Babel Academy of English - Ireland
2nd Floor Astor Hall, 4-8 Eden Quay, Dublin 1, 159-160 Capel Street, Dublin · ILEP verified
Babel Academy of English is an independent school offering accredited English language programmes in the heart of Dublin city centre.
2nd Floor Astor Hall, 4-8 Eden Quay, Dublin 1, 159-160 Capel Street, Dublin
Work & Study (English for Life)
Long-stay 25-week (visa)
€144/week
€3,600 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
+ €80 reg · + €85 materials
Long-term programme for non-EU students allowing part-time work in Ireland.
English for Life (Afternoon)
General English
€210/week
1 wks · 15 hr/wk
+ €50 reg · + €50 materials
General English scheduled Monday to Thursday afternoons.
English for Life Intensive
General English
€395/week
1 wks · 30 hr/wk
+ €50 reg · + €50 materials
Full-day intensive programme suitable for BildungsUrlaub.
English for IELTS Plus
IELTS prep
€295/week
1 wks · 20 hr/wk
+ €50 reg · + €50 materials
Specialist module adding 5 hours of IELTS preparation to the standard course.
General English Morning (TIE)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT/ACELS
General English Afternoon (TIE)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT/ACELS
General English Afternoon (TIE)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT/ACELS
General English plus IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council
General English plus Cambridge
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
General English Morning (TIE)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT/ACELS
English for Life (Morning)
General English
€240/week
1 wks · 15 hr/wk
+ €50 reg · + €50 materials
General English focusing on fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing for authentic interactions.
Work & Study (Academic Year) English for Life PM
Long-stay 25-week (visa)
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
+ €80 reg · + €85 materials
25-week afternoon course for non-EU students.
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Key facts
- Average class size
- 15
- Maximum class size
- 15
Student services
Exam preparation
About
Babel Academy of English - Ireland, teaching since 2017, is an English language school in Dublin that appears on the ILEP list of programmes eligible for a Stamp 2 student visa. A 25-week visa course at 15 hours a week costs around €2,285, or roughly €91 a week. Students here get classes of around 15 students, help with visa paperwork, guidance on the 20-hour work allowance, host family accommodation and student residence options. It also runs exam preparation for IELTS, TIE and GESE, business English and junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 309 reviews.
Babel Academy of English, founded in 2017, operates across two central Dublin locations on Eden Quay and Capel Street. The school provides a variety of English language programmes for adults and juniors, supported by qualified teachers and a dedicated team providing assistance with visas, accommodation, and medical insurance. Students benefit from small class sizes and a weekly social programme designed to facilitate English practice in real-life settings. Facilities include an online learning platform (GELnet), monthly CV workshops for career support, and regular one-to-one progress reviews.
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What recent students say
Based on 5 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Babel Academy of English receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with students consistently praising the quality of teaching and the engaging learning environment. Many reviewers highlight specific instructors for their effective and supportive teaching styles.
What students praise - Engaging and dynamic classes - Supportive and comfortable learning environment - Teachers who understand student limitations and encourage improvement - Clear and helpful feedback on assignments - Fun and exciting learning experiences
Recurring themes: excellent teachers, engaging classes, supportive environment, effective teaching, fun learning
AI summary of public Google reviews. May contain inaccuracies — read the original reviews on Google for the full picture.
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Learner Protection insurance is available for the Work & Study programme for a fee of €30.
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Location
2nd Floor Astor Hall, 4-8 Eden Quay, Dublin 1, 159-160 Capel Street, Dublin
Social & activities
- •Walking tours
- •Pub nights
- •Weekend trips
- •Photography walking tour
- •Karaoke night
- •CV workshops
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