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Active Language Learning Boutique-style, quality English language school in Dublin’s upmarket coastal town of Dun Laoghaire.

Thank you very much for taking the time to familiarise yourself with our business history to date. As Director of Active Language Learning(ALL) it gives me great pleasure to introduce you from our humble beginnings to the successful launch of our all year round adult facility. Celebrating our 23rd year as Active Language (Formerly Monkstown Park Language & Activity Centre) but operating with over a 40 year combined experience in the EFL and indeed the tourist sector. I founded the company in 1989 after working in the junior market for 8 years with another organization. Our Marketing Director , Kieron Mahon studied Hotel Management with The Savoy Group in London from 1984 to 1990 when he returned to Dublin. Kieron now also holds a Degree in English and is a fully qualified TEFL teacher as well. Brian Mahon, Financial Controller, is a qualified accountant and has been part of the company from its inception. Our logistics and IT overseer is Fergus Mahon who completes the family team. Our former years were based on summer junior markets only with schools throughout Ireland operating for the months of June, July and August. Gradually we stretched our junior market to include the academic year as well with school groups coming from September to June. We are now one of Ireland's leaders in this field with a far reaching reputation throughout Europe. In 2005 we open our all year round school in the very heart of Dun Laoghaire and we are very proud with its success to date. Students from all over the non English speaking world have experienced ALL and all we have to offer as a quality destination for the following reasons:-

As a family run business we are dedicated to all students and teachers and offer quality English Language Programmes with the highest academic standards. As a family school we appreciate students cultural needs with regard to accommodation and the overall design of a linguistic programme. Because we are a family run organisation we can offer all our students a warm and friendly welcome both in school and indeed from their carefully chosen host families. Our before and after care has heightened the overall success of our courses and is evident with our return business to date. In conclusion I would like to guarantee you that we, as a family, will do everything possible to ensure successful and memorable programmes for you throughout your stay.

NEW TO DÚN LAOGHAIRE? WE'VE GOT YOU! Your first day at a new school is an adventure and knowing how to get there makes i...
16/10/2026

NEW TO DÚN LAOGHAIRE? WE'VE GOT YOU!

Your first day at a new school is an adventure and knowing how to get there makes it a little easier! 👀

🚌 Find out which bus stops to look for.
🚆 Check how to get here by DART.
🚊 Learn a little about Dublin's Luas tram system.
🚶 And discover the walk to our school!

Whether you're joining us for a few weeks or starting a longer English course, this guide is for you.

👇 TELL US IN THE COMMENTS!

How are you getting to A.L.L.?

🚆 DART · 🚌 BUS · 🚶 WALKING

Tag a friend who's coming to study with us and save this post for your first day! 💚

WHAT'S THE CRAIC?If you're learning English in Ireland, you'll probably hear this one sooner or later! 👀But what does it...
14/10/2026

WHAT'S THE CRAIC?

If you're learning English in Ireland, you'll probably hear this one sooner or later! 👀

But what does it actually mean?

It's a friendly way to ask what's happening, how things are going or if there's any news. 💬

Now you know! ☘️

👇 Someone asks you “What's the craic?” — what would you say?

Tell us in the comments!

Save this post for your next chat with a local. 💚

Meet the teachers at ALL! 👋✨You see them in the classroom every day, but how well do you really know the people behind y...
08/10/2026

Meet the teachers at ALL! 👋✨

You see them in the classroom every day, but how well do you really know the people behind your English lessons? 📚💚

In this post, we’re introducing some of our amazing teachers — the people who make learning English a little more fun, interesting and enjoyable!

📖 Swipe through, get to know them a little better… and discover what they like to do when they’re not teaching! 👀

IRISH WORDS & WAYSLearning English in Ireland? Then there are a few words and expressions you’ll want to know… 👀From eve...
07/10/2026

IRISH WORDS & WAYS

Learning English in Ireland? Then there are a few words and expressions you’ll want to know… 👀

From everyday phrases to little Irish ways of speaking, this new series will help you understand what you’re actually hearing around you. ☘️💬

Because sometimes, it’s not just about learning English — it’s about learning how people really speak it.

Ready to sound a little more Irish? 👀

Follow along and discover a new Irish word or expression with us!

23/09/2026

🍂 A cosy first day of autumn at ALL! ☕️🍪

Yesterday, we welcomed the new season with hot drinks and cookies for our students during their break. 🤎

A little something warm and sweet to enjoy between classes and make the first day of autumn extra special! ✨

Happy autumn from Active Language Learning! 🍁

Learn a new language in Dublin this September!Looking to learn French, Spanish, German or Portuguese for professional, t...
24/08/2026

Learn a new language in Dublin this September!

Looking to learn French, Spanish, German or Portuguese for professional, travel or personal reasons? Our Evening Foreign Language Courses are designed to fit around your busy schedule.

📅 Courses start Monday, 7 September 2026 (you can start any Monday)
🕖 Every Monday & Wednesday, 7:00–9:00 PM
👥 Small classes – maximum 10 students
📍 Active Language Learning, Dún Laoghaire

Find out more about our Evening Foreign Language Courses on our website!
👉 https://www.all.ie/evening-foreign-languages

23/08/2026

Learn a new language in Dublin this September!

11/08/2026

Photography challenge in Dun Laoghaire with our students 📷🍀📸
A photography challenge is a creative game where you pick a color, theme, or concept and take as many photos as you can inspired by it! Our students chose a color and created a collage with all their photos 💫💡

11/08/2026

Photography challenge in Dun Laoghaire with our students 📷🍀📸
A photography challenge is a creative game where you pick a color, theme, or concept and take as many photos as you can inspired by it! Our students chose a color and created a collage with all their photos💡💫

📚 LANGUAGE CERT B2 EXAM 📚The next Language Cert B2 exam will take place at Active Language Learning on:🗓️ Monday, May 25...
14/05/2026

📚 LANGUAGE CERT B2 EXAM 📚

The next Language Cert B2 exam will take place at Active Language Learning on:

🗓️ Monday, May 25th — Listening, Reading & Writing
🗓️ Tuesday, May 26th — Speaking Test

⏰ Exam starts at 09:30AM

Address

78/79 Upper George's Street
Dun Laoghaire
C

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35312843420

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