ISI Dublin, Ireland
All ISI instructors hold government-recognized teaching credentials and are recent university graduates. Most have been teaching in Ireland and elsewhere for a number of years.
The Academic Management team keeps an eye on teaching standards through weekly meetings, teacher observations, and frequent workshops for teacher training where educators can exchange ideas and learn new techniques.
With as many as forty distinct nations represented on campus at any given moment, ISI provides a wonderfully diverse student body. Because of this, kids from all over the world may work on their English skills side by side.
Many learners choose ISI Dublin specifically for its immersive environment in Ireland’s vibrant capital, combining rigorous language courses with cultural experiences—ideal for gap-year students, aspiring university applicants, and working professionals aiming to enhance global opportunities.
Accredited by Eaquals and recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) for English language education (ELE), ISI Dublin is also a member of Ireland’s premiere quality language school association MEI. Programmes are approved for various European funding including Bildungsurlaub and Erasmus Plus. Operating a quality high school programme for almost 20 years has led ISI to being a founding member of AGPI. ISI Dublin is also the proud winner of the Study Travel Star English Language School Europe Award a total of four times, in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020/21.
ISI Dublin prioritizes inspirational learning environments across its two beautifully decorated year-round centers, designed to motivate students through both aesthetics and functionality. The school equips every classroom with integrated technology—laptops, digital screens, and interactive software—to enhance lessons using dynamic online resources, while robust Wi-Fi and computer rooms with webcams enable seamless communication with families worldwide. Beyond academics, ISI Dublin offers exceptional value through its on-site cafés, serving affordable, high-quality hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, and snacks, with meals available for under €3.50, solidifying its reputation as Dublin’s best-value language school.
Courses
General English (mornings) - 15 lessons per week
This 15-hour-per-week course lays a firm groundwork in grammar and the four basic language abilities—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—while focusing on improving students' communication abilities. The approach is task-based, meaning that students are expected to complete a specific number of assignments in English by the conclusion of each level. Along with the required textbook and accompanying workbook, instructors may draw from a wide variety of real-world sources, including but not limited to: newspapers, periodicals, cookbooks, manuals, brochures, and more. The usage of digital whiteboards, the web, and other forms of audiovisual technology are integral to every class.
This course runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Key points:
- Suitable for any student who wishes to improve their English in a less intensive way
- General ‘all-round’ approach
- Revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level
- More time for out-of-class activities
General English (afternoons) - 15 lessons per week
Based on communication skills, this 15-hour-per-week course also teaches grammar and the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Task-based learning requires students to complete a specified number of English tasks at the conclusion of each level. Teachers use newspapers, periodicals, menus, manuals, brochures, and other books to supplement the course book and workbook. All courses use interactive whiteboards, the Internet, and audio-visual technologies.
This course runs from 13:30 p.m. to 16:40 p.m.
Key points:
- Suitable for any student who wishes to improve their English in a less intensive way
- General ‘all-round’ approach
- Revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level
- More time for out-of-class activities
General English - 25 lessons per week
The GE25 curriculum is structured similarly to that of GE15, with the addition of 10 electives.
In addition to one more subject (such as business, exams, study skills, etc.), these can include conversational fluency. This course provides excellent opportunity to practice fluency and focus on a particular area of study.
This course runs from 8:00 a.m. to 13:25 p.m.
Includes GE15 and two special topic with a different teacher:
- Examination skills
- Grammar in context
- Reading and Listening
- Conversation Skills
- Advanced writing skills
Erasmus + and Bildungsurlaub approved.
General English - 30 lessons per week
This course lays a firm groundwork in grammar and the four basic language abilities—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—while focusing on improving students' communication abilities. The approach is task-based, meaning that students are expected to complete a specific number of assignments in English by the conclusion of each level.
Students enrolled in GE30 take two distinct, unrelated classes: one in the morning and another in the afternoon.
This course runs from 9:00 a.m. to 16:40 p.m.
Key points:
- Super intensive programme
- Includes two GE15 programmes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon
- Two different teachers
- No elective topics
- Suitable for short stays
- Erasmus + and Bildungsurlaub approved
Individual English - 10 lessons per week
ISI Dublin offers a personalized Individual English program featuring 10 tailored one-on-one lessons weekly, allowing students to focus exclusively on their unique language goals.
This flexible course adapts to personal schedules with customized lesson timings and content, ideal for professionals or travelers seeking rapid progress in conversational fluency, business English, or exam preparation.
Exam preparation (IELTS) - 20 lessons per week
The full-time IELTS course is structured to ensure your success in the IELTS course and provides a comprehensive roadmap to all the material you'll need to ace the exam.
Please check with your Lingocourse manager for training start dates.
Key points:
- Intensive programme
- General English 3 hours per day
- IELTS skills one hour per day
- Suitable for long-term study 12-25 weeks
Exam preparation (Cambridge) - 20 lessons per week
ISI Dublin provides specialized Cambridge English Qualifications preparation courses, delivering 20 focused lessons per week to systematically build exam strategies for FCE, CAE, and other Cambridge assessments.
With experienced instructors and proven techniques, this intensive program equips students for success through rigorous practice tests, personalized feedback, and free access to all study materials and digital resources at the school.
Please check with your Lingocourse manager for training start dates.
Key points:
- Intensive programme
- General English 3 hours per day
- Examination Skills one hour per day
- Combined FCE and CAE skills
- Suitable for long-term study 12-25 weeks
Housing
Host family (single room, half board)
ISI Dublin offers students accommodation in a single room within a carefully selected host family, including half board (breakfast and an evening meal daily). An ISI staff member personally visits and selects all families, ensuring quality and a welcoming environment. Families are typically located 30-45 minutes by bus or train from the city centre. Students speak to the Accommodation Administrator if any issues arise. Breakfast is usually light (cereal, toast, tea/coffee), often self-serve, while dinner is the main meal, typically featuring meat or fish with vegetables and potatoes. This option supports integration into Irish family life while giving students independence for lunch.
Host family (single room, full board)
Students choosing a single room can opt for full board, receiving breakfast, dinner daily, and a light lunch (e.g., sandwiches, soup, salad). Host families, personally visited and vetted by ISI Dublin staff, provide meals at set times. Breakfast is often a self-serve light meal. Dinner is substantial, commonly featuring potatoes alongside meat/fish and vegetables. The school ensures families are supportive, and students can contact the Accommodation Administrator anytime for support, fostering a comfortable cultural experience.
Host family (shared room, full board)
ISI Dublin arranges shared room homestays with full board, including daily breakfast, dinner, and a light lunch. All host families are guaranteed to have been visited and chosen by ISI staff. Placements aim to mix nationalities, though same-nationality sharing can occur, particularly during peak periods like July. These families are situated 30-45 minutes from the city centre. Students experiencing any issues are encouraged to speak to the Accommodation Administrator, ensuring their integration into Irish family life is positive.
Host family (shared room, half board)
For a more economical choice, ISI Dublin provides shared room placements with half board (daily breakfast and dinner). Families are carefully selected through staff visits. Families reside a manageable 30-45 minute commute away. Students receive light breakfasts (often self-serve) and substantial dinners (commonly meat/fish with potatoes/vegetables) according to the family's schedule. The Accommodation Administrator is available to resolve any accommodation difficulties, ensuring a supportive stay focused on Irish home life.
Residence in self-catering, serviced apartments
Students at ISI live in "clusters" of four to seven rooms, each with its own private bathroom, and share common areas including living rooms and kitchens. It is in the heart of the city, about a fifteen to twenty minute stroll from school buildings.
When students check in, they can anticipate a spotless bedroom and bathroom. After that, they are solely responsible for keeping their own bedroom and bathroom tidy. The students are required to maintain a clean living space and kitchen, as well as to wash their own dishes daily. Nonetheless, a member of the ISI staff will inspect and clean the kitchen and living area once every week.
Students will be required to pay deposit. Deposit amount will depend on a residence, but expected to be around 200-300 EUR and will have o be paid either at ISI or residence reception.
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