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Atlantic School of English and Active Leisure Ltd.
Cork
ILEP-listed
5.0(10 reviews)- Course cost (25 wk)
- €4,855
- Living total / week
- €343
- Est. 25-wk total*
- €13,430
Cambridge Fist Certificate Ecam Course (FCE)
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
* Living estimate (not school fees). Excludes visa, insurance, deposit, flights.
Your English Language School
Dublin
ILEP-listed
4.9(162 reviews)- Course cost (25 wk)
- €2,699
- Living total / week
- €439
- Est. 25-wk total*
- €13,674
Stamp 2 Renewal - Morning
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
* Living estimate (not school fees). Excludes visa, insurance, deposit, flights.
Ulearn English School Dublin
Dublin
ILEP-listed
4.7(307 reviews)- Course cost (25 wk)
- €2,400
- Living total / week
- €439
- Est. 25-wk total*
- €13,375
ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON B1
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
* Living estimate (not school fees). Excludes visa, insurance, deposit, flights.
Donegal English Language School
Donegal
ILEP-listed
4.7(100 reviews)- Course cost (25 wk)
- €4,500
- Living total / week
- €285
- Est. 25-wk total*
- €11,625
General English and IELTS Programme
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
25 weeks · 15h/wkStamp 2
* Living estimate (not school fees). Excludes visa, insurance, deposit, flights.
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Open full comparison Active Language Learning Dublin |  The Slaney Language Centre Wexford | |||||||
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| Trust & safety | ||||||||
| Learner protection | ILEP-listed | ILEP-listed | ILEP-listed | ILEP-listed | ILEP-listed | ILEP-listed | ILEP-listed | ILEP-listed |
| Rating | 5.0(10 reviews) | 4.9(162 reviews) | 4.7(307 reviews) | 4.7(100 reviews) | 4.7(68 reviews) | 4.6(1261 reviews) | 4.5(163 reviews) | 4.5(32 reviews) |
| Real cost | ||||||||
| Course cost (25 wk) | €4,855 Tuition €4,855 | €2,699 Tuition €2,699 | €2,400 Tuition €2,400 | €4,500 Tuition €4,500 | €3,290 Tuition €3,290 | €4,905 Tuition €4,905 | €2,650 Tuition €2,650 | €3,250 Tuition €3,250 |
| 25-week total cost* | €13,430 Tuition €4,855 + Stay €8,575 | €13,674 Tuition €2,699 + Stay €10,975 | €13,375 Tuition €2,400 + Stay €10,975 | €11,625 Tuition €4,500 + Stay €7,125 | €10,415 Tuition €3,290 + Stay €7,125 | €15,880 Tuition €4,905 + Stay €10,975 | €13,625 Tuition €2,650 + Stay €10,975 | €10,375 Tuition €3,250 + Stay €7,125 |
| Living costs by city | ||||||||
| Living total / week | €343 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure | €439 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure | €439 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure | €285 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure | €285 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure | €439 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure | €439 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure | €285 {price}/wk House share + food, transport, utilities, leisure |
| Course & life | ||||||||
| Visa course (25 wk) | Cambridge Fist Certificate Ecam Course (FCE) 25 weeks · 15h/wk | Stamp 2 Renewal - Morning 25 weeks · 15h/wk | ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON B1 25 weeks · 15h/wk | General English and IELTS Programme 25 weeks · 15h/wk | AYPET 25 weeks · 15h/wk | FL Academic Year (A2 to B1) 25 weeks · 15h/wk | General English and PET (1) 25 weeks · 20h/wk | English Language – 25 Week Programme (ILEP) 25 weeks · 15h/wk |
* Living estimate (not school fees). Excludes visa, insurance, deposit, flights.
Limited offer in Dublin
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Studying English in Ireland — the questions students ask
What is a Stamp 2 student visa?
Stamp 2 is the immigration permission given to non-EEA students enrolled on a course from the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). For English language students it means a 25-week course, 15 hours of class a week, medical insurance and proof of funds. It allows you to live in Ireland for the duration of the course and work part time.
How much does an English course in Ireland cost?
Most ILEP English schools charge roughly €2,500 to €4,500 for the standard 25-week visa course, depending on the city and the number of class hours. Dublin sits at the higher end; Cork, Galway and Limerick are usually cheaper. Budget separately for registration and exam fees, medical insurance and living costs.
Can I work in Ireland on a student visa?
Yes. Stamp 2 allows 20 hours of work a week during term and 40 hours a week during the official holiday periods — June to September and 15 December to 15 January. You need a PPS number before you can be paid legally.
What does Stamp 2 eligible (ILEP / TrustEd) mean?
The Interim List of Eligible Programmes is the government list of courses that support a student visa. If a school or programme is not on it, studying there will not get you a Stamp 2 permission. Every school listed on GoStudy is checked against the current ILEP list, and we flag schools carrying the TrustEd Ireland quality mark.
How much money do I need to live in Ireland as a student?
Plan for roughly €900 to €1,400 a month depending on the city, with rent the biggest variable. On top of your course fees, immigration expects proof of funds: €6,665 in total (or €833 a month) for a typical 25-week English course with residence of about eight months or less, and €10,000 if your residence would run longer than eight months. Non-visa-required nationals usually show this at their first IRP registration; visa-required nationals are checked at the visa stage. GoStudy compares schools and is not immigration advice — check the current figures on irishimmigration.ie.
How do I choose between schools?
Compare total course cost rather than weekly rate, check class size and nationality mix, confirm the school holds learner protection cover in case it closes mid-course, and read recent student reviews. You can compare any schools side by side on GoStudy and send one enquiry to several at once.
Guides for students coming to Ireland
Stamp 2, work rights and where you will live — start here before you enquire.