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139 English Language Schools in Ireland Ranking 2024

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4.4

Rating: 4.4

(847 reviews)
Top Destinations: Dublin (city thumbnail)
4.2

Rating: 4.2

(245 reviews)
Top Destinations: Cork (city thumbnail)
3.8

Rating: 3.8

(185 reviews)
Top Destinations: Limerick (city thumbnail)
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(49 reviews)
Top Destinations: Galway (city thumbnail)
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Best English schools in Athlone by category - student age group, value for money

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
English Path
Students < 18 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(6)
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(10)
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Cork English Academy
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
ULearn English School
Students 31-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
Students 31-49 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(6)
Students 31-49 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(4)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Babel Academy of English
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(6)
Students 50+ years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
Students 50+ years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(8)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Active Language Learning
Students all ages
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students all ages
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(9)
Students all ages
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(9)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Killarney School of English
Quality of teaching
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Quality of teaching
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(8)
Quality of teaching
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(8)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Leisure programme
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(5)
Leisure programme
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(4)
Leisure programme
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Babel Academy of English
Value for money
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(21)
Value for money
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
Value for money
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
Everest Language School
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(9)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(8)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)

Ireland language school ranking

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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.
Population: 4,854,000
Capital: Dublin
Time zone: GMT +1
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0904 USD)
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 courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (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
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Ireland average): 4.37 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Most popular regions in Ireland for language travel

Q&A - Questions and answers about Ireland

  • No, schools only provide accommodation for their students, for the duration of their studies at the school.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 22, 2023
  • 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)
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 25, 2023
  • 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.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 11, 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 21, 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Yes, our Partner schools welcomes all nationalities.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2022
  • 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.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2022
  • 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.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 02, 2022
  • 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
  • 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 about schools 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
  • 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.

    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 07, 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Antonio, Area Manager from Emerald Cultural Institute - Jun 30, 2022
  • 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
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