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Host family accommodation for students studying at the Apollo Adult School in Dublin is offered in the suburbs of Dublin, 30-40 minutes by public transport from school, in single bedrooms with one nationality per family guaranteed at all times. Double and twin rooms are also available for couples or friends travelling together. All host families are police vetted and carefully inspected by Apollo management to ensure their suitability to host our guests.

This popular choice of accommodation is ideal for adults aged 16+ who are interested in experiencing life with a typical Irish family and regularly practising their English. Irish people love to talk! Rooms: Students will have a single bedroom in the family home. Rooms have a single or double bed, a study desk and wardrobe/hanging area.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at weekends.

Bathrooms:

Students will share the family bathroom in the home.

Internet and phone:

Most host families have internet available but this is not guaranteed. Students can receive phone calls to the host family’s phone but cannot make outgoing calls.

Laundry:

Laundry is included once per week.

Bed linen, towels and cleaning:

Clean bed linen is supplied once a week. Students should bring their own towels. Students must keep their room tidy at all times.

Host family accommodation for students studying at the Apollo Adult School in Dublin is offered in the suburbs of Dublin, 30-40 minutes by public transport from school, in single bedrooms with one nationality per family guaranteed at all times. Double and twin rooms are also available for couples or friends travelling together. All host families are police vetted and carefully inspected by Apollo management to ensure their suitability to host our guests.

This popular choice of accommodation is ideal for adults aged 16+ who are interested in experiencing life with a typical Irish family and regularly practising their English. Irish people love to talk! Rooms: Students will have a single bedroom in the family home. Rooms have a single or double bed, a study desk and wardrobe/hanging area.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at weekends.

Bathrooms:

Students will share the family bathroom in the home.

Internet and phone:

Most host families have internet available but this is not guaranteed. Students can receive phone calls to the host family’s phone but cannot make outgoing calls.

Laundry:

Laundry is included once per week.

Bed linen, towels and cleaning:

Clean bed linen is supplied once a week. Students should bring their own towels. Students must keep their room tidy at all times.

THE RESIDENCE:
The Apollo Adult Residence is located at a brand new apartment complex with 470 bedrooms in shared apartments ranging from 3-8 bedrooms offers a superior choice for students which far exceeds any other centrally located student accommodation in the city.

LOCATION:
Next door to the Guinness Storehouse and only 10 minutes’ walk from Temple Bar and 25 minutes’ walk to the school, the residence is located within the Digital Hub, the largest cluster of technology, digital media and internet companies in Ireland.

COMMON ROOM:
Students have the unique opportunity to meet new friends in the large shared common area at any time of the day or evening which has a pool table and TV lounge area.

GYM:
The on-site gym available to residents has state of the art cardio and weights equipment.

STUDY ROOM:
There is a spacious study area where students can quietly study alone or in small groups with wifi and charging docks for laptops.

LAUNDRY:
There are laundry facilities on-site for washing and drying open 24/7. Residents are notified via an app on your phone when your washing is ready.

24 HOUR ONSITE STAFF/SECURITY:
There is a 24-hour reception area where a member of staff is available day or night. They’ve been hired for their friendliness so will happily help you with any requests or problems you may have. The residence is also monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day.

YOUR ROOM & RESIDENCE

Your Room:
Modern fully-furnished bedroom with small double bed for 1 person
Study desk, wardrobe & plenty of storage space
USB ports & IPTV connection in all bedrooms
Choose your own room temperature with your independently controlled in-room heater
Private deluxe en-suite bathroom with large shower, toilet & sink

Your Apartment (shared with 2-7 other residents):
Shared kitchen fitted with all the cooking essentials including microwave, kettle, toaster and oven, as well as crockery, cutlery and utensils.
Shared dining area
Shared comfortable lounge with flat screen TV

It’s All Included:
All your maintenance bills (electricity, heating, water, gas and contents insurance)
High-speed (50MB) broadband wired and/or WiFi and IPTV connection
Round-the-clock 24-hour maintenance support and security
Landscaped garden & bicycle storage in secure bike store
Communal areas within each apartment are cleaned once a week but students are expected to keep these areas as well as their bedroom and bathroom clean and tidy
Bed linen provided, students should bring their own towels