Best English schools in Dublin by category - student age group, value for money
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What our students said about Dublin
I fell in love with this city full of life and interesting architecture. It is well connected and the locals are very friendly and welcoming. There are many places to visit in the city itself: museums, the James Joyce Centre, Trinity College as well as outside: beaches along the coast, castles e.g. Malahide Castle, cliffs e.g. Howth. Life in the pubs is buzzing in the afternoon - live music draws people in and encourages them to party together.
Poland
Just a lovely city which I highly recommend. Many different things to do, so for everyone should be something interesting available. Lots of public transports and nice people anyway. The city is big but not too big so you can see a lot by walking around. Nice pubs, friendly and open minded people and for me a city we should have seen once in life.
Germany
There are certain areas which can be unsafe, and there are lots of homeless people and people drinking and smoking everywhere. It's also difficult to speak English with locals as there are a huge number of foreign people living there. It's expensive to live there too. However, there are beautiful places to visit in the city and along the coast.
Spain
Dublin is the most expensive city in Europe that I have seen so far. There is a lot of fast food - very unhealthy! The pubs are very casual but at the same time expensive. There are very interesting double buses that run very often, but the tickets are insanely expensive!
Germany
Dublin is a must to go, definitely. People are lovely. The city is so vibrant. The school is awesome and the teachers are of a high level as well. I had a wonderful time here. Best choice ever! I strongly recommends Alpha College!
Brazil
I liked Dublin, it is a city I would gladly return to. There are so many activities and things to see, it's easy to visit either by public transport or on foot. It is a very young city. A bit expensive for Italian wages.
Italy
Dublin is a great city to meet people from all over the world. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. Dublin is a nice size and you can reach almost everything on foot.
Germany
Very interesting, lots to see. The city is not too big and therefore very well laid out. All the important points are within easy walking distance.
It was not possible to use the bikes neither in the centre nor outside due to the massive amount of busses, which cost an arm and a leg.
Italy
very pleasant city capital not too big, big green spaces, beautiful places to visit but as in Brittany, it rains at least once a day!
France
It is a city with a lot of public transport, although I would not like to have to drive there, very dangerous, especially for cyclists.
Spain
I've been to other European capitals and I think the city doesn't know how to encourage tourists to visit historical points.
Brazil
Dublin is one of my favourite place to go. People are helpful and warm. The city is beautiful and bustling. I love it!
Italy
I liked Dublin. Lots of beautiful things to see, as well as museums. But it's expensive, and the city is dirty.
France
I think to visit the city two days is enough. It can be the starting point for a tour of the Irish landscape.
Italy
Vibrant, friendly people, lots to visit and great parks and pubs. I loved the free entry to some museums.
Germany
A lively and welcoming city with some interesting museums and the possibility of nature excursions
Italy
It is a place where you can move around easily. The costs of the apartments are expensive though
Italy
Positive aspect: many interesting things in a not too big city and well connected.
Spain
It was a very beautiful destination for a long weekend. Moreover, enjoy the food!
France
What school directors said about Dublin
Dublin is a very historic city but it is very young at heart. The city has a thriving social, musical and cultural scene. Our famous pubs are a huge attraction and create a wonderful atmosphere around our city.
Dublin has a young, vibrant and friendly nature, allowing people to quickly feel at home. Dublin has been voted Third Friendliest City in the World.
Dublin is a lively, friendly hub with many cultural, musical , and historical attractions for international students to enjoy.
Ireland is an increasingly popular destination for students looking to study English, and thanks to Ireland’s position as a multicultural and progressive country, non-EU students also have the chance to gain work experience while studying on a full time course. The Irish are known for their friendly and helpful disposition, and the country boasts breath-taking scenery, historic towns and cities, wonderful cultural diversity and incredible areas of natural beauty. That is why Ireland is fast becoming one of the most popular study and work destinations in the world!
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Dublin
found the lessons super entertaining and also liked the method of explaining a word in English and thus improving my vocabulary very well.
More water dispensers, possibly book sales = you can sell a used book with an indication of the chapters worked on and another classmate who joins at a different time can continue to use this book.
11 March 2024
Course: Standard General English - 5 weeks
Student age: 17 years
All the teachers I met were highly motivated and organised their lessons in a variety of exciting but always very professional manner. All available media were used. There was a special focus on speaking and every student was involved. All questions were answered comprehensively and any kind of assistance was gladly given.
I would book here again at any time.
12 February 2024
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 10 weeks
Student age: 51 years
The students.
I do not recommend it.
4 December 2023
Course: Morning General English 20 - 5 weeks
Student age: 47 years
Location is perfect! Not easy to find it but then it’s perfect. Teachers are great and so are classmates.
The guy at the help desk, really nice and friendly.
2 October 2023
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 1 week
Student age: 48 years
All the staff and teachers are very friendly.
26 September 2023
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 59 years
Fantastic teachers Keith and Eimear who put a lot of energy and ingenuity into teaching using a variety of forms, methods and materials. Warm, friendly contact with students from the whole School team. Authentic, very interesting ways of teaching, unobtrusive didactics creating a good, safe learning atmosphere. Openness and respect for diversity (despite a significant age difference, I did not feel any difference in the approach to me). Very good atmosphere during lessons. Individual approach to the student while taking care to work in pairs, groups. Attentiveness and alertness to the needs of each individual student. Great team of committed, professional people.
12 September 2023
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
I really liked the course times. Tues. - Thurs. longer, but shorter on Mon. and Fri.
20 August 2023
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
It is useful to point out precisely the mistakes that are made in speaking
16 August 2023
Course: Intensive English Course IE26 - 2 weeks
Student age: 43 years
Excellent reception and efficient organization. Good staff and attentive to correct mistakes.
9 August 2023
Course: Intensive English Course IE26 - 1 week
Student age: 58 years
Stimulating lessons, favourable learning climate, ability of teachers to create a friendly atmosphere among students
Students of different ages and backgrounds, staff attentive to students' needs
19 July 2023
Course: General English Course GE20 - 1 week
Student age: 52 years
The school is very well organised. There is also a very good programme of activities for every budget. The teachers are very committed and the lessons are interesting. I thought it was great that the lessons were held with two different teachers.
No, I can highly recommend the school.
17 July 2023
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years
The school manager was very attentive and helpful
the school is located in the centre of Dublin, so the location is good but the premises are cramped, it is situated in a 4-storey building and the lift is only available for teachers. The cleanliness of the toilets is not always good.
6 June 2023
Course: Intensive English Course IE26 - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
The courses were super dynamic and with rich content.
8 May 2023
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years
mixed group (8 nationalities in one group)
24 April 2023
Course: General English Morning - 1 week
Student age: 64 years
Outstanding teachers and staff who listen to me
excellent teaching methods which helped me to progress
high quality complementary activities
excellent school
7 November 2022
Course: General English Fluency - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years
Information about Dublin
One thing for sure is that you will have a good craic in Dublin! The social life here is fantastic with a lively night scene full of locals in their famous Irish pubs.Irish people are extremely friendly and it is easy to integrate into a group of friends. The city is a much more manageable size than other capital cities, such as London. It is easy to navigate and accommodation options will not be so far from your school of choice. Aside from the few hot spots for tourist crime, the city is safe, but it is still best to err on the side of caution especially at night. Dublin is home to a well connected International Airport. It is close to the centre and there are plenty of bus connections to bring you to and from the city. So book your flights now and grab a Guinness in one of the local pubs!
Dublin has an extensive network of public transport, which unfortunately is not the most reliable and at times can be slow. The city is small though, so students may not need to rely on public transport to get to where they want to go. A popular expression for the weather in Dublin is that there are 4 seasons in one day. The climate is often changeable with little warning. It is best to be prepared for all eventualities when leaving your accommodation in the morning.
Key Facts about Dublin
- Price index excluding rent: 70* (30% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 63* (37% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Ireland average):
4.48 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Dublin
Events in Dublin
03 May 2024 - 05 May 2024This year, Bray Jazz Festival will return for its 20th anniversary. Every year, renowned artists come to perform and put on a wonderful show.
16 August 2024 - 18 August 2024The Electric Picnic Festival has been offering up one of the best organised open-air events since 2004. With an emphasis on electric music, it has welcomed many of the biggest names in the rock/pop genre. Held in Stradbally, County Laois, it is easy to get to from Dublin.
12 October 2024 - 20 October 2024Discover the architecture that shaped the city of Dublin firsthand. Most of the open houses and building tours are free and access is on a first come, first served basis.
What to do in Dublin
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: Dublin Airport, Maldron Hotel, North Wall Quay, Docklands Convention Centre, Guild Street Jurys Hotel, Jury´s Inn Custom House Quay, Marlborough Street, Dublin City South, Hawkin´s Street
Taxi: 18 minutes drive to city center of Dublin
Q&A - Questions and answers about Dublin
- How many weeks do I need to speak fluent English? I am a complete beginner.“420 lessons are needed to reach level B2. This is, of course, an approximate calculation, as the speed of learning and assimilation of knowledge depends on each student.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 13, 2023Which is the cheapest English school in Dublin for 8 months morning course?“The IBAT College, in Dublin, offers the cheapest General Course semi-intensive.”Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 22, 2023Are there any summer courses for juniors that would prepare my son for the CAE exam?“ICE - Irish College of English school offers Intensive English + Cambridge preparation courses for students aged 11-17.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023I have made a reservation and I need to receive a document stating that I have already been admitted to the school.“Along with your booking invoice, schools usually provide a letter of admission, which proves that you have made a booking and have been admitted by the school.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023I'd like to learn the information about the language course 25+8“You can click on the school name and then go to the school page to view all the courses offered by the school.
Click on the downward arrow to the right of the course name to see the course description.”Susan Wang, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 13, 2023Is it possible to book a junior course in the winter season?“In Dublin junior courses take place in the summertime, most of them begin from the end of June.
For other start dates we can enquire about private lessons for your child if this is something you would be interested in.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 13, 2023I'm looking for an adult language school in Dublin city center. I have a very poor foundation. I want to take a two-week course first and may book half a year if I find the course good.“You can click on the name of the school to see the profile and location of the school.
The school will give a language level test before the class starts, and the groups will be based on the test results, so you don't need to worry about your language level.”Susan Wang, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 09, 2023I want to visit Dublin and I'd like to know the address of the school first.“Every time that you visit a school's profile on our website, you will see the name and exact address of the school at the top of the profile.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 27, 2022FAQ about schools in Dublin
- I am looking for a school in Dublin for my 17-year-old son preferably in residence.“We collaborate with many schools in Dublin. Usually residence accommodation is intended for students over 18 years of age, unless it is a Junior programme, where packages consist of language course + activity programme + accommodation in a host family or student residence (with supervision). ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 26, 2024We wish to accompany our 13-year-old son to Dublin to attend an English course while we take a vacation.“In this case we recommend a junior course:
Intended for juniors and children, these language courses are part of a package that includes language studies, room and board, and organized activities with other students of the same age group. These programmes are usually seasonal with preset start and end dates. They fill up quickly, so it is a good idea to book well in advance.”Cinzia Carli, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 27, 2022Are there any set dates for the course at English for Teachers?“Yes, there are set dates, usually at least a couple of dates for the April-July period, and sometimes a couple in October.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 10, 2022May I ask you why do not exist more than 10 hours per week in the non-online program?
I'd like to learn but 20 hours per week at least...
“The best way to find the result you are looking for is by refining your search. Please click on Dublin via our ranking listings under Ireland, and then select the course type, dates and length of the course you require via our course finder tool. You shall find there are many in-house programmes that offer more than 10 hours of tuition per week. ”Fraser Provan, Area Manager from Languagecourse.net - Jun 17, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Dublin or other 54 different English course types in Dublin.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Ireland such as Athlone, Bray, Clare, Cork, Donegal ..., Galway, Gormanston, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford, Westport, Wexford or see our list of all schools in Ireland. You may also want to consult options outside Ireland for learning English.Show more