Work & Study Visa Programme for International Students
Are you planning to apply for a student visa for Ireland? Our 25-week Academic Year Programme is designed for non-EU students who want to study English in Dublin, attend accredited classes, and work part-time while they study.
Non-EU students who are enrolled on a programme that is accredited for study visa / Stamp 2 purposes can work while studying in Ireland. The relevant immigration permit is valid for 8 months and allows for part-time employment while you study (for 25 weeks) and full-time employment for 8 weeks from June to September inclusive and from 15 December to 15 January. The 8-month “academic year programme” can be renewed twice so the total, maximum duration works out at two calendar years.
Non-EU students who wish to study English and avail of the Stamp 2 permit should attend daytime in-person classes.
Please contact us for special offers on renewals
If you are applying for a student visa for Ireland, this intensive programme is designed to help you improve your English quickly and effectively. Students from all over the world are welcome to join our<strong> intensive morning classes. You will study carefully selected grammar points and new vocabulary in context every day. You will work on all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) but the main focus will be on everyday communication. You will improve your pronunciation and work on identifying your own mistakes and correcting them. In class you will work individually, in pairs and small groups and you will be expected to do some homework in the evenings to revise and further practice material covered in class. Two 90-minute sessions run from 9:15AM to 12:30PM and are followed by an optional speaking module from 12:45PM to 1:45PM.
Non-EU students due to renew by end of March 2026, please contact us for a quote.
All course details are summarized in the table below:
| Course type | Morning course 20 |
|---|---|
| Days and times of classes | Monday to Friday 9:15AM – 1:45PM |
| Course length (weeks / hours per week) | 25 / 20 |
| Required entry level of English | Elementary A2 to Advanced C1 |
| Optional extras | Medical insurance €80 for 8 months |
| End-of-course exam | Test of Interactive English €120 Cambridge Preliminary €160 Cambridge First €190 Cambridge Advanced €195 Cambridge Proficiency €210 |
| Next courses start: | 19-01-2026 Register Now |
| Course fee | €3,999 including course materials Please contact us for special offers on renewals |
All course details are summarized in the table below:
| Course type | Morning course 15 | Afternoon course 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Days and times of classes | Monday to Friday 9:15AM – 12:30PM | Monday to Thursday 1:00PM – 5:00PM |
| Course length (weeks / hours per week) | 25 / 15 | 25 / 15 |
| Required entry level of English | Elementary A1 to Advanced C1 | Intermediate B1 to Proficiency C2 |
| Optional extras | Medical insurance €80 for 8 months Conversation sessions €65 per week or €375 for 25 weeks | Medical insurance €80 for 8 months Conversation sessions €65 per week or €375 for 25 weeks |
| End-of-course exam | Test of Interactive English €120 Cambridge Preliminary €160 Cambridge First €190 Cambridge Advanced €195 Cambridge Proficiency €210 | Test of Interactive English €120 Cambridge Preliminary €160 Cambridge First €190 Cambridge Advanced €195 IELTS €215 |
| Next courses start: | 19-01-2026 Register Now | 19-01-2026 Register Now |
| Course fee | €2,999 including course materials. Please contact us for special offers on renewals | €2,699 including course materials Please contact us for special offers on renewals |
If you’re planning to apply for a student visa for Ireland, it’s important to understand the key requirements before your arrival.
Participants from outside the EEA can benefit from a 25-week academic year programme which allows them to stay in Ireland for 8 months with the right to work part-time for 6 months (while studying) and full-time for 2 months in summer months as well as in December and January. Students can extend their stay up to two times (24 months in total). Both long terms and short-term, EU and non-EU students, first-time visitors and those who extend their visas attend the classes and progress in English together. Please note that depending on your country of origin you might be required to apply for visa, or not, before coming to Ireland. In case you need a visa, please allow ample time for your visa application to be considered.
All non-EU students applying for the academic year programme are required to:
For all requirements please refer to these pages:
As per the Department of Justice regulations, academic year non-EEA students in Ireland are required to have attendance of minimum 85%. The students’ attendance is recorded twice a day: for the first class (9:15 -10:45) and the second class (10:45-12:30). If your attendance falls below the 85% limit you will be notified by letter of your current attendance % and the need to attend class. Persistent and unjustified absence may result in you being expelled and may impact negatively on your visa status .
Students who fail to secure a visa and can provide relevant documentation are entitled to a full refund less an administration fee of 100 EUR. To receive the refund the visa refusal must be notified to the school in writing and a copy of the refusal letter signed by Irish Immigration Authorities must be provided. Please note that accommodation fees, medical insurance and end-of-course exam fees are passed on to third parties and might be non-refundable. For other course cancellation scenarios please refer to the school’s Refund Policy
End of course exams:
Academic year students are required to take an official exam at the end of their 25-week programme. Our morning programmes prepare students for the:
The prices of these exams are not included in the course price and you must pay for them at the start of your course. These exams are mandatory for visa students. The exam for which you’ll be registered is chosen based on your level of English.
End of course exams:
Academic year students are required to take an official exam at the end of their 25-week programme. Our morning programmes prepare students for the:
The prices of these exams are not included in the course price and you must pay for them at the start of your course. These exams are mandatory for visa students. The exam for which you’ll be registered is chosen based on your level of English.
To contact the school please
call or WhatsApp us on 00353851581428
send us an email to info@yourenglish.ie
We want our students to learn everyday English that will allow them to communicate at work and in everyday situations. Classes follow a balanced syllabus based on leading EFL course books by Oxford and Cambridge. In class we use a combination of textbook exercises, authentic materials and some online applications. We make sure classes are well-planned, engaging and delivered in a friendly atmosphere. More traditional grammar and vocabulary exercises seamlessly interlock with reading and listening comprehension tasks, role-play, interactive games and small projects. Apart from teaching the language we also try to expose our students to the Irish culture, its beautiful landmarks and interesting history. Our main asset are the teachers – fully qualified, experienced and passionate about what they do.
You might be interested in other English courses offered by our language school in Dublin, Ireland. Please find detailed descriptions of other courses:
lovely administration (which is rare!), amazing teachers(native speakers btw), nice environment! I’m very grateful for this experience, this school has a soul and I wish a lot of success to this business!
. All teachers were well-trained and knowledgeable. I learned not only the language but also about society in Ireland. There were many extra class activities such as visiting museums and day trip activities around Dublin every month.The program improved every aspect of my language , especially pronunciation and grammar. I completed my level at B2 and achieved my desired score in the IELTS exam without any stress. ATM, I am doing my master program in Dublin 
I plan to go back to school to pursue an advanced English program.
