ISE - The International School of EnglishDublin, Ireland
- Great social programme including art club, job club, language exchange, quiz nights and many more.
- E-learning platform.
- School currently has special offers.Details
Location: The school is situated off the southwest corner of St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin city centre. It is very close to Grafton Street and its surrounds would arguably be Ireland’s most exclusive shopping district. Temple Bar and all major attractions are within walking distance of the school.
Getting around: The Luas stop (tram) is also minutes away on foot and Pearse Street and Tara Street stations (train) are about a 20-minute walk away. It is also well-serviced by local buses.
- The language school ISE - The International School of English was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1997.
- Legal name / parent company: The Kildare International School of English Ltd
- Tax registration ID: TIN9811508N
- Abbreviated name of school: ISE Dublin
English Courses
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Price at school Our price | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1645 1563 | 1880 1786 | 2350 2233 | 2820 2679 | 2990 2841 |
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively. You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help them to prepare for the exam of your level.
The 30 hour course consists of 3 hours of General English Exam Preparation in the morning, and 3 hours in the afternoon. You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help them to prepare for the exam for their level.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
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Price at school Our price | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1365 1297 | 1560 1482 | 1950 1853 | 2340 2223 | 2470 2347 |
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You follow the General English and Exam Preparation programme for 15 hours per week. You participate in communicative and lively lessons that give plenty of opportunities to develop knowledge of language structures and vocabulary, as well as speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
Students will receive another 5 hours per week of conversation class. This is an opportunity to improve speaking fluency and accuracy by discussing interesting topics and receive feedback on language errors made.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 150 143 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1015 965 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1740 1653 | 1820 1729 |
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help you to prepare for the exam for your level.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 |
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help you to prepare for the exam for your level.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3000 2850 | 4200 3990 |
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help you to prepare for the exam for your level.
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 32 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4500 4275 | 5200 4940 |
The 30 hour course consists of 3 hours of General English Exam Preparation in the morning, and 3 hours in the afternoon. You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help them to prepare for the exam for their level.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4000 3800 | 5200 4940 |
The 30 hour course consists of 3 hours of General English Exam Preparation in the morning, and 3 hours in the afternoon. You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help them to prepare for the exam for their level.
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 150 143 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1015 965 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1740 1653 | 1820 1729 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.
You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help you to prepare for the exam for your level.
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1365 1297 | 1560 1482 | 1950 1853 | 2340 2223 | 2470 2347 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
You follow the General English and Exam Preparation programme for 15 hours per week. You participate in communicative and lively lessons that give plenty of opportunities to develop knowledge of language structures and vocabulary, as well as speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
Students will receive another 5 hours per week of conversation class. This is an opportunity to improve speaking fluency and accuracy by discussing interesting topics and receive feedback on language errors made.
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 32 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4100 3895 | 4800 4560 |
Price listed is for 25 weeks of General English AM plus Work Placement fee. Part time job in Hospitality.
Before you even arrive in Ireland, the school will have made all the arrangements for a work placement suited to your specific requirements, taking into consideration your professional specialisation’, qualifications, work experience, level of English, age and duration of your stay.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price in € | 400 380 | 780 741 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is a course for Teachers who want to learn about the most important aspects of the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach.
Participants will observe examples of good practice, will participate in lectures and workshops and will analyse up-to-date information about relevant and up-to-date development of CLIL implementation in education. Practical ideas for classroom management and instruction, teaching techniques, lesson planning and materials development will be applied to a variety of subjects across the curriculum.
- Develop an understanding of the principles behind CLIL and its implications
- Develop their knowledge of the CLIL methodology
- Identify the language demands of their curricular subjects
- Consider methodology, lesson frameworks, teaching strategies and skills for use with CLIL
- Evaluate, adapt and design materials for language learning in a CLIL subject
- Share best practice and ideas from the participants’ teaching and learning context
- Adapt materials and design activities to support their students in their CLIL learning
- Plan and deliver CLIL lessons with confidence
- Support colleagues in CLIL teams to implement a cross-curricular approach to content and language integrated learning
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 15:45
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Price in € | 350 333 | 660 627 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
taught by highly qualified and experienced English teachers and DELTA-qualified (or equivalent) teacher trainers 15 hours of English language training.
OPTIONAL: + 10 hours of a focused module of your choosing for an extra fee.
focused modules last 1 week; 2nd week available - choice of focus.
courses available online or face-to-face.
prices include materials & access to all school facilities and services, incl. social & cultural activities programme (free of charge or +extra fee).
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 15:45
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Price in € | 400 380 | 780 741 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Teacher Refresher Course is designed for non-native English teachers who wish to recharge their methodological batteries while improving their English language skills. Trainee teachers will explore new methodologies and different approaches to teaching the English language. This course consists of seminars and lectures, workshops and brainstorming study sessions as well as communicative and practical-solutions sessions. It is perfect for teachers who would like to take home lots of practical ideas, solutions to classroom management issues and hands-on activities and implement them in their own teaching back home.
Typical sample sessions include:
- Lesson planning, frameworks & schemes
- Irish culture sessions
- Practical Tasks & Activities for language practice
- Authentic material & ARC
- Exploiting materials & technology in the ESL/EFL classroom
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Information for all courses offered by ISE - The International School of English
Medical insurance:
- EUR 150 (per year)
- EUR 60 (for 12 weeks)
Accommodation: - Booking Fee EUR 70
- Student Residence Single room EUR 300 (per week)
- Student Residence Double room EUR 230 (per week)
- Student Residence Shared room EUR 185 (per week)
Exam Fee: - Trinity Exam EUR 185
- IELTS Exam EUR 220
- Cambridge Exam EUR 220
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 17 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
ISE - The International School of English (ISE)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 8Number of public PC workstations: 6
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
160 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 1 km |
Baseball | | 5 km |
Basketball | | 5 km |
Cricket | | 5 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 15 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Rugby | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 8 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Accommodation
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Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas supplement: EUR 50 per week (includes full-board catering).
Homestays are the best option to experience the culture and learn more about local people. This is highly recommended for students who want to be immersed in the Irish life style, with home cooking and the opportunity to practice the language through conversation. The student can also experience living in a typical environment, which will enrich their knowledge of the local culture.
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 € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas supplement: EUR 50 per week (includes full-board catering).
Homestays are the best option to experience the culture and learn more about local people. This is highly recommended for students who want to be immersed in the Irish life style, with home cooking and the opportunity to practice the language through conversation. The student can also experience living in a typical environment, which will enrich their knowledge of the local culture.
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 € | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Full board can be provided: EUR 30 per day
Our houses are intended for individuals who really want to enjoy the student accommodation experience. All of our residences are located in safe areas of the city and most of them are close to the College. These residences are well equipped with all standard conveniences such as TV, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cooker and central heating. Free broadband Internet access. Our student residences are outsourced.
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 € | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Full board can be provided: EUR 30 per day
Our houses are intended for individuals who really want to enjoy the student accommodation experience. All of our residences are located in safe areas of the city and most of them are close to the College. These residences are well equipped with all standard conveniences such as TV, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cooker and central heating. Free broadband Internet access. Our student residences are outsourced.
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 € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Full board can be provided: EUR 30 per day
Our houses are intended for individuals who really want to enjoy the student accommodation experience. All of our residences are located in safe areas of the city and most of them are close to the College. These residences are well equipped with all standard conveniences such as TV, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cooker and central heating. Free broadband Internet access. Our student residences are outsourced.
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Questions and answers about ISE - The International School of English
- Is the 25 week course accepted for a study and work visa or just a study only visa qualification?“The ISE school offers a long term General English course, and can provide a visa invitation letter after receiving full payment of all fees.
Please note that we do not take part in the visa process and we strongly advise all students to contact the embassy before booking to make sure the chosen course will be sufficient for them in order for their application to be successful.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 23, 2023
FAQ about ISE - The International School of English, Dublin
- We are interested in the 2-week course entitled "General English Fluency (AM) (20 lessons per week)". However, on the site it is indicated that courses are authorized for a period of 25 weeks, would it be possible to arrange these courses over a period of 2 weeks?“Yes, it is possible to book less weeks but you will have to select the following course: Semi-Intensive General English (20).
Please note that for this course, the schedule could either be in the morning or in the afternoon. This will depend on your level and the group you will be placed in.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 29, 2023 - I would like to take intensive programme and I don’t know if it’s possible to study all of the day (morning and afternoon).
“Yes, the schedule of the intensive program is exactly organised in the morning and in the afternoon (9:00-12:15 then 13:45-17:00).”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 22, 2023 - I would like to know if it’s possible to prepare the TOEIC exam in your school“This school does not offer a TOEIC preparation course but rather the Cambridge Business English Certificate and the IELTS.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 22, 2023
- What is the number of students per class at International School of English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International School of English varies from 15 students (Intensive General English AM) to 15 students (Intensive General English AM)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ISE - The International School of English?100% of teachers at ISE - The International School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of ISE - The International School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at ISE - The International School of English comes from Brazil with a 25% representation, followed by students from Japan (13%) and Italy (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- ISE - The International School of English offers courses for which ages?ISE - The International School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.