Why ISI Dublin for School Groups?

Experience, safeguarding and a complete School Group programme

Schools are placing students in our care, not simply booking English lessons. ISI Dublin combines academic delivery, accommodation, logistics, welfare support and cultural experiences in one coordinated School Group programme.

Operating in Dublin since 2001

ISI Dublin has been operating since 2001 and has long experience working with international students, teachers, school groups and junior programmes. That experience helps schools plan a programme with a team that understands both education and the practical realities of bringing a group abroad.

Accredited and recognised

Current ISI institutional positioning includes Eaquals accreditation and recognition by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), for English language teaching. Eaquals inspected ISI Dublin in 2024 and the school met the standards required for accreditation.

A four-time StudyTravel Star Award winner

ISI Dublin has won the StudyTravel Star English Language School Europe Award four times: 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020/21. The award is an institutional reputation point and should be understood as recognition of the school rather than a guarantee of a particular individual outcome.

Safeguarding and student welfare

School Group materials emphasise child protection, student welfare and personal safety. Current ISI positioning includes child-protection systems, trained and vetted staff where applicable, inspected and Garda-vetted host families, structured welfare support and 24/7 emergency assistance for the group programme.

This means support is available beyond the classroom while avoiding the inaccurate suggestion that every student is under continuous 24/7 physical supervision.

Experienced School Group support

ISI has specialist experience operating School Group and Mini-stay programmes. Schools, teachers, group organisers and educational partners can work with the team to coordinate dates, tuition, accommodation, transfers, activities and group-specific requirements.

A complete group package

The standard programme brings English tuition, course materials, full-board homestay accommodation, return airport transfers, ISI-led Dublin activities, a weekend walking tour, a free group leader entitlement and certificates into one organised package.

100% customisable

Programmes can be tailored around dates, number and ages of students, accommodation, class schedule, meals, local transport, airport transfers, activities, excursions and other specific requirements. Non-standard elements remain subject to confirmation.

Learning beyond the classroom

School Group programmes can combine classroom learning with Dublin’s culture, history and real-life environment. Students can use English in practical situations, work collaboratively and connect lesson topics with activities outside the school.

Central Dublin

Meetinghouse Lane is the year-round School Group base in central Dublin, while Belvedere College is the published summer campus from 30 June to 4 August 2027. Central locations make it easier to connect lessons with cultural activities around the city.