Dublin Centre of Education
31-32 North Cumberland Street, Dublin 1, 3 Ellis Quay, Arran Quay, Dublin 7, Dublin · ILEP verified
DCE English School provides practical English training to live, work, and communicate with confidence in Dublin.
31-32 North Cumberland Street, Dublin 1, 3 Ellis Quay, Arran Quay, Dublin 7, Dublin
General English with Exam Preparation: Elementary
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
General English with Exam Preparation: Pre-Intermediate
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
General English with Exam Preparation: Intermediate
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
General English with Exam Preparation: Upper Intermediate
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
General English with Exam Preparation: Advanced
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
General English with Exam Preparation: Intermediate
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
General English with Exam Preparation: Upper Intermediate
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
General English with Exam Preparation: Advanced
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
IELTS Preparation
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
General English with Exam Preparation
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
General English with Exam Preparation
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
General English with Exam Preparation
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
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Key facts
- Average class size
- 15
Student services
Exam preparation
About
Dublin Centre of Education 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 25 hours a week costs around €1,550, or roughly €62 a week. Students here get classes of around 15 students, help with visa paperwork and guidance on the 20-hour work allowance. It also runs exam preparation for TIE, IELTS and Duolingo English Test. Google reviewers rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 169 reviews.
DCE English School specializes in English language teaching across two campuses in Dublin. The school employs a communicative learning method designed to help students handle real-life situations such as shopping, banking, and professional interactions. Facilities include a library, computer area, free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and a dedicated student relaxation area. The school welcomes a multicultural student body and provides support for housing, work, and local adaptation. Programs follow the CEFR levels from A1 to C1, and the institution is recognized for its specialization in TIE (Test of Interactive English) preparation. All long-term students are required to sit a final external examination as part of their course.
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What recent students say
Based on 4 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Reviews for Dublin Centre of Education are overwhelmingly negative, with all recent feedback rating the school as one star. Students consistently describe extremely poor experiences, citing issues with management, teaching quality, and administrative practices.
Common concerns - Poor administration and management, including withholding information, lying, and threatening tones - Low quality of teaching, with teachers lacking skills or engagement - Strict and unfair attendance policies, impacting graduation letters and visa processes - Unpleasant school environment, described as feeling like a "prison" - Expulsion of students for minor reasons
Recurring themes: poor management, low teaching quality, unfair policies, negative environment, cheap price
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Location
31-32 North Cumberland Street, Dublin 1, 3 Ellis Quay, Arran Quay, Dublin 7, Dublin
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- •City tours
- •Games
- •Dynamic activities
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