English Language Courses – Price List

Dorset College – English Language Price List (January 2026)
Price List January 2026

English Language Course Prices

For the total amount, please add the compulsory fees to the tuition price.

Official Prices + Renewal Offers

Already in Ireland? Check your renewal offer before you book.

The tables below show our official standard prices. If you are booking a second English course in Ireland, email Admissions to check any current renewal / onshore promotion for your preferred start date.

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Course • Morning/Afternoon • Start date • Visa expiry • Phone/WhatsApp

Promotions are confirmed individually and depend on availability, eligibility and start date.

First-time students

Use the tables below as our official published prices for your first English course in Ireland.

Renewal / onshore students

Special offers are not shown as public prices. Please use the renewal-offer button above to request your personalised quote by email.

Important: The prices below are our standard prices for first-time students (your first English course in Ireland). Registration Fee, Textbook & Materials, P.E.L. – Learner Protection, Medical Insurance and Exam Fees are compulsory and must be added to the tuition price. Exams and Medical Insurance are mandatory for long-term student visas. EFL PEL charges begin in September 2025. Prices apply to bookings starting until 31/05/2026.

English Language Courses

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Standard tuition fees (first-time students) by course, hours and study length — prices in Euro.
Course Hrs/Wk Days Time 1–4 Wks 5–13 Wks 14–24 Wks 25 Wks
General English Morning15Mon–Fri09:00–12:15 €185€167€158€3,500
General English Afternoon15Mon–Thu13:00–17:00 €165€149€140€3,250
Business English Morning15Mon–Thu09:00–13:00 €210€189€179€3,855
Business English Afternoon15Mon–Thu13:00–17:00 €200€180€170€3,725
Personalised Quotes Available

These are our listed prices — your price could be different.

Tell us your course, dates and situation. Our team will come back to you with a personalised quote — including any promotions, package deals, or payment plans that apply to you.

1 Email us your details
2 We build your quote
3 You decide — no pressure

Additional Fees

Compulsory and optional non-tuition fees (all prices in Euro).
FeePrice
Course Registration Fee€65
Textbook & Materials€65
Medical Insurance€150
Private Tuition (per hour — optional)€65
P.E.L. – Learner Protection (from Sept 2025)€100

Exam Fees

External examination fees (not included in tuition).
ExamPrice
IELTS Exam Fee€260
Trinity Exam Fee€200

Levels available: General English (A1–C2) and Business English (Upper-Intermediate to C2).

Accommodation Options

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Weekly accommodation prices by season.
TypeOptionLow Season (Sept–May)High Season (Jun–Aug)
Host FamilySingle Room (Half Board)€275/wk€305/wk
Host FamilyTwin Room (Half Board)€250/wk€285/wk
Host FamilyExtra Night (Single, Half Board)€38€41
Host FamilyExtra Night (Twin)€35€45
ResidentialSingle Room En-suite€275/wk€300/wk
ResidentialSingle Room Shared Bathroom€265/wk€290/wk
ResidentialTwin Room En-suite€215/wk€240/wk
ResidentialTwin Room Shared Bathroom€205/wk€230/wk
Information
  • Half Board: Mon–Fri (breakfast & dinner), Full Board at weekends (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
  • Bookings Sunday to Sunday only; minimum 4-week booking; subject to availability.
  • Twin/Double rooms available only for two students travelling together.
Accommodation Placement €65  •  Airport Pick-Up (each way) €80

Holidays & College Closures

2026

Public holidays and key closure dates for 2026 (Republic of Ireland).
DateDayDescription
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day
2 Feb 2026MondaySaint Brigid’s Day
17 Mar 2026TuesdaySaint Patrick’s Day
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster Monday
4 May 2026MondayMay Day
1 Jun 2026MondayJune Bank Holiday
3 Aug 2026MondayAugust Bank Holiday
26 Oct 2026MondayOctober Bank Holiday
18 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Break begins (college closure)
Closure note: Classes do not run on the dates listed above and most services pause. If you are planning travel or visa appointments, please choose dates outside closure periods.
Christmas Break begins: 18 Dec 2026 • Reopens: TBC

Accreditation and Memberships

Dorset College is recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) for English Language Teaching (ELT)

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