Build your English over time
Choose an 8-week or longer programme with a realistic study plan, regular progress checks and support with accommodation and visa documentation where needed.
Who this course suits
- Students who want measurable progress rather than a short refresher.
- Learners planning to work or study in English afterwards.
- Students who need a longer stay and visa documentation from the school.
- Anyone who wants course, accommodation and transfers arranged together.
Why study for longer?
- More time to consolidate grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and communication.
- Regular progress testing and opportunities to adjust priorities.
- More everyday English through life in an international community.
- Long-stay course-only and course-plus-accommodation options.
- Visa Essentials packages for eligible 24- or 36-week plans.
Choose your course
| Option | Weekly study | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| General English 20 | 20 lessons / 15 hours | Balanced long-term progress |
| Intensive English 30 | 30 lessons / 22.5 hours | More weekly study and a specialised focus |
Current course-only guide prices
| Course | 8 weeks | 12 weeks | 16 weeks | 24 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English 20 | €1,360 | €2,040 | €2,600 | €3,720 |
| Intensive English 30 | €1,920 | €2,880 | €3,560 | €4,920 |
Course and accommodation
Long-stay quotations can include Belview Residence in a single, twin or triple room. Request a personalised quotation for your room type and exact dates.
Visa Essentials
Visa Essentials combines a 24- or 36-week General English 20 or Intensive English 30 course with the first 2 or 4 weeks at Belview Residence, course materials, placement, Welcome Pack, Student Card, certificate and report, free administration fee and arrival airport transfer.
| Course | 24 weeks | 36 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| General English 20 | €4,020 | €5,700 |
| Intensive English 30 | €4,980 | €6,900 |
Prices are based on the lowest published arrangement with two weeks of residence. Request a quote for room and accommodation-duration variations.
Visa Essentials payment
A 20% deposit is due within seven days. The remaining balance is paid after the visa is granted and before arrival. One pre-arrival course start-date change is included, subject to availability. Visa refusal is handled under the current Terms and Conditions .
Holiday breaks
Students receive two weeks of holiday for every 12 weeks booked. Holidays must be requested at least two weeks in advance, taken in whole Monday–Friday weeks, limited to a maximum of two weeks at one time and cannot be placed at the end of the course.
Included
- Online placement test and first-day welcome
- Course materials for class use. A personal copy may be purchased separately.
- Free Wi-Fi, Welcome Pack and Student Card
- Free weekly adult conversation class
- Progress testing every four weeks
- Certificate and student report with 85% attendance
- School documents required to support a visa application
Not included
- Visa application fees, which are paid to the relevant authorities.
- Accommodation beyond the weeks stated in a Visa Essentials package, which is quoted separately.
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Plan your stay: visa & booking
See the standard booking steps and visa planning timeline.
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Planning 8 weeks or more?
Request a personalised proposal covering course, accommodation and visa support.