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. Their 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 they are known internationally for their innovative approach to teaching, their blended use of technology in the classroom, their focus on continuous professional development for their staff and teachers, as well as the beautiful interior design of their buildings. They love what they do at ISI and they always try to place tehir students at the centre of all their efforts.
Why ISI Language School?
Academic excellence is at the heart of what they do. 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. The schools are recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language education. They are also an official exam centre for the Trinity College London ISE Examinations and a recognised examination preparation centre for the Cambridge Examinations including IELTS, and for the Language Cert examinations.
Offered Programs
- General English Courses
- English Courses for Teachers
- English for Business
- One-to-one Lessons
- IELTS Preparation Course
- High School in Ireland
Facilities
MEETINGHOUSE LANE SCHOOL
Their Meetinghouse Lane school is located in a beautiful 18th century stone warehouse, converted into a school in 2001. Its interior combines original stone walls and wooden floors with a sleek and modern design, decorated with inspirational art pieces and murals by local artists.
- 18 classrooms
- Stylish ‘loft-style’ interior
- Student café
- Student Lounge
- Computer Room
- WiFi throughout
- Digital Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms
PARNEL SQUARE SCHOOL
Their Parnell Square centre is housed in a beautiful red brick Georgian building close to O’Connell Street and just 10 minutes’ walk from Meetinghouse Lane. The building combines large & ornate period rooms with modern furniture & artwork to create a wonderful learning space.
- 8 classrooms
- Beautiful Georgian style interior
- More intimate atmosphere
- Large student café with a computer suite
- WiFi throughout
- Digital Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms
BELVEDERE COLLEGE SUMMER CAMP
Their summer camp is located at Belvedere College, a historic private school in the heart of Dublin’s city centre. Just a few minutes’ walk from O’Connell Street and their Parnell Square school, the building is a renowned and prestigious private high school during the school year – James Joyce was a student there in 1894! They also run a small overflow adult centre in Belvedere, separate from the summer camp classes.
- Over 20 bright and spacious classrooms
- Digital Interactive Whiteboards
- Canteen area for breaks and lunch
- Outdoor secure courtyard
- Indoor sports hall
- Pool
- Rooftop Astro pitch
- Fully staffed reception desk
Social Activities
The ISI Social Programme is a great way to meet new people, explore the historic city of Dublin and practise your English with an enthusiastic guide. The wide variety of free tours & clubs evening events and exciting excursions on offer are different every week.
From free orientation tours to conversation exchanges, the weekly ISI Social Programme is packed with exciting, educational, and immersive events ensuring an enjoyable experience for our students. Keep up to date with the day-to-day events at ISI by following their social media channels.
Accommodation Options
Irish Host Family
Host families provide comfortable accommodation as part of your stay, with single or room-sharing options available. ISI Host Families are visited by our accommodation team in advance of hosting students, and they are each Garda vetted (police checked). Students are placed with families according to their preferences and dietary needs. ISI accommodation staff offer a full support service for students to help with any questions or concerns and are available to meet you directly on-site when required. Staying with a host family is a preferred option for the vast majority of ISI students. It provides convenience to students enrolled in an intensive course looking to improve their English quickly, and for students interested in creating a second home here in Dublin – whatever reason you have for studying at ISI, our host families are here to help every step of the way.
Alternatively, students normally choose the ‘half board’ option, meaning breakfast and an evening meal, Monday to Friday, and breakfast, small lunch, and evening meal on Saturday and Sunday.
The majority of ISI students stay with host families located in Dublin City’s suburbs. Students can expect to commute between 45 to 75 minutes by public transport to the city centre, where both of our centres are no more than a 5-minute walk from the bus stops and train stations.
See below for ISI Accommodation detailed list of rooming options available with their hand-picked host families.
- Half-Board, single room
- Half-Board, shared room (for those travelling together)
- Full-Board, single room
- Full Board, shared room (for those travelling together)
*Half Board meals: breakfast and dinner each day, with light/packed lunch included on Saturday and Sunday
**Full Board meals: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner included each day.
Their host families will happily cater for any special requirements you may have, provided their team is informed in advance during the booking process.
Student Residence
Location
Their residences are located in a quiet area, 15 – 20 minutes walk from ISI’s two centres. The area has many shops, cafes and restaurants and are just a short walk from the bustling and hip Smithfield village, where there are many cool bars, cafés, restaurants, an art house cinema and a gym.
Bedrooms
- Single-Room
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Double Bed
- Duvet & Bed Linen
- Desk + Chair
- Wardrobe
- Shelving + Storage Space
Facilities
- Shared Kitchen + Living Area, including a television.
- Cinema Room
- Games Room
- Study Area
- Gym
- Coin Washing Machine
- Coin Dryer
- Weekly clean of common area (kitchen/living room)
They offer a full support service to all students in residence accommodation. Students should contact reception at ISI’s centres if they experience any issues or problems with their accommodation.
*On their first day at school, each student must pay a refundable damage deposit. The deposit amount will be confirmed at the time of booking but it is between €200 and €300 depending on the room type. The deposit is refunded after check out, once the room has been inspected and there is no damage.