First Academic Year in Ireland

Study English in Dublin for the long term

25 weeks of English study plus 8 weeks of holiday, with three timetable options designed for eligible non-EU students planning their first Academic Year in Ireland.

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Choose the timetable that fits your plan

AY15 Morning

15 hours per week
Monday–Friday · 09:00–12:15

A classic morning schedule that leaves afternoons free for Dublin life, study, practical appointments and — where your immigration permission allows it — work.

AY15 Afternoon

15 hours per week
Monday–Thursday · 13:00–17:00

A four-day afternoon schedule that can suit students who prefer to organise mornings around work, study or personal plans.

AY20 Morning

20 hours per week
08:00–12:15

A more intensive morning option for students who want additional classroom time while keeping afternoons available.

What the Academic Year experience includes

English progress

Study from your confirmed starting level with regular academic support and progression throughout the programme.

Oxford Test of English

The final examination for the current Non-EU Academic Year programme is the Oxford Test of English.

Student protection

Medical Insurance and Learner Protection are separate elements of the Academic Year package and are explained clearly before enrolment.

Dublin support

Access practical guidance around arrival, accommodation, job searching, student life and settling into Dublin.

Is Academic Year the right route for you?

Not every long-stay student needs the same programme. Nationality, whether this is your first Academic Year in Ireland, where you are currently living and any Irish immigration permission you already hold can change the correct route.

That is why we ask a few eligibility questions before pushing you toward a price or booking.

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Already studying in Ireland and looking to renew? Please use our dedicated Academic Year Renewals website.