Gap Year & Professional Certificate Courses
Gap Year

Gap Year 

Real World English + IELTS Exam

Address: 5, Lad Lane – Dublin 2
Age: 16+
Duration: 24 or 32 Weeks (20 hours per week: 09.00-13.15 Monday-Friday)
Maximum class size: 15 students
Start Dates: Every Monday

Our GAP year programme is designed for adventurous souls seeking to enhance their English skills while experiencing the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of Ireland.

At the end of the programme, students will have the opportunity to take the recognized English language exam IELTS, to demonstrate their proficiency and receive a globally recognized certification.

 

Professional Gap Year

Professional Gap Year 

12 weeks Real World English Course +
12 weeks Professional Certificate Courses

Address: 5, Lad Lane – Dublin 2
Age: 17+
Duration: 24 Weeks (20 hours per week: 09.00-13.15 Monday-Friday)
Maximum class size: 15 students
Start Dates: Start Dates: 05/01/26, 11/05/26, 08/06/26, 06/07/26, 10/08/26

At Apollo Language Centre, we offer a unique Professional GAP year programme tailored for ambitious individuals looking to enhance their English skills while gaining valuable expertise in marketing, business, and leadership. Spanning 24 weeks, this program seamlessly blends intensive language learning with specialised professional certificate courses, providing students with a comprehensive and immersive experience.

At the end of the programme, students will not only have significantly improved their English proficiency but will also earn professional certificates in marketing, business, and leadership, enhancing their career prospects and opening doors to exciting opportunities around the globe.

Professional Certificate Courses

Professional Certificate Courses  

Address: 5, Lad Lane – Dublin 2
Age: 17+
Duration: 2 or 4 Weeks per course (25 hours per week: 09.00-13.15 Monday-Friday + 5 hours in the afternoon per week)
Maximum class size: 15 students

Start Dates:
Professional Certificate in Marketing: 06/01/25, 11/08/25
Professional Certificate in Business: 04/02/25, 08/09/25
Professional Certificate in Leadership: 03/03/25, 06/10/25

Professional Certificate in Marketing

Our Professional Certificate in Marketing is a comprehensive 2-4 week programme designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of marketing. Throughout the course, students will engage in a series of interactive sessions, practical exercises, and real-world case studies led by industry experts.

Professional Certificate in Business

Our Professional Certificate in Business is a dynamic 2-4 week programme designed to provide participants with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the world of business. Led by experienced instructors and industry experts, this course covers a wide range of topics to equip students with a solid foundation in business principles and practices.

Professional Certificate in Leadership

Our Professional Certificate in Leadership is a transformative 2-4 week programme designed to empower participants with the essential skills and qualities needed to excel as effective leaders in today’s dynamic workplace. Led by experienced leadership trainers and industry experts, this course covers
a comprehensive range of topics to develop participants’ leadership capabilities and enhance their professional growth.

Accommodation
Accommodation is offered in brand new city centre student apartments in single bedrooms with private bathrooms within walking distance of the school for students aged 18+ as well as host family accommodation located in the suburbs of Dublin for students aged 16+.
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Testimonials
  • Great school! I had a great time in class with amazing teachers. Here I could develop speaking skills in a very fun way and I also polished the grammar I have learned before, for life and for IELTS. I dare say I’ve met the best teachers here in the 6 years that I’ve been learning English. Last but not least, the admin staff: very friendly and helpful people! I can’t thank them enough for all the support they gave me during my course.
    Sandro, Brazil.
  • It’s an amazing school in the city centre of Dublin. The teachers are very friendly. I improved my level of English but I also learnt their culture and some values. There are activities organised every day except Sundays. These are very nice, inexpensive and changes every week. I had the chance to surf in Ireland too. I met people from all over the world. I really recommend this school.
    Albane, Belgium.
  • An unforgettable experience! I was very well received at this school. The exam preparation classes were excellent and the host family I was in was lovely. I had great meetings and I had the opportunity to speak only English. To all the French who want to go to Apollo, know that you will progress very quickly since there was only 2 French when I was there. Moreover organised outings are very varied and pleasant.
    Axelle, France.
  • A very good experience here at Apollo Language Centre. The staff are very friendly , very welcoming and helpful at every moment. Here you really have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. The location is central and easy to reach and their exam preparation class helped me to achieve my goal in the exam IELTS. I definitely recommend it!
    Alessandra, Italy.
  • Absolutely incredible teachers, very good building and comfortable classrooms also excellent administration. The teachers make the exam class fun! I totally recommend.
    Lu, Argentina.
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