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General English 20

Irish College of English
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General English 20

Year Round Adult English Courses in Dublin – Malahide
Secure Enrolment with Learner Protection
20 Hours Tuition per Week.

Class Timetable:

Please note the course timetable is different during the year:
September-May: Mornings
June-August: Afternoons

Beautiful and Vibrant Dublin Coastal Location – Malahide – Just 22 mins from Dublin City Centre.

At the Irish College of English, we offer Intensive year-round English Courses in Dublin at our Malahide School. The Irish College of English is recognised by ACELS, a service of quality and qualifications Ireland, for English Language Education. Students can register for courses from 1 week to 1 year in duration, and there is an excellent mix of nationalities in all our programmes.

Award Winning School

We were delighted to be a finalist in The Irish Education Awards in 2023 and also in 2022 and 2021 for ‘Best Language School’.
We were voted ‘Best Language School in Ireland 2019’ by students based on Google and Facebook ratings. Uniquely, this Education Stars Award is based on student ratings only.
In addition, we were the First language School in Ireland to be ever shortlisted for the Study Travel Magazine Star Awards – Junior Course Under 18’s Global Industry Award in 2015 and were again shortlisted in 2016, 2017 and 2019. We were also shortlisted for English Language School Europe in 2017 and 2019.
In 2022 we were shortlisted for Best Professional Service the Fingal Business Awards. We were previously also honoured by Malahide Chamber of Commerce with the ‘Service Excellence Award’ for a clear demonstration of excellent and consistent customer service and with the ‘Organisation of the Year’ Award.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
16 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

ICE does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Dublin.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The Irish College of English is an Award-Winning English language school established in 1992.

We are Recognised by ACELS, a Service of Quality and Qualification Ireland, for English Language Teaching (ELT). We are also members of MEI, a body promoting Quality Education in Ireland and Providing Learner Protection.

The positive student experience is at the forefront of our school’s ethos. We were delighted to be a finalist in The Irish Education Awards in 2023 and also in 2022 and 2021 for ‘Best Language School’. We were voted ‘Best Language School in Ireland 2019’ by students based on Google and Facebook ratings. Uniquely, this Education Stars Award is based on student ratings only.

In 2022 we were shortlisted for Best Professional Service the Fingal Business Awards. We were previously also honoured by Malahide Chamber of Commerce with the ‘Service Excellence Award’ for a clear demonstration of excellent and consistent customer service and with the ‘Organisation of the Year’ Award.

In addition, we were the First language School in Ireland to be ever shortlisted for the Study Travel Magazine Star Awards – Junior Course Under 18’s Global Industry Award in 2015 and were again shortlisted in 2016, 2017 and 2019. We were also shortlisted for English Language School Europe in 2017 and 2019.

Our main school is located in Malahide, a beautiful coastal town in Dublin. We also run two fabulous Residential English Summer Camps, in Glenstal Abbey, Limerick and in Clongowes Wood School in Kildare.

As Professionally Run English Schools, our Quality English Courses are known for their excellence and Focus on Progression offering great value for money. We have full and part-time courses for Adults all year round and welcome School Groups throughout the year and we specialize in English courses for children and teenagers through our Junior English Language Summer Camps.

Year opened
1992
Number of classrooms
10

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Irish College of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

ICE teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
20%
Spain
20%
Russia
10%
Mexico
6%
France
5%
Germany
5%
Brazil
4%
Japan
4%
Turkey
4%
Saudi Arabia
3%
Other
19%

School holidays

ICE does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
16 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

School location

Our main school is located in Malahide, a beautiful coastal town in Dublin. We also run two fabulous Residential English Summer Camps, one in Glenstal Abbey, Limerick and one in Clongowes Wood College in Kildare.

Our Dublin branch is within easy reach of Dublin City Centre and is an ideal location for language stays. All our Host Family Accommodation is within walking distance or a very short bus journey from our School.

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Reviews

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"Unforgettable memories"

Erika

I started my internship at ICE a few months ago and all I can say is that the experience has been really positive. I get to meet amazing people from all over the World while being a part of the ICE-team. I’m grateful for all the unforgettable memories that I make along the way, as well as experiencing Ireland’s colorful culture with flowers and friendly people.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
9 Jan 2022 - 8 Apr 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"I couldn´t describe the networking that I did and the apprenticeship that I had so far. Thank you ICE!"

Állidan Rafael Burgos Praxedes

I study at the Irish College of English and I can assure you that it´s really a different school. The care that the school takes with each student, reception, the teaching structure with the quality of the teachers, the friendliness of everyone and the location in Malahide are factors that make me ensure that my choice was the best I could have. I couldn´t forget to talk about the academic field... The fact that the school has a restricted number of students, comparing to another countries, helps to learn the language as if we have a close contact with the teachers. I confess that I didn't think I would develop my English so quickly. For the Brazilians who are reading this feedback, the problem that our people use to complain about big number of brazilians at the same school, is something that we don´t have here, we are just a few... Therefore, easier to develop the language and also, the perfect environment to make a lot of networking and friendships in each continent. I made the right choice! <3

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Duration of study
25 weeks
Date of study
8 Nov 2021 - 8 May 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"We'll come back to this school."

Marina Zinchenko

Our trip with the group of children was unforgettable! Everything was amazing: studying, host families, after-school activities. The school location is perfect! It's so close to the seaside, beautiful park, train station and bus stops. It was so easy to get to the city center of Dublin. We spent there many hours walking the streets, visiting museums and relaxing in the cafés.

Host families supported us, helped and were very kind.
All of us dream to come back to Malahide one day.

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Date of study
27 Feb 2022 - 5 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Best experience of my life"

Ondine Baudouin

Incredible experience for me. We always have apprehensions when we go to a new place but from the first minute I felt like at home, the staff is very very welcoming, the school great and the teachers too. I recommend 200%

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6 Mar 2022 - 12 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Amazing"

Julia Skumatova

It was one of the best experiences in my life. I stayed with a just family of Mary and Brian, they were heartwarming, friendly and very supportive like everyone else at the school. The school is very modern and cozy. All teachers are native speakers . I felt like a part of a big family !

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Feb 2022 - 12 Feb 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

ICE offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

$287
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Malahide
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$287
Home Stay Accommodation

Live close to school, students live in beautiful Malahide & Surrounding Neighborhoods, a premier area of Dublin on its coastline.

Friendly and welcoming Irish Hosts with comfortable rooms within walking distance or a very short bus journey from our school make for an ideal experience.

Experience life in an Authentic Part of Dublin surrounded by Irish People

Be Part of the Vibrant Social Scene and the Community.

Irish people have a tradition of hospitality and warmth. This tradition is renowned all over the world and has been a major factor in attracting thousands of students to study English in Ireland.

Quality Single Room Accommodation is a key focus at the Irish College of English. Malahide, one of Dublin’s most prestigious residential areas and Surrounding Neighborhoods are used. We have host family accommodation within walking distance or a short bus journey from our school, and we operate all year round.

Full board is provided with Breakfast, Packed Lunch and an Evening Meal. Students become members of the family for the duration of their stay and fit into normal family life, this means socialising and eating with the family.

We have a full time member of staff dedicated to visiting and ensuring the quality of our home stays. Student Welfare is our Main Concern and we choose our families very carefully to ensure maximum comfort. In addition we have a Home Stay Charter in place which sets out our standards and policies concerning study abroad host family accommodation.

Students may be placed with other international students, thus developing new friendships with young people from all over the world. We can guarantee students an excellent host family stay.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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