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Active Language Learning (ALL)

Active Language Learning (ALL)

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • +35312843420
  • Fax
  • +35312846642
  • Address
  • Active Language Learning 78/79 Upper George's Street, Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin, Ireland

Options

  • Suburban
  • Homestay
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Private language school

Why This School?

  • - A talented and dedicated staff dedicated exclusively to teaching English
    - Varied activity and cultural programme
    - 25 years' experience
    - 10 students maximum per class

Active Language Learning (ALL) About the

  • The school was founded in 1989 and is now celebrating their 23rd year as Active Language (Formerly Monkstown Park Language & Activity Centre). The school is operating with over 40 year combined experience in the EFL and the tourist sector. The teachers are fully qualified, holding various degrees and qualifications. The former years were based on summer junior markets only with schools throughout Ireland operating for the months of June, July and August. Gradually the school stretched their junior market to include the academic year as well with school groups coming from September to June. The school is now one of Ireland's leaders in this field with a far reaching reputation throughout Europe. In 2005 the school opened all year round school in the very heart of Dun Laoghaire and is very proud with its success to date. Students from all over the non English speaking world have experienced ALL. The school is a family run business and is dedicated to all students and teachers and offer quality English Language Programmes with the highest academic standards. The school appreciates students cultural needs with regard to accommodation and the overall design of a linguistic programme. The school guarantees that the staff and teachers will do everything possible to ensure successful and memorable programmes for students throughout their stay.

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Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    General English classes at Active Language Learning are offered to students of all levels (from Beginners to Proficiency) and are designed to improve fluency in order to allow the learner to communicate fluently in the target language. The General English courses also prepare students to study/work through the medium of English.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    Class levels follow the scale set by the Common European Framework (CEF: A0-C2). Upon arrival students take a level placement test and are also given an oral interview. They are then placed in a class with others of their level. The syllabus has a 12 week cycle in which a core text book is followed for a part of the class. Supplementary materials are widely used, with particular focus on Irish and authentic materials. Authentic listening material, e.g. from television, internet or radio, is encouraged in class. Language practice is in context and emphasis is placed on communicative ability.

    Curriculum :
    The school focuses on student-centred learning and employ methodologies which promote communication and practical language usage such as TBL (Task-based Learning), CLT (Communicative Language Teaching), Lexical and Functional theories.

    Classroom Hour :
    20 hours group tuition per week morning classes + 2 hours conversation class per week

Course Information

Class size 8 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 26 Weeks
Course Level 7 VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 26Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (EURO)€ 70
Tuition
1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 6 Week
(EURO)€ 230 (EURO)€ 460 (EURO)€ 690 (EURO)€ 920 (EURO)€ 1,200
8 Week 12 Week 26 Week Week Week
(EURO)€ 1,600 (EURO)€ 2,160 (EURO)€ 2,950

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (EURO)€ 190

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (EURO)€ 70
Other Charges (EURO)€ 30    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Intensive English classes at Active Language Learning are offered to students of all levels (from Beginners to Proficiency) and are designed to improve fluency in order to allow the learner to communicate fluently in the target language. The General English courses also prepare students to study/work through the medium of English.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    Class levels follow the scale set by the Common European Framework (CEF: A0-C2). Upon arrival students take a level placement test and are also given an oral interview. They are then placed in a class with others of their level. The syllabus has a 12 week cycle in which a core text book is followed for a part of the class. Supplementary materials are widely used, with particular focus on Irish and authentic materials. Authentic listening material, e.g. from television, internet or radio, is encouraged in class. Language practice is in context and emphasis is placed on communicative ability.

    Curriculum : 
    The school focuses on student-centred learning and employ methodologies which promote communication and practical language usage such as TBL (Task-based Learning), CLT (Communicative Language Teaching), Lexical and Functional theories.

    Classroom Hour :
    25 hours group tuition per week morning classes + 2 hours conversation class per week

Course Information

Class size 7 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 Weeks
Course Level 7 VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (EURO)€ 70
Tuition
1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 6 Week
(EURO)€ 350 (EURO)€ 700 (EURO)€ 1,050 (EURO)€ 1,400 (EURO)€ 1,980
8 Week 12 Week Week Week Week
(EURO)€ 2,640 (EURO)€ 3,600

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (EURO)€ 190

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (EURO)€ 70
Other Charges (EURO)€ 30    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • 1 year visa :

    25 weeks General English + Exam preparation
    8 weeks working holiday
    1 Free week host accommodation (full board)
    Airport pick-up
    Administration  fee

Course Information

Class size 8 Students Schedule 26 Weeks
Course Level 7 VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
※ From the Course Starting Dates 26Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee
Tuition
26 Week Week Week Week Week
(EURO)€ 1,800
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (EURO)€ 190

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location


Accommodation

  • One of the best and most popular ways to learn English is to immerse in an Irish host Family. Carefully choosen families who all live within reach of the centre are available to students all year. Private bedrooms are offered by experienced families who warmly welcome students into their homes. Executive Host Families are also offered catering for students who wish to avail of private bathroom.The accommodations manager of the school visits every family who apply to Active language Learning and monitors from student feedback on a constant basis. Full family details are sent to students prior to their arrival and contact is encouraged between both parties to establish common social goals. Full board includes breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. Also included is hot water at all times, laundry facilities (dry cleaning not included) and all general common family lifestyle living.

Surrounding Area

  • Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County is situated just south of Dublin, the Capital City of Ireland. The County offers an ideal balance between the vibrant capital and the unspoilt countryside. The motto 'From the Mountains to the Sea' / 'Ó Chuan go Sliabh' encompasses both the urban and rural environment and includes such areas as Blackrock, Dalkey, Sandyford, Dundrum, Stepaside and Glencullen. The coastline stretches from Booterstown near the city, through Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey to the magnificent vistas of Killiney. Within twenty minutes drive from Dublin students can be Hill-walking, Horse-riding, Golfing or enjoying a host of other activities, all set in spectacular countryside. The villages and towns offer a wide selection of shops, shopping malls, restaurants and pubs, and evening entertainment with music, theatre and cinemas. The area also has a rich cultural heritage: The James Joyce Museum at the Sandycove Martello Tower, setting for the opening chapter of Ulysses, The Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre, The Maritime Museum in Dún Laoghaire and the many archaeological sites spread throughout the County.

Facilities

  • The facilities included in the centre are as follows: Warm and welcoming reception, Administration office, Staff room, Ladies & Gents facilities on each of the three floors, Lift, Car park, Bright and airy fully equipped classrooms, Canteen, Terrace with panoramic views of Dublin Bay, Computer room, Free Internet access, WiFi throughout the building, Study Centre. Also surrounding the building and all within walking distance are the following facilities: shops, shopping centres X 2, cafes, restaurants, parks, cinema, theater, metro stations X 2, tourist office, ferry port, 13 local and city bus services, sailing, golf, walks.

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陳怡萱

學校住宿的問題??
Q: 明年冬天的時候打算申請去 語言學校念語言課程,想請問宿舍提供哪些類型的宿舍呢?? 是否有寄宿家庭?? A: 您好,感謝您來訊息詢問,關於 語言學校住宿問題為您做個解答。學習英語最佳和最流行的方法之一就是住在愛爾蘭寄宿家庭的中。寄宿家庭都是經過精心挑選並且全年提供並且位於學校周圍。由經驗豐富的家庭提供私人臥室將殷勤招待學生。我們的住宿經理拜訪每間我們學生申請的家庭,並且固定地了解學生的反饋及意見。有關寄宿家庭的詳細訊息將在學生抵達前寄出,鼓勵雙方之間建立共同的社會目標。全板包括早餐,午餐便當和晚餐。此外,任何時候提供熱水,洗衣設施不包括乾洗和所有常見的家庭生活方式。我們將竭誠為您提供在學校附近的全膳寄宿家庭住宿早餐午餐晚餐


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林家宣

愛爾蘭的語言學校,有很多義大利人與西班牙和巴西人唸居多,之外歐洲國家的還有法國人、俄國人與德國人,亞洲國家日本人居多,我也因此交到很多很棒的朋友,也謝謝他們很照顧我。由於都是拉丁語系又國家的地理位置都充滿了陽光,所以大家都非常的熱情,跟他們在一起不禁會被他們歡愉的氣氛給感染,像陽光般一樣給了好心情。

上英文課時,老師的教法不像台灣的教法較硬生生,就算去補習班補英文,也有一種為了升學考試而教,有一種趕鴨子上架的感覺,在愛爾蘭雖然是用英文解釋文法與課程,但奇怪的是反而聽得更懂,老師們都很自然的用他們的語言與邏輯來解釋,會讓英文更加清楚。而課程用一個星期為單位,不會因為教會了就跳下一單元趕進度,而是不斷反覆的練習將那個單元所教的讓學生更熟能收巧的使用。
住宿時,在公共廚房跟不同國家的人一起吃飯一起做飯真的很有趣,義大利人煮義大利麵與做義大利料理、俄國人調烈酒、巴西人做南美的甜點而我就做了幾道台式的料理,大家一起坐在餐桌前聊天放著音樂,吃完後一起看英文字幕的電影,假日一起約出去戶外走走,真的是很幸福的事。

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ゆうか

家族経営の学校と言う事もあり、アットホームで一人一人へのサポートが行き届いているように感じました。

授業も、分からない所は理解できるまで徹底的に教えて頂き苦手な文法も克服できました。
立地も落ち着いた場所にあるのでゆったりとしたアイルランド生活を楽しむ事もでき、電車でダブリンに行ったことも良い思い出です。
初めは課外活動をきっかけにクラスメイトと仲を深めることができました。友達を作るのは言語が違う分、本当に大変でしたが身体を動かしながら絆を深めることができました。
学校側の熱心なサポートのおかげだと思い。この学校を選び悔いはありません。

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