Kaplan International English Dublín

Good day to everyone! I found some time and decided to share my experience of studying. My colleagues recommended me to book a course via LinguaTrip. After the consultation my final choice was Ireland. Maria helped me with the execution of documents for visa, everything passed promptly, however, my application was rejected, in my opinion, because of quite stupid reasons. I filed an appeal and got my visa. But during this process of reconsidering of my documents (there were New Year holidays) I lost a month and instead of three planned months and studied for two. And here it is, long-awaited Dublin! Initially, I booked the accommodation in a campus but it emerged that there were no available rooms and that’s why I was put into a family for a week. The stay with the family was great, my route to the school lied right through the biggest park in Europe – Phoenix Park, it can not but rejoice. The first day at school – as every student you have to pass a test to find out your level of knowledge, it’s almost like mini version of IELTS. After such formal procedures the new students were took to the excursion to Temple Bar (lovely district in Dublin) and, of course, it was not without outstanding Guinness! Jack, who was responsible for all the entertainment, presented everything excellently! And then, of course, studying, a lot of people come there for that. I was initially directed to the group of intermediate level but later I transferred to IETLS preparation and spend there all the time left. By the time of finishing my studying in Ireland I have passed an exam (at school) and got a higher intermediate level. The lessons we're conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere, the teachers were great, all open and responsive. Here are my teachers: Stephen, Laura, Michelle, Ivan, Malcolm, Kessia и Mihaela - best of the best! During studying I booked an exertion to Titanic museum & Giant's Causeway - recommend to everyone! The tour was excellent. I booked a tour at school, everything was quick and great. But regarding the climate of Irland I recommend to do that after checking the weather forecast so that your trip won't be spoiled by the foggy and rainy weather. Except long-distance tours the school organize different tours on the local attractions of Dublin, recommend it for general development. As for me, Dublin is a bit boring city but you can always find it's pluses. Also while I was staying in Dublin I got to visit a celebration - St. Patrick day - the parade was fantastic, although the weather was not the best, what did you want, it's Ireland))) Writing about this all can take a while but, as the saying goes, it's better to see for only one time than to hear! Recommend to everyone!

We took the course "Business English" for 5 weeks - very good, quite effective.

I went with my boyfriend, we lived in a host family, but did not like the moment that we slept on a bunk bed in a small room.

In general the trip was good!

The trip and the course went very well. Thank you very much, managers Ekaterina and Alexey, that they quickly solved all the problems connected with the visa and the school. As this was my first trip abroad and I was very worried, it was very nice to receive a free transfer from the airport to the residence as a gift from the school.

I planned to go to school in Limerick, but then it turned out that all the options with the residence, which for me was principled, were booked. Alex very quickly began to pick up for me different options for the right dates and with the residence, and in the end I'm very glad that after all i went to Dublin :)

School is also very good. After the level test, we had a short tour in Dublin, we were told where we can eat and drink. We had two teachers with a great sense of humor, so the lessons were always very funny and efficient. There were no Russian speakers in my group, but the majority were from Brazil and Spain, they communicated among themselves in their own languages, despite the prohibition in the school to speak their native language.

After classes there were always excursions to the gallery, museums, a beer factory, etc., with a guy like Ed Shiran :)

Also on weekends, I myself managed to visit different parts of Ireland on different excursions, as well as to visit Northern Ireland in the tour of the shooting locations of the Games of Thrones :)

With the residence i'm also very pleased. Very clean, comfort, 15 minutes to school on foot. Your shower in the room, the kitchen is shared by a block of 4 rooms.

I want to go back, but now for a longer time.

2 weeks in Ireland flew quickly. I liked the school. A detailed review of the first week was here already. First a test, a mini excursion, a weekly schedule. I chose the intensive course. 2 lessons in one group with 2 different teachers and 3 lessons with others. I really enjoyed the classes with Kesia and Dave. Ivan is such an Irishman, but also with his own characteristics, a hardcore fan and just a funny person. To say that the level of English in 2 weeks has become better, I hardly can. To feel the effect you must attend classes at least for 2 months. But in any case it was a good first experience.

I did not like living in the family. Firstly, I wished to arrive on Sunday and fly away on Sunday, I was booked from Saturday to Saturday. I do not know whose fault it was, but I had to arrange for another night with my family. There were a lot of rules in the host family. For example, do not shower for more than 10 minutes. Irish people are lovers of potatoes, so be prepared that every dinner will be with potatoes. But they prepared healthy food. I was not close to school. With small traffic jams 45 minutes. Without traffic jams, in the morning on the weekend, it was possible to get to the center in 20 minutes. Week-ticket was 27.5 euros plus 5 euros for the card itself. Honestly, I never ventured to go to the pub in the evening, because if you stay late, the taxi will cost 20 euros, so there is a good chance that at home everyone will go to bed and turn on the alarm for the night and if you do not know or forgot after a couple pints password, then be ready for a deafening meeting at home. Although, all families are different, aren't they?)

Very good school, attentive teachers. Each student has an individual approach. Ireland is a very beautiful country, I advise you to come to all lovers of nature and leave the city for the weekend. If you do not have a company, then it is sure to be found thanks to school parties and excursions. I am very grateful for this experience to Linguatrip team, as well as to the teachers of Kaplan. 2 weeks passed very quickly and cheerfully!

One of Ireland's leading English language schools. Friendly atmosphere. The staff here are helpful. Teachers were friendly, competent, flexible and motivated the students to learn.

The college facilities were good. The location was very good and they offered many activities. Each classroom is comfortable and has an interactive smartboard which helps the development of the activities.