of Limerick Language Centre
- Accreditations and Quality seals
English Education 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 University of Limerick Language Centre.
- Year of school foundation
- 1995
General school facilities
Restaurant
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Free after-class access to language learning software
Computer lab
Library
Student support desk
Balcony / terrace
Garden
Auditorium
Lounge
Games room
Business centre
Bike rental
Lockers
Self-study areas
Volleyball court
Indoor swimming pool
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Tennis courts
Soccer field / football pitch
Basketball court
Gym
Billiards
Video game console
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 40
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for deaf students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Adapted for blind students
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | 10% |
| China | 9% |
| Spain | 6% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Vietnam | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Germany | 3% |
| France | 3% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 7% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 4.8543689320388% |
| 18-24 years | 77.669902912621% |
| 25-34 years | 9.7087378640777% |
| 35-50 years | 4.8543689320388% |
| >50 years | 2.9126213592233% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 85Adult courses - Throughout the year: 60Junior courses - In summer: 40Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
- Minimum age of students
- 17 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 4Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 23 years
Information for all courses offered by University of Limerick Language Centre
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €50
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 18 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2027, 02 Feb 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 01 Jun 2027, 03 Aug 2027, 26 Oct 2027, 18 Dec 2027 - 31 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 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.
Airport transfer
- Shannon Airport:
- €90 one way
€180 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Paid activities
- UL Sports Facility Membership
Price: Around €150–€250 per year (depending on the type of membership).
Description: UL offers state-of-the-art sports facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and indoor sports courts. Students can get a membership to access these facilities, and there are often discounted rates for students.
Fitness Classes
Price: Around €5–€10 per class (or included in membership).
Description: UL often offers fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, pilates, and spin classes. Prices can vary based on whether you are a member of the sports facilities.
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner 
Shared bathroom
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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
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€245/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in € | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 284 | 567 | 850 | 1,133 | 1,417 | 1,700 | 1,983 | 2,266 | 2,833 | 3,399 | 284 | 58 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50€.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
No extra nights bookable
On-campus Residence Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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On-campus Residence
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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€294/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3528 | 294 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 340 | 680 | 1,020 | 1,360 | 1,700 | 2,040 | 2,380 | 2,720 | 3,399 | 4,079 | 340 | 58 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50€.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about University of Limerick Language Centre, Limerick
What is the best price for a course at University of Limerick Language Centre, Limerick?
“English courses at University of Limerick Language Centre start at 198 € for a Study & Work In Ireland course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by University of Limerick Language Centre?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Shannon Airport (90 €)”
Which countries are students of University of Limerick Language Centre from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at University of Limerick Language Centre comes from Japan with a 40% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (10%) and China (9%).”
University of Limerick Language Centre offers courses for which ages?
“University of Limerick Language Centre offers courses from 17 years to 99. The average age is 23 during the summer and 23 the rest of the year.”
Terms of University of Limerick Language Centre
- 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
- University of Limerick | Tax registration ID: CHY 20009274
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
- 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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