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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: 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: 05/01/26, 10/08/26
Professional Certificate in Business: 03/02/26, 07/09/26
Professional Certificate in Leadership: 02/03/26, 05/10/26

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 2-4week 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.

Key Facts

Address:
5 Lad Lane, Dublin 2

Maximum class size:
15 students

Apollo Social Programme

Available in the afternoon

Gap Year

20 hours per week:
09.00-13.15 Monday-Friday

Start Dates:
Every Monday Available for all levels from Beginner to Advanced

Professional Gap Year

20 hours per week:
09.00-13.15 Monday-Friday

Start Dates:
05/01/26, 11/05/26, 08/06/26, 06/07/26, 10/08/26

Professional Certificate Courses

25 hours per week:
09.00-13.15 Monday-Friday + 5 hours in the afternoon per week

Start Dates:
Professional Certificate in Marketing: 05/01/26, 10/08/26
Professional Certificate in Business: 03/02/26, 07/09/26
Professional Certificate in Leadership: 02/03/26, 05/10/26

Apollo
Social

Apollo Social:
‘The Apollo Experience’ continues outside the school when you will visit the best attractions that Ireland has to offer & get involved in the Apollo Social programme with our fantastic Apollo Experience staff.

Apollo Real
World Learning

Apollo Real World Learning:
Apollo students will follow a structured programme to enable them to practice their English in real world situations such as job interviews, meetings, presentations, communicating by email & conducting skype calls though English.

Course
Books

Course Books:
Empower Series from Cambridge University Press with validated Assessment from Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)

No Summer
Supplements

No Summer Supplements:
We do not charge supplements on courses or accommodation during Summer

Tuition
Hours

Tuition Hours:
1 hour/lesson = 60 minutes

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Students

Bildungsurlaub Students:
In addition to the 25 hours of English classes, students have the option to take part in 5 hours extra per week of social, cultural and political classes in the afternoons.

Apollo GO
Goals and Objectives

Apollo GO Goals and Objectives:
1-1 tutorials half-way through their programme or monthly for long-term courses and again at the end of the course to ensure that the student’s individual goals are being reached.

Course Name

Gap Year – 20 hours + IELTS Exam

Professional Gap Year – 20 hours

Professional Certificate Courses

Start Date	24 Weeks	32 Weeks	2 Weeks	4 Weeks
Every Monday	€4,080 (+ IELTS exam)	€5,440 (+ IELTS exam)	–	–
05/01/26, 11/05/26, 08/06/26, 06/07/26, 10/08/26	€7,300	–	–	–
Marketing: 05/01/26, 10/08/26 Business: 03/02/26, 07/09/26 Leadership: 02/03/26, 05/10/26	–	–	€900	€1,800

Additional fees:

Course Books & Materials (all books): €80
Registration Fee: €75
One-to-one classes: €100 per hour
Medical insurance up to 90 days: €75
Medical insurance up to 1 year: €140

Really good mix in classes. The book is super interesting (so happy I can keep it!) It is also a good age group in the class. I loved to go on the activities with my class.

Onder, Turkey.
I love my class! Best team ever and an award winning school. I really enjoyed the duration of the classes, the location and the staff. I just spoke in English here and I can say my English improved a lot.

Paulo, Brazil.
It was a good experience in Apollo Language Centre. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the teachers were very good. I made a lot of friends from different nationalities. In the end I had a good experience in Apollo and I hope I can come again.

Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia.
Actually before I joined Apollo I had been searching for the best school in Ireland to improve my English. I had asked many students about their experiences in Apollo and other schools. They advised me to choose Apollo. Honestly within a few weeks my language improved more than I expected. It was a family environment, not only a language school. Many thanks to all the staff there.

Fahad, Saudi Arabia.
The perfect school in Dublin if you want to improve your English! Great teachers and all the staff from the school are really polite! Best school ever.

Alberto, Italy.