Dorset College
A trusted English language school in Dublin City Centre with a 40-year tradition of excellence.
8 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin
Standard General English GE1-BEG
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Standard General English GE1-ELE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Standard General English GE1-PREINT
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Standard General English GE1-INT
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Intensive General English GE2-BEG
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Intensive General English GE2-ELE
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Intensive General English GE2-PREINT
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Intensive General English GE2-INT
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Intensive General English + IELTS GE3-ELE
IELTS prep
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
Standard General English GE1- UPINT
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Standard General English GE1- UPINTPLUS
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Business English BE1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English
Standard General English GE1-ELE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Standard General English GE1-INT
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Intensive General English GE2-PREINT
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Intensive General English GE2-INT
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Standard General English GE1- UPINT
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Standard General English GE1- UPINTPLUS
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Standard General English GE1-BEG
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Intensive General English GE2 BEG
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Standard General English GE1- ADV
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Intensive General English GE2-ELE
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
Intensive General English + IELTS GE3-BEG
IELTS prep
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
Standard General English GE1-PREINT
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
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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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Learner Protection is provided through ELE Ireland, ensuring that studies are safeguarded.
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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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