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ICE Irish College of EnglishDublin, Ireland

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3 students - overall rating
6 Church Rd - K36 KF21 Dublin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Education Stars Award winner for Best Language School in Ireland 2019.
  • Free conversation classes.
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • May not have a course for complete beginners.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 70%
25-34 years 15%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 5%

Location: ICE Irish College of English is located on the outskirts of the medieval Irish capital city of Dublin, in the picturesque town of Malahide. The school is well situated, a short walk from the supermarket and local attractions such as Malahide Castle, beach and the Malahide Train Station. Students of ICE have everything they need to reach their language goals, from the pleasant town of Malahide, only a 20-minute train ride from Central Dublin.

Course selection: Course selection with the school includes something suitable for all levels with General English, Part-time Cambridge Exam Preparation as well as Private and Group lesson combination programmes available all year round.

Accommodation: Accommodation available in local Homestay facilities ensures that students receive a fully immersive programme with the possibility of meal plans also on hand.

School facilities: The school's facilities are commendable with a library, use of fridge and microwaves, a cafeteria and a student support desk, at the disposal of the students. All classrooms are equipped with televisions and have ample natural light to create the optimal learning environment.

Additional information: A destination town just a short journey from the attractions of Dublin City, Malahide has much to offer students, with over 30 restaurants, several pubs, coastal walks and an array of outdoor leisure activities.

ICE Irish College of English is also available for School Groups as well as for Junior programmes throughout the summer months.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private

Our prices for ICE Irish College of English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about ICE Irish College of English, Dublin

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
ICE Irish College of English, Dublin
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The school is excellent for teaching the English language. Very very happy with the teachers.
Disliked
To slightly improve the choice of afternoon activities and to review the choice of host families.
Insider tip: The beach and sea in and around Malahide are splendid. Visit Malahide Castle and gardens. Get taken to Dublin often.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Fantastic teachers
Other comments Random but lucky choice. Pity only the host family.
Course: Junior Homestay Programme: Intensive & Cambridge Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by GUIDO TESCAROLI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers.
Disliked
The students speak a lot in their native languages and not in English. Teachers may need to call their attention to this.
Review details
Course: Junior Homestay Programme: Intensive & Cambridge Exam Preparation (3 primeras semanas) + Junior Home - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2023 by Mikaela Recalde Rodríguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of ICE Irish College of English compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland

 ICE Irish College of English DublinAverage of all other schools in Ireland
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ICE Irish College of English

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ICE Irish College of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1992
Legal name/parent company
The Irish College of English Limited | Tax registration ID: 424688

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Student support desk

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 60
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
18 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 20%
Spain 20%
Germany 20%
Venezuela 10%
Brazil 10%
France 10%
Turkey 3%
Other nationalities 7%

Information for all courses offered by ICE Irish College of English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
65.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

The registration fee includes the costs for the textbook.

This school does not offer courses for (absolute) beginners. Minimum level for general courses is (also for private lessons) Elementary (A2).

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Dublin Airport:
55 € one way
110 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Dublin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Dublin page. For flight comparisons to Dublin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

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.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cricket0.5 km
Football (soccer)0.5 km
Golf0.5 km
Horse riding10 km
Rugby1 km
Sailing0.5 km
Swimming0.5 km
Tennis1 km
Windsurfing0.5 km
Yoga0.5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Some activities may be free or with a small fee typically from EUR 7-25.
· Optional Afternoon Pay as You Go Tours/Trip with Free Irish Activity Leader
· Optional Saturday Full Day Tour, for example trip to Glendalough & Powerscourt

Adults - Paid activities

Some activities may be free or with a small fee typically from EUR 7-25.
· Optional Afternoon Pay as You Go Tours/Trip with Free Irish Activity Leader
· Optional Saturday Full Day Tour, for example trip to Glendalough & Powerscourt

Junior - Free activities

Dublin city tour, evening BBQ's, Irish music session, GAA stadium tour, Museums, Galleries, Weekend excursions, and much more!

Junior - Paid activities

Activities are included in the cost of junior programmes.

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about ICE Irish College of English

  • I am afraid that students must be 11 years old to take part in the camp.
    Susan, from ICE - May 19, 2023
  • We don’t offer homestay with private bathrooms. Hope that won’t be a deal breaker.
    Susan, Administration from ICE Irish College of English, Dublin - May 30, 2023
  • Yes, it is possible to book only the junior language course without activities, but our families expect the students to be busy with us until about 15.30-17:00 each day, so I’m not sure if it would work not doing the activities.
    Deirdre Rochford, Director from Irish College of English - May 08, 2024

FAQ about ICE Irish College of English, Dublin

  • The start date on Sunday means that the accommodation and first activities start on that day. The actual lessons begin on Monday so it is perfectly OK for your child to arrive on Sunday. The last day of lessons will be Friday but there are activities planned for Saturday after the course - this is why the accommodation is included until Sunday.
    Gosia Mazur, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Irish College of English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (55 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Irish College of English varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (General English 15)
  • 100% of teachers at ICE Irish College of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ICE Irish College of English comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ICE Irish College of English offers courses from 11 years (Junior Homestay Programme: Classic, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of ICE Irish College of English

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ICE Irish College of English Juniors 2025
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