Erasmus+ is the European Union’s funding programme for Education, Training, Youth, and Sport. First launched in 1987, the current programme (2021-2027) provides approximately €9 billion funding for collaborative projects, as well as €20 billion for individual mobility grants for teachers and learners.
Why participate in an Erasmus+ project at DCU?
Participation in an Erasmus+ project helps build international networks. You will gain valuable experience in international collaboration and develop excellence in your field.
At DCU we excel at Erasmus+, developing excellence, creativity, and innovation in education and training. We collaborate with national, European, and international partners in a wide range of funded activities and projects.
We especially welcome cooperation with primary, secondary and third-level teachers, along with educational administrators and national associations / government bodies.
DCU’s Institute of Education is Ireland’s leading education training college, and thus DCU has superior expertise in training and continuous professional development for participants from the education industry. For details about DCU IOE see: https://www.dcu.ie/instituteofeducation
Fees Information
For fees information, please refer to our fees schedule.
Programmes for Individual Applicants
Individual applicants can join our International English Language development programme at DCU.
Typically, Erasmus+ funding will cover a 1-week or 2-week programme duration, so participants can
join a one- or two-week block of classes on a Monday to Friday cycle.
- Classes have a key focus on communication development skills and are interactive and lively.
- The timetable is typically Mondays to Fridays from 09.00-13.00hrs, with optional Field Trips in the afternoons and at weekends.
- Participants will benefit from a diverse mix of nationalities in classes, as well as leading tutors and academic curriculum.
Erasmus+ participants can join courses throughout the year.
Accommodation and Other Support Services
If you require, we can arrange DCU Host Family accommodation or DCU Residence accommodation for your programme. Host Family accommodation is available throughout the year, while residence accommodation is available in period May to August only.
Travel from Dublin Airport to DCU / DCU Host Family is by taxi or bus route 19. Alternatively, we can arrange an airport transfer for you / your group for an additional fee. DCU also offers a range of other support services, including a 24-hour assistance telephone number, which is available to registered participants on our programmes.
Programme Summary Information |
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| Available Start Dates for Participants (2026) |
Monday 9 March Monday 23 March Monday 13 April Monday 27 April |
Monday 11 May
Monday 25 May Monday 8 June Monday 17 August |
Monday 21 September Monday 12 October Monday 9 November Monday 7 December |
| Content Hours | English language development course (20 hours per week), and afternoon visits to destinations that are complimentary to the programme learnings. | ||
| Course Tuition Content | General English Training
Training in general language skills, in an international classroom environment, to include speaking, reading, writing, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation & grammar. DCU will emphasise confidence in speaking skills, and students will be tasked with in-class coursework that focuses on communication development skills. The programme will include a visit to DCU Institute of Education, which is Ireland’s leading Teacher Training faculty. For information see: https://www.dcu.ie/instituteofeducation |
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| Course Materials | Learning Materials included in programme fees. | ||
| Class Levels Offered | DCU offers tuition at seven levels – (1) Beginner, (2) Elementary, (3) Pre-Intermediate, (4) Intermediate, (5) Upper Intermediate, (6) Advanced, (7) Proficient. Students will be placed to a level-appropriate class based on their performance in the Online Language Assessment. | ||
| Pre Course Testing | Participants will take the DCU ‘Online Language Assessment’ six weeks before course commencement. | ||
| Certification & Testing | Course Certificate and Report for each participant. Furthermore we will help you to complete Erasmus+ / Europass documents. |
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| Accommodation | Host Family Accommodation All year around See: https://english.dcu.ie/accommodation/host family/ |
DCU Residence Available 10/05/26 to 29/08/26 only See: https://english.dcu.ie/accommodation/dcu shanowenresidence/ |
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| For Enquiries and Applications | Please email: Mr. Niall MARTIN – niall.martin@dcu.ie |
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| Tuition Fees | |
| English Course (per week) | €310 |
| Registration and Materials Fee (once off) | €165 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family Accommodation (per week) | €294 |
| Residence (per week) | €315 |
More Information
- Visit our website: www.english.dcu.ie
- Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwWIzP9Ume4
Indicative Programme Timetable – Sample Schedule
Below, we outline a sample timetable for a typical week of the programme. Please note – this is for illustrative purposes only, and the final programme timetable for your students may differ. The finalised programme timetable will be sent to you 2 weeks before programme commencement.
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Sample |
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Saturday |
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07:30hrs |
Arrival Airport Transfer Collection by Host Families |
Breakfast at Host Family |
Breakfast at Host Family |
Breakfast at Host Family |
Breakfast at Host Family |
Breakfast at Host Family |
Breakfast at Host Family |
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09.00- 13.00hrs |
English |
English Development Programme |
English Development Programme |
English Development Programme |
English |
Departure Private Coach |
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13.00-14.00hrs |
Lunchtime | Lunchtime | Lunchtime | Lunchtime | Lunchtime | ||
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Afternoon |
Dublin City |
Visit Botanic Gardens |
Free Afternoon |
Visit Dublin Docklands |
Free |
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| 18.30hrs | Dinner at Host Family |
Dinner at Host Family |
Dinner at Host Family |
Dinner at Host Family |
Dinner at Host Family |
Dinner at |
Assistance with Erasmus+ Documentation
We are experienced with Erasmus+ documentation requirements and confirm that we will complete your paperwork to avail of Erasmus+ / Europass funding.
If you have any questions about our Erasmus+ Programmes, please contact us.
Make an Enquiry / Request a Proposal
For further information, or to receive a proposal, please complete an enquiry form. We will reply to your enquiry within one business day, or less.