Castleforbes College Ltd.
1 Belvedere Court, 77 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin · ILEP verified
A student-oriented English language school based in the city of Dublin.
1 Belvedere Court, 77 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
A1AM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
A2AM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
B1AM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
B2AM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
C1AM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
A1PM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
B1PM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
B2PM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
C1PM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council/ IDP Australia
FCE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University
CAE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
PET
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
A2PM
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
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Castleforbes College Ltd. 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 €2,500, or roughly €100 a week. Students here get help with visa paperwork and guidance on the 20-hour work allowance. It also runs exam preparation for IELTS and TIE. Google reviewers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 552 reviews.
Castleforbes College is a student-oriented school located in Dublin, Ireland. The institution focuses on providing English language programmes that aim for academic excellence while fostering a community environment among students, teachers, and staff members. The school organises various social activities including welcome drinks, international lunches, and cultural tours to Croke Park and Dublinia to help students experience Irish culture. The college is listed on the ILEP, enabling it to accept foreign students for visa applications, and is a member of English Education Ireland (EEI). All teaching staff are CELTA qualified or equivalent, and the school operates as an authorised TIE centre. Facilities for student support include a jobsearch programme and Learner Protection through Study&Protect.
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What recent students say
Based on 5 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Castleforbes College receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with students consistently praising the supportive staff, engaging teachers, and welcoming atmosphere. Many describe their experience as transformative for their English language skills and personal growth.
What students praise - Professional, patient, and engaging native-speaking teachers - Supportive and helpful administrative staff (Erika and Valentina) - Welcoming, friendly, and international school atmosphere - Effective teaching methods that improve confidence and speaking skills - Assistance with accommodation and overall student support
Recurring themes: supportive staff, engaging teachers, welcoming atmosphere, English improvement, accommodation assistance, international environment
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Castleforbes College offers Enrolled Learner Protection through Study&Protect.
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Location
1 Belvedere Court, 77 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
Social & activities
- •Welcome Drinks
- •International Lunch
- •Croke Park Tour
- •Dublinia Museum visit
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