Founded in 2001, for more than 20 years ISI Dublin has been offering the highest quality educational programmes to overseas students. Recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) for English language education (ELE), ISI Dublin is also a member of Ireland’s premiere quality language school association MEI, as well as the world-renowned ALTO. Our programmes are approved for various European funding including Bildungsurlaub and Erasmus Plus. Operating a quality high school programme for almost 20 years has led us to being a founding member of AGPI. ISI Dublin is also the proud winner of the Study Travel Star English Language School Europe Award a total of four times, in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020/21, and has won the Irish Entreprise Award for Best English Language School in Ireland in 2022 and 2023. As a school we are known internationally for our innovative approach to teaching, our blended use of technology in the classroom, our focus on continuous professional development for our staff and teachers, as well as the beautiful interior design of our buildings. We love what we do at ISI and we always try to place our students at the centre of all our efforts. Read more
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All English language programmes are recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), for English language teaching (ELT). ISI Dublin is a member of MEI & ALTO. We are a certified examination centre for the Trinity College London examinations and Language Cert and a preparation centre for Cambridge Examinations and (FCE, CAE and IELTS). Our English courses are also eligible for various EU funding initiatives, including Bildungsurlaub and Erasmus+ teacher training.
We pride ourselves on our personal approach. From your initial application stage to the end of the course, we are here to ensure your needs are met in a friendly, caring and supportive environment.
We believe our learning space should be beautiful and inspirational. ISI Dublin offers two year-round centres offering excellent facilities in beautifully decorated buildings and one more centre dedicated to our Summer Camp. Below you’ll find some galleries of photos of our school.
We have welcomed over 50,000 students in the last 20+ years and received positive feedback from 99.9% of them. You can see more reviews on our Fan Page or on Google MyBusiness.
Jungwon HaSeoul, South korea The staff is very obliging. The teachers and students are so nice. There’s a lot of good programs too. I’ve had a wonderful experience in here.😆
Sophia WanderleySão Paulo, Brazil They have an excellent structure, good teachers and social activities. I was with a host family in my first week and I loved it! They were amazing and friendly. (Facebook)
Ching Yun LuTaipei, Taiwan Teachers are very competent and motivating. The staff are very friendly and energetic! And there is a lot of programs and activities to spend time and meet new friend! (Facebook)
Paul BachmannMunich, Germany The teachers are nice and the classes are very good, and also the equipment. The school has a social programme with a host of interesting tours in Dublin and surroundings. I personally liked the student cafe in Meeting House Lane :). (Google)
We don’t just teach courses, we offer you a complete package. Combining the best academic English programmes with high-quality accommodation, an exciting social programme, great evening events and adventurous weekend excursions. In addition to studying in a great school, you should also live in a wonderful environment. ISI Dublin can organise accommodation for the student entire stay in Ireland or at least for the first couple of weeks. Many students choose to stay with one of our carefully chosen host families, located in the Dublin suburbs, where meals are also provided in a family home environment. For the more independent adult student, we offer to our students a range of beautiful self-catering, city-centre student residences, with single rooms, ensuite bathroom and shared living areas.
Living with an ISI Host Family is the perfect way to engage with local cultures and traditions. Read more.
For adult students who enjoy independent living spaces, with a wide variety of amenities, our range of self-catering apartments provide the perfect option and are available all 12 months of the year. Read more.
