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Language learning and work in Ireland in a single programme
Study English in Dublin and start working abroad with confidence, with professional mentoring support!
In the joint programme of IH Budapest and ELI Schools, we don't just organise your English course – we also provide the support you need to find a job, so you can focus on your career and the adventure.
6 language
levels
€13.50/hour
minimum wage in Ireland
Official Hungarian partner
Irish provider
Official Hungarian partner
Irish provider
How we help you build a career abroad
We've designed our comprehensive Irish programme so that, alongside language learning, you get all the support you need to work with confidence and settle in.
Confident English
15–20 hours a week in a native-speaker environment, where you use English outside the classroom too.
Finding a job
We support you along the way with mentoring from the Ireland Employment Hub, CV workshops and direct job offers.
Recognised language exam
The TIE Exam certificate you gain at the end of the programme is an official gateway to the European job market.
Supportive community
You're not alone: students from 70+ nationalities, group trips and an active WhatsApp group are waiting for you.
What does Ireland offer? Safety, a high quality of life and global career opportunities
A native English-speaking environment, a high quality of life and some of the friendliest people in the world. What's more, it's home to the European headquarters of Google, Apple, Meta and Microsoft – full of career opportunities.
Safety
2nd safest country in the world — Global Peace Index 2024
Opportunity
Home to global brands – the European base of the biggest tech and pharmaceutical companies.
Prosperity
Highest GDP in the EU – a stable economy and an outstanding standard of living.
Happiness
One of the friendliest nations in the world – where international students are welcomed with genuine hospitality.
Growth, career support and discovery: The complete Irish experience
Study in the morning! Look for work in the afternoon! Travel at the weekend!
A weekly schedule designed to make the most of your learning, your earnings and your experience.
Practical language learning
- General English – 15 hours a week
- Extended English – 20 hours a week
- IELTS preparation (above B2)
- Fluency / professional English +5 hours
- 6 levels from A1 to C1
- Progress test every 3 weeks
- Final exam: accredited TIE Exam certificate
Active career support
- Ireland Employment Hub partnership
- Weekly CV workshop and Jobs Club
- Weekly helpdesk for general questions
- City WhatsApp group with job ads
- Job fair at the schools
- Interview preparation and CV feedback
- Networking events
Experiences and community
- Monthly organised social calendar
- Welcoming day, walking tour, induction
- Weekly Social Thursday – pub nights
- ELI Guided Tours: exclusive monthly tours
- Weekend trips (Cliffs of Moher, Galway)
- WhatsApp community for activities
- Halloween, Bram Stoker Festival
Find the Irish location that suits you!
3 schools, 2 cities
Drogheda – a friendly coastal town with a smaller community and lower costs.
Dublin – a vibrant capital with more job opportunities.
ELI Drogheda
45 minutes from Dublin
Coastal town
An authentic Irish atmosphere, lower living costs and a close-knit community, within easy reach of the capital.
~36,000 inhabitants
River Boyne
2 schools
More affordable accommodation
Drogheda
ELI Dublin
City centre, near the IFSC
Irish capital
Dublin – the city of opportunity: a global career path, vibrant nightlife and an international environment.
~1.2 million inhabitants
Trinity College
Multinational environment
Modern student accommodation
Dublin
Ireland Employment Hub
The programme's unique advantage: the cooperation between ELI and IH Budapest gives you maximum support to find a job on the Irish labour market as quickly as possible alongside your studies. Our students pay no agency fee – just professional help.
- Weekly CV workshops and job club
- Weekly helpdesk: TFN, BankID, GP registration
- Exclusive job offers from partner companies
- City WhatsApp group with daily job news
- Job fair with employers at the schools
- Interview preparation and CV feedback
Prices for language learning in Ireland:
Transparent packages with no hidden costs
Every package includes tuition, the registration fee, airport transfer, accommodation and the TIE exam fee.
| Package | Duration | Hours per week | Accommodation | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Drogheda | 8 weeks | 15 hours | homestay, half board | from €2,980 |
| Standard Drogheda | 16 weeks | 15 hours | homestay, half board | from €5,240 |
| Extended Drogheda | 24 weeks | 20 hours | homestay, half board | from €7,690 |
| Starter Dublin | 8 weeks | 15 hours | homestay, half board | from €3,380 |
| Standard Dublin | 16 weeks | 20 hours | homestay, half board | from €6,290 |
| Long-stay Dublin | 44 weeks | 20 hours | homestay, half board | from €13,480 |
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Study English and find work in Ireland – all in one programme
Would you like to improve your English in a native-speaking environment while gaining real international experience? The joint programme of IH Budapest and ELI Schools makes studying in Ireland more than just a course – it can be the start of a new career path.
Study English in Dublin or Drogheda, join practical, hands-on lessons and get support finding work in Ireland through CV workshops, a job club, interview preparation and local community events.
Learning, experiences and career support – all in one clear, well-structured programme.
