Dublin Homestay English Courses – EC Dublin English School

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Immerse yourself in local culture and hospitality with a selected host family.

Our Dublin community gives you the chance to live with a local and fully experience the city’s culture and atmosphere. We offer rooms for both short and long-term stays, providing excellent value for money, so you can spend more time enjoying everything Dublin has to offer.

Generally located outside the city centre, homestays offer a number of options, including single or shared rooms, half or full board, ensuite or shared bathrooms, and providers who will cater to specific dietary requests, etc.

Room type

Single / Twin (only available for two students booking together)

Bathroom

Shared

Board status

Half Board or Bed & Breakfast

Available

Year-round

Arrival and departure

Saturday/Saturday

Homestay Overview

Your home-away-from-home experience with EC

Your Accommodation

An integral part of students studying abroad is immersion in the local culture, and one of the best ways to do this is by staying in our Homestay accommodation.

All our Homestay providers are either Irish or native English speakers, which will benefit you as you can practise your English outside the classroom. Our homestay providers have all been inspected and vetted. We also know them, and we believe they will provide you with a typical Irish experience to help you feel right at home from the start.

Housing

A homestay in Dublin may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. The most important factor is the ‘homely atmosphere’. Up to three other students may also be in the homestay, but they will speak a different native language than yours unless specifically requested otherwise.

Room Options

Homestays offer a number of options, including single or shared rooms, half or full board, ensuite or shared bathroom.

Laundry

Bed linen and towels as part of the accommodation. One free laundry wash per week is provided, with additional washing services available at the host’s discretion.

WiFi

Internet access is included.

House rules

Arrangement and Transport

Journey to school

Students are sent information on how to get to school along with each Homestay provider’s profile upon booking. Students should be prepared to travel by public transport (Dublin Bus, Luas, or DART) to school, with the average journey taking between 30 and 75 minutes. Times are approximate.

Host Family Locations

Homestays are in different areas of the city.

Arrival and Departure

Available: Year-round

Arrival day: Saturday / Sunday

Departure day: Saturday / Sunday

Contact

Phone number: +353 (0) 1497 1499,

+353 (0) 1905 8830

Emergency number: +353 (0) 87 363 9014

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Discover all that Dublin has to offer with new friends from all over the world.

*Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.

House Rules

Special dietary may be accommodated subject to availability at a fee per week

Twin Rooms only available for two students booking together

WiFi is provided in all homestays as standard

Special requirements must be specified when booking this type of accommodation.

Some homes may have pets. Should students be allergic or prefer not to live with a pet they should indicate this on their preferences when booking.

Bed linen is provided

Students may be given a house key.

Smoking is not permitted in any of the homestays.

Students arriving in EC accommodation between 22.00 – 08.00 may be asked to book alternative accommodation for their first night. This is to ensure student’s safety on arrival.

Students are required to follow EC Student Code of Conduct, failure to do so can result in termination of the accommodation.

For more accommodation terms and conditions please refer to EC accommodation policy.

Cancellations

Cancellation prior to arrival

Students cancelling fewer than 14 days before arrival will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the standard accommodation rate and accommodation placement fees.

Cancellation after arrival

Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodation used, including the required notice period, charged at standard accommodation rates, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. If the 4-week notice period is not provided, a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply.

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FAQS

Can I keep staying at my student accommodation in Dublin after my EC English course?

The accommodation is only available for the duration of the course. Accommodation is usually booked from Saturday to Saturday.

For my homestay student accommodation in Dublin, how do you assign the host family?

This is based on availability and any special requirements you might have. Please make sure that all your requests are expressed at the time of the booking.

Which type of student accommodation in Dublin should I choose?

Choosing your Dublin accommodation depends on your lifestyle preferences. If you want to practice your English with a local Irish hosts over homecooked meals, you should consider a homestay. If you want more independence and connection with other students, a student residence may be the perfect choice.