Choosing a language course is mostly a sequence of small decisions, and they are easier if you take them in the right order. Start with your goal, not with the price list.
1. Decide what you actually need English for
Everyday confidence, work, an exam, university, or simply more free time in a new country lead to genuinely different courses. An exam candidate and a remote worker should not book the same thing, even at the same level.
2. Establish your level honestly
Adult group courses run from A1 to C1, and Intensive English 30 starts at A2. Exam preparation requires a minimum of B1+. You do not need to know your level precisely before enquiring — every booking includes an online placement test before arrival, and that test, not your own estimate, determines your class.
3. Choose your weekly intensity
| If you want to… | Consider |
|---|---|
| Keep most of the day free | General English 10 — 10 lessons, 7.5 hours |
| Make balanced progress | General English 20 — 20 lessons, 15 hours |
| Make English the main focus | Intensive English 30 — 30 lessons, 22.5 hours |
| Work on one specific goal | Private lessons — 45 minutes each, tailored |
| Prepare for IELTS or Cambridge | Exam preparation — EPC10, EPC30 or Combined |
4. Fix your dates
Most adult courses start every Monday with a minimum of one week, which makes planning simple. If you are considering eight weeks or more, look at long-stay options instead: they carry different weekly rates and include holiday entitlement of two weeks for every twelve booked.
5. Decide where you will live
- Belview Residence — for students aged 18+, about seven minutes on foot from school, with single, twin and triple rooms, air-conditioned bedrooms, a shared kitchen, roof terrace and lounge.
- Host family — half-board or full-board, roughly 20–40 minutes from school, and a lot more daily contact with English outside class.
Both options include a mandatory arrival transfer. Belview also collects a €50 refundable damage deposit on your first day, and an environmental contribution of €1.50 per night applies, capped at €22.50 per stay.
6. Ask the questions that actually matter
- What is the maximum class size? (Here it is 15, averaging around 12.)
- Who confirms my level, and when?
- What is included in the price, and what is charged separately?
- What happens if the class I want is not running that week?
- What do I need for a certificate? (At least 85% attendance.)
7. Get it costed before you commit
Course, accommodation, transfers and the administration fee are separate lines. The cost calculator gives an instant estimate, and a personalised quotation confirms the real figure for your dates.