Study English in Dublin
Schools
85
Avg Rating
4.4 / 5
Google Reviews
13,771
Course fees from
€130/week
Nearest airport
Dublin Airport — 20 minutes by bus
About Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's capital city and by far the most popular destination for English language students. With over 40 accredited schools across the city centre and surrounding suburbs, students have more choice here than anywhere else in Ireland. The city is vibrant, cosmopolitan, and easy to navigate on foot or by bus, Luas, and DART. Most schools are concentrated around the city centre, Dun Laoghaire, and the southside suburbs. Dublin is more expensive than other Irish cities, particularly for accommodation, but the range of schools, social activities, and part-time work opportunities make it the top choice for students who want a full urban experience. The city hosts regular language exchange events, international student meetups, and has a thriving nightlife and cultural scene.
Why Study English in Dublin?
- Largest selection of English schools in Ireland
- Excellent part-time work opportunities on a student visa
- Vibrant international student community
- World-class museums, galleries, and nightlife
- Well-connected by bus, Luas, and DART
Best for
City life, work opportunities, and the widest school choice
Nearby attractions
Wicklow Mountains, Howth, Malahide Castle, Powerscourt, Glendalough
Choosing a school in Dublin
46 of the 85 schools in Dublin have courses on the official study-visa list (ILEP), and 3 hold QQI's TrustEd Ireland mark. If you need a student visa, start there. .
Highest rated: Languages Unlimited Services Ltd (5), Enroi English School (5), Englishour – Classroom Building (Eden Quay) (5), by Google rating from 37+ reviews.
Lowest published fees: from €130/week at Englishour – Classroom Building (Eden Quay). .
English courses in Dublin
General English
43 schoolsBuild your English skills from beginner to advanced with classes designed for everyday communication.
IELTS Preparation
29 schoolsFocused exam preparation to achieve the IELTS score you need for university or immigration.
Business English
18 schoolsDevelop professional communication skills for meetings, presentations and negotiations.
Summer Programmes
18 schoolsImmerse yourself in English and Irish culture with intensive short-term programmes.
Intensive English
17 schoolsAccelerate your progress with 25+ hours per week of full-immersion English classes.
Online Courses
11 schoolsStart learning from home with live online classes taught by Ireland-based teachers.
Teacher Training
17 schoolsQualify or develop as an English teacher with CELTA, DELTA and TEFL/TESOL courses at Irish schools.
85 English Schools in Dublin
English Path Dublin teaches English in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, with General English, semi-intensive study and Work and Study options for eligible learners.
Castleforbes College is an English-language school on Upper Gardiner Street in Dublin 1, offering General English, intensive classes, IELTS preparation, conversation lessons and 25-week study programmes.
Your English Language School offers full-time, part-time and exam preparation English courses from Talbot Street, Dublin, plus a seasonal junior programme.
Everest Language School teaches General English, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, and 25-week Work & Study programmes at 26 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2. The school publishes 2026 course and accommodation prices.
Central School of English offers small-group General English, Cambridge and IELTS preparation, live online English and a 25-week Academic Year Programme at 23 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.
Highly-rated Dublin English school with 4.9 stars from 215+ reviews, located in the prestigious city centre on Fitzwilliam Street.
Independent Malahide school founded in 1992, teaching adult General English and junior programmes with locally arranged host family stays.
Englishour’s Lower Abbey Street teaching centre is one of three central Dublin locations offering General English, exam preparation and flexible English classes.
Independent Dublin English-language school offering General English, Work & Study, teacher training and junior programmes.
ULearn is an English-language school at 13 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, offering General English, examination preparation, Business English and longer study programmes.
Delfin English School provides General English, intensive English, IELTS and Cambridge preparation in Dublin.
Portobello English school founded in 2003, with 50-minute group lessons, Cambridge preparation and accommodation in residences or homestays.
Highly-rated Dublin English school with 4.7 stars from 682 reviews, offering comprehensive courses in the city centre.
ELI Schools Dublin, Dame Street offers General English and additional English-language study options through ELI Schools. The campus is located at 19-22 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 E267. ELI publishes 15- and 20-hour course formats, IELTS preparation, rolling enrolment and central student enquiries. Programme availability and prices should be confirmed directly for this location.
Babel Academy of English teaches adult, junior and specialist English programmes across three Dublin 1 locations, including General English, IELTS preparation and English for Work.
ELI Schools Dublin, Grand Canal offers General English and additional English-language study options through ELI Schools. The campus is located at 7 Herbert Place, Dublin 2, D02 EH93. ELI publishes 15- and 20-hour course formats, IELTS preparation, rolling enrolment and central student enquiries. Programme availability and prices should be confirmed directly for this location.
Central Dublin school founded in 2001, offering General English, examination preparation, academic-year programmes and teacher-focused courses.
Future Learning is an English-language school with a Dublin campus at Abbey House, Jervis Street. It teaches adult English through project-based, technology-supported lessons and also offers junior, group and teacher-development programmes.
Temple Bar English school offering intensive and semi-intensive academic-year programmes, IELTS preparation and Dublin homestay or residence options.
CES Dublin is an English-language school on Dame Street offering General English, IELTS and Cambridge preparation, Work & Study, teacher training and junior programmes.
NED College teaches General English at its Dublin city-centre campus on Lower Dominick Street. It advertises short courses and 25-week study programmes, examination preparation support, and assistance with temporary accommodation.
English campus on Morehampton Road in Donnybrook offering flexible language courses, academic year study, homestays and residences.
Englishour teaches English at its Eden Quay building in central Dublin.
Navan-based corporate and private language-training provider offering online English tuition, Business English, call-centre English and multilingual services.
Award-winning Dublin English school with a perfect 5.0-star rating, offering quality instruction in Ireland's vibrant capital.
Family-run English language school in Dún Laoghaire offering junior summer courses, host-family study holidays, school-group programmes and Cambridge English preparation.
English school on Ellis Quay in Dublin combining General English, Callan Method speaking practice and IELTS preparation.
Englishour Westmore is the Westmoreland Street reception and teaching location of Englishour, an English-language school with three central Dublin buildings. It is not a separate school. Englishour offers General English, evening and Saturday classes, examination preparation and longer Work & Study options.
Dublin College of Advanced Studies offers General English, IELTS preparation and teacher training from a city-centre Capel Street campus.
Swan Training Institute is an established English-language school on Grafton Street in central Dublin, offering adult General English, IELTS preparation, intensive courses and seasonal junior programmes.
OHC Dublin is an English-language school at Merrion Square North offering General English, intensive tuition and exam preparation, with homestay options.
ATC Dublin offers General English, Intensive English, IELTS and Cambridge preparation at its year-round campus.
SEDA College Dublin teaches General English, IELTS and Trinity CertTESOL at its Capel Street campus.
International House Dublin is an English-language school on Foley Street offering General English, examination preparation, professional English, junior courses and teacher training.
Language and Leisure runs a summer English programme for teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Sallynoggin, with supervised activities and homestays.
Active Language Learning teaches adult and junior English in Dún Laoghaire, offering General English, examination preparation and homestays.
DCI is an English-language school in central Dublin, with teaching facilities on Bachelors Walk and Middle Abbey Street.
Emerald Cultural Institute provides adult and junior English programmes from Dublin, including exam preparation, academic pathways and Erasmus courses.
IBAT Dublin teaches adult General English at its North Frederick Street campus, with weekday morning or afternoon schedules and small classes.
City College Dublin, formerly City Language School, offers English-language education in Dublin alongside student support and accommodation partnerships.
ILSC Dublin, also linked to Berlitz Dublin Language Centre, offers flexible English programmes, accommodation and Monday starts.
Twin English Centre Dublin teaches General English, IELTS preparation and specialist English electives at 4 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1.
ISE Ireland provides 15-, 20- and 30-hour General English courses in Dublin, Monday starts and accommodation options.
Griffith College Dublin offers English for Academic Purposes and semester abroad programmes through its Griffith Institute of Language on South Circular Road.
Academic Bridge teaches adult General English at its Gardiner Place campuses in central Dublin, with morning and afternoon schedules.
Highly-rated business English specialist in Dublin 4. Perfect 5-star rating delivering professional language training for international students.
Highly-rated English language school in Clontarf, Dublin offering personalised instruction for international students seeking quality English education.
Highly-rated English school in Dublin 15 offering personalized lessons in a welcoming cafe-style setting for international students.
Highly-rated private English tutor in Dublin offering personalized lessons with a perfect 5-star student satisfaction rating.
Perfect 5-star rated English school in Dublin's Rathmines offering personalized adult language instruction.
English language school based at Dublin City University with a perfect 5.0 star rating. Located in Dublin's academic hub.
IrishDeaf.com organises Irish Sign Language classes, online learning and Deaf awareness training, rather than English-as-a-foreign-language courses.
Perfect 5-star rated English language school in Dublin offering comprehensive courses for international students.
Tallaght Academy of Languages offers part-time General English, individual lessons and Saturday classes from its Tallaght language school.
Language Learning International offers English-language and teacher-training programmes in Dublin, with student accommodation and cultural activities.
Centrally located Dublin English school with 4.5-star rating, offering quality instruction in the heart of the North City Centre.
Highly-rated English school in Dublin city centre with proven student success and expert instruction.
ISI Dublin operates adult English-language courses at its Parnell Square and Meetinghouse Lane teaching centres, with General English, Academic Year and Erasmus+ options.
Established language school in Dublin's Rathmines offering quality English courses with a 4.3-star student rating.
Independent English-language college at 67 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, offering General English with TIE preparation and Trinity CertTESOL teacher training.
DCU International Academy offers university-based General English, examination preparation, pathways and group programmes with accommodation options in Dublin.
Dublin 1 college delivering General and Business English courses, examination preparation, accommodation support and flexible Monday enrolments.
ICOT College’s main Dublin campus at 28 Westmoreland Street. This is a location of an existing English-language school, not a separate provider.
Centrally located English language school in Dublin offering quality courses for international students seeking to improve their English in Ireland's vibrant capital.
Dublin Centre of Education is an adult English-language school with campuses in Dublin 1 and Smithfield, Dublin 7, offering General English with TIE preparation.
Sandford Language Institute provides online English, business-language and private tuition alongside a broad range of other language courses.
Vartry School of English organises junior English summer camps, mini-stays and Irish secondary-school placements with host-family support.
Clondalkin-based English school offering focused instruction for international students with 4.0-star rating.
ICOT College offers General English and Business English programmes, with Dublin and Cork delivery advertised.
Beyond Fluent delivers English fluency coaching for adults, businesses and young learners through online and flexible programmes.
Located in Dublin's Drumcondra neighbourhood, Ireland in English offers quality English language courses for international students in a supportive community setting.
Dublin English school specializing in instruction for Polish speakers seeking personalized, practical English language courses.
Moyle Park English Language College organises July English courses for teenagers in Clondalkin, with host-family stays and supervised activities.
Immersion Languages offers personalized English courses in Dublin with flexible scheduling and experienced instruction for international students.
Brady Languages provides tailored English and other language tuition to Dublin businesses, private learners and children, in person and online.
Premier English language school in Dublin's city centre offering comprehensive courses for international students seeking quality instruction and cultural immersion.
Pukka English Matters provides personalised online speaking coaching for professionals and IELTS learners, with interview practice and individual feedback.
Perfect 5-star rated summer English school in Dún Laoghaire with engaging courses for international students.
Well-rated English school in south Dublin offering quality instruction for international students seeking to advance their language skills.
ICOT College English-language teaching centre announced at 14 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2 in 2024; current use of this campus is not confirmed.
English language school in Malahide offering quality courses for international students near Dublin.
Specialized English training for healthcare professionals in Dublin's vibrant Dún Laoghaire area.
Centrally located English language school in Dublin's North City offering quality instruction to international students.
English language school located in Dublin's city centre on Harcourt Street, offering programs for international students.
Adult English school in Dublin offering 25-week, visa-compliant General English and academic-year courses with Trinity exam preparation.
Accommodation in Dublin
Host families, student residences and short and long-let apartments across Dublin. Set your dates to see live prices, or compare options near a specific school on its page.
Accommodation near Dublin
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Studying English in Dublin: FAQs
How many English language schools are in Dublin?
There are 85 English language schools in Dublin, Ireland listed in our directory. Schools range from small specialist centres to large international campuses offering a variety of course types.
How much does it cost to study English in Dublin?
Course fees in Dublin depend on the school, the course type, the number of hours a week and the length of the course. Each school listing shows the published price per week where available, so you can compare directly. On top of tuition, budget for accommodation and living costs. Use our free Study Budget Calculator for a personalised estimate.
Do I need a visa to study English in Dublin?
EU and EEA citizens do not need a visa to study English in Dublin. Non-EU citizens staying longer than 90 days need a Stamp 2 student permission. Apply through the AVATS system at least 8 weeks before travel. See our full Irish student visa guide for details.
How do I know an English school in Dublin meets official standards?
If you need a study visa, the course must be on the official list (ILEP) or QQI's TrustEd Ireland list, which is replacing it. Each school page for Dublin shows whether the school has visa-eligible courses and when we checked. Most schools teach to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1 to C2.