The Interim List of Eligible Programmes is Ireland's official register of education programmes that qualify non-EEA students for a Stamp 2 study permission. English courses must be on the ILEP to support a long-stay student visa.

Can I get Stamp 2 at a school that is not on the ILEP?

No. For English language study leading to Stamp 2, your programme must appear on the current ILEP register. Always verify the school and course before paying fees.

How do I find ILEP English schools in Ireland?

GoStudy lists ILEP-verified English language schools across Ireland. You can browse by city (Dublin, Cork, Galway) and compare visa-eligible courses side by side.

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What is the ILEP list?

If you want a Stamp 2 visa to study English in Ireland, your course almost certainly needs to be on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Here is what that means in plain English.

ILEP in one minute

ILEP is Ireland's official register of education programmes that qualify non-EEA students for Stamp 2 study permission. Schools and courses move on and off the list — always check the current register, not an old brochure.

Official ILEP page on gov.ie

Why it matters for English students

• Without an ILEP course, a Stamp 2 English-language plan usually fails at immigration.
• Visa-eligible courses are typically 25+ weeks with enough weekly classroom hours.
• GoStudy only highlights ILEP-verified schools so you can compare safer options first.

How to check a school

Open the school profile on GoStudy, confirm ILEP status and visa-eligible courses, then double-check the official gov.ie ILEP list before you transfer fees.

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