Academic Year Start Dates in Dublin
Academic Year programmes normally start on Mondays, but the correct date depends on the school calendar, public holidays, live class availability and your immigration timeline.
Can I start any Monday?
ISI Academic Year programmes are designed to accept starts throughout the year, normally on Mondays. However, a Monday may not be suitable if it falls on or immediately around a school closure, public holiday or period when the required level/timetable is not available.
How should I choose my start date?
Start with the month or Monday you prefer. Admissions can then confirm the closest suitable live date for your chosen timetable.
If you need accommodation, your course date should also be coordinated with the accommodation arrival date.
Estudantes obrigados a obter visto
If you require an Irish entry visa, your course start should leave enough time for the booking, full payment, Letter of Acceptance, visa documents and application processing.
Irish Immigration currently allows a Long Stay Study Visa application up to 3 months before intended travel. In practical terms, earlier school planning reduces pressure.
Estudantes que não precisam de visto
Visa-exempt students do not normally need to complete an entry-visa application before travel, but they should still choose a realistic date for payment, travel planning, accommodation and the immigration steps that may apply after arrival.
Current promotion and future starts
General November Savings bookings are eligible from 1 to 30 November 2026. The separate AY15 Afternoon Black Friday offer (€2,500) is for bookings from 2 to 30 November 2026. Under the current promotion conditions, eligible starts can be up to 30 June 2028.
School closures
Public holidays and the Christmas closure affect teaching dates. Admissions confirms the exact calendar for your booking so you do not need to calculate the programme around closures yourself.
Not sure which date to choose?
Tell us your preferred month, whether you need a visa and whether you need accommodation. We can then confirm a suitable course start instead of forcing you to guess from a static calendar.