General School Information

Our English Language School is located right in the heart of the city centre, just a few minutes’ walk from Grafton Street, Stephens Green, Temple Bar, and Trinity College. You’ll enjoy learning in the small internationally mixed groups at your language level.

Academic Calendar

Courses are organised into four terms of 12 weeks each, study for a full term or stay for a shorter period, start on any Monday!

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Grading Test

Your guide to starting a course at Horner School: New students should do the online grading test and the online speaking assessment before arrival in Dublin.

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School Facilities

Located in Dublin City Centre On Fitzwilliam Street Upper. Our school has 17 fully equipped classrooms, a coffee shop, school library and an outdoor city garden.

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Non EU Students

Information about the student visa application process, how to get a PPS Tax number etc.

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Living In Dublin

Dublin is the capital city, located on the east coast of Ireland. Our city has a long and rich history, stretching back over a thousand years. Dublin is famous for its Georgian streets, pubs and traditional music we also have a huge variety of cultural places to visit. Below you will find some important information relating to life in the city.

Public Transport

The Leap Card is the Smart Card for public transport around Dublin. Learn how to get 50% off public transport fares with the Young Adult (19-25) or Student Leap Card. Eligibility criteria and application process.

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Airport Transfers

Dublin Airport is located approximately 10 km north of Dublin City Centre with access to a large number of Airport Buses, Coaches and Taxis

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Examinations Available At Horner School

Horner School of English provides a range of international English Certificates and exam preparation courses. Choose from the Official IELTS Exam or the University of Cambridge FIRST and ADVANCED exams (FCE/CAE), We also prepare students for TOEFL and TOEIC Examinations. Our instructors will provide you with everything you need for success in the exam. Click on the below links to find out more about the range of examinations available at The Horner School of English.

Cambridge English Examinations

Learn more about the format of the Cambridge First Certificate and Cambridge Advanced Exams. We offer short intensive courses and longer stay Cambridge Exam Preparation courses. These examinations are globally recognised and can open doors to higher education and new employment opportunities.

Cambridge English Exams

Official IELTS Exam

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – is the world’s most popular English language test. Read our complete guide to everything you need to know as you prepare for the IELTS test

IELTS Exam Info

TOEFL IBT Examination

The TOEFL IBT is a computer-based examination. There are 4 sections the highest possible score is 120. TOEFL is accepted by the top colleges and universities in the world. There are more than 4,500 test centres to choose from worldwide.

TOEFL Exam Info

TOEIC Examination Ireland

It’s one of the world’s most widely used tests of English and it tests your ability to communicate within an international working environment. The test comprises of 200 multiple choice questions divided between Listening and Reading sections and lasts 2.5 hours.

TOEIC Information

Test of Interactive English

The Test of Interactive English (TIE) is an Irish Examination designed to test your English level at the end of your English language course. The exam is available every week and the results are issued within 14 days of the test date. Contact the school to register for this test.

TIE Exam Information