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69 English Language Schools in Dublin - Ranking 2023

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How our students rated their experience in Dublin

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Dublin
816 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Dublin
Nightlife
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Geographic setting
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Public transport
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Climate
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Cleanliness
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Affordability
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Shopping
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Safety
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

What our students said about Dublin

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Just a lovely city which I highly recommend. Many different things to do, so for everyone should be something interesting available. Lots of public transports and nice people anyway. The city is big but not too big so you can see a lot by walking around. Nice pubs, friendly and open minded people and for me a city we should have seen once in life.

Andrea
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Dublin is the most expensive city in Europe that I have seen so far. There is a lot of fast food - very unhealthy! The pubs are very casual but at the same time expensive. There are very interesting double buses that run very often, but the tickets are insanely expensive!

Temenuzhka Hristova
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Dublin is a must to go, definitely. People are lovely. The city is so vibrant. The school is awesome and the teachers are of a high level as well. I had a wonderful time here. Best choice ever! I strongly recommends Alpha College!

Ana Cristina
Brazil
3.0

Rating: 3/5

It was not possible to use the bikes neither in the centre nor outside due to the massive amount of busses, which cost an arm and a leg.

Massimiliano
Italy
5.0

Rating: 5/5

very pleasant city capital not too big, big green spaces, beautiful places to visit but as in Brittany, it rains at least once a day!

Ségolène
France
4.0

Rating: 4/5

It is a city with a lot of public transport, although I would not like to have to drive there, very dangerous, especially for cyclists.

Maria Mercedes
Spain
4.0

Rating: 4/5

I've been to other European capitals and I think the city doesn't know how to encourage tourists to visit historical points.

Guilherme
Brazil
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I liked Dublin. Lots of beautiful things to see, as well as museums. But it's expensive, and the city is dirty.

Marie
France
3.0

Rating: 3/5

Vibrant, friendly people, lots to visit and great parks and pubs. I loved the free entry to some museums.

Edda
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A safe city, offering a wide variety of attractions and places to visit.

Tomasz
Poland
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Too high prices for food, unbelievable high, especially for fish.

Aleksei
Russia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

The city is beautiful you can spend a lot of time sightseeing.

Ilona
Poland
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Many socially disadvantaged people begging, otherwise o.k.

Luca
Germany

What school directors said about Dublin

Jonathan Quinn

Dublin is a very historic city but it is very young at heart. The city has a thriving social, musical and cultural scene. Our famous pubs are a huge attraction and create a wonderful atmosphere around our city.

Dublin has a young, vibrant and friendly nature, allowing people to quickly feel at home. Dublin has been voted Third Friendliest City in the World.

Dublin is a lively, friendly hub with many cultural, musical , and historical attractions for international students to enjoy.

Ireland is an increasingly popular destination for students looking to study English, and thanks to Ireland’s position as a multicultural and progressive country, non-EU students also have the chance to gain work experience while studying on a full time course. The Irish are known for their friendly and helpful disposition, and the country boasts breath-taking scenery, historic towns and cities, wonderful cultural diversity and incredible areas of natural beauty. That is why Ireland is fast becoming one of the most popular study and work destinations in the world!

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Dublin

Atlas Language School

Outstanding teachers and staff who listen to me excellent teaching methods which helped me to progress high quality complementary activities
excellent school

7 November 2022
Course: General English Fluency (AM) - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 20 reviews
Atlas Language School

Very nice teachers. Good cafeteria with very fair prices. Overall nice staff and good atmosphere.
The school could adjust better digitally - unfortunately the rooms are not equipped accordingly.

11 October 2022
Course: General English Fluency Plus - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 20 reviews
Apollo English Language Centre

Well located and correct facilities.
There was no level test upon arrival. They are based on a test that you do at home and in the emails from LanguageCourse.Net it stated that a level test is done at the school to be placed in the right level, which is what you pay for. They also do not give you a student card and in the emails they indicate that they do.

23 August 2022
Course: Real World English - 3 weeks
Student age: 42 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 6 reviews
Swan Training Institute

Very well located. Very personalized treatment. They know the names of their students.
They care that their students are at the level that best suits their knowledge. They changed me twice.

22 August 2022
Course: General English - Morning - 4 weeks
Student age: 61 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 34 reviews
Babel Academy of English

Teaching was good and competently led

20 July 2022
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 16 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 10 reviews
Apollo English Language Centre

I liked the way the classes were run and the variety of activities, the approach of the teacher to her students, the international composition of the class, the punctuality of the start of classes
Very nice atmosphere, I recommend it.

7 June 2022
Course: Real World English - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 6 reviews
The Linguaviva Centre

Firstly, good teachers and friendly stuff, good location, nice classrooms, possibility to eat and drink a cup of cofee in the dining room. Inner rooms clear and neat, classes are equipped good technical devices. Teachers can understand each people with each accent. They know many ways to attract audience, use various methods for teaching. My favorite - Peter (afternoon classes) and Magdalena (morning, but unfortunately, I was studied by her only 1 week).

21 February 2022
Course: Super Intensive English - 4 weeks
Student age: 38 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 38 reviews
Centre of English Studies (CES)

It was a great experience with very motivated teachers, which were able to encourage you. Grammar, Conversation practice and everything else was well explained and there was always time for questions. I would book it again.

16 November 2021
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 51 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 198 reviews
Babel Academy of English

Very good school. Unfortunately I did not get into the right level as there are few classes. But sometimes there were 3 or 4 of us and that was really great! Thanks to Diego

14 September 2021
Course: General English 15 - Morning - 2 weeks
Student age: 22 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 10 reviews
Twin School

The teachers and their teaching methods were the best.
The building is in a good location. The condition of the building is in need of renovation! The toilets are a disaster.

23 October 2019
Course: General English Morning - 1 week
Student age: 46 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 290 reviews
Temenuzhka HristovaTwin School
Centre of English Studies (CES)

Friendly and helpful teachers that help you throughout your stay.
Great facilities, friendly and helpful staff.

7 October 2019
Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeks
Student age: 31 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 198 reviews
Berlitz

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.
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.

26 August 2019
Course: General English Super-Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 6 reviews
Grazia MariaBerlitz
The Linguaviva Centre

The people
The best school in the world

20 August 2019
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 17 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 38 reviews
The Linguaviva Centre

Very friendly staff working in the office

19 August 2019
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 23 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 38 reviews
Emerald Cultural Institute

Great teachers and enjoyable lessons.

30 July 2019
Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 4 reviews
EC English

Kind staff and the class size (max. 15) was suitable.

15 July 2019
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 22 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 72 reviews
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Information about Dublin

Why Dublin? Dublin is a energetic and cultural capital. It has a lot to offer such as ...
theatres, art galleries and historic sights. The city also hosts the Customs House, the Four Courts and St. Patrick's Cathedral. The Irish are known for their friendliness and this is very evident in their capital. Why not frequent with the locals by trying their famous beverage, Guinness, in one of the many pubs around the capital. Learn more about this unique drink in the Guinness Storehouse Factory. Dublin is a very manageable size for a capital and is a great base to explore all this beautiful country has to offer!
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What we like about Dublin

One thing for sure is that you will have a good craic in Dublin! The social life here is fantastic with a lively night scene full of locals in their famous Irish pubs.Irish people are extremely friendly and it is easy to integrate into a group of friends. The city is a much more manageable size than other capital cities, such as London. It is easy to navigate and accommodation options will not be so far from your school of choice. Aside from the few hot spots for tourist crime, the city is safe, but it is still best to err on the side of caution especially at night. Dublin is home to a well connected International Airport. It is close to the centre and there are plenty of bus connections to bring you to and from the city. So book your flights now and grab a Guinness in one of the local pubs!

What we dislike about Dublin

Dublin has an extensive network of public transport, which unfortunately is not the most reliable and at times can be slow. The city is small though, so students may not need to rely on public transport to get to where they want to go. A popular expression for the weather in Dublin is that there are 4 seasons in one day. The climate is often changeable with little warning. It is best to be prepared for all eventualities when leaving your accommodation in the morning.

Key Facts about Dublin

Population:   1,025,000
Time zone: -1h. (GMT +0)
Region: Leinster, Dublin City
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 23.8151 CZK)
Visa: Nationals from Czech Republic do not require a visa for travelling to South and attending a language course. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01-12-2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of South in your country. List of embassies and consulates of South on the official website - .
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 430 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 583 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in Prague
  • Student price index excluding rent:154* (54% more expensive than Prague)
  • Student price index including rent:173* (73% more expensive than Prague)
  • Price index food only:154* (54% more expensive than Prague)
  • Big Mac price (South average): 4.43 €
    (20% more expensive than in Czech Republic)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Weather in Dublin

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Events in Dublin

Best time to take a language course in Dublin
March
St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day

17 March 2023Dubliners put on a great festival in the days leading up to St. Patrick's Day and its traditional parade. With live music, street theatre, many and varied cultural events, and of course, plenty of whiskey and beer.

St Patrick's Parade
St Patrick's Parade

17 March 2023Thousands of people line the city streets every year on March 17th to watch this famous parade of floats, musicians, theatre troups and dancers.

What to do in Dublin

Trinity College
Trinity College
Dublinia
Dublinia
St Stephen's Green
St Stephen's Green
Croke Park Stadium
Croke Park Stadium
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Arrival airport

Dublin (DUB) - 9 km. from Dublin city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 20 minutes, 25 minutes.

Main stops: Dublin Airport, Maldron Hotel, North Wall Quay, Docklands Convention Centre, Guild Street Jurys Hotel, Jury´s Inn Custom House Quay, Marlborough Street, Dublin City South, Hawkin´s Street

Taxi: 18 minutes drive to city center of Dublin

Public transportation in Dublin

Q&A - Questions and answers about Dublin

  • You can click on the school name and then go to the school page to view all the courses offered by the school. Click on the downward arrow to the right of the course name to see the course description.
  • In Dublin junior courses take place in the summertime, most of them begin from the end of June. For other start dates we can enquire about private lessons for your child if this is something you would be interested in.
  • You can click on the name of the school to see the profile and location of the school. The school will give a language level test before the class starts, and the groups will be based on the test results, so you don't need to worry about your language level.
  • Every time that you visit a school's profile on our website, you will see the name and exact address of the school at the top of the profile.

FAQ about schools in Dublin

  • A2Z School of English has received the best overall rating in Dublin.
  • Everest Language School, located in 15 Westmoreland St, Temple Bar has been voted as the school with the best location in Dublin.
  • Infinity English College was rated highest for quality of teaching.
  • 'Homestay Executive' at Berlitz is the best rated accommodation in Dublin.
  • The student price index in Dublin is 70.3. For details check the city's cost of living section.
  • In this case we recommend a junior course: Intended for juniors and children, these language courses are part of a package that includes language studies, room and board, and organized activities with other students of the same age group. These programmes are usually seasonal with preset start and end dates. They fill up quickly, so it is a good idea to book well in advance.
  • Yes, there are set dates, usually at least a couple of dates for the April-July period, and sometimes a couple in October.
  • The best way to find the result you are looking for is by refining your search. Please click on Dublin via our ranking listings under Ireland, and then select the course type, dates and length of the course you require via our course finder tool. You shall find there are many in-house programmes that offer more than 10 hours of tuition per week.
    Fraser Provan, Area Manager from Languagecourse.net - Jun 17, 2022

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