English Language School | Brochure 2020

Castleforbes College | 1, Belvedere Court, 77 Upper Gardiner Street Dublin 1, Ireland
Tel. +353 (0) 18746848 | info@castleforbescollege.com | www.castleforbescollege.com
WELCOME ABOARD!
The purpose of this brochure is to show you a glimpse of
our school. With us, you’ll find everything you’re looking
for.
• why to learn ENGLISH
• our school
• our teachers
• english courses
• accommodation
• social & cultural program
• where to find us

why to learn ENGLISH
English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, second only to Mandarin.
The fact that English is spoken in all parts of the world is only one of many advantages
it brings with it. Knowing a second language has been a major factor in finding work in
today’s world.
“English is still one of the most important
requirements in more than 86% of qualified job offers”
IRELAND is the youngest EU country. It is a beautiful
island, combining contemporary modern cities with
an unspoilt countryside, cityscapes steeped in
history, and a rich natural habitat. Renowned for
friendliness, our safe English-speaking country offers
the warmest of welcomes to students from all over
the world.
DUBLIN or Baile Átha Cliath in Gaelic, is the capital of
Ireland, renowned as one of the liveliest and friendliest
cities in Europe. Originally a military base and Western
Europe’s centre of commerce for slavery, it was founded
by the Vikings in 841, becoming the capital of Ireland the
Norman invasion in the Middle Ages.

OUR SCHOOL
Our school is a very cosy and modern
college located in the centre of
Dublin.
It is a friendly community of students,
teachers and staff, aiming to ensure
that our students have the greatest
experiences of their lives whilst
having access to high-level quality
education.
The college offers the unique combination of professional standard lessons within a
dynamic and fun environment. Making friends becomes natural while learning and
practicing English.
Our team of highly qualified teachers will not only ensure that every student's
academic needs are met, but will also provide an unforgettable experience and a taste
of Irish life and culture.

The classes focus on communication, and cover every aspect of learning a new
language: grammar, speaking, listening, writing; all while having a great time, of
course!
We will call you by your name, and wish for you to come to every one of our activities,
parties, visits around Dublin, and even just to have a cup of tea with us when we need
to talk about important things.
COME ABOARD!
looking for a
community
instead of just
another school?

OUR TEACHERS
Our teaching staff ensure a high academic level for our courses and exam preparations,
making your stay an unforgettable and unique Irish experience, with a touch of the
best in Irish culture and life. Every teacher brings their own unique abilities which
students can benefit from, and all of them have ACELS NFQ certification. They are
always ready to help and to become friends with you, turning lessons into amazing
experiences.

COURSES
general & intensive english
GENERAL ENGLISH
General English courses are the most
popular and demanded courses in our
school.
This is a 15 hours a week course
The course runs from 9:00 to 12:15 in the
morning and from 13:45 to 17:00 in the
afternoon.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH
The Intensive course allows the student
to be in contact with the English all day
as it includes morning and afternoon
classes with a total of 8 hours per day.
This is a 30 hours a week course
The course runs from 9:00 to 12:15 + 13:45
to 17:00
You have different teachers in the
morning and afternoon.
CONVERSATION CLASS
With a focus on speaking, this class
gives further opportunities to develop
and put into practice what you have
learnt in the classroom.
This class is five hours per week.
The course runs from 12:30 to 13:30
All levels are available, from Elementary to Advanced.
There is a 15 minutes break after the first 1:30 hours.
All our courses are from Monday to Friday.

COURSES
exam preparation
IELTS
If interested in taking the IELTS exam,
Castleforbes College can offer you
preparation, support and registration.
The exam is taken in different locations
in Dublin and several days a month.
This is a 5 hours a week preparation
course.
Exam Registration Fee: € 200
Official Website: https://www.ielts.org/
The preparation course runs every day
from 12:30 to 13:30
FCE
The FCE exams are held on a monthly
basis, and if interested, Castleforbes
College will provide you with all
required information and preparation
for the exam. All FCE exams are
arranged in external certified centres
located in Dublin.
This is a 5 hours a week preparation
course.
Exam Registration Fee: € 170
Official Website:
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exa
ms-and-tests/first/
The preparation course runs every day
from 12:30 to 13:30
COME
ABOARD

ACCOMMODATION
student houses
The student houses are spaces we manage so the students can share a space and
make friends while practicing English with people from different countries. All
apartments have nice common areas so you can join in activities with your roommates.
The main features are:
• Capacity of 5, 6 or 7 people
• Single and twin rooms
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Large living room
• 10/20 minutes walking distance from
the school
• Pillow, duvet and a bed set included
• Wi-Fi
The check in or check out must be on a
Saturday or Sunday. This is so the rent can
be calculated on a weekly basis, meaning
A 100€ cash deposit is required on arrival, which is given back at
the end of their stay if the accommodation is left in good condition.
It is necessary that the students of each house keep the
accommodation clean and tidy.
We hope you have a great
time in our houses!

ACCOMMODATION
host families
Host families are an excellent option for you to practice your English with native
speakers and be part of Irish everyday life. All host families are carefully vetted, and
chosen to provide you with a friendly, comfortable place to stay.
The families can have kids, or they can be young couples with no children, single-
parent families or retired couples whose children already left the house. Their houses
are located outside the city centre in residential areas, in nice and quiet places close to
parks and stores.
• Single or twin rooms
• Breakfast and Dinner included
• Up to 25 minutes from the school by
public transport
• Wi-Fi and TV connection
If you need to follow a special diet or if you have any allergies
please provide us with all the information. We will do our best to
find a family that best suits your needs.
Students should arrive to their host families the weekend before the course starts and
live there until the weekend after the course ends. Extra nights are available.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel
Hostels offer all the amenities one needs to spend a short time in Dublin. They are the
cheapest options and are located in the heart of Dublin. They are also a good option to
meet people from different parts of the world. The rooms can be of different sizes, they
are cleaned daily and many of them have their own en-suite bathroom.
• Shared rooms
• Breakfast included
• Up to 15 minutes walking distance from the school
• Wi-Fi and TV connection
• 24 hours reception
• Towels and Lockers for rent

SOCIAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
looking for friends instead of classmates?
Here at Castleforbes College we place great importance on the welfare of our students
to ensure their stay at our school is enjoyable and also educational.
We organise regular cultural, social and sporting events where students can actively
practise their English while enjoying themselves and making new friends.
Activities include:
• Festivals and nights out
• Traditional Irish Music Nights
• Art Galleries and Museum tours
• Sport activities
• Cinema and student parties
• Activities inside the school, such as International Lunch and Movie nights
COME ABOARD!

WHERE TO FIND US
Ireland – Dublin – Gardiner
Castleforbes College is located at Gardiner
Street, north side of Dublin - only 15
minutes walking distance from Dublin
main avenue, O’Connell Street.
The school is conveniently located near
Connolly Station, the city’s main train
station, the Luas, and a number of bus
stops.

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