Frequently Asked Questions

General

Does your school offer Learner Protection for full-time English language students?

Avanti Language Institute is a member school of MEI (Marketing English in Ireland). MEI member schools guarantee to students that they will be able to complete all language courses for which they are enrolled. MEI members operate a Learner Protection policy. In the event that one MEI member school closes unexpectedly, the students enrolled at that particular school will be offered a place at another MEI member school to complete their language course.

How can I book a course?

If you are an ‘International Student’, you can book a course by Bank Transfer (you need to send us a copy of the receipt) or by Credit Card over the phone. The payment must reach us no later than 14 days prior to the beginning of your course.
If you are a ‘Local Student’, you can book a course in person at our school, by Laser or Credit Card over the phone, Cheque, Bank Draft or Bank Transfer.

Are all the teachers native speakers?

Yes, every one of the teachers at Avanti is a native speaker of the language he or she teaches. All teachers are university graduates and have teaching qualifications and experience.

When can I join a class?

For international classes, you can join every Monday, except some courses such as ‘Over 50’s Course’ which runs in certain terms and ‘Junior Course’ which is for summer only. You can join a local course any time.

Visa Information

Do I need a visa?

Some students may need to get a student visa to come and study in Ireland. All non EU/EEA and non Swiss citizens have to register on arrival with GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau).

Who needs a visa?

Please click here to see if you require a visa.

Examples (long-term students):

If you are a citizen of China or Saudi Arabia you will need to apply for a student visa prior to arrival in Ireland. If you are a citizen of Japan or Mexico, you can apply for a student visa after your arrival in Ireland.

Regardless, you will need to register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) once you arrive in Ireland.

EU/EEA and Swiss citizens do not need to register with the GNIB.

How to apply for a visa?

Information on how to apply for your student visa can be found here (please ensure you read the ‘Student visa guidelines’ document on that same page before applying for your visa).

Other information on visa

All students are advised to carry the Acceptance Letter from Avanti Language Institute in their hand luggage. Immigration authorities may ask to see it upon arrival in Ireland.

Students who are nationals of visa-required countries should also note that Ireland is not a member of the Schengen Agreement. Therefore students who have obtained a visa for a Schengen country will need to apply for a separate visa for Ireland.

Contact

Your first point for visa information should be the Embassy with jurisdiction of your country or www.inis.gov.ie. However, should you encounter any problems with your visa application, please let our staff know as quickly as possible and they will advise you.

Safeguarding Policy

Do you have Safeguarding Policy?

Yes, if you want to read our Safeguarding Policy for Students Aged under 18 please follow the link.

Covid-19

Do you have a Covid-19 Policy?

Yes, we do. Please click here for details.