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ISI Dublin
Dublin, Ireland

4 Meetinghouse Lane - D07 VY06 Dublin - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Irish Entreprise Award for Best English Language School in Ireland in 2022 and 2023.
  • Free guided tours and hikes.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Additional costs of course material of approx. 90 € per booking.

This school has won various awards, such as the Irish Enterprise Award for the best school in Ireland. ISI Dublin is also recognised and accredited by several accreditors within the sector such as ACELS, and is a member of MEI and ALTO.

Location: ISI Dublin is an English language institute located in the charming and culturally rich capital city of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin. The school has two locations, both in the city centre, close to many cafes, bars, restaurants, amenities and several links to public transport. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Old Jameson Distillery, Jervis Shopping Centre, the Ha'penny Bridge, the O'Connell Monument, the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, and much more.

Social and cultural: The school arranges a social programme for students to see the sights of Dublin whilst interacting with their peers and practising English. Activities within the programme can include guided tours & hikes, conversation club, history club, jobs club and student parties.

School facilities: The Meeting Lane facility is housed in an 18th-century stone warehouse with numerous classrooms, a student cafe, a student lounge, a computer room and WiFi. Electronic whiteboards are available in all of the school's 18 classrooms.

Accommodation: ISI Dublin provides accommodation in homestays with local families and student residences.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 15 general language lessons and examination elective lessons per week which includes:

  • FCE Exam Preparation
  • CAE Exam Preparation
  • IELTS Exam Preparation
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 15 general language lessons and 10 elective lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:00 - 13:25
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Please contact the school for specific start dates.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 12:25 - 16:40
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Please contact the school for specific start dates.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:30 - 16:40
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 15 general language lessons and examination elective lessons per week which includes:

  • FCE Exam Preparation
  • CAE Exam Preparation
  • IELTS Exam Preparation
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 12:25 - 16:40
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Includes 25 weeks of classes and 8 weeks of holidays.

Extra week: EUR 110.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:30 - 16:40
Possible course durations
25 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Includes 25 weeks of classes and 8 weeks of holidays.

Extra week: EUR 137.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
25 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Includes 25 weeks of classes and 8 weeks of holidays.

Extra week: EUR 146.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 12:25 - 16:40
Possible course durations
25 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Includes 25 weeks of classes and 8 weeks of holidays.

Extra week: EUR 182.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:00 - 12:25
Possible course durations
25 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Specialty Courses
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Potential options for this course include:

  • Intensive General English
  • CLIL Methodology
  • Technology for English Language Teacher
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:00 - 13:25
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for ISI Dublin 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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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  • Reading area
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  • Computer lab
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Student opinions about ISI Dublin, Dublin

5.0
Overall school rating of
ISI Dublin, Dublin
1 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
5.0 
Social activities
5.0 
Organisation
5.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 
Value for money
4.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I really appreciated the organisation, the spaces, the educational and human atmosphere, great place.
Disliked
Nothing
Details of the review
Course: Teacher Training Programme 20 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 6. Sep. 2023 by Enrico Molino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

ISI Dublin

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOEAQUALSMEI / 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)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ISI Dublin and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2001

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 24
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 40%
Turkey 18%
Italy 6%
Spain 5%
Chile 5%
Switzerland 3%
Korea 2%
Germany 2%
France 2%
Other nationalities 17%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 27%
25-34 years 58%
35-50 years 14%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 750
Throughout the year: 600
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Information for all courses offered by ISI Dublin

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 90 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Course workbook and materials:
1 – 12 weeks: EUR 50
13 + weeks: EUR 90

Individual and small group lessons:

  • 1 person: EUR 90/hour
  • 2 persons: EUR 70/hour
  • 3 persons: EUR 50/hour
  • 4 persons: EUR 40/hour
    -5+ persons: EUR 35/hour


Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 €. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 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:
85 € one way
150 € 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.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Summer Camp - Social Programme Sample
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

The ISI Social Programme is a great way to meet new people, explore the historic city of Dublin and practice your English with an enthusiastic guide. The wide variety of free tours & clubs evening events and exciting excursions on offer are different every week.

From free orientation tours to conversation exchanges, the weekly ISI Social Programme is packed with exciting, educational, and immersive events ensuring an enjoyable experience for our students. Keep up to date with the day-to-day events at ISI by following our social media channels.

WHAT CAN STUDENTS EXPECT?
The Social programme consists of an eclectic range of free & paid afternoon tours, evening clubs, evening events and Saturday excursions to all corners of Ireland. Each afternoon tour and evening event will be accompanied by a native speaking ISI activity leader.

Adults - Paid activities

SATURDAY TOURS

Every Saturday we organise full day bus tours around Ireland with special discounted prices for our students. Destinations include Belfast (Titanic Museum), Cliffs of Moher, Glengalough and Kilkenny Castle. These tours are a geat way for students to explore Ireland and meet other students.
activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Music
Rugby
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

Check-in
Saturday
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 60€.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
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
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 29 Jun 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 €
Check-in
Saturday
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 60€.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 29 Jun 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 €
Check-in
Saturday
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 60€.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
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
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 29 Jun 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
Check-in
Saturday
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 60€.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 29 Jun 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
Check-in
Saturday
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.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of 300€ is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 29 Jun 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 40 €

Student Testimonial Videos

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FAQ about ISI Dublin, Dublin

What is the best price for a course at ISI Dublin, Dublin?
English courses at ISI Dublin start at 105 € for Academic Year 15 - Afternoon course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
What is the most popular accommodation offered by ISI Dublin?
The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of ISI Dublin
Is airport pickup offered by ISI Dublin?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (85 €)
Which countries are students of ISI Dublin from?
The highest Nationality percentage at ISI Dublin comes from Brazil with a 40% representation, followed by students from Turkey (18%) and Italy (6%).
ISI Dublin offers courses for which ages?
ISI Dublin offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of ISI Dublin

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Study in Ireland Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 9574087W

Visa Documents

Nationals from Spain do not require a visa for travelling to Ireland and attending a language course.
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
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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