Accommodation for English language students in Dublin

Your options

A host family: a room in a family home, often with meals. Many schools arrange this for your first weeks, and it's a good way to practise English.

A room in a house share: cheaper over a longer course, but you look for it yourself. Most students start with a host family or a short-term room, then move to a share.

A student residence: some schools have their own or partner residences.

Immigration (students from outside the EEA)

If you're from outside the EEA and staying more than 90 days, you must register with immigration, including if you didn't need a visa. English-language courses must be at least 25 weeks long, and the permission is usually for eight months at a time.

You need proof of your address in Ireland to register, so keep a letter from your host family or landlord, or your agreement. Our proof of address guide explains what to ask for.

On Stamp 2 you can work up to 20 hours a week in term, and up to 40 hours a week in June, July, August and September and between 15 December and 15 January.

Avoid scams

New arrivals are a favourite target: a nice room at a low price, and a deposit requested before you arrive. Never pay for a room you or someone you trust hasn't seen. Book your school's host family or a short-term room for your first weeks and view rooms in person.

Common questions

Where do English language students live in Dublin?

Most start with a host family or a short-term room, then move to a room in a house share. Some schools have residences.

Can English language students work in Ireland?

Students on Stamp 2 can work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 in the holiday periods.