Study English in Ireland

English programmes and partner schools in Ireland

Studying English in Ireland means learning in an English-speaking country and practising with native speakers. Courses last 25 weeks and start every Monday of the year, except bank holidays. Here you will find the four English programmes, the partner schools in each city with their prices, and what the package includes.

Classes of 15 to 20 hours a week, 25-week courses and a new start every Monday.

The four English programmes

weeks of study

General English – Academic Year

This is the core programme: it lasts 8 months and is built around a 25-week course. All-round improvement of your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

What the package includes

25-week course
Medical insurance
Part-time work permission

Requirements

Be over 18. Hold a valid passport.

Part-time work permission

The visa lets you work up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 during the holidays, and it can be renewed for up to 2 years in total.

How studying and working in Ireland works

Legal note. Visa decisions are the sole responsibility of the competent immigration authorities.

Other English programmes

Intensive English
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Ideal for students with immediate academic or career goals.

Duration: Optional (flexible)
English for Teachers
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Focused on strengthening methodology and pronunciation for English teachers.

Duration: Optional
IELTS Preparation
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Intensive preparation to achieve high scores in the IELTS exam.

Duration: 8 months

Partner schools

NED College has two campuses, in Dublin and in Limerick, where more than 12,000 students have studied. It has welcomed students from Asia, South America and Europe, and has a highly qualified teaching team.

Since 2010 it has helped thousands of students improve their English while enjoying an unforgettable experience in a multicultural environment.

Dublin, Limerick
Since 2010

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€3,099
Afternoon (PM)	€2,699

Limerick
Morning (AM)	€2,499
Afternoon (PM)	€2,199

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 8 weeks of holidays
Medical insurance
Student insurance
First book
Final exam

Additional services

One week of accommodation: €210 in a hostel in Dublin, €220 in a student residence in Limerick
Airport transfer to accommodation: €80
Barista course: €50 in Dublin, €55 in Limerick

Founded in 1977, Linguaviva Centre Dublin is one of the oldest and best-established language schools in Ireland. With a focused curriculum and assessment, a highly experienced teaching team and a warm, friendly atmosphere, it creates the conditions for every student to reach their full potential.

It offers personal attention, small classes, a choice of accommodation and a lively social programme: the ideal destination for students with high standards.

Dublin
Since 1977

Exclusive discount for New Connections!

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€3,200
Afternoon (PM)	€2,500

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week general English course
Two months of holidays
Registration
Weekly job club
Social club
Academic tutorials

Additional services

Not included: medical insurance (€135), materials (€50), exam (€120) and registration fee (€90)
Accommodation: placement fee, €60
Accommodation in a student residence: €260

Atlas Language School offers the highest level of service in every aspect of your stay: English courses, student care and wellbeing, accommodation, and social and cultural activities. Its excellent facilities, experienced staff and wide range of courses make it a top choice for anyone who wants to learn English and enjoy a quality cultural experience in Dublin.

It is a leading English school in Dublin, recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) for English language teaching (ELT).

Dublin

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€4,350
Afternoon (PM)	€3,350

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 10 weeks of holidays

Additional services

Registration fee: €70
End-of-course exam: €180
Student protection: €40
Medical insurance: €160
Study materials: €40
Accommodation: placement fee, €70
Irish host family, private room: €260
Student residence, twin room with breakfast and dinner: €295

Twin English Centre Dublin was founded in 1989 as an executive training centre offering high-level technical and management courses in English for non-native speakers. Over time it has widened its range to include general English with a business focus and specialised programmes.

For over 30 years it has stayed true to its principle of offering the highest quality standards to students from around the world: last year it welcomed 52 different nationalities to Dublin. It is recognised by the Irish Department of Education and accredited by MEI, ACELS and EAQUALS.

Dublin
30 years of experience

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€3,885
Afternoon (PM)	€3,715

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 2 months of holidays
Placement test
End-of-course certificate
Course materials
Social programme and induction

Additional services

TIE exam: €120
Registration fee: €80
Medical insurance and student protection: €135
Airport transfer: €120
Irish host family, single room: €265 per week
Student residence, twin room: €250 per week

Highlights

Online learning platform
Reviews
Fun, social approach
Native-speaker teachers
Highly recognised educational accreditations in Europe

Located on Grafton Street, Dublin’s most famous street, Swan English Training Institute offers general English and IELTS courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced. It has over 30 years of experience providing a personalised service.

Its monthly tutorial gives every student a one-to-one meeting with their teacher to discuss their learning needs and set individual goals. It uses cutting-edge technology in the classroom and guarantees an excellent mix of nationalities.

Dublin
37 years of experience

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€2,800
Afternoon (PM)	€2,380

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 10 weeks of holidays
Social programme

Additional services

Registration fee: €65
Medical insurance: €120
End-of-course exam: €125
Host family, per week: €265 (private room), €250 (shared room)
Airport transfer: €100

Highlights

Student social integration
Commercial location
Highly recognised educational accreditations in Europe

Founded in 2001, ISI Dublin has spent more than 20 years offering the highest quality educational programmes to international students. It is accredited by Eaquals and recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) for English language teaching (ELT).

It is known internationally for its innovative approach to teaching, its use of technology in the classroom and the ongoing professional development of its staff and teachers. It runs two centres open all year round, with excellent facilities in beautifully decorated buildings.

Dublin
24 years of experience
40 nationalities

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€3,520
Afternoon (PM)	€2,944

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 8 weeks of holidays
Registration fee
Medical insurance
Student protection
Trinity ISE exam
Course materials
Clubs and extracurricular activities

Additional services

Accommodation per week: €230 in a host family (shared room), €380 in a student residence (single room)
Airport transfer: €90

Highlights

Small classes (3 to 10 students)
Social and work clubs
Personal tutors
Winner of a best English school award
Written and digital learning materials
One-to-one tutorials with students
Job placement club
Conversation club
Irish history and culture club
Museum tours
Walks to nearby villages
Highly recognised educational accreditations in Europe

ATC was founded in 1973 and continues to offer quality English programmes to students of all ages from around the world. Its aim is to help students improve their English in a friendly, stimulating environment, with a broad educational and cultural programme and attention to their needs at all times.

It has two schools open all year round in Ireland, in Bray and in Dublin, and is one of the largest providers of youth summer programmes, with 8 locations across the country. All its courses are approved by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) for the teaching of English as a foreign language (ELT).

Dublin, Bray
52 years of experience
More than 20 nationalities

Package price

Dublin
AM	€3,985

Bray
AM16	€3,285
AM20	€3,885

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 8 weeks of holidays
Registration fee
Medical insurance
Course certification
Book and e-learning

Additional services

Host family accommodation, per week: €240 (private room), €225 (shared room)
Airport transfer: €100

Highlights

Personalised tutorials
Educational technology
Native-speaker teachers
Free classes
Highly recognised educational accreditations in Europe

Dorset College Dublin is an independent higher-education institution that also has an English language institute, in the heart of Dublin. Its focus is on professional and personal development courses that provide a solid foundation in the chosen field of study.

Its city-centre campus offers modern, spacious study environments in beautiful Georgian buildings. Beyond the classroom, students have access to all the infrastructure and amenities of a European capital.

In addition to English courses, Dorset College Dublin offers higher education programmes: Bachelor of Business (3 years, level 7, €4,600 a year, or €4,100 with a €500 scholarship), Bachelor of Science in Computing (3 years, level 7, €5,400 a year, or €4,900 with a scholarship) and Bachelor of Business in International Business (1 year, level 8, €6,050, or €5,550 with a scholarship). Prices for EU residents; medical insurance: €150. Intakes: January and September (also May for the 1-year programme).

Dublin
40 years of experience
More than 20 nationalities

See the full profile in Higher education

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€2,890
Afternoon (PM)	€2,490

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 2 months of holidays
Registration fee
Medical insurance
Student insurance
Trinity exam
Book and materials

Additional services

Host family, per week: €265 (private room), €230 (shared room)
Student residence, per week: €205 (shared), €270 (single)
Placement service: €65
Airport transfer: €80

Highlights

Culture and work club
Student guidance
Small classes
Classrooms equipped with teaching technology
Highly recognised educational accreditations in Europe

Englishour is an established English school, founded in 2010 in the centre of Dublin. Students from all over the world have improved their English communication skills in its classrooms, taught by fully qualified, experienced teachers.

With free materials and strong academic support, it helps students improve their speaking, listening, writing and reading. It is recognised by ACELS for English language teaching (ELT) and is a member of Marketing English in Ireland (MEI).

Dublin
15 years of experience

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€2,550
Afternoon (PM)	€2,150

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 2 months of holidays
TIE certification exam
Medical insurance
Student protection insurance
Course materials
Extracurricular activities

Additional services

Host family, per week: €265 (private room)
Student residence, per week: €245 (shared), €300 (private)
Airport transfer: €80

Highlights

Evening classes
Native-speaker teachers
Extracurricular activities
Highly recognised educational accreditations in Europe

ISE is a high-quality professional school that has operated successfully since 1997 and is dedicated to providing the highest educational standards to its students. International School of English (ISE) Ireland has built up extensive experience in delivering quality educational programmes.

It is recognised by ACELS / QQI for English language teaching (ELT), and is certified as a preparation centre for the Cambridge ESOL exams and as an examination centre authorised by Trinity College London.

Dublin, Waterford
28 years of experience
Top 10 nationalities

This offer is subject to availability and English level.

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€2,400
Afternoon (PM)	€2,000

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 2 months of holidays
15 hours per week
4 extra weeks of conversation classes

Additional services

Not included: medical insurance (€150), registration fee (€80) and Trinity exam (€185)
Host family, per week: €320 (private room), €280 (shared room)
Student residence, per week: €340 (private), €250 (shared)

Highlights

Internationally certified native-speaker teachers
Social programme (excursions and cultural classes)
Social club
Student feedback
Jobs club and career guidance
Highly recognised accreditations in Europe

EP, part of the GEDU group, is committed to excellence in language teaching. Its accreditations include those of the British Council in the United Kingdom, the ELT Council in Malta, Languages Canada in Toronto, Bildungsurlaub in Germany, ACELS and English Education in Ireland, and the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai.

These accreditations confirm that its programmes meet high standards, and it has been a finalist or winner of awards for the best language schools.

Dublin

Package price

Dublin
Morning (AM)	€3,588
Afternoon (PM)	€2,938

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 2 months of holidays
Registration fee
Medical insurance
Study materials
TIE exam

Additional services

Accommodation in shared rooms (the price varies with the number of roommates)

Highlights

College-style campus with a supportive learning environment
Weekly tests, tutorials, progress reports and study clinics
Free masterclasses to build professional and employability skills
Pathway and university progression options with academic partners in the UK, the USA and Canada
ACELS and English Education accreditations in Ireland

Cork English Academy is an accredited, well-regarded English school that gives international students the ability and confidence to study, work and live in an English-speaking environment.

Its aim is to help every student succeed in learning English, exceeding their expectations and adding value in everything it does. Whatever your reason for improving your English, there is a course for you.

Cork
12 years of experience
32 nationalities

Package price

Cork
Morning (AM)	€2,840
Afternoon (PM)	€2,340

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 8 weeks of holidays
Student insurance
TIE exam
Extracurricular classes

Additional services

Not included: medical insurance, registration and book
Accommodation: placement fee, €60
Week in a shared room: €182; in a private room: €266 (ask about options)
Airport transfer to accommodation: €50

Highlights

Extracurricular activities
Native-speaker teachers

Cork English World, the award-winning Cambridge school in Ireland, offers courses designed to give students the language skills they need to communicate effectively and confidently in English.

Its courses also teach the strategies needed to keep learning English outside the classroom. It specialises in English courses and in-service training for teachers of English as a second language, with methods based on more than 30 years of combined experience.

Cork
30 years of experience
47 nationalities

Anniversary prices. The book is purchased on the student’s arrival.

Package price

Cork
Morning (AM)	€2,399
Afternoon (PM)	€1,699

Offshore prices in euros for the full package, valid as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Includes

25-week English course + 8 weeks of holidays
Registration fee
TIE exam
Medical insurance
Student insurance

Additional services

IELTS exam: €250
Materials: €20
Transfer from Cork airport: €50
Accommodation: placement fee, €65
Week in a shared room: €170; in a private room: €240 (ask about options)

Highlights

VIP courses
Cambridge award winner
100% native-speaker teachers
Training for teachers of English as a second language

Cities to study English in

Our partner schools are in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Bray and Waterford. Each city is described in Study in Ireland.

Dublin

Partner schools: NED College, Linguaviva Centre, Atlas Language School, Twin Centre Dublin, Swan Institute, ISI Dublin, ATC Language School, Dorset College, Englishour School, The ISE, EP Dublin
Discover the city: Dublin
Cork

Partner schools: Cork English Academy, Cork English World
Discover the city: Cork
Limerick

Partner schools: NED College
Discover the city: Limerick
Bray

Partner schools: ATC Language School
Discover the city: Bray
Waterford

Partner schools: The ISE
Discover the city: Waterford

Frequently asked questions about studying English in Ireland

How long is an English course in Ireland?

English courses run for 25 weeks, with 15 to 20 hours of class a week. Courses start every Monday of the year, except on bank holidays.

What level of English do I need before I travel?

It depends on the programme. In Ireland, General English – Academic Year requires you to be over 18 and hold a valid passport; for Intensive English your level is checked when you apply; English for Teachers recommends previous teaching experience; and IELTS Preparation requires an intermediate level of English. Professional internships in Ireland require being over 21 and being a citizen of the EU, the United Kingdom or an EEA country; citizens of Latin America can also apply.

Can you work in Ireland on a student visa?

Yes. The study and work visa allows you to work up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week during holidays. It can be renewed for up to two years in total.

How much does your guidance cost?

Guidance from New Connections International is personal and free of charge: we do not charge fees for helping you choose a programme, prepare your documents, handle the paperwork or find accommodation. There are no additional costs for our service. What you do pay for are the programme costs themselves, such as the institution's tuition, medical insurance or accommodation.

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