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How much does a language course in Dublin cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 30 September 2026

In briefA 2-week stay in Dublin costs from 1,200.00 EUR depending on the school: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in Dublin: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in Dublin varies from one school to another. This comparison prices the same standard stay at each English language school in Dublin for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks.
DurationSchoolCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksCESfrom750.00 EURfrom750.00 EURfrom675.00 EURfrom1,425.00 EURfrom712.50 EURBuild my quote
2 weeksThe Linguaviva Centrefrom530.00 EURfrom620.00 EURfrom580.00 EURfrom1,200.00 EURfrom600.00 EURBuild my quote
4 weeksCESfrom1,500.00 EURfrom1,500.00 EURfrom1,265.00 EURfrom2,765.00 EURfrom691.25 EURBuild my quote
4 weeksThe Linguaviva Centrefrom1,020.00 EURfrom1,110.00 EURfrom1,100.00 EURfrom2,210.00 EURfrom552.50 EURBuild my quote
8 weeksCESfrom2,640.00 EURfrom2,640.00 EURfrom2,445.00 EURfrom5,085.00 EURfrom635.63 EURBuild my quote
8 weeksThe Linguaviva Centrefrom1,960.00 EURfrom2,050.00 EURfrom2,140.00 EURfrom4,190.00 EURfrom523.75 EURBuild my quote
12 weeksCESfrom3,660.00 EURfrom3,660.00 EURfrom3,625.00 EURfrom7,285.00 EURfrom607.08 EURBuild my quote
12 weeksThe Linguaviva Centrefrom2,820.00 EURfrom2,910.00 EURfrom3,180.00 EURfrom6,090.00 EURfrom507.50 EURBuild my quote

Current promotion — CES: −75.00 EUR (2 weeks), −150.00 EUR (4 weeks), −264.00 EUR (8 weeks), −366.00 EUR (12 weeks) off the total stay, for a booking made before 31 December 2027 — amounts recorded on 30 September 2026. The table above stays at the base rate.

  • CES — course: Standard General English; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).
  • The Linguaviva Centre — course: General English & Culture; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 11 January 2027 (outside peak season).

Official CES 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

Official The Linguaviva Centre 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

The school Kaplan Aspect does not appear in this comparison: its complete 2027 rates (course and accommodation) have not been published yet.

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the school's standard programme
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • homestay accommodation, placement fee included
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in Dublin?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
CESfrom1,425.00 EURto be added (not priced here)from200.00 EURfrom1,625.00 EURflight: to be added
The Linguaviva Centrefrom1,200.00 EURfrom200.00 EURfrom250.00 EURfrom1,650.00 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in Dublin vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

CES

  • Standard General English (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from375.00 EUR per week
  • Intensive General English, 26 lessons per week: from445.00 EUR per week
  • Combination Course (20 group + 5h one-to-one), 20 lessons per week: from775.00 EUR per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 4 weeks: from375.00 EUR per week
  • 5 to 11 weeks: from330.00 EUR per week
  • 12 to 23 weeks: from305.00 EUR per week
  • 24 to 35 weeks: from285.00 EUR per week
  • 36 weeks or more: from275.00 EUR per week

The Linguaviva Centre

  • General English & Culture (chosen above): from265.00 EUR per week
  • General English & Culture Afternoon: from195.00 EUR per week
  • English for Special Purposes (20h/sem), 20 h per week: from515.00 EUR per week
  • English for Special Purposes (25h/sem), 25 h per week: from760.00 EUR per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 3 weeks: from265.00 EUR per week
  • 4 to 7 weeks: from255.00 EUR per week
  • 8 to 11 weeks: from245.00 EUR per week
  • 12 to 24 weeks: from235.00 EUR per week
  • 25 weeks or more: from225.00 EUR per week

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

CES

  • Homestay CES Dublin (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from295.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 85.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Homestay CES Dublin (16+) — double room, half board, shared bathroom: from295.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 85.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Auburn and Crestfield Residences — single room, no meals, private bathroom: from300.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 85.00 EUR (one-off); Compulsory airport transfer on arrival: 85.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Auburn and Crestfield Residences — double room, no meals, private bathroom: from265.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 85.00 EUR (one-off); Compulsory airport transfer on arrival: 85.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Auburn and Crestfield Residences — double room, no meals, private bathroom: from320.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 85.00 EUR (one-off); Compulsory airport transfer on arrival: 85.00 EUR (one-off)

The Linguaviva Centre

  • Famille d'accueil — demi-pension (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from260.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 60.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Famille d'accueil — pension complète — single room, full board, shared bathroom: from280.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 60.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Viva Residence — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from350.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 60.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Ardcairn House — single room, no meals, private bathroom: from415.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 60.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Viva Residence — double room, no meals, shared bathroom: from260.00 EUR per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 60.00 EUR (one-off)

Peak season

CES

From 30 May to 12 September 2027

Accommodation: + 40.00 EUR per week

Example at CES: the 2-week stay, from 1,425.00 EUR for a departure on 4 January 2027, costs from 1,505.00 EUR for a departure on 31 May 2027, under the same conditions.

No peak-season supplement is planned in the 2027 rates of The Linguaviva Centre.

Dublin 2027 in figures

  • Standard coursefrom225.00 EUR per week
  • Homestayfrom260.00 EUR per week
  • 2-week stayfrom1,200.00 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom2,210.00 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom4,190.00 EUR

Your exact quote in 2 minutes

These prices are standard stays. Choose your dates, your course and your accommodation: the online quote calculates your exact price, based on the school's official rates, with no commitment. A question about these prices? Ask Sophie, your online adviser, or an adviser.

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in Dublin

How much does a language course in Dublin cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in Dublin costs from 1,200.00 EUR depending on the school: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Dublin?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Dublin?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Dublin?
  • Travel outside peak season. At CES, the 2-week stay costs from 1,425.00 EUR for a departure on 4 January 2027 and from 1,505.00 EUR for a departure on 31 May 2027.
  • Stay longer. At CES, the course costs from 375.00 EUR per week, then from 330.00 EUR per week from 5 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

Going further

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Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.

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