Dublin College of Advanced Studies - DCAS
Dublin College of Advanced Studies is an accredited English language school in Dublin City Centre established in 2007.
98 Capel Street, Dublin 1 / Ulysses House, 23-24 Foley Street, Dublin 1, Dublin
General English A1
General English
27 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Test of Interactive English (TIE)
General English A2
General English
27 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Test of Interactive English (TIE)
General English B1
General English
27 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Test of Interactive English (TIE)
IELTS Preparation
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge ESOL, British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia
A2 TIE Preparation
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT Ltd
B1 PET Preparation
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
B2 TIE Preparation
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT Ltd
IELTS 7.5 Preparation
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge ESOL, British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia
General English + IELTS 4.5 Preparation (CEFR B1)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
General English + IELTS 6.0 Preparation (CEFR B2)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
IELTS 4.5 Preparation (CEFR B1)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
IELTS 6.0 Preparation (CEFR B2)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
IELTS 7.5 Preparation (CEFR C1)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity London
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity London
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity London
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity London
English for English Teachers
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity London
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Interactive English Language Tests Ltd (IELT)
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Interactive English Language Tests Ltd (IELT)
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Interactive English Language Tests Ltd (IELT)
General English
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Interactive English Language Tests Ltd (IELT)
English for Academic Purposes
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / Cambridge
C1 TIE Preparation
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT Ltd
General English + IELTS 7.5 Preparation (CEFR C1)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
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About
Established in 2007, Dublin College of Advanced Studies (DCAS) is an accredited English language school located in the heart of Dublin City Centre. The school operates across two central campuses in Dublin and offers a range of short-term and long-term programmes designed to meet individual learning needs. Programs include General English, IELTS Preparation, and teacher training courses. Students at DCAS have access to full student support services and a social and cultural activities programme. The institution is ILEP and ACELS approved, providing English language education alongside professional development opportunities such as the Trinity CertTESOL. The school hosts a diverse student body from all around the world.
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Based on 4 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Reviews for DCAS are mixed, with some students praising the quality of courses and learning experience, while others express significant dissatisfaction with administrative support and facilities. Positive experiences highlight effective learning and social opportunities, contrasting with concerns about student welfare and perceived focus on profit.
What students praise - Interesting and professionally relevant course content - Effective learning and skill development - Positive experiences with specific professors - Opportunities to make international friends
Common concerns - Cold classrooms due to non-functional heaters - Unhelpful or rude administrative staff - Lack of support for students, particularly with language barriers - Absence of student activities or social events - Perception that the college prioritizes money over student well-being
Recurring themes: course quality, student support, facilities, social experience, administration
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Location
98 Capel Street, Dublin 1 / Ulysses House, 23-24 Foley Street, Dublin 1, Dublin
Social & activities
- •Social activities
- •Cultural activities
- •Campus walking tour
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