Our Students
Our Students. Our Focus.
Our course programmes are designed specifically to reflect the needs and interests of our students. The objectives of each course are defined, and we communicate to all students the strategy to ensure that all students achieve their language learning goals.
Our students range in age from toddlers to retirees, and in level from complete beginner to advanced, and while teaching strategies may differ, our students can expect to and have received the same high standard of teaching no matter what age or what requirements one has.
We strive to meet the high expectations of our students, and respect the commitment in terms of time and cost that is undertaken when attending one of our courses. We welcome feedback throughout to ensure those expectations are met.
We understand that lives are busy with work and other commitments and where you can not attend a class on your specific course, if it’s possible, you can certainly join a suitable class elsewhere to ensure that you continue to progress.
My 13 year old son has had Spanish lessons with Olé Sol for 2-3 years. Very professional and flexible approach with top quality teachers. I would recommend this to anyone interested in developing a love for not only the language but the culture and way of life of Spanish speaking countries.
What Our Students say..
“The course led by Rosa has been excellent but I won’t be continuing because I am moving to Barcelona en enero! Rosa has bee such a good, thorough, engaging, encouraging and patient teacher. I really enjoyed the classes, finding them well paced and fun. I also really enjoyed learning about Spanish and South/Latin American traditions. I definitely wouldn’t have applied for the job in Spain without Rosa’s classes – it’s an English speaking job but having a basis in Spanish will help me a lot in my new adventure, and I am looking forward to continuing my study of Spanish in Spain – and in time, Catalan! So I give high praise to Rosa – an excellent teacher and a wonderful asset to the Olé School of Languages.” Dannielle, Spanish Beginners Course
“Our teacher Sara is amazing. She explains things so clearly and makes it very interesting. I love the songs and videos. Many thanks to the Olé School of Languages! See you next year! Claire, Spanish Beginners Course
“I am very satisfied with the recent Spanish course which I have just finished. I consider most useful and valuable the practice of speaking and hearing the language. Class is mostly in Spanish with minimal English involved, which helped me improve my listening. Thanks to Izabel and the Ole SOL team! Paul, Spanish Beginners Course
I’m sure all your instructors are good but I really, really liked Sara and thought she taught a very good class. She was so enthusiastic and made the learning fun with lots of laughs. I really liked learning more about Spain and the customs, especially about Christmas. I need to do a lot more work at home on my learning before I feel ready to go up a level but I hope I get Sara as my instructor in the next level. Cheers! Jane, Spanish Post Beginners Course
“Hi Christina, I have really enjoyed my classes this term, thank you for all your help in getting me this far. My teacher was very good and made the classes fun and engaging. I would love to continue to the post beginner class if there is a group going. Please let me know and I may try and cancel my other obligation if Tuesday’s are the only option”. Angelika, French Beginners Course
“Our teacher Alvaro is excellent; he is very engaging, and his approach built up our confidence in learning Spanish. The exercises in-class and the homework he set us was both motivating and highly relevant. Alvaro made all of us feel at ease and he was very encouraging to each person.” Brian and Charlotte, Spanish Beginners Intensive Course
“Cristina is a fabulous teacher and I would like to continue learning Spanish with Olé SOL. Please do let me know when the next suitable course is running!” Jamie, Spanish Beginners Course
“Hi Jonathan, thank you very much for the mail and all your help in sorting the course for me. I really enjoyed the spanish classes. Isabelle is a great teacher and really fun. I am going on holidays for a month but please keep me posted on Post Beginner classes for my return!” Sean, Spanish Beginners Course
“I would like to compliment Paula – she was the best teacher I’ve had so far, always extremely prepared and engaging. The course has been very useful and I feel I made a good progress throughout my 15 classes. Many thanks!” Malgo, Google, Corporate Private Tuition
“Liam absolutely loves going to the French class with Oceane and my main objective was for him to enjoy learning the language. Lovely teacher, would love Liam to be taught again by her next term!” Anne, Parent and Afterschool Coordinator at St Olaf’s NS, French Afterschool Course
“We are looking forward to the final class tomorrow. Our child has really enjoyed the class and we have seen him use more Spanish words at home which is terrific. We will be back and will sign up for another term so we will look forward to seeing you again at that time. Maria has been a brilliant teacher and has wonderful patience with the children as well as a great method of teaching. We are so glad we enrolled our child for the course. Many thanks.” Alexandra, Parent, Spanish Parent/Toddler Group
“We really enjoyed the Spanish classes for toddlers. It was a lovely group and a lovely teacher and we would love to continue, thank you. It’s a fantastic idea, I’m so glad we have been able to join you. Thank you for that and look forward to seeing you this Saturday.” Zoe, Parent, Spanish Parent/ Toddler Group
“The programme looks great – thanks for organising the French afterschool classes for us for another term. The children love Thibaut and his very creative and fun way of learning French through art. Delighted he’s back again this term.” Afterschool organiser, French afterschool course, Glasnevin NDNSP
“Thanks again for wonderful classes, she really enjoys the classes. I’m very glad to hear that more children should come on board in the new term. I love the fact that adult conversation and kids arts & crafts are at the same time. That’s great! Cristina, me gustaran las clases contígo y ahora puedo hablar mejor y entender más. Muchas gracias!” Siobhan, Parent, Spanish art& craft children & Adult Conversation
“Thank you very much for a very enjoyable summer camp, our child loved it. Actually, when I asked him if he wants to go again I got a very loud yes. (coming from a child that is usually very reserved in trying new things!) He was even rehearsing a little today few words he’s learned. I will book him again next week.” Sorina, Parent, Italian Summer Camp
“Hi Cristina, our child really enjoyed the camp (he rated it 9.8 out of 10!). He has some Spanish but seemed to be picking up new words and phrases during the week. Many thanks and have a good summer.” Darragh, Parent, Spanish Summer Camp GCD
“Thanks a lot, for an amazing summer camp! My sons love your teachers! We will be back next year.” Alextian, Parent, English Summer Camps Synge Street.
“Hola Cristina, we had a great session yesterday with Aine , by liaising on the main outlines and the content.” David, English for Business, Private Classes
“An excellent lesson yesterday, everyone very happy here. You are all brilliant! Thank you again.” William, Parent, Spanish Afterschool Course, Drumcondra
“For us, the programme was a great success both in terms of ELT and as a cross-cultural experience. My daughter now speaks English much more willingly and fluently and she has friends from countries of various cultural backgrounds, which we believe is of great development benefit for her. She is already missing her teachers and friends and I am surely missing the nightlife of Portobello:-) For now, we are enthusiastic about coming to your school also next summer. If you organise a between-term camp in the meantime, also do let us know. Enjoy your holidays in Spain!’ “Tomasz, Parent, English Summer Camp, Synge Street
“Hi, I just finished attending the “post beginners” class taught by Sara. I have to say I was slightly skeptical about the course as I had never been to a language course before. I would like to say I was pleasantly surprised about the course, and I found that my Spanish dramatically improved after attending the course. Also I would like to say that Sara was a fantastic teacher; engaging, always answering my questions, structuring classes, and most of all making them fun, which was the most important thing after a long day at work! I was always looking forward to the class, even if I wasn’t the most disciplined about homework! Very glad to have done the classes and it was a great experience! Thanks,” Paul, Spanish Post-beginners Course
“We had a lovely summer including three weeks in France with our child as translator! He really enjoys the French class and we look forward to enrolling his next term. Kind Regards,” Jane, Parent, French Afterschool Course, Mount Merrion
“I have both children in Spanish classes and they both really seem to enjoy it. It really surprises me when they tell me some of the words they have learned. Millie absolutely loved this course and her teacher.” Joanne, Parent, Spanish Afterschool Course, Citywest Educate Together NS
“Cristina and her team are fantastic language teachers. Inspiring and stimulating our students with interactive lessons, praise and encouragement. I would have no qualms in recommending Ole School of Languages to anyone.” Principal, The Teresian Jr School Spanish and French Afterschool courses.
“Our school has been running an after school french class for the last 4 years and have found the teachers friendly, approachable and very good at what they do! Both my daughters have attended the class, the eldest has just started second level and is flying in French. The couple of years she did while still at primary were invaluable and made the transition of learning a new language so much easier.” Afterschool Organiser, Dublin 9.