Dorset College
8 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin · ILEP verified
A trusted English language school in Dublin City Centre with a 40-year tradition of excellence.
8 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin
Bachelor of Business
Other
104 wks · 0 hr/wk
Award: Bachelor of Business · Awarding body: QQI · NFQ Level: 7 · Duration: 180 ECTS
Bachelor of Science in Computing
Other
104 wks · 0 hr/wk
Award: Bachelor of Science in Computing · Awarding body: QQI · NFQ Level: 7 · Duration: 180 ECTS
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business
Other
40 wks · 0 hr/wk
Award: Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business · Awarding body: QQI · NFQ Level: 8 · Duration: 60 ECTS (1 year add on)
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Dorset College, teaching since 1983, is an English language school in Dublin that holds the TrustEd Ireland quality mark and 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 €2,490, or roughly €100 a week. Students here get help with visa paperwork. It also runs exam preparation for IELTS and business English. Google reviewers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 66 reviews.
Dorset College Dublin is an English language school located in the heart of Dublin City Centre. Accredited by ACELS and Eaquals, the school provides a welcoming environment focused on improving fluency and practical communication skills. Students benefit from small class sizes, experienced teachers, and modern facilities equipped with technology tools to assist in the learning process. The school hosts a global community with students from over 70 countries and offers pathways to higher education through its academic network. As a member of ELE Ireland, Dorset College provides learner protection, ensuring student fees and studies are safeguarded throughout their journey.
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What recent students say
Based on 3 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Reviews for Dorset College are mixed, with some students expressing significant dissatisfaction regarding management, course value, and administrative issues, while others praise the supportive learning environment. The college appears to serve primarily as a pathway for student visas for some international students.
What students praise - Supportive lecturers - Welcoming and professional learning environment - Encouraging for international students - Convenient location
Common concerns - Unprofessional and dismissive management - Difficulty with administrative issues (e.g., diploma delivery) - Perceived low academic value of some courses - Lack of diversity in student body - Subpar facilities
Recurring themes: student visa, management issues, international students, course quality, administrative problems, facilities
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Location
8 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin
Social & activities
- •Museum visits
- •Pumpkin carving
- •Halloween quiz
- •Glendalough trips
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