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Aurora says:
It was in the mid seventies. The school was small and familiar, teachers and students mixed together and we had great fun.
I am glad it has improved so much, but as the song goes "I remember Dublin School in the rare old times."
Great memories.
Aurora O'Connor, Madrid, Spain.
(Thanks Aurora - hope to see you again soon.)
Alessandra says:
I was at Dublin School of English last summer. It's a really good school! I improved my English! Thanks a million!
And,thanks to my three teachers Gerard, Aoifa and Ciaran!
Alessandra, Massafra, Italy.
(Thanks Allessandra.)
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The TIE Exam
What is the TIE (Test of Interactive English) Exam?
The Test of Interactive English has been developed by the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS) to meet the needs of students taking English Language courses in Ireland. TIE is recognised by the Irish Department of Education & Science and is administered by TIE examinations limited.
The Cambridge CPE Exam
What is the CPE (Cambridge Proficiency Exam) exam?
CPE is the highest level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level C2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context and are approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker, then this is the exam for you.
Success at this level represents a significant personal achievement.
The Cambridge CAE Exam
What is the CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam) exam?
CAE is the second highest level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Choose CAE if you are reaching a standard of English that is good enough for most social and professional situations, and in higher education.
Although the level of language skills required is not as high as for CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), CAE recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of everyday life.
The Cambridge FCE Exam
What is the FCE (First Certificate in English) exam?
FCE is an intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Choose FCE if your knowledge of English is good enough for many practical everyday situations, including business and study.
To be successful, you will have a wide range of vocabulary and grammar knowledge. You will be able to communicate fluently and correctly in spoken and written English and be able to understand different types of reading and listening texts.
In order to ensure their exams meet the needs of students, FCE and CAE have recently undergone a review and the examinations have been updated.
The IELTS Exam
What is the IELTS exam?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS is required for entry to university in Ireland, the UK and other countries.