Irish College of English
6 Church Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Dublin, Dublin K36KF21, Ireland
Irish College of English
The Combination English Courses combine 15 hours of General English tuition with 10 hours of private One-to-One classes per week. The One-to-One classes allow students to focus on specific areas they have identified for improvement or specialist areas of English.
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.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
| Average | 10 students |
| Maximum | 15 students |
| Age range | 18 years old and older |
At the Irish College of English, we are proud to offer one of Ireland’s leading junior summer camp experiences. As an award-winning language school with a long-standing reputation for excellence, we are committed to delivering a safe, engaging, and high-quality programme that puts students at the heart of everything we do.
Children’s wellbeing is our top priority. Our safeguarding standards are robust and fully embedded in all areas of our camps. Every member of our team receives comprehensive training, and we work closely together to ensure all young learners are supported and supervised in a caring, respectful, and secure environment. In addition, all staff members and hosts are garda vetted (police checked), as part of our safe guarding processes.
Our accommodation options are designed with teenagers in mind. We are uniquely based in two of Ireland’s premier private boarding schools, giving students the opportunity to live and learn in purpose-built, fully supervised residential settings. These exceptional campuses offer a safe and structured space, designed for teenagers, where students can make friends, grow in confidence, and enjoy a real sense of community.
For those choosing homestay, our programme is based in the charming Dublin coastal town of Malahide, one of Ireland’s prettiest and most welcoming communities. Just 22 minutes from Dublin City Centre, Malahide is the perfect location for a relaxed and enriching stay. All of our hosts live within 4km of the school, ensuring students can walk to school or take a short bus journey. We also guarantee one nationality per home, encouraging real language use and cultural exchange.
We believe that a great summer is built on real experiences. That’s why our activity programme is carefully designed to give students the best of what Ireland has to offer – from exciting cultural visits and outdoor adventures to professionally guided day trips and engaging social events. We invest in creating unforgettable moments, and our team works hard to ensure every day is fun, active, and meaningful.
We are passionate about what we do, and we look forward to welcoming your child to a summer of learning, laughter and lasting memories.
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:
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.
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.
Classes: I liked the English language courses very much. But I did not understand that in these times there could be so many russians at the school. Do you support the aggressor?
Teachers: Very motivated , English language nationals.
Location: OK, 30 minutes by public transport to Dublin.
Activities:I chose the sailing courses. Activities were fun. But I did not learn a lot about sailing.
Housing: I stayed at a very nice family! Ms Mary cared a lot. Room was excellent. Food was great.
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.
Show details » Read more...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
Show details » Read more...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.
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%
Show details » Read more...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 !
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Dublin. These homes are often between 5 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
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.
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.
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