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.
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 diverse, multicultural classes led by expert tutors and an academically rigorous curriculum.
Erasmus+ participants can join courses throughout the year, as listed below.
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 (2027) | Monday 12 April 2027
Monday 26 April 2027 |
Monday 10 May 2027
Monday 24 May 2027 |
| 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. |
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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. | |
| Accommodation | Host Family Accommodation Available all year round: https://english.dcu.ie/accommodation/about-host-family-accommodation/ |
DCU Residence Available 10/05/27 to 28/08/27 only: https://english.dcu.ie/accommodation/about-residence-accommodation/ |
| For Enquiries and Applications | Please email: dcuia.global1@dcu.ie or dcuia.global2@dcu.ie | |
| 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 |
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.
Make an Enquiry / Request a Proposal
For further information, or to receive a proposal, please contact us.
We will reply to your enquiry within one business day, or less.