- Founded in 2001, ISI is the number one choice for thousands of students coming to Ireland to study each year - With a population of just over one million, Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is the best place in the world to study - Located in the fruit and vegetable market quarter, right across the river from the Temple Bar Cultural hub - Beautiful facilities, and taking care of students - Providing a wide range of social activities for students.
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ISI Dublin About the
ISI mission is to provide to all the students: a high quality of teaching; excellent value for money; a wide range of courses; a unique learning environment; a stimulating range of social events, and a professional and caring support network.Everyone who visits the school comments on the warm and friendly atmosphere. It is not just a place to study, it is a place where students can relax, have fun and make many new friends. Aside from academic courses, ISI offers students a completely unique experience, combining the best academic qualifications with an exciting social calendar, beautiful facilities, excellent accommodation options and a caring support network in the centre of Dublin. At ISI students can be confident you are studying at one of the best English language schools in Ireland. At ISI we love what do. we don't just teach courses, we offer you a complete package, combining the best academic programs with high-quality accommodation, an exciting social programs, interesting student clubs great evening events and adventurous weekend excursions.Founded in 2001 and located in a beautifully modernised 18th century stone building in Dublin's city center, the school has a unique and friendly atmosphere. Teachers and staff are young and enthusiastic and out building provides you with a bring, colorful and inspirational space for your studies. Programme can be customised based on student’s situation and There is a job workshop for a student who wants to get a job in Dublin area on every Thursday. ISI won Study Travel Magazine awards during three years.
With the main focus on communication skills, this 15-hour per week course also provides students with a solid foundation in grammar and the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The method used is task-based, which means that by the end of each level you are expected to be able to complete a certain amount of tasks through English. There is a central course book and workbook and teachers supplement these using authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, menus, manuals, brochures and a range of other books. All courses incorporate the use of electronic interactive whiteboards, the Internet and audio-visual technology.
Curriculum : Program is suitable for any students who wishes to improve their English in a less intensive way. The program uses general "all-round" approach with revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level. Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15 and afternoon in 1:30-4:40 both from Monday to Friday. Lessons take class 15 hours per week. Students must be 16 years of age with a basic knowledge of English.
Classroom Hour : Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15
With the main focus on communication skills, this 15-hour per week course also provides students with a solid foundation in grammar and the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The method used is task-based, which means that by the end of each level you are expected to be able to complete a certain amount of tasks through English. There is a central course book and workbook and teachers supplement these using authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, menus, manuals, brochures and a range of other books. All courses incorporate the use of electronic interactive whiteboards, the Internet and audio-visual technology.
Curriculum : Program is suitable for any students who wishes to improve their English in a less intensive way. The program uses general "all-round" approach with revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level. Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15 and afternoon in 1:30-4:40 both from Monday to Friday. Lessons take class 15 hours per week. Students must be 16 years of age with a basic knowledge of English.
Classroom Hour : Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15
Focus of Study : In the GE20 program students will follow the same structure as described under GE15 but they can attend electives. These electives can be in conversation fluency or, subject to availability, they may choose to join other specialized classes available, such as business English, pronunciation, writing skills, examinations and study skills. In this way, this course offers them superior fluency practice and specialization in a topic.
Curriculum : Program is suitable for any students who wishes to improve their English in a less intensive way. The program uses general "all-round" approach with revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level. Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15 and afternoon in 1:30-4:40 both from Monday to Friday. Elective courses take place from 12:25-1:25. Lessons take class 20 hours per week. Students must be 16 years of age with a basic knowledge of English.
Classroom Hour : Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15 and afternoon in 1:30-4:40 both from Monday to Friday. Elective from 12:25-1:25
Focus of Study : In the GE20 program students will follow the same structure as described under GE15 but they can attend electives. These electives can be in conversation fluency or, subject to availability, they may choose to join other specialized classes available, such as business English, pronunciation, writing skills, examinations and study skills. In this way, this course offers them superior fluency practice and specialization in a topic.
Curriculum : Program is suitable for any students who wishes to improve their English in a less intensive way. The program uses general "all-round" approach with revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level. Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15 and afternoon in 1:30-4:40 both from Monday to Friday. Elective courses take place from 12:25-1:25. Lessons take class 20 hours per week. Students must be 16 years of age with a basic knowledge of English.
Classroom Hour : Morning classes take place from 9:00-12:15 and afternoon in 1:30-4:40 both from Monday to Friday. Elective from 12:25-1:25
Aimed at non-EU students, this 15 hour per week course provides you with a solid foundation in grammar and the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The method used is task-based, which means that by the end of each level you are expected to be able to complete a certain amount of tasks through English. There is a central course book and workbook and teachers supplement these using authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, menus, manuals, brochures and other books. All courses incorporate the use of electronic interactive whiteboards, the Internet and audio-visual technology.
Right to work: Students from outside the EU on Academic Year programmes have the right to work 20 hours per week during the course and 40 hours per week during holidays.
Awards: All students who successfully complete the programme receive the ISI Certificate in English. Non-EU students must complete an official examination at the end of the programme such as TIE, FCE, CAE, IELTS etc.
Aimed at non-EU students, this 15 hour per week course provides you with a solid foundation in grammar and the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The method used is task-based, which means that by the end of each level you are expected to be able to complete a certain amount of tasks through English. There is a central course book and workbook and teachers supplement these using authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, menus, manuals, brochures and other books. All courses incorporate the use of electronic interactive whiteboards, the Internet and audio-visual technology.
Right to work: Students from outside the EU on Academic Year programmes have the right to work 20 hours per week during the course and 40 hours per week during holidays.
Awards: All students who successfully complete the programme receive the ISI Certificate in English. Non-EU students must complete an official examination at the end of the programme such as TIE, FCE, CAE, IELTS etc.
Course start dates: Any Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacation
Duration: 1 academic year (minimum 25 weeks study)
Course Information
Class size
10 Students
Schedule
25 Weeks
Course Level
6
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(EURO)€ 50
Tuition
25 Week
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Week
Week
Week
(EURO)€ 2,300 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(EURO)€ 175
(EURO)€ 200
Airport Pickup
(EURO)€ 80
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
The majority of ISI students stay with host families located in the city suburbs. Students can expect to commute for up to 40 minutes by bus or train to the city centre. All of the host families have been inspected by a member of staff.Host families provide nice accommodation as part of the family with single or room-sharing options available. Host families also provide half board. This consists of a simple breakfast and an evening meal. On the weekends it includes a small lunch. Residence accommodation consists of self-catering student apartments, located 5 – 10 minutes’ walk from the school. The apartments are let on a sharing basis, so ISI will match students with another international student of a similar age.The residence option offer students an independent living experience in the city centre. Cooking and everyday cleaning is the student’s responsibility, though the sheets will be changed and the apartment will be cleaned once a week by the residence staff.
ISI works with Generator Hostels, located about 10 minutes’ walk from the school. This hostel offers a very high-quality dormitory accommodation, in 6 to 12 bed dorms. Some dorms are ensuite, some are not.The dorms are mixed gender and for adult students (18 plus) only. There are excellent cooking facilities which students may take advantage of. A supermarket is located opposite the hostel.
Surrounding Area
With fifty per cent of its inhabitants aged under 25, it is a city overflowing with music, art, theatre, culture and fashion! Once the home of writers James Joyce, Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde, today its celebrated natives include singers Bono, Imelda May and actor Colin Farrell, to name just a few. With its international and highly educated workforce, Dublin has been chosen by many multi-national companies, particularly internet-based ones, as the location for their European headquarters. Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter all have substantial bases in the city employing thousands of internet professionals from Ireland and all over the world.The city boasts a large number of museums, art galleries and historical sites, most of which offer free entry. Temple Bar is Dublin’s ‘left bank’. Its cobblestone streets, decked in blooming flower baskets are lined with a combination of charming ‘old world’ pubs, shops, cafes, theatres, designer crafts stores, music venues and clubs. iStudy is ideally located in the city centre, close to Temple Bar, the shopping areas and all transportation routes.
Facilities
Students have access to library, computer room, theatre space, cafeteria and bright and cheerful classrooms.
Activity
The weekly ISI Social Programme includes at least one activity each afternoon and some evening and Saturday events. These activities are very important to help students integrate and make friends. Free social evening events include Irish sing-a-long, Irish dancing, table quiz, pub crawl, Irish music and dance show, and theater. Free walking tours of Dublin takes place on every Monday including Temple bar tour, Docklands tour, and Dublin's green parks. There's a lot more including free cultural excursions, free clubs, Saturday excursions and Student parties.
Getting to the school from the airport
Airport Transfer (Arrival): €80 Airport Transfer (Return): €130
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