Central School of English is a leading English school in Dublin, offering high-quality English courses in Dublin city centre for students from around the world
Located close to O’Connell Street, we provide small classes, experienced teachers, and a strong focus on improving your speaking and communication skills.
Whether you are looking for general English, evening classes, or exam preparation, our flexible courses help you make fast and effective progress.
Our English courses in Dublin are for:
Our General English courses in Dublin are designed to help you build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Whether you are starting as a beginner or looking to improve your fluency, our courses will help you progress quickly and effectively.
Our Academic Year Programme in Dublin is ideal for students who want to combine English study with the opportunity to work in Ireland.
This programme allows you to develop your English skills while gaining valuable life and work experience.
All of our English courses in Dublin are designed to help you achieve recognised qualifications such as Cambridge exams (PET, FCE, CAE) or IELTS.
These qualifications are recognised worldwide and can open doors for study, work, and travel.

"Very entertaining and effective"
- Oscar (Spain)

"Best English school in Dublin"
- Carlos (Italy)

"A great experience"
- Elodie (France)
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"Very good teachers. The Callan method is really useful and is very fast to learn...
The classes that are given through the internet are very entertaining and effective."

"I have been in this school for three months doing an online course and honestly I ended up very happy, the Callan Method is very effective for learning to communicate in real life and the team of teachers are very professional."

"I can highly recommend this school to everyone! They have good prices for what they do and offer a variety of different classes, and they are very friendly."
The Central School of English is…
Recognised by Cambridge Assessment: English as an Exam Preparation Centre.
Accredited by the Callan Method Organisation in London.
Learn English in the centre of Dublin
Central – Right in the heart of the city
Comfortable – Spacious, bright classrooms
Convenient – Excellent transport links to all of Ireland
Friendly – A small school owned and run by teachers
Tailor-made corporate training
Focused – Centered on industry-specific language
Flexible – Courses designed around your business needs
On-Site/Off-Site – Training at our place or yours – or online
Measurable Results – Pre and post-training assessments
One-to-one courses with your own tutor
Tailor-made – Course designed around your needs
Motivating – Be inspired by your expert teacher
Focused – The English you need for work
Exam Help – Guided practice in all tests
Learn English with our free online resources
Grammar – Clear explanations with samples
Vocabulary – Boost your word power
Exam Help – Our guide to the Cambridge Exams
Quizzes – Quizzes and games to test your skills
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