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ISE - The International School of English
Waterford, Ireland

Unit 56/57 Tycor Business Park, Morisson Ave - X91 VX77 Waterford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Great social programme including Cliffs of Moher Tour, job club, chess club, picnics and BBQs and many more.

Special Offers


Location in Dublin: ISE has two locations in the city of Dublin. The River Liffey separates the city and the schools are on the south of the city. They are in the neighbourhood Portobello, and under 5 minutes by foot from each other. The school on Camden Street is on the main highstreet in the area, with lots of bars, restaurants and shops. ISE on Harcourt Street is two streets back from their other school and close to the Iveagh Gardens.

Getting around: There are lots of bus stops on Camden Street, which reach various locations in Dublin. To get to the city centre it is around 15 minutes by bus from this street. If students want to enjoy the Temple Bar area, known for its nightlife then it is 11 minutes by bus, on the same side of the river. There is a tram stop less than 5 minutes walk from ISE on Harcourt Street. It is on the same road, and is a station on the green line. Alternatively, Dublin is quite walkable with the temple bar being 20 minutes by foot and the city centre, over the bridge, being 30 minutes.

Course: The schools both teach general English in a range of intensities to cater for students' different learning capabilities. Furthermore, they provide subjects that you can add on to your general English course. These include exam preparation courses in IELTS and the Cambridge Business English Certificate, an unpaid internship as well as a work placement.

Chain school: ISE - The International School of English is a group of English language schools located in various cities across Ireland. International students from over 30 different countries have learned English at ISE. They are highly recognised by QQI / ACELS, and are a member of the ELE Ireland. Trinity College London has authorised them to be an examination centre in Dublin.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 140 133 280 266 420 399 560 532 700 665 840 798 945 898 1,080 1,026 1,350 1,283 1,620 1,539 1,690 1,606
Price in US$ 157 314 470 627 784 940 1,058 1,209 1,511 1,813 1,891
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 6 weeks - Promotion is only valid for short-term courses from 6-12 weeks . Only valid for bookings at this website before Feb 26, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course provides a comprehensive development of your language abilities, focusing equally on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through the introduction of key vocabulary and grammatical structures, you will gain confidence. Classes are highly communicative and dynamic, featuring pair and group activities designed to maximize interaction and ensure a lively learning environment.

Course specific data
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: 9:00 - 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
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 3,356
Starting dates
Every Monday

Programme for non-EEA students only.

Course specific data
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: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
25 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
60 min
Work & Study
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,500 5,225
Price in US$ 6,153
Starting dates
Every Monday

Pathway 20h

IELTS Exam fee + Registration fee: EUR 350.

Course specific data
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: 9:00 - 13:30
Possible course durations
32 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for ISE - The International School of English include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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  • Student Lounge
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  • Reception Area
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  • Second Floor
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  • ISE Waterford June 2023 Activities
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  • Canteen
    Canteen6/17
  • Having fun with friends
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  • Group class in progress
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  • Learning new things in class
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  • ISE Waterford games room
    ISE Waterford games room10/17
  • Time to have a break
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  • Shooting pool
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  • Games room with friends
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ISE - The International School of English

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalELE
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
50% male / 50% female
Year of school foundation
1997

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 20%
Turkey 10%
Japan 10%
China 5%
Spain 5%
Korea 5%
Italy 5%
Chile 5%
Other nationalities 35%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 1%
18-24 years 19%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 15
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by ISE - The International School of English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
€80
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Other fees:

Exam fees:
Trinity College London:

  • ISE I: EUR 185.
  • ISE II: EUR 185.
  • ISE III: EUR 220.

    Cambridge:
  • (FCE/CAE/ BEC): EUR 220.

  • IELTS: EUR 220.

    Medical insurance:
  • 8 months: EUR 150.
  • 12 weeks: EUR 60.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 €. 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 - 04 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 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.
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:
€350 one way

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Social Activity Sample Programme
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

The Social Activities Department devises an exciting social calendar for you to enjoy every month. You will also learn about Irish culture, such as Irish expressions and slang, typical Irish traditions and food, Irish myths and so on. ISE also hosts many parties for you to enjoy, such as Christmas and Easter parties and Talent Show competitions as well! Take part, practise your English and make friends!

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € -- 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 3000 3600 300 70
Price in US$ 707 1,060 1,413 1,767 2,120 2,473 2,826 3,533 4,239 354 83
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Special dietary supplement: EUR 40 per week.

Christmas and New year week (Full board): EUR 50 per week.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
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 70€.
Price extra night
€50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 50€
Average distance from school
25 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 40 €
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € -- 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 3000 3600 -- 70
Price in US$ 707 1,060 1,413 1,767 2,120 2,473 2,826 3,533 4,239 83
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Special dietary supplement: EUR 40 per week.

Christmas and New year week (Full board): EUR 50 per week.

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 70€.
Price extra night
€50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 50€
Average distance from school
25 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 40 €

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FAQ about ISE - The International School of English, Waterford

What is the best price for a course at ISE - The International School of English, Waterford?
“English courses at ISE - The International School of English start at 114 € for Long-Term General English AM course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by ISE - The International School of English?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (350 €)”
What is the number of students per class at ISE - The International School of English?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ISE - The International School of English varies from 12 (Pathway Programme ) to 15 students (General English AM)”
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 20% representation, followed by students from Japan (10%) and Russia (10%).”
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 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of ISE - The International School of English

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
The Kildare International School of English Ltd | Tax registration ID: TIN9811508N

Visa Documents

Nationals from Canada 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)
60 €
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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