Study and Work in Ireland: Academic Year in Dublin for Brazilian Students
Study English in Dublin for 25 weeks, take 8 weeks of holiday and, when your immigration permission allows it, work while you live in Ireland. This guide explains the First Academic Year route for Brazilian students, including course options, current prices, Stamp 2 work rules, accommodation and the practical steps before arrival.
For Brazilian students, an Academic Year in Ireland is often described as “study and work”, but the experience is broader than finding an English course and a part-time job. You are planning several months of study, accommodation, immigration, budgeting, work preparation and daily life in an English-speaking city.
ISI Dublin’s First Academic Year microsite is designed to keep those parts together. You can compare the course options, understand what the current package includes, check the immigration route that applies to you and prepare for life in Dublin before you pay.
Why Brazilian students choose Ireland
Ireland gives international students the opportunity to use English every day, not only in class. Dublin has a large international population, a well-established Brazilian community and a labour market where eligible students can gain practical experience while studying.
That combination is one reason Ireland remains attractive to Brazilian students who want more than a short language course. During an Academic Year, English becomes part of your routine: in class, accommodation, shops, transport, social activities and, where permitted, at work.
Why Dublin?
Dublin is Ireland’s capital and the country’s main centre for employment, education and international business. For a long-term English student, the city offers a wide range of neighbourhoods, transport options, workplaces and international communities.
ISI Dublin is based in central Dublin, which helps students combine classes with everyday city life. The location gives access to public transport, shops, services and the wider job market without separating the school experience from the city itself.
Vivir en Dublín como estudiante internacional · Comunidad brasileña en Dublín
How the Academic Year programme works
El programa de Primer Año Académico incluye 25 semanas de clases de inglés más 8 semanas de vacaciones. Está diseñado para estudiantes no pertenecientes a la UE que estén iniciando su primer programa de inglés a largo plazo en Irlanda.
ISI currently offers three timetable choices:
AY15 Morning
15 horas por semana · De lunes a viernes · De 09:00 a 12:15.
AY15 Tarde
15 horas por semana · De lunes a jueves · De 13:00 a 17:00.
AY20 Morning
20 horas por semana · estructura actual: 15 horas de inglés general más 5 horas adicionales de electivas.
The right timetable depends on how you want to organise your week. Morning courses leave afternoons and evenings available; the afternoon option leaves mornings free; AY20 gives you more weekly classroom time.
Compare los cursos y los horarios del año académico.
English levels and placement
AY15 and AY20 can be offered from A0 to C2, subject to live class availability and academic placement. Your final class is confirmed through the school’s placement process rather than simply from the level you select on an enquiry form.
Students progress at different speeds, so no school can responsibly guarantee that every student will finish at one specific CEFR level. Your starting level, attendance, participation and independent study all influence progress.
Oxford Test of English
El paquete actual del Año Académico para no miembros de la UE incluye: Oxford Test of English as the final examination. This gives the programme a clear academic endpoint and is already included in the current package total.
What is included in the First Academic Year package?
The current First Academic Year package includes the main programme charges rather than advertising a tuition-only number.
- 25 semanas de clases de inglés
- cargo aplicable por solicitud
- Materiales del curso
- Oxford Test of English
- Seguro médico
- Protección del estudiante
Accommodation, airport transfer, flights and everyday living costs are separate unless they are specifically included in your quotation.
Current Academic Year promotion for Brazilian students
November Savings gives eligible Non-EU students 20% off AY15 Morning and AY20 Morning tuition. AY15 Afternoon has a separate Black Friday €2,500 package with no application fee, for bookings 2–30 November 2026. MediPEL is €180 (a €20 saving versus separate purchase); offers cannot be combined. The promotion is available for qualifying bookings received through 30 November 2026, with eligible starts up to 30 June 2028, subject to the current promotion conditions and live availability.
Los totales actuales del paquete promocional son:
- AY15 Afternoon — €2,500
- AY15 Morning — €3,500
- AY20 Morning — €4,460
The promotion is a commercial offer and can change in future. The purpose of this page is broader: it explains the Academic Year route so it remains useful even when the promotional period ends.
Precios y fechas del año académico.
Can Brazilian students work while studying in Ireland?
Eligible students who are registered on a valid Segunda estampilla En la actualidad, la autorización puede aplicarse hasta 20 horas por semana durante el periodo lectivo y hasta 40 horas por semana during the official student holiday periods defined by Immigration Service Delivery.
Los períodos actuales de 40 horas son de junio, julio, agosto y septiembre, y de 15 de diciembre a 15 de enero.
Work permission comes from your immigration permission. Booking an English course does not itself guarantee the right to work, and ISI does not guarantee employment.
Students should also arrive with enough money to support themselves without depending on finding a job immediately.
Trabajar en Irlanda · ISI Jobs Club · Buscar un trabajo en Dublín
What kind of work do international students find?
International students in Dublin work across hospitality, retail, cafés, hotels, customer service, cleaning, care, events, administration and other sectors depending on their English, previous experience, availability and the current labour market.
There is no fixed “Brazilian student job”. A student with professional experience in Brazil may search differently from someone looking for an entry-level role, and stronger English can widen the range of positions you can realistically consider.
ISI Jobs Club
ISI’s Jobs Club helps students prepare for the Irish job market. Support can include Irish-style CV guidance, cover letters, interview preparation and job-search strategy. Employer or recruiter sessions and suitable vacancies may also be shared when available.
The Jobs Club is not a recruitment agency and cannot promise a job or a particular salary.
Do Brazilian students need a visa?
Your immigration route depends on the passport you hold, your current location and any Irish immigration permission you already have. Entry-visa requirements and permission to remain in Ireland are separate questions.
Brazilian students should use the official Irish Immigration nationality list and the Academic Year screening process rather than relying on an old blog post or another student’s experience. Even students who do not need an entry visa for travel still need to meet the conditions that apply to a long-term study stay and may need to register their immigration permission after arrival.
¿Necesito una visa? · Visados e Inmigración · Examen de la visa
Financial requirements for immigration
Irish Immigration requires students to show that they can support themselves without relying on casual employment. Current financial evidence requirements depend on the length of the stay and the immigration route.
Do not confuse the immigration threshold with your personal Dublin budget. You should also plan separately for accommodation, groceries, transport, phone costs, social life and an emergency buffer.
Student Visa Financial Requirements · Gastos de vida en Dublín
Accommodation in Dublin
For Academic Year students, ISI normally recommends arranging the Las primeras 8 semanas of accommodation. This gives you a stable arrival while you learn your class timetable, commute and preferred parts of Dublin before making a longer-term housing decision.
Options include:
Familia anfitriona
A local household environment, with the room and meal plan confirmed according to the booking.
Residencias para estudiantes
An independent option for students aged 18+, normally self-catering and subject to live availability and final property allocation.
Private rent later
Many long-stay students look for a room in a shared house or apartment after they understand the city. Searching from Dublin allows you to visit properties and compare the real commute before paying a deposit.
Student Accommodation in Dublin · Familia anfitriona · Residencias para estudiantes · Alquiler en Dublín
Groceries, transport and everyday Dublin life
Your real cost of living depends heavily on your accommodation choice, location and habits. Cooking at home, planning groceries and choosing accommodation with a practical commute can make a large difference over an eight-month period.
Dublin also has Brazilian and international food shops, restaurants and community networks that can make the transition easier while you continue using English in your wider daily life.
Comercios de alimentos en Dublín · Transporte en Dublín · Barrios de Dublín · Guías de Dublín
Brazilian student stories at ISI Dublin
One of the best ways to understand an Academic Year is to read different student experiences rather than assume every journey will be the same.
Maria Clara Costa writes about arriving in Dublin, meeting international classmates and building confidence in English.
Hugo describes leaving a stable career in Brazil, starting again with basic English and becoming more confident in Ireland.
Raquel shares her journey from zero English to a more independent life abroad.
Pedro Kaio reflects on starting a new chapter at 30 and rebuilding routine in Ireland.
Eduardo explains why he researched his next English school more carefully and what he wanted from the next stage of his studies.
Academic Year FAQs for Brazilian students
¿Cuánto dura el programa del Año Académico?
The standard programme is 25 weeks of English tuition plus 8 weeks of holiday.
Can I work during my Academic Year?
If you are granted a valid Stamp 2 permission, current rules allow up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours during the official holiday periods. Work permission depends on your immigration status.
¿Cuáles son los precios promocionales actuales?
The current eligible First Academic Year package totals are €2,500 for AY15 Afternoon, €3,500 for AY15 Morning and €4,460 for AY20 Morning.
¿Qué nivel de inglés necesito?
AY15 and AY20 can be offered from A0 to C2, subject to class availability and academic placement.
Is the final exam included?
Yes. The current First Academic Year package includes the Oxford Test of English.
¿Está incluido el seguro médico?
Sí. El paquete de Primer Año Académico incluye la Asistencia Médica de ISI y la Protección del Estudiante.
¿Puedo reservar alojamiento con ISI?
Yes, subject to availability. Host Family and Student Residence can be added to the booking, and ISI normally recommends the first 8 weeks for long-stay students.
¿Cuándo puedo empezar?
Academic Year programmes normally start on Mondays, subject to the academic calendar, public holidays, level availability and your immigration timeline.
Can ISI guarantee me a job?
No. ISI can provide Jobs Club support, but employment depends on the labour market, your English, experience, availability and job-search activity.
Ya estoy estudiando en Irlanda. ¿Esta página es para mí?
This page is for First Academic Year bookings. If you are renewing an existing Academic Year journey, use Renovaciones del año académico.
Compruebe su elegibilidad
The best next step is not simply to choose the cheapest timetable. We first check whether First Academic Year is the correct route for your situation, then confirm course, start date, current promotion and accommodation.
Programa del Año Académico · Precios y fechas · Visados e Inmigración · Preguntas frecuentes sobre el año académico