ICE Irish College of English Dublin, Ireland
- Education Stars Award winner for Best Language School in Ireland 2019.
- Free conversation classes.
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- Optional language workshops.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 8 days notice.
- May not have a course for complete beginners.
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 English 15
This course tends to sell out quickly!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€265€252 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 265 252 | 498 474 | 689 655 | 843 801 | 980 931 | 1,176 1,118 | 1,568 1,490 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,352 2,235 | 2,275 2,162 | 4,200 3,990 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 558 | 771 | 944 | 1,097 | 1,316 | 1,755 | 2,193 | 2,632 | 2,545 | 4,699 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Combination English 20 (15 group + 5 private)This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€530€504 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 530 504 | 1,033 982 | 1,495 1,421 | 1,892 1,798 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 593 | 1,156 | 1,673 | 2,117 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 15 group lessons and 5 one-to-one lessons per week.
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Combination English 25 (15 group + 10 private)25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€859€817 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 859 817 | 1,680 1,596 | 2,438 2,317 | 3,127 2,971 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 961 | 1,880 | 2,728 | 3,498 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 15 group lessons and 10 one-to-one lessons per week.
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Evening Course: English Accent2 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€33€32 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 399 380 |
| Price in US$ | 447 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This is an evening course that starts every Tuesday. It runs from 18:30 to 20:30 with a 10 minute break.
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 60 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: 18:30 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 12 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Junior Homestay Programme: Classic (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,269€1,238 / week Includes accommodationMore
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,269 1,238 | 2,116 2,064 | 3,168 3,089 | 4,068 3,967 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,457 | 2,430 | 3,638 | 4,671 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026
This course includes 15 language lessons, accommodation and a multi activity programme.
Special diet supplement: between EUR 30 and EUR 60 per week, depending on the diet.
Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to/from homestay: EUR 55 one way.
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 60 min
Junior Homestay Programme: English & Sailing (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,271€1,240 / week Includes accommodationMore
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 2,542 2,479 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,919 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 13 Jul 2026
This course includes 15 language lessons, accommodation and sailing programme.
Special diet supplement: between EUR 30 and EUR 60 per week, depending on the diet.
Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to/from homestay: EUR 55 one way.
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 60 min
Junior Homestay Programme: English + Horse Riding (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,264€1,233 / week Includes accommodationMore
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 2,578 2,514 | 3,792 3,698 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,960 | 4,354 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026
This course includes 15 language lessons, accommodation and a horse riding programme.
Special diet supplement: between EUR 30 and EUR 60 per week, depending on the diet.
Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to/from homestay: EUR 55 one way.
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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
- 2, 3 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 60 min
Junior Homestay Programme: Intensive & Cambridge Exam Preparation (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,103€1,076 / week Includes accommodationMore
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 2,277 2,221 | 3,358 3,275 | 4,412 4,302 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,615 | 3,856 | 5,066 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026
This course includes 15 language lessons, 5 exam Cambridge exam preparation lessons, accommodation and a multi activity programme.
Special diet supplement: between EUR 30 and EUR 60 per week, depending on the diet. Please ask the school.
Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to/from homestay: EUR 55 one way.
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 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
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 60 min
Private Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€700€665 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 700 665 | 1,400 1,330 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,600 5,320 | 6,300 5,985 | 7,000 6,650 | 8,400 7,980 |
| Price in US$ | 784 | 1,567 | 2,350 | 3,133 | 3,916 | 4,699 | 5,482 | 6,265 | 7,048 | 7,831 | 9,397 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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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ICE Irish College of English
- 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
- 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.
- Year of school foundation
- 1992
General school facilities
Library
Lounge
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
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20% |
| Spain | 20% |
| France | 10% |
| China | 8% |
| Germany | 6% |
| Turkey | 4% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 31% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 200
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years11 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 4Adult courses Throughout the year: 4Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 14 years
Information for all courses offered by ICE Irish College of English
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €75
- 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 05 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 04 Aug 2026, 27 Jan 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
Airport transfer
- Dublin Airport:
- €55 one way
€110 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
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, 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
Homestay
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
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€280/ week Show more
| 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 € | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1,319 | 1,649 | 1,979 | 2,308 | 2,638 | 3,297 | 3,957 | 330 | 118 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Friday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Friday
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 100€.
- Price extra night
- €43 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 1
Questions and answers about ICE Irish College of English
Can my 14-year-old daughter book the junior course without activities, just the language course? We are traveling together and would like to stay with a host family.
Do you offer a homestay with a private bathroom?
My daughter is only 10 years old. Can she still take part in the junior course?
FAQ about ICE Irish College of English, Dublin
Are there any student residence options?
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Do lessons start on Sundays for junior courses and do students need to arrive a day before on a Saturday?
Is airport pickup offered by ICE Irish College of English?
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Terms of ICE Irish College of English
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school






- Legal name/parent company
- The Irish College of English Limited | Tax registration ID: 424688
Visa Documents
- 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.










Book the entire academic year: EUR 3710