- All Horner School teachers are native English speakers with TEFL diplomas and university degree qualifications. - Horner School offers Fantastic Programme of Social Activities. - Horner School is conveniently located in Dublin City Centre within a few minutes walk of Grafton Street, all main bus routes, train stations, restaurants, shops and theatres.
Top Native Language by Center
Students are from Italy 15%, Spain 15%, France 10%, Belgium 10%, Germany 10%, Switzerland 10%, Japan 10%, Korea 10%, Brazil 5% and Other 5%.
The Horner School of English DublinAbout the
Since 1993, The Horner School of English is owned and managed by the Horner family – Janice, Trevor, David, Pat and Colin. Located in the heart of Dublin, our Georgian buildings arewithin walking distance of St. Stephens Green and Grafton Street with its many shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Recognised by the Irish Government, Department of Education as an English Language School. We are also proud to be a member of the following organisations: Quality English; Marketing English In Ireland; ACELS; Dublin Tourism; WYSE TRAVEL CONFEDERATION; EDUCATION IN IRELAND; National Qualifications Authority of Ireland; All teachers are native English speakers with TEFL diplomas and university degree qualifications. Open all year round we pride ourselves on our excellent mix of nationalities, small class groups, quality tuition,facilities, accommodation and service.
Focus of Study : The Standard English course in Dublin City aims to improve your overall English language proficiency.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Highly trained native English teachers and small international class groupings allow students to make rapid progress. Written homework is set and marked each week. Language assessments and progress tests are completed every week in class.
Curriculum : A great introductory English language course which focuses on the primary areas of language learning: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The first class session (09.30 – 11.10) will focus on students' knowledge of grammar & vocabulary. The second class session (11.30 – 13.10) will concentrate more on listening and speaking ability. Language skills are practised using real situations and everyday tasks.
Classroom Hour : 09:30 – 13:10hrs, Monday to Friday.
Focus of Study : The Standard English course in Dublin City aims to improve your overall English language proficiency.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Highly trained native English teachers and small international class groupings allow students to make rapid progress. Written homework is set and marked each week. Language assessments and progress tests are completed every week in class.
Curriculum : A great introductory English language course which focuses on the primary areas of language learning: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The first class session (09.30 – 11.10) will focus on students' knowledge of grammar & vocabulary. The second class session (11.30 – 13.10) will concentrate more on listening and speaking ability. Language skills are practised using real situations and everyday tasks.
Classroom Hour : 09:30 – 13:10hrs, Monday to Friday.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accomodation
HOST FAMILY Irish families live in the suburbs of Dublin within a short bus or train journey of the school. All host families are inspected and carefully selected by a member of the Horner family. Irish host families deserve their reputation for being warm and welcoming. All clients are accommodated on a single room basis during the period January to June and October to December. In summer, single room is available on request at a supplementary fee. We never place two students of the same mother tongue together, unless requested. Accommodation is arranged on a part board basis i.e. breakfast and evening meal, with all meals provided at the weekends. Internet access is available on request.
CITY RESIDENCES We offer a number of city residences within walking distance of the school. In most cases students are accommodated on a single room basis and have their own private bathroom. They are mainly self catering options with a fully equipped kitchen and living room shared by all guests. Internet access is available in most cases.
CITY APARTMENTS In some cases these apartments are just 2 minutes walk from the school. Studio, one and two bedroom apartments can be booked. All apartments are self contained. Internet access is available in the majority of apartments.
IFSC City Residence
Horner School City Residence
Surrounding Area
Located in the heart of Dublin, our Georgian buildings arewithin walking distance of St. Stephens Green and Grafton Street with its many shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Facilities
Interactive White Boards The majority of our classrooms are fitted with Multi-Media Interactive Whiteboards. This technology combines the basic functionality of a white board with full internet connectivity and gives the teacher the facility to display any website on the white board at the touch of a button. Many of the latest textbooks also have additional interactive material which can be accessed and displayed using this new facility. All our classrooms are equipped with Whiteboards, TV, DVD & CD players.
Wireless Internet Access The main building of the Horner School of English is now fully WI-FI enabled. As a result students who bring their own laptop can access the internet directly from our classrooms. Like our other computer facilities this service is completely free of charge.
School Computer Room The computer room is open from 08.45 to 17.00hrs Monday to Friday. Free access. Twelve PC’s with high speed Internet access. Free wireless internet access throughout the main school. We also have a selection of CD Rom language programmes for self study purposes.
School Library The self study library is located in our main building No. 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper. The library is open from 13.10 to 17.00hrs Monday to Friday. We have a selection of English language materials available for self study purposes. Self Study Materials include:Graded readers and CD’s.Selection of course books at all levels. Grammar reference material. Skills development materials for reading, writing, speaking and listening. Examination preparation materials for Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC. Financial Times (Daily) Economist Magazine (Weekly) Newsweek Magazine (Weekly)
School Coffee Room and Garden Coffee room and garden for the exclusive use of our students and staff. Fresh coffee & tea are available from 08.30 to 17.00hrs Monday to Friday. Perfect place to meet and make new friends.
Activity
Irish
Traditional Music Class, Discover the Art Collection at National Art Gallery,
Old Jameson Distillery (Whiskey Tour), Dublin Castle, Belfast Day Tour, Irish
Cookery Evening, Greyhound Racing Evening, ... etc.
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