Information on Free & Low Cost English Language Classes in Dublin
Classes are free unless the cost of the classes is given.
CDETB is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this list.
We have no connection with the centres where the English Language classes take place.
Please contact the centres directly.
Tolka Area Partnership FInglasFáilte Isteach Programme
Rosehill House, Finglas, Dublin 11
Mon 6-8pm: Free English Conversation Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Contact: Mob. 085 7845206 01 8361666
Tolka Area Partnership Cabra Fáilte Isteach Programme
27 Annamoe Terrace, Cabra, Dublin 9
Contact: Mob. 085 7845206 01 8361666
Day Time Venue Groups
Mon 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM Cabra Library Beginners
Tues 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM 27, Annamoe Terrace Beg, Inter, Advanced
Wed 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM Cabra Library Inter, Advanced
Thurs 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM 27, Annamoe Terrace Beg, Inter, Advanced
Other Fáilte Isteach Classes
Blanchardstown
Dillon House, 106 Coolmine Business Park, Clonsilla, Dublin 15
Thursday 2-4pm
Contact Monica Lawless by lephone01 8209550Ballymun Civic Centre
Ballymun Civic Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11
Monday 7-9pm
Contact Ariana/Natasha/Claire by lephone046 9558497
Ballymun Child and Family Resource Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11
Monday 10am-12pm
Contact Ariana/Claire/Natasha by lephone046 9558497
Tyrrelstown Community Centre, Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15
Wednesday 10am-12pm
Contact Monica Lawless by lephone01 8209550
MountviewFortlawn Facility, Dublin 15
Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm
Contact Monica Lawless by lephone01 8209550
Evening Classes
Marino College (Night Classes)Address: / 14-20 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3
Tel: / 01 833 2100/01 833 9342
Email: / .i
Registration in Marino College Jan 2016
LANGUAGES - 10 Week Courses / Tues / Price
English for International Students
Level I - Beginners/Elementary
Level 2 - Pre-Intermediate /
7.00 - 9.00
7.00 - 9.00 /
100.00
100.00
English for International Students
Advanced Cambridge Certificate
(exam fees not included)
(11 weeks -33 hrs) / 6.15 - 9.15 / 160.00
English for International Students
Cambridge 1st Certificate
(exam fees not included)
(11 weeks -33 hrs) / 6.30 - 9.30 / 160.0
Rathmines College, Townhall, Rathmines,Dublin 6
Phone: 01 497 5334
Mon Evenings 10 week course
English Language – Preparation for Cambridge First Certificate exam (B2) 7.00-9.00 €100
English Language – Preparation for Cambridge Advanced Certificate exam (C1) 7.00-9.00 €100
English Language – General English Intermediate (B1) 5.30-7.00 10 €70
Rathmines College, Townhall, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Tues Evenings 10 week courses
English Language – General Lower Intermediate (B1-B2) 5.30-7.30 €100
English Language – English for work and business 7.30-9.00 €70
English Language – Preparation for IELTS exam (B2-C1) 7.30-9.00 €70
How to Access Free and Low Cost English Language Classes
- Call into English Language Schools.
- Ask for free classes with student teachers.
- These classes are usually afternoons Mon-Fri 2-4pm for a month and cost from €0 to €40/month
- Classes are for not for complete beginners
1: Low Cost English Language Classes Dublin 2
International House, 63, Dawson St. Dublin 2 email: ihdublin.com
Tel: (01) 635 5840
Mon–Fri: 2-4pm (5 days) €40 for 40 hours tuition
Free of charge to people registered with INTREO. You must have a letter from INTREO saying that you are registered to get free classes.
These classes are low cost as they are run by student teachers
Enrol:Telephone to arrange an appointment for an assessment: Friday 3-4pm
Start Date: New courses begin at the start of every month,
Level:Pre-intermediate & upper intermediate
2: Alpha TEFL
Alpha College of English,
4, North Great George’s St. Dublin 1 (very handy for Finglas buses as North Great George’s St is off Parnell St ) alphatefl.comTel:(01) 8747024
Mon –Fri 2-4pm free for 40 hours tuition
These classes are free as they are run by student teachers
Start Date: New courses begin at the start of every month,
Level:Pre-intermediate & upper intermediate
3: Low Cost English Language Classes Dublin 1
Ozananam House Community Resource Centre, 53, Mountjoy Sq West, Dublin
Next registration Sept 2014
All courses €40 unemployed and €120 employed.
Beginners: Mon and Fri: 10.30am-12.30pm. Improvers: Tues and Thurs: 10.30am-12.30pm
4: EPIC Programme 30/31 O’Connell St (opposite GPO):Free of Charge
email: Tel: 01 8743840
Employment Skills for people with English as a second language- must haveintermediate English.
5: SPIRASI 213 North Circular Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. Free of Charge
For Ayslum Seekers, Refugees and people with Stamp 4.
English Language, IT Skills, Numeracy, Art and Knitting (Often a waiting list for English Language).
Phone:01 8389664 Fax:01 8823547Email: 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday
Public Transport: 46A Dublin Bus Route.If you are coming from the city centre, we are opposite the third stop after St. Peter's church in Phibsborough. If you are coming from the Phoenix Park direction, there is a bus stop right outside our building (Spiritan House). It is the second bus stop after Hanlon's Corner. The 37x, 39, 70, 70x buses also pass by Hanlon's Corner and Spirasi is a short walking distance from there.
6: Dublin Central Mission:English Language Classes €1 per class
Abbey St. Methodist Church 9C Lower Abbey St
Contact Graham Caswell Tel: 01-8744668 or
Mons 6-7pm, Tues 11am-12pm and 5.30pm-6.30pm. Weds 2-4pm, Thurs 11-12pm, 2-4pm and 6-7pm. Free art Fri :10am-12pm .
7: Grace Baptist Church, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 English Language Classes. Free of Charge
Thursday evenings, 6.30pm-8.00pm, Available to all groups.
8: Belvedere School One-to-one English Language tutoring with secondary school students. Asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants. Free of Charge
Belvedere School, 6, Great Denmark St. Dublin 1 Tel:018586600
or the Jesuit Refugee Service(JRS), The Mews, 20, Upper Gardiner St. Dublin 1
Email: Tel: 018148644
You must need register. School Term Only (Sept-May).
Tues: 10.15-11.45am Weds: 10.15-11.45am and Fri: 9.30-10.30am
9 Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland19 Roebuck Rd, ClonskeaghTel: 01-208 0000
Beginner and pre-Intermediate classes. Classes are for women only with Stamp 4. Open to all religions
Information and Advocacy Services
t:+353 (0)1 873 2844f:+353 (0)1 872 7003w:e:
10 Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland19 Roebuck Rd, ClonskeaghTel: 01-208 0000
Beginner and pre-Intermediate classes. Classes are for women only with Stamp 4. Open to all religions
11: CrosscareMigrant Project, 1 Cathedral Street Dublin 1
Information and Advocacy Services
t:+353 (0)1 873 2844f:+353 (0)1 872 7003w:e:
Crosscare: 26 Upper Wellington St. Dublin 7, English Language Tel: 018301188
Classes Mon-Fri: One hour per day for Beginners, Pre Intermediate and Intermediate.
12. The Vincentian Refugee Centre
St. Peter’s Church, Phibsboro, Dublin 7
Telephone: 01-8102580 Fax: 01-8389950
Email:
13: Columban Centre, 13 Store St Dublin 1. 01) 894 2078
Classes: Mon-Thurs 10.45am-12.30pm
14: Kaplan International, 7 Lower Exchange St, Temple Bar, Dublin 8.
Tel: 016727122 email:
5 afternoons a week 12-2pm
Lower intermediate and intermediate-no beginners’ classes
€20 refundable deposit
Useful websites for learning English
- –free accreditation at FETAC Level 3
- for activities with your children
- including Cambridge First Cert Coursefree online accredited courses
- SAFIR English – English and Working Life for Beginners(The Swedish Agency for Flexible Learning)
- university courses
- FREE NON ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY Courses
Useful websites for learning English
- –free accreditation at FETAC Level 3
- for activities with your children
- including Cambridge First Cert Coursefree online accredited courses
- SAFIR English – English and Working Life for Beginners(The Swedish Agency for Flexible Learning)
- university courses
- FREE NON ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY Courses
Going to College Sept 2016
CDETB Adult Education Guidance Service 01 5585199 0872945154
Free Adult Education Guidance:
Karen Granville Guidance Counsellor. Roisin Brassil Information Officer
Email:Did you know that you can do?
QQI English Language and Business or Healthcare or Information Technology at
Courses are from Sept 2015-April 2014. Many courses are from 9-1 or 2pm.Two weeks holidays at Christmas and Easter. One week midterm October and one week holiday in February.
qualifax.ie is a useful websites for finding out about college/third level