International House Dublin has been on Foley Street since 1998. It's part of the International House World Organisation, founded in 1953 and now one of the most recognised EFL networks globally. The school holds accreditation from both the Irish Department of Education (ACELS) and EAQUALS — the latter involves rigorous independent inspection across 31 countries, applied to schools teaching a wide range of languages. That's a solid double accreditation.
The campus is purpose-built — 5 floors with 42 classrooms, each capped at 15 students of mixed nationality. Foley Street is in Dublin's north inner city, a short walk from the O'Connell Street area and well connected by bus. The building is modern and designed specifically for language teaching rather than being a converted office or Georgian house.
IH Dublin's programme range is broader than most Dublin language schools: General English, Intensive English, Business English, IELTS preparation, Young at Heart (50+), English and Internship, Junior Summer, CELTA, DELTA, teacher training, high school programme, and one-to-one classes. That's a comprehensive offer, and the teacher training programmes — particularly CELTA and DELTA — are a mark of genuine EFL depth.
Why students choose International House Dublin
IH World Organisation membership
IH is one of the most established EFL networks in the world. Member schools share teacher training standards, academic quality benchmarks, and support systems. Studying at an IH school carries a recognised baseline globally.
Purpose-built 5-floor campus
42 classrooms across a modern building designed specifically for language teaching. Maximum 15 students per class, mixed nationality. The infrastructure is significantly better than many converted buildings in the city.
CELTA and DELTA on site
IH Dublin offers CELTA and DELTA teacher training — the two most recognised EFL qualifications internationally. Schools that deliver CELTA and DELTA are held to Cambridge standards for teacher quality. This reflects the overall level of the academic operation.
EAQUALS accreditation
EAQUALS is a high-standard European accreditation applied across 31 countries. Not many Dublin schools hold it alongside ACELS. It's a reliable independent indicator of quality for students who don't know the Dublin market well.
English and Internship programme
IH Dublin runs a combined English and work internship programme — study in the mornings, work placement in the afternoons. This is one of the more practical options for students who want real work experience in Ireland alongside their English course.
Young at Heart programme (50+)
A dedicated programme for students over 50 — tailored pace, content, and social activities. This is an uncommon offering in Dublin and reflects IH's broad approach to different student needs.
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