English course program

Our partner school within the “Job in Dublin” program offers an English course of 20 lessons of 45 minutes each per week , from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm or from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Levels A1 to C1, maximum 15 participants per group (average of 12).

This course aims to improve the 4 language skills: speaking, listening and reading comprehension, and writing.

Your English level and the number of weeks required

Your level of English, which will be assessed during a WhatsApp interview with the person in charge of the program, will determine the number of weeks of classes required before you can start working.

You will need a minimum of 25 weeks of English classes if you are a complete beginner to reach level B1 (intermediate), 16 to 20 weeks if you are at level A1 (elementary), 8 to 12 weeks for level A2 (upper elementary), 4 to 8 weeks for level B1 (intermediate), and 4 weeks for level B2 (upper intermediate) or C1 (advanced). These classes will take place before you start your job in Dublin.

Example of a 4-week program

Day 1 (first Monday of classes, excluding public holidays): Welcome to Dublin! English placement test + orientation tour of Dublin. You will receive a flyer with your employment advisor's contact information and the schedule of weekly meetings.

Week 1: Introduction to the job program in Dublin + work on your CV and cover letter + opening a bank account and obtaining a Social Security number

The types of accommodation offered as part of our “job in Dublin” package

• Homestay : half-board 7 days a week in a private room

• Shared accommodation (student residence) : private room with bathroom

• Apartment : private or shared room (requires 2 people to register at the same time for the same length of stay)

Arrival on a Sunday, departure also on a Sunday. Arrival on Saturday subject to availability.

Who can participate?

• Students who want to improve their English level
• Students who are flexible and have a positive attitude
• Students who want to work in the service sector in Dublin
• Students who want paid work experience and, in doing so, put their newly acquired language skills into practice
• Students who are willing to stay in Dublin for a minimum of 16 weeks (minimum 4 weeks of English classes and minimum 12 weeks of work)
• Minimum age 18 years

Conditions of participation

• Valid European identity card or European passport
• CV in English and cover letter (Languages ​​& Travel will have them professionally proofread to increase your chances of being accepted into the program)
• A Skype address or a WhatsApp number
• An email address
• The duly completed registration form from our partner, along with the specific regulations for this program that Languages ​​& Travel will provide you with. Documents in English.
• You must be prepared to accept any reasonable placement. Requirements to work in certain sectors or to hold a specific position, compromises, and negotiations regarding hours and hourly rate will not be accepted.

The different stages

Our guarantees and those of our Irish partner

• Proofreading your CV and cover letter
• Preparation for the selection interview (1 hour via video conference)
• Registration with our partner school and follow-up
• 1 paid job after the course period
• Up to 3 job interviews guaranteed if you improve week by week
• The minimum paid hours are 15 hours per week. This number may increase or decrease depending on the employer's needs. You are welcome to find another job on your own, provided you adhere to the working hours of your first job.
• The minimum duration of the job secured by our partner is 12 weeks .
• The minimum wage in Ireland for workers aged 18 and over is €10.20 per hour (since 1 January 2021).

The “job in Dublin” program is available all year round . Min. 16 weeks (min. 4 weeks of classes + min. 12 weeks of work).

Summer 2025: 2 weeks of English classes (15 hours/week) + 6 weeks minimum of work. Minimum level: ideally B2.

There is no limit to the number of weeks you can work if you wish to stay and work longer, as Ireland is part of Europe and you have the right to work and live there for as long as you like. However, you must be prepared to accept a job of at least 12 weeks .

There are no English classes on official public holidays and these are not made up (contact us for dates).

Price of the “job in Dublin” stay 

1/ English courses and accommodation

Generate your own quote for your next language stay in Dublin by clicking on the black “Create a quote” button in the window(s) below (wait 2 or 3 seconds for the prices to appear) or request your personalized quote by clicking on the yellow “request a quote” button below the photo/video gallery.

Note that once the courses are finished, you can contact the school to continue to live in your host family, shared accommodation or apartment.

2/ Job in Dublin

• CV and cover letter review + interview preparation (1 hour via videoconference with an English teacher) + placement and follow-up: € 600

SPECIAL SUMMER 2025 PRICE: 2 weeks of English lessons (15 hours/week) + 6 weeks minimum of work: from €850 + €100 administration fees + accommodation + return travel (cheap with Ryanair)

The best way to finance a long-term stay

One of our goals is to help you finance all or part of your language stay. Of course, accommodation in Dublin is expensive, and you'll need to pay upfront for English courses, lodging, registration fees, and placement costs, totaling just over €2000.

The longer you stay in Dublin while working, the better your chances of recouping your initial investment. If your goal is to improve your English, stay as long as possible on a small budget, and gain professional experience, then this program is definitely for you.

Languages ​​& Travel Council

This job opportunity in Dublin is ideal for those on a budget for a long-term English language immersion program . It's also one of the only remaining options for working in an English-speaking country, given that following Brexit, you can no longer work in the UK without student, temporary, or permanent resident status.

Other trips to Ireland

We also offer English courses in Dublin at another partner school (without job assistance) and company internships in Dublin and the surrounding area .

For young women, there is also our au pair stay in Dublin  combined with English courses, which we call the demi-pair .

And also our high-quality language courses for teenagers in Dublin .