We aim to create the perfect conditions for you to achieve your full learning potential

Mission statement

Your individual learning journey is at the centre of our academic and cultural programme.  Through focused curriculum and assessment, a highly experienced and qualified team, and a warm and friendly school environment, we aim to create the perfect conditions for you to achieve your full learning potential.

Learning English is a life-changing journey that requires dedication, passion, and experience. At The Linguaviva Centre, we bring over 45 years experience to help our students on their learning journey. Founded in 1977, we are Dublin’s oldest language school, built on a belief of excellence in everything we do. We are an independently owned, boutique language school in the heart of Dublin city centre offering English Language and Teacher Training courses, tailored to your needs.

The Linguaviva Centre Dublin is accredited by ACELS, members of Quality English (QE) and Marketing English Ireland (MEI), and a Trinity College London Validated Course Provider.

Why choose the Linguaviva Centre?

  • location

    Within walking distance of St. Stephen's Green park, Linguaviva boasts a fantastic central Georgian location with all the cultural and transportation amenities on our doorstep. Students will have the chance to experience the real Dublin atmosphere from our leafy Leeson Street campus.

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    Nationality Mix

    Being a small boutique school allows us to recruit smaller numbers of students from a wider variety of countries. We feel that the international atmosphere of the classroom augments the learning and social environment of the school.

  • Small classrooms

    With a maximum of 12 students in our morning classes, and an average of 8-10 students in any class, this makes it possible for our teachers to maximise oral communication and individual feedback.

  • PErsonalised journey

    Starting from our Placement Test stage and continuing throughout your time with us, students receive individual attention in the form of tutorials, help with specific exam preparation as well as weekly extra pronunciation classes. Students are motivated to progress and monitored on their learning journey.

  • Cultural Aspect

    At the Linguaviva Centre we believe that language is best learnt in context, hence we pay a lot of attention to the cultural aspect of our courses. Dublin has a rich history and we are proud to share it with our learners both in class and through our social activity programme.

  • Teacher Training centre

    We have been recently recognised by Trinity College London as a Validated Course Provider. Our directors bring many years of teacher training experience to the school and we look forward to training new teachers as well as providing Erasmus + programmes for in-service teachers.

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