Ireland country rating by our language course clients:
Overall4.3
Most popular cities for English courses in Ireland
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(918 City ratings)
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(265 City ratings)
3.8
(188 City ratings)
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(61 City ratings)
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(4 City ratings)
Best English schools in Ireland by category - age group, leisure/fun
105 language schools in Ireland from €143 for a 1 week English course
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English course types in Ireland
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General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (682) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
- Standard English Courses for Adults - Ireland (254)
- English & Culture - Ireland (245)
- Afternoon Courses - Ireland (79)
- Language Year - Ireland (54)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Ireland (29)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Ireland (27)
- Adults From 30+ Years Courses - Ireland (9)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - Ireland (7)
- Evening Courses - Ireland (5)
- Conversation/Communication - Ireland (4)
- Travelling Classroom - Ireland (4)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Ireland (2)
- Weekend (1) - Only offered by ICE Irish College of English
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English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.- IELTS Preparation Courses - Ireland (84)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - Ireland (54)
- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - Ireland (46)
- Other Exams - Ireland (20)
- TOEFL (13) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Cambridge Proficiency Preparation Courses - Ireland (13)
- Cambridge Preliminary Preparation Courses - Ireland (10)
- CELTA Preparation Courses - Ireland (8)
- TOEIC (4) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- TEFL / TESOL (2) - Only offered by Dublin College of Advanced Studies
- Trinity (1) - Only offered by The Linguaviva Centre
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Junior English courses
Junior English courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their English. -
Business English courses
Business English classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable English used within this field.- Business English Private Courses - Ireland (91)
- Business English Group Courses - Ireland (7)
- English for Aviation (4) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- English for Doctors & Nurses (4) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Banking & Finance (4) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- English for Lawyers (4) - Offered by InTuition Languages
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Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category. -
Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course. -
English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English.- English & Horse Riding - Ireland (17)
- English & Rugby - Ireland (16)
- English & Golf - Ireland (15)
- English & Sports - Ireland (12)
- English & Tennis (12) - Offered by Influent
- Farmstay (5) - Offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Surf - Ireland (4)
- English & Basketball (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Football - Ireland (3)
- English & Music (1) - Only offered by City Language School
- English & Dancing (1) - Only offered by City Language School
- English & Sailing (1) - Only offered by ICE Irish College of English
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Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
Information about Ireland
From the awe-inspiring landscapes of County Derry to the wilderness of the Beara Penisula, this is one of world's most beautiful countries and worth every effort to explore it. Don't miss Dublin on your trip to Ireland, not only because of its architecture but also because of its soul and sociability making it the most charismatic of all capitals. Irish people are really welcoming and warm. They will stop and help you find your way or strike up a conversation when you are sitting in a country pub. End your trip with the scenic superstars like Connemara or Killarney National Park, or the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast.
Key facts about Ireland
Population: 4,854,000
Capital: Dublin
Telephone country code: +353
Largest cities in Ireland:
- 1. Dublin: 1,000,000
- 2. Cork: 200,000
- 3. Dun Laoghaire: 185,000
- 4. Limerick: 90,000
- 5. Galway: 71,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short-term English courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 02 Jun 2026 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information, please consult with the embassy or consulate of Ireland in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Ireland on the official website - Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland.
Largest international airport in Ireland:
Dublin Airport (DUB): 10 km. from Dublin city center
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Ireland
Can I book accommodation only?
“No, schools only provide accommodation for their students, for the duration of their studies at the school. ”
Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 22, 2023
What types of specialist courses can be booked in Ireland?
“At the moment, the schools we partner with in Ireland offer:
- English for Aviation
- Business English
- Medical English
- Legal English
- English for teachers (the required language level is C1 - this is a course for teachers of English)
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- English for Aviation
- Business English
- Medical English
- Legal English
- English for teachers (the required language level is C1 - this is a course for teachers of English)
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Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 25, 2023
Is it possible to book only activities for juniors, with no lessons or accommodation?
“At the moment we do not partner with any school which would offer activities only, they are always a part of the English course.
Junior courses include not only lessons but also great activity programmes so kids can continue their English learning outside of the classroom.”
Junior courses include not only lessons but also great activity programmes so kids can continue their English learning outside of the classroom.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 11, 2023
My daughter wants to travel to Ireland with two other friends, can all three stay in the same homestay?
“Normally, the families that collaborate with the school do not usually receive more than one student of the same nationality. In addition, it is not advisable for all three students to stay in the same house, so that they can practise their English outside of school hours. What can be requested when making the three bookings is that the girls are placed in three different houses that are not too far away from each other.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2023
I don't quite understand about the number of lessons. Do you mean the number of lessons per week?
“Each course has a different weekly teaching load, with 20 lessons per week being the most common standard courses offered by all schools. Please note that a lesson is not always an hour (60 minutes).”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 24, 2023
I need the school to send me a letter of admission so that I can show it at the airport to fly to Ireland.
“Bolivian citizens seeking to enter Ireland as English language students do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. What is required is that students show a letter from the school confirming their enrolment as a student on a full-time course, proof that they have paid school fees, private medical or travel health insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incidents, including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months or for the duration of their stay. Citizens who do not require a visa must also demonstrate that they are able to support themselves financially after arriving in Ireland.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 04, 2023
I have already made my booking and would like to pay the rest of the payment for the English course.
“Once the school confirms your place within 48 hours, you will receive a confirmation email specifying the remaining amount to be paid and the method(s) of payment accepted by the school.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 03, 2023
I would like information about language exchanges. My idea is to go to a family's home in Ireland and have someone from there come to my house while I am there.
“The schools we work with do not offer such programmes, but you can book a course at one of our schools in Ireland and stay with a local family, if you wish.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 23, 2023
In order to travel to Ireland from Bolivia, do I have to cancel the 25 weeks required for the study and work visa?
“We, as an agency, do not take care of all visa-related matters. The regulations for obtaining a visa are quite delicate and change constantly, so it is best to always contact the embassy or consulate of the country you are going to visit in your home country.
What we can tell you is that in order to receive your visa letter you must have already paid for your booking in full.”
What we can tell you is that in order to receive your visa letter you must have already paid for your booking in full.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 21, 2023
Is there a school in Ireland where I can prepare for and sit the CPE exam?
“Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre offers a CPE preparation course which consists of 20 lessons per week, from Monday to Friday. This school is also an examination centre for Cambridge Proficiency Certificate so you can prepare for and sit the exam in the same place.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 03, 2023
I would like to know if there are any schools in Ireland that offer junior courses for under 16s, and that I can study as an adult at the same time?
“We have several schools that offer day courses for children, and at the same time offer courses for adults. They would be different groups of course, and we would have to find dates when the two courses start at the same time. In addition, the Berlitz school offers a "Parents and Children" course where you can study together for the duration of the course.”
Angel Marcos, from - Jan 23, 2023
I am interested in learning Spanish but I have no prior Spanish and would need a beginners course. Could you let me know the class options?
“The school Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is a school that specialized in teaching English as a foreign language. In Ireland, the only school that offers Spanish programmes on a one-to-one basis is Berlitz in Dublin. As an alternative, we cooperate with many different schools all over Spain and, at the time of writing, some online courses with group lessons can be arranged too.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 02, 2023
Is it possible to study English and work in Ireland? I am Spanish.
“Indeed, any citizen of the European Union can work and study in the Republic of Ireland without any complications or visa formalities. In addition, since you do not have to apply for a visa for Ireland, you will not have to comply with the common requirements of a visa: nor will you have to take out compulsory health insurance (although this is still more than advisable), nor will you have to prove financial solvency, among other benefits.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2022
I am from Morocco ,can I join an English course in Ireland?
“Yes, our Partner schools welcomes all nationalities.”
Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2022
I am a native Spanish teacher in Dublin. Do you need teachers?
“Thank you very much for contacting us, but I regret to inform you that, on this occasion, we will not be able to help you. It is the schools themselves, and not us, who select their staff (teachers / monitors), so I recommend that you contact them directly.
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Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2022
What is the best language school in Ireland?
“Schools on our website are listed from the best reviewed first. The unbiased reviews are submitted by former students.
At the time of writing, The Babel Academy in Dublin is the first on the list.
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At the time of writing, The Babel Academy in Dublin is the first on the list.
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Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 02, 2022
Can a 30+ aged student study an English language course (Academic Year Program - IELTS) in Ireland?
“This is definitely possible! Simply click on our "Language Year" or "IELTS" search options whilst having clicked on Ireland as your desired location. ”
Fraser Provan , LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 05, 2022
Is there the possibility of doing private classes only one day, for example only on Fridays?
“Yes, there will be no problem. Simply tell us when you would like to start, the total number of private lessons you would like to book and your time availability so we can send you more information.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 08, 2022
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about English courses in Ireland
Is it possible to book a course for next year using the teaching card?
“Unfortunately, the Bonus Docente is a subsidy that can only be spent in Italy and with organisations that have an agreement with MIUR.”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 11, 2025
I would be interested in a daytime English course for my 7- and 8-year-old daughters in Ireland.
“There are some schools in Ireland that accept younger students, but it will be essential that there is also a parent or guardian on site who can accompany them and pick them up from school after classes. School accommodation is usually reserved for students aged 11 and above, unless you participate in a 'Parent & Child' programme and the parent also attends classes. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 26, 2024
I would like to know how host families are selected.
“Schools select host families on the basis of past and demonstrable references, the experience they have in hosting foreign students, the distance from the school and the quality of the accommodation they offer.
Bear in mind that all schools have very strict selection criteria when choosing a host family, and carry out constant reviews and checks to ensure that students can spend their study period as comfortably as possible, feeling almost at home.
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Bear in mind that all schools have very strict selection criteria when choosing a host family, and carry out constant reviews and checks to ensure that students can spend their study period as comfortably as possible, feeling almost at home.
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Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 07, 2023
I am interested in a senior course in Ireland
“You can see our partner schools that organise senior courses in Ireland by simply clicking on "English for Senior" in the corresponding drop down menu after selecting the country.”
Cinzia Carli, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 05, 2023
If a course lasts one week, how many days of classes are there? 5 or 7?
“The general rule for courses in all schools is that they begin on Monday and end on Friday, so there are effectively five days of classes.”
Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 04, 2022
I am a career guidance officer and I am working with a Lady who wants to teach English to foreign nationals. Is there a course she can attend in Ireland that would qualify her to teach students?
“By the sounds of things, your friend will be looking for a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA programme. We have a number of partner schools throughout Ireland that offer such programmes, taught in groups or privately.”
Fraser Provan , Area Manager English from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 22, 2022
I would like to know what sports can be played in the 18/24 age group and whether you organize excursions and guided tours.
“Extra activities are organized weekly by the schools, depending on the period, availability and participation of the students. They cannot be guaranteed for Standard courses but only for Junior courses.
However, a list of activities (sports and non-sports) / excursions that are available is available at the school office, which students receive during first-day orientation.
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However, a list of activities (sports and non-sports) / excursions that are available is available at the school office, which students receive during first-day orientation.
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Antonio, Area Manager from Emerald Cultural Institute - Jun 30, 2022
Is there also a one week course for seniors?
“Normally a senior course can also be followed for 1 week (usually they are max. two weeks). You can also choose to follow an intensive course at a school that appeals to you and then we can see if the average age of the school is a bit higher.”
Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Jan 24, 2022
Language schools in Ireland by city
Stars indicate average city rating by our clients
- Bray (2 schools) 4.0
- Clare (1 school)
- Cork (14 schools) 4.2
- Donegal (1 school)
- Drogheda (1 school)
- Dublin (57 schools) 4.4
- Galway (7 schools) 4.6
- Kerry (3 schools) 4.5
- Kildare (1 school)
- Kilkenny (2 schools)
- Limerick (10 schools) 3.8
- Maynooth (2 schools)
- Mayo (1 school)
- Sligo (1 school)
- Summerhill (1 school)
- Waterford (1 school)
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