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ISI DublinDublin, Ireland

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
4 Meetinghouse Lane - D07 VY06 Dublin - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Irish Entreprise Award for Best English Language School in Ireland in 2022 and 2023.
  • Free guided tours and hikes.
  • Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
  • Additional costs of course material of approx. 90 € per booking.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 27%
25-34 years 58%
35-50 years 14%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

This school has won various awards, such as the Irish Enterprise Award for the best school in Ireland. ISI Dublin is also recognised and accredited by several accreditors within the sector such as ACELS, and is a member of MEI and ALTO.

Location: ISI Dublin is an English language institute located in the charming and culturally rich capital city of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin. The school has two locations, both in the city centre, close to many cafes, bars, restaurants, amenities and several links to public transport. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Old Jameson Distillery, Jervis Shopping Centre, the Ha'penny Bridge, the O'Connell Monument, the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, and much more.

Social and cultural: The school arranges a social programme for students to see the sights of Dublin whilst interacting with their peers and practising English. Activities within the programme can include guided tours & hikes, conversation club, history club, jobs club and student parties.

School facilities: The Meeting Lane facility is housed in an 18th-century stone warehouse with numerous classrooms, a student cafe, a student lounge, a computer room and WiFi. Electronic whiteboards are available in all of the school's 18 classrooms.

Accommodation: ISI Dublin provides accommodation in homestays with local families and student residences.

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for ISI Dublin 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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about ISI Dublin, Dublin

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
ISI Dublin, Dublin
1 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
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Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
5.0 

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Organisation
5.0 

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Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I really appreciated the organisation, the spaces, the educational and human atmosphere, great place.
Disliked
Nothing
Review details
Course: Teacher Training Programme 20 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 6. Sep. 2023 by Enrico Molino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

ISI Dublin

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOEAQUALSMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ISI Dublin and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2001
Legal name/parent company
Study in Ireland Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 9574087W

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 24
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 750
Throughout the year: 600
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 40%
Turkey 18%
Italy 6%
Spain 5%
Chile 5%
Switzerland 3%
Korea 2%
Germany 2%
France 2%
Other nationalities 17%

Information for all courses offered by ISI Dublin

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 90 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Course workbook and materials:
1 – 12 weeks: EUR 50
13 + weeks: EUR 90

Individual and small group lessons:

  • 1 person: EUR 90/hour
  • 2 persons: EUR 70/hour
  • 3 persons: EUR 50/hour
  • 4 persons: EUR 40/hour
    -5+ persons: EUR 35/hour


Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 €. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Feb 2024, 17 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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:
85 € one way
150 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Dublin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Dublin page. For flight comparisons to Dublin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Ireland and attending a language course.
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
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Music
Rugby
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

The ISI Social Programme is a great way to meet new people, explore the historic city of Dublin and practice your English with an enthusiastic guide. The wide variety of free tours & clubs evening events and exciting excursions on offer are different every week.

From free orientation tours to conversation exchanges, the weekly ISI Social Programme is packed with exciting, educational, and immersive events ensuring an enjoyable experience for our students. Keep up to date with the day-to-day events at ISI by following our social media channels.

WHAT CAN STUDENTS EXPECT?
The Social programme consists of an eclectic range of free & paid afternoon tours, evening clubs, evening events and Saturday excursions to all corners of Ireland. Each afternoon tour and evening event will be accompanied by a native speaking ISI activity leader.

Adults - Paid activities

SATURDAY TOURS

Every Saturday we organise full day bus tours around Ireland with special discounted prices for our students. Destinations include Belfast (Titanic Museum), Cliffs of Moher, Glengalough and Kilkenny Castle. These tours are a geat way for students to explore Ireland and meet other students.

Accommodation

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FAQ about ISI Dublin, Dublin

  • English courses at ISI Dublin start at 105 € for Academic Year 15 - Afternoon course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of ISI Dublin
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (85 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ISI Dublin varies from 15 students (General English 25 - Morning) to 15 students (General English 25 - Morning)
  • 100% of teachers at ISI Dublin hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ISI Dublin comes from Brazil with a 40% representation, followed by students from Turkey (18%) and Italy (6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ISI Dublin offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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