Irish College of English
6 Church Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin · ILEP verified
An independent award-winning English language school established in 1992, located on Dublin’s coastline.
6 Church Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
GET 1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
GET 2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
GET 3
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
English Language
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
English Language
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS / TIE
English Language
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS / TIE
English Language
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS / TIE
English Language
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
GET LC 2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
GET LC 3
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
GET LC 1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
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General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
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About
Irish College of English, teaching since 1992, 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 €3,710, or roughly €148 a week. Students here get help with visa paperwork, host family accommodation and student residence options. It also runs exam preparation for Cambridge and IELTS and junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 307 reviews.
The Irish College of English is an independent language school founded in 1992, with its main centre situated in the seaside village of Malahide. The school is recognised by ACELS and is a member of English Education Ireland, providing a supportive environment for students from over 30 countries. Programs include adult courses, junior summer camps, and school group mini-stays. Students in Malahide benefit from a coastal location that is 22 minutes from Dublin City Centre by DART and 10 minutes from Dublin Airport. Features include homestay accommodation within walking distance of the school and residential options at Clongowes Wood College and Glenstal Abbey during summer periods.
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What recent students say
Based on 4 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: The Irish College of English consistently receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Reviewers highlight significant English language improvement and a highly supportive, professional, and welcoming environment for students and their families.
What students praise - Significant improvement in English language skills - Kind, supportive, and helpful teachers and staff - Professional, well-organised, and welcoming school environment - Well-structured programs with high-quality lessons and engaging activities - Excellent host family options and a beautiful location with good transport links
Recurring themes: English improvement, supportive staff, professional, well-organised, welcoming, host families
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Location
6 Church Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Social & activities
- •Horse Riding
- •Sailing
- •Junior Summer Camp Activities
- •Mini-Stay Groups
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