Our programmes for school groups from all over the world have been specifically designed to motivate young learners and to maximise the short time they have to study with us and for adult groups aged 16+ allows students to choose between mixed nationality classes with students from all around the world or closed group classes with their colleagues.
Combine Apollo’s Real World English including Irish culture course with friendly host family accommodation, airport transfers and choose from our range of activities, excursions and guest speakers to create your own group package to suit the needs of your students.
Address: 5 Lad Lane, Dublin 2
Minimum class size: 15 students
Age: School Groups aged 12-18
Adults & University Groups aged 16+
The Apollo Year-Round School for groups is located in Dublin city centre in (Dublin 2) within 10 minutes’ walk to Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green shopping areas. Lad Lane is a quiet street just off Baggot Street in the city’s central business district and we are located right next door to the European Headquarters of LinkedIn. There is an abundance of coffee shops, bars, restaurants and shops on our doorstep.
The school building had a full upgrade and renovation at the start of 2023 and consists of 3 floors with 15 classrooms all equipped with TV, iPad & audio-visual equipment. There is a modern & spacious cafeteria & outdoor area with self-service tea/coffee facilities. There are quiet study & lounge areas with wifi throughout & a game zone with arcade games for our students to enjoy! The building is serviced by an elevator and has a stylish & welcoming reception inside the front door.
Accommodation for groups is offered in host family accommodation located in the suburbs of Dublin in single or twin rooms sharing. B&B/Hotel accommodation is available for group leaders on request.
Communicative classes.
Student-centred lesson.
Grammar ‘light’.
Vocabulary/ skills ‘heavy’.
Cambridge-trained teachers.
Strong focus on fluency.
Preparation for ‘real-life’ context.
‘The Apollo Experience’ continues outside the school when you will visit the best attractions that Ireland has to offer with our fantastic Apollo Experience staff.
We offer:
Cultural activity programme
Fully immersive ‘Irish’ experience
City trips
Museum trips
Excursions outside Dublin
Return transfers + Apollo meet & greet
Private coach transport daily to/from school
Where: Dublin City Centre Year-round School
For who: School groups aged 12-18
When: January – May and September – December 2023
How long: Minimum 1 week, no maximum
Where: Dublin City Centre Year-round School
For who: University students and Adults aged 16+
When: All year-round including Summer
How long: Minimum 1 week, no maximum
15 hours
tuition
(1 hour = 60 minutes) Real World English tuition per week in closed group classes of minimum class sizes of 15 students.
Host Family
Accommodation
Twin room sharing with breakfast, packed lunch & dinner included every day.
1 Free Leader
per 15 students
In single room host family accommodation with breakfast, packed lunch & dinner included every day.
Airport
Transfers
Return airport transfers and Apollo meet & greet.
Welcome
Pack
Including Apollo student card.
Apollo Course
Workbook
Each student will receive their own course workbook filled with interesting topics & activities to follow during their course and take back home.
Welcome
Talk
Students will be met by a member of our team who will give them information about their programme and our school on their first day.
Level Test &
Apollo Certificate
Students can take a placement test before arrival or in school and at the end of the course all students receive an Apollo certificate.
Dublin City
Walking Tour
For all groups with Apollo staff.
Apollo Coach Services includes (sample time-table for afternoon course):
Sample Week |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Day 4 |
Day 5 |
Day 6 |
Day 7 |
Day 8 |
- | 09:00-12:30 | 12:30-13:30 | 13:45-17:00 | 17:00 | - |
Arrival Day | |||||
Apollo Coach Collection |
Walking Tour | Packed Lunch | PM Lessons | Apollo Coach Drop of |
Evening at Host Family |
Apollo Coach Collection |
Coach trip to Howth |
Packed Lunch | PM Lessons | Apollo Coach Drop of |
Evening at Host Family |
Apollo Coach Collection |
Coach trip to Malahide |
Packed Lunch | PM Lessons | Apollo Coach Drop of |
Evening at Host Family |
Apollo Coach Collection |
Late Night Shopping |
Packed Lunch | PM Lessons | Apollo Coach Drop of |
Evening at Host Family |
Apollo Coach Collection |
Coach trip to Bray |
Packed Lunch | PM Lessons | Apollo Coach Drop of |
Evening at Host Family |
Apollo Coach Collection |
For groups who have a free day and have not booked a full-day excursion, coach included to travel to/from city centre |
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Departure Day |