EC EnglishDublin, Ireland
- Free afternoon classes - book club, cine club, conversation classes.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- A 45 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.
Special Offers
Location: EC English Dublin is located in the vibrant and friendly Irish Capital of Dublin. The school is housed in La Touch House on the banks of the River Lagan and is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets, in addition to many of the city's attractions. With such sites as the Malahide Castle & Gardens, Dublin Castle, The Guinness Storehouse and Phoenix Park all within an hour's travel of the school, students are well-placed to create many memorable moments whilst they reach their language goals. Dublin is a great city for students to further their learning. Home to several schools, universities and colleges, the city is full of a bustling student livelihood, ensuring that a vibrant atmosphere transcends throughout.
Getting around: Dublin International Airport is under an hour's journey from the school, ensuring international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.
School facilities: The facilities within EC Dublin are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. The school's facilities include a computer lab, a library, a lounge area and free after-class access to language learning software. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Course selection includes tailor-made courses for students in English for Work, Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, IELTS), English in the City and Academic Semester or year programmes. For all students aged 30+, several courses are available to more senior students exclusively, ensuring that all students find comfort and motivation within their learning environments. Junior Summer Camps are accessible via a range of facilities throughout the city.
What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.
School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition for all levels and age groups for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany learning, and appropriate facilities for students to reach their language goals.
English Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 274 261 | 548 521 | 822 781 | 1095 1041 | 1369 1301 | 1643 1561 | 1917 1822 | 2190 2081 | 2738 2602 | 3105 2950 | 5952 5655 |
Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 890 | 1185 | 1482 | 1778 | 2075 | 2370 | 2963 | 3360 | 6440 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15


Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 315 300 | 630 599 | 945 898 | 1260 1197 | 1575 1497 | 1890 1796 | 2205 2095 | 2520 2394 | 3150 2993 | 3600 3420 | 6900 6555 |
Price in US$ | 341 | 682 | 1023 | 1364 | 1705 | 2045 | 2386 | 2727 | 3409 | 3896 | 7466 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 610 580 | 1220 1159 | 1830 1739 | 2440 2318 | 3050 2898 | 3660 3477 | 4270 4057 | 4880 4636 | 6100 5795 | 7140 6783 | 13685 13001 |
Price in US$ | 660 | 1320 | 1980 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 4620 | 5280 | 6600 | 7726 | 14807 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for EUR 125 each.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 315 300 | 630 599 | 945 898 | 1260 1197 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 341 | 682 | 1023 | 1364 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 English in the City lessons per week. These 10 lessons are focused around learning more about the city you are learning English in. You will learn about the art and culture and focus on how the locals use the language. Depending on the available timetable, students enrolled in this course will be taken outside the classroom 1 or 2 times per week. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and an exit test. Students will receive a certificate on completion in recognition of the skills they have learnt.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4770 4532 | 7155 6798 | 9540 9063 |
Price in US$ | 5161 | 7742 | 10322 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5490 5216 | 8235 7824 | 10980 10431 |
Price in US$ | 5940 | 8910 | 11880 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4140 3933 | 5520 5244 | 6360 6042 |
Price in US$ | 1559 | 1948 | 2338 | 3117 | 3896 | 4480 | 5973 | 6882 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The price listed includes the General English 20 course fee. Please note that there's an extra fee: Internship placement of EUR 1100.
If not combining with an EC language course, a level test fee of: EUR 75 will also apply.
Internship duration: From 4 to 16 weeks (minimum 120 hours).
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 315 300 | 630 599 | 945 898 | 1260 1197 | 1575 1497 | 1890 1796 | 2205 2095 | 2520 2394 | 2835 2694 | 3150 2993 | 3600 3420 |
Price in US$ | 341 | 682 | 1023 | 1364 | 1705 | 2045 | 2386 | 2727 | 3068 | 3409 | 3896 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 English for work lessons per week. These 10 lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations, and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00

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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 1890 1796 | 2160 2052 | 2700 2565 | 3105 2950 | 5952 5655 |
Price in US$ | 1169 | 1461 | 1753 | 2045 | 2338 | 2922 | 3360 | 6440 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This is a preparation course for the IELTS exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15
Our prices for EC English include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Student opinions about EC English, Dublin
EC English, Dublin
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EC English (EC)
General school facilities
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Italy | 15% |
Brazil | 12% |
Korea | 10% |
France | 10% |
Spain | 10% |
Japan | 5% |
China | 5% |
Other nationalities | 33% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 5% |
18-24 years | 72% |
25-34 years | 20% |
35-50 years | 3% |
>50 years | 0% |
Information for all courses offered by EC English
From 24 March, school will use Leeson Park Music School facilities as additional classroom space. Students taking long courses might rotate between EC main school and Leeson Park.
Students under 18 must book homestay accommodation, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
High season fee is not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:
- Bank transfer fee: EUR 20.
- Student insurance (optional): EUR 12 per week. (Only applicable up to age 69).
- Students attending Academic Semester/Year will pay a special insurance rate of EUR 100 to cover the first 32 weeks.
- Examination deposit: EUR 225 applicable only for non-EEA students on courses of 25 weeks or more.
- Learners Protection Fee: EUR 40 (applicable only for non-EEA students on courses of 12+ weeks).
- Course material:
From 1 to 11 weeks: EUR 7 per week.
From 12 to 23 weeks: EUR 84.
Courses of 24 weeks and more: EUR 105. - Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions. Guaranteed Morning start supplement:
From 1 to 11 weeks: EUR 40 per week.
From 12 to 23 weeks: EUR 35 per week.
Courses of 24 weeks and more: EUR 30 per week.
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
240 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Music night.
- Visits to cultural sites such as museums and art galleries.
- Visits to seaside villages.
- International food nights.
- Bowling.
- Cinema visits.
- Weekly book and cine club.
- Pronunciation and conversation classes led by teachers.
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Cultural outings
Discos
Irish dancing
International food night
Excursions to seaside villages
Bowling
Cinema
Quizzes
Treasure hunts and many others
Accommodation

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Price in € | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 | 55 |
Price in US$ | 331 | 661 | 991 | 1322 | 1652 | 1982 | 2312 | 2643 | 3303 | 3964 | 331 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 55 |
Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 889 | 1185 | 1481 | 1777 | 2073 | 2369 | 2962 | 3554 | 297 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 55 |
Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 889 | 1185 | 1481 | 1777 | 2073 | 2369 | 2962 | 3554 | 297 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 | 55 |
Price in US$ | 354 | 707 | 1060 | 1413 | 1766 | 2119 | 2472 | 2825 | 3531 | 4237 | 354 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1660 | 2075 | 2490 | 2905 | 3320 | 4150 | 4980 | 415 | 55 |
Price in US$ | 473 | 946 | 1418 | 1891 | 2364 | 2836 | 3309 | 3782 | 4727 | 5672 | 473 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about EC English
- I need 25-30 hours of intensive advanced English. Can you help?“EC English, Dublin has several courses that teach between 20-30 hours of tuition per week. These courses include General English, English in the City, Academic English and English for Work.”Fraser Provan , LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 28, 2022
FAQ about EC English, Dublin
- I would like information about the course offered by EC Dublin 30+ General English 30 hours per week.“The course runs from Monday to Friday with six daily 45-minute lessons in the morning or afternoon depending on the starting language level. (2024)”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 23, 2024
- Do you have accommodation that includes a private bathroom?“Currently (2024), there are two accommodation options that include a private bathroom: the Kavanagh Court studios and the Heyday Carman's Hall accommodation. Contact us for more information.”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 29, 2024
- Is airport pickup offered by EC English?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (120 €)
- Which countries are students of EC English from?The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from Brazil (12%) and France (10%).
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EC English in Dublin attracts students from all over the world for their General English courses, thanks to their team of experienced and professional tutors who deliver carefully planned lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced students.
Each of the four main language skills (Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading) are given equal importance, and will all be worked on evenly.
Since your weekly classes only add up to 15 hours in total, you will have more than enough time for exploring Dublin’s nightlife, entertainment, and general friendly atmosphere from the Irish locals.