English Language School Dublin
Adult, Junior & Group English Courses
The Irish College of English is an Award-Winning English language school established in 1992, located on Dublin’s coastline in beautiful Malahide, Dublin. We are recognised by ACELS and members of MEI, a body promoting Quality Education in Ireland and providing learner protection. Our mission is to provide Quality Education with a Focus on English Fluency Training. We are delighted to welcome students from over 30 countries to our adult and junior programmes every year.
Book with Confidence
Our ‘Book with Confidence Guarantee’ allows individuals and groups booked on courses at ICE to cancel free of charge until 7 days before arrival. If you need to cancel within 7 days of arrival we will offer a free postponement of courses – Terms and Conditions
Award-Winning English School in Ireland
We were delighted to be awarded Best Language School 2024 at The Education Awards. In 2019, we were voted Best Language School in Ireland by the Education Stars Award, based on Google and Facebook reviews. The Fingal Business Excellence Awards named us finalists for Business of the Year 2023.
The Education Awards also shortlisted us for Best Language School in 2023, 2022, and 2021. In 2015, we became the first language school in Ireland to be shortlisted for the Study Travel Magazine Star Awards – Junior Course Under 18’s Global Industry Award.
We have also been 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.
Why Study With Us?
‘Dublin Seaside Location’
Experience the Best of Dublin & Ireland from our Ideal Locations
Our school is located in Malahide, a beautiful affluent town on Dublin’s coastline. Malahide is an ideal choice of location for any Dublin Stay. Malahide is just 22 minutes by Dart to Dublin City Centre and 10 minutes from Dublin Airport. Uniquely our school offers students the opportunity to experience the best of Dublin while living in home stay accommodation within walking distance or a very short bus journey away. Malahide is one of Dublin’s most sought after areas to live in, we received the most nominations in ‘The Best Place to Live in Ireland 2021’ competition, and is also loved by tourists and students alike.
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2025 Brochure
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Discover the new 2025 International Junior Summer Camp brochure. Full of vibrant photos, exciting activities and programme details, it's ideal for an unforgettable summer educational experience for your 11-17 year old. Book a place early - we're already enrolling!
Winner of
Best Language School 2024
Award
We were delightd to be voted Best Language School 2024 at The Education Awards this year. This follows our award for Best Language School in Ireland 2019 by the Education Stars Award based on Google and Facebook reviews.
Glenstal Abbey Residential Summer Camp
We are looking forward to welcoming students to our amazing summer camp at this historic campus.
Glenstal Abbey is one of Ireland's most famous boarding schools and we can't wait to be back in July 2025!
Mini Stays & School Groups
Our Ministay Short Stay Programmes run from September to June and attract school and tour groups from all over the world.We work closely with teachers and leaders pre-arrival for groups and have developed our programme to offer the best possible experience.
International Junior Summer Camps
Exceptional Junior Experiences
We run our International Junior Summer Camps, with Homestay Options in Malahide and Residential Options in two of Ireland’s most famous boarding Schools – Clongowes Wood College and Glenstal Abbey
Junior Online English Course
English Immersion Programme from home 1 evening per week for 6 weeks. It’s a way for students to grow their fluency by interacting online with our engaging teachers, interacting with Irish teens.
Evening English Courses Dublin
2 Evenings Per Week – Tuesday & Thursday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) We are open and have enhanced safety and cleaning protocols in place to ensure we follow all guidelines. Try a free English Class!
Adult Online English Classes
Join our weekly online classes from home! All our teachers are experienced coaches/teachers have been trained by us to deliver engaging and focused lessons to groups of 2 – 15 participants.
Check Out Our Testimonials
A positive student experience is at the forefront of our school’s ethos.
Thais Hermes
ADULT Student
I really enjoy our classes, with an excellent and funny teacher, interesting topics, great classmates and really good support from staff members whenever necessary. I really recommend this school to everybody.
Antonietta Mazza
Leader Group
Beautiful location in the center of Malahide, the school is very welcoming. The faculty team is really professional and friendly as well as all the school staff. Thanks again ICE and I hope to see you again!
Alma Cruz
Junior student
My home stay was excellent. All the teachers and the staff were very professional and friendly. Malahide it’s a great place to walk around and meet your friends after your daily activities. I spent my best summer there!
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