ILSC Language School - Berlitz Dublin, Ireland
1-4 Swift’s Alley, The Liberties - Dublin 8 Dublin - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free conversation classes.
- One of the oldest English schools in Dublin founded in 1900
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: ILSC Language School is located in Ireland’s capital, Dublin, and is one of the oldest language schools in the city. The school is housed in an old Georgian building in the Liberties, Dublin 8 neighbourhood. Part of the inner city, the Liberties is historically significant for its working class enterprise, but also for its literary significance as home to the child Oscar Wilde and establishments mentioned in Ulysses, the novel by James Joyce.
Getting around: The school is well-connected with links to public transport. Museums and attractions are within walking distance including: Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, The National Gallery of Ireland, the Book of Kells, and Trinity College Dublin.
Course selection: ILSC offers an extensive range of courses throughout the year. In addition to General English courses, suitable for students of all levels over various schedules and intensities, the school also supplies IELTS Exam Preparation, 40 plus Sports and Culture, Business English, Cambridge Exam Preparation, English for Medical Professionals, English for Aviation, and Executive English courses. Junior programmes are also available for students aged 16-18 years.
Social and cultural: Dublin has an abundance of cultural and social happenings that are not to be missed. A trip to the local Temple bar for a drink, visiting Dublin Castle or scouring through the city's many museums; there is something for everyone.
English Courses
General Language
Full-Time Morning
22.5 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€360€342 / week More
Full-Time Morning
22.5 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€360€342 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,440 1,368 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,880 2,736 | 3,600 3,420 | 3,960 3,762 | 5,280 5,016 | 7,200 6,840 |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 809 | 1,213 | 1,617 | 2,021 | 2,425 | 3,233 | 4,042 | 4,446 | 5,927 | 8,083 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Special note for 2027 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2027 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2026 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2027 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Morning18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€300€285 / week More
Standard Morning
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€300€285 / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,240 3,078 | 3,510 3,335 | 150,000 142,500 |
| Price in US$ | 337 | 674 | 1,011 | 1,348 | 1,684 | 2,021 | 2,695 | 3,368 | 3,637 | 3,941 | 168,378 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
26 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Afternoon18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€230€219 / week More
Standard Afternoon
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€230€219 / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 920 874 | 1,150 1,093 | 1,380 1,311 | 1,610 1,530 | 1,840 1,748 | 2,300 2,185 | 2,760 2,622 | 5,750 5,463 |
| Price in US$ | 259 | 517 | 775 | 1,033 | 1,291 | 1,550 | 1,808 | 2,066 | 2,582 | 3,099 | 6,455 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
26 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for ILSC Language School - Berlitz include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
School entrance1/20
ILSC classroom2/20
ILSc Dublin facilities3/20
School entrance4/20
Green spaces in Dublin5/20
Grounds6/20
Building 7/20
The city at night8/20
walking tour9/20
Bar10/20
11/20
Views of Dublin12/20
Reception13/20
Reception14/20
Chatting after class15/20
Students chatting16/20
After class discussions17/20
Class in progress!18/20
Exploring19/20
Sites20/20
Student opinions about ILSC Language School - Berlitz, Dublin
4.2
Overall school rating of
ILSC Language School - Berlitz, Dublin
ILSC Language School - Berlitz, Dublin
6 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Grazia Maria
66 yearsOverall rating
2.0
“I liked the kindness and courtesy of the staff and teachers. I was particularly impressed by the two extra private lessons that they offered me (due problems during the 2 weeks of my course) by the excellent teacher Denise Harford.
Good quality of the 2 private lessons.”
Good quality of the 2 private lessons.”
Insider tip: “More accurate information BEFORE THE BOOKING about the course organization and didactic, specially for course of only two weeks.
The first week of my course was also the final week of academic syllabus. Students completed their final exam the previous week so teachers do a lot of external exam prep and games on that week. I didn't need to spend 4 hours learning how to pass the IELTS exam!
The school also had an issue with the photocopier which made it difficult for teachers to do their planned lesson (Result: more than 4 hours watching Netflix series...)”
The first week of my course was also the final week of academic syllabus. Students completed their final exam the previous week so teachers do a lot of external exam prep and games on that week. I didn't need to spend 4 hours learning how to pass the IELTS exam!
The school also had an issue with the photocopier which made it difficult for teachers to do their planned lesson (Result: more than 4 hours watching Netflix series...)”
Details of the review
Other comments: Even though the Director of Studies understood that some of the classes may not have been ideal for me and kindly offered me two private lessons, I must say this was not enough for my expectations - and the cost- of a Super-Intensive General English Course.
Course: General English Super-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2019 by Grazia Maria Usai
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ezio
30 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Teaching, teachers”
Insider tip: “Few social activities”
Details of the review
Course: Business English Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2018 by Ezio Tomassetti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sabine
50 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teachers, very pleasant atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Don't mix students who are only there for a week and students who stay for months. A student who is only there for a week wants to learn with more "pressure" and take in as much as possible.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I was very satisfied with the teachers and the organisation. My host family was a dream.
Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2018 by Sabine Schneider
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Valeria
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Friendly and helpful staff, a lot of language practice, affordable prices, convenient location”
Details of the review
Course: Business English Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2018 by Valeria Samsonova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sabine
49 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Combo Course (20 group + 5 private) - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Oct. 2021 by Sabine Hunze
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Wladimir
41 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 25. Feb. 2019 by Wladimir Vaca
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of ILSC Language School - Berlitz compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland
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ILSC Language School - Berlitz
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 45% male / 55% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILSC Language School - Berlitz and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1900
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 1% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 4% |
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 300Throughout the year: 300
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by ILSC Language School - Berlitz
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €75
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €5 per week.
- Comments about courses
Course fees include:
- Placement test
- End-of-course report and certificate of attendance (min 80%).
- Free WiFi, internet and e-mail access.
- Placement test
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.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 at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
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:
- €100 one way
€200 return (both ways)
Accommodation
Homestay Standard
2 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends 
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week Show more
Homestay Standard
2 ratings
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 355 | 709 | 1,064 | 1,418 | 1,773 | 2,127 | 2,482 | 2,836 | 3,545 | 4,254 | 355 | 89 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75€.
- Price extra night
- €35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Homestay Executive
2 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Private bathroom
from
€395/ week Show more
Homestay Executive
2 ratings
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Private bathroom
from
€395/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 395 | 790 | 1185 | 1580 | 1975 | 2370 | 2765 | 3160 | 3950 | 4740 | 395 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 467 | 934 | 1,401 | 1,867 | 2,334 | 2,801 | 3,268 | 3,734 | 4,668 | 5,601 | 467 | 89 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75€.
- Price extra night
- €35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Homestay Standard
2 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
€250/ week Show more
Homestay Standard
2 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
€250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 296 | 591 | 887 | 1,182 | 1,477 | 1,773 | 2,068 | 2,364 | 2,954 | 3,545 | 296 | 89 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75€.
- Price extra night
- €35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
University Student Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€350/ week Show more
University Student Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€350/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 414 | 828 | 1,241 | 1,655 | 2,068 | 2,482 | 2,895 | 3,309 | 4,136 | 4,963 | 414 | 89 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75€.
- Price extra night
- €35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Questions and answers about ILSC Language School - Berlitz
Do students get paid for babysitting during the Demi-Pair programme?
“The babysitting is not paid as the accommodation and meals are offered free of charge.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 11, 2023
How many students are in each group? Is it possible to book a single room in a shared flat?
“There can be a maximum of 15 students in each group in Berlitz Dublin. It is possible to book a single room in a shared flat but the minimum required stay in this type of accommodation is 2 weeks.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 06, 2023
How come the minimum level required to be accepted in a C1 exam preparation course must be a C1, if that is exactly the level that I want to prepare to obtain the official Cambridge qualification?
“Students need to be at a C1 level to join the C1 class. On average, after attending a 12 week course at C1, students should be ready for the official exam. If someone has completed a B2 level then they can join the C1 class. If someone is at B2 level then the exam would be FCE for them. We do a level test of each student and find their current level to place them in the right class and guide them for the right exam.”
Dewan Islam, Office Manager from Berlitz - Aug 05, 2021
FAQ about ILSC Language School - Berlitz, Dublin
Do you offer a course for students of 40 years?
“Yes, the school offers a course called 40 Plus Sport & Culture. You can pick the standard or the intensive programme. In this programme, you can opt for cultural activities or golf and tennis lessons. The minimum duration is 2 weeks.
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Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 13, 2023
In the Parents and Children formula, is 20 hours for the child AND 20 hours for the adult at different levels included in the price?
“The Parent & Child course consists of 20 hours of lessons per person in different groups and levels. Adult course for the parent and Junior course for the child.
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Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 07, 2023
I am looking for English courses in Ireland for myself and my daughter. Is it possible to study in the same period provided that we have completely different levels?
“You and your daughter will be able to attend a course during the same period in Berlitz even if you have different level of English. The school offers courses for different levels every week so it is possible to start a course on any Monday with any level. Both of you will do a short language test to identify your current level before the start of your course. This way, the school can place you in the right group.”
Irina, Area manager - Russian from - Jul 23, 2021
ILSC Language School - Berlitz offers courses for which ages?
“ILSC Language School - Berlitz offers courses from 0 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of ILSC Language School - Berlitz
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tara International Education Services | Tax registration ID: 548215
Visa Documents
Nationals from Brazil 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
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 70 €
- 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.
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