EC Dublin
La Touche House, Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 F761, Dublin · ILEP verified
Learn English in Dublin, a city renowned for its relaxed vibe and hospitable locals.
La Touche House, Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 F761, Dublin
GEP 3
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA / British Council
General English Programme 1 (GEP1)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA / British Council
English for Work
Other
1 wks · 23 hr/wk
Build confidence in professional communication and correspondence skills.
Intensive Academic Year (FCE)
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Intensive Academic Year (CAE)
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Intensive Academic Year (TIE)
General English
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
Intensive Academic Year (IELTS)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 22 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDB
Academic Year (FCE)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Academic Year (CAE)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Academic Year (TIE)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
GEP + IELTS 3
IELTS prep
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA / British Council
GEP + IELTS 2
IELTS prep
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA / British Council
GEP + IELTS 1
IELTS prep
25 wks · 26 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA / British Council
GEP 2
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA / British Council
Academic Year (IELTS)
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDB
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Key facts
- Average class size
- 6
- Maximum class size
- 15
Student services
Exam preparation
About
EC Dublin, teaching since 1991, 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 €6,720, or roughly €269 a week. Students here get classes of around 6 students, help with visa paperwork, guidance on the 20-hour work allowance, host family accommodation and student residence options. It also runs exam preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge_FCE and Cambridge_CAE, business English and junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 111 reviews.
EC English offers language programmes in Dublin, providing students with the opportunity to study in Ireland's lively capital. The school caters to various age groups, including dedicated programmes for students aged 30 and over, ensuring a learning environment suited to both young learners and mature professionals.
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What recent students say
Based on 2 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Students generally have a positive experience at EC Dublin, highlighting the quality of teaching and the supportive learning environment. While some minor facility issues were noted, these did not detract significantly from the overall positive sentiment.
What students praise - Excellent, dedicated, and supportive teachers - Effective learning and improvement of language skills - Engaging classroom environment - Helpful administrative team - Enjoyable afternoon activities
Common concerns - Toilets in poor condition (locking issues, flushing problems) - Malfunctioning hand dryers - Inconsistent cleaning of facilities
Recurring themes: dedicated teachers, supportive environment, language improvement, facility issues, positive experience
AI summary of public Google reviews. May contain inaccuracies — read the original reviews on Google for the full picture.
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Location
La Touche House, Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 F761, Dublin
Social & activities
- •City tours
- •Social events
- •Weekend trips
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