SEDA College / about & quality

A school built around people.

Know who is responsible for your course, what recognition applies and where to go when you need help.

Who you'll study with

SEDA College students come from more than 30 countries. On 2 October 2026 we had 1,305 students: 904 in Dublin and 401 in Cork. Portuguese speakers from Brazil are the largest group, so you will often hear Portuguese outside class. In class, English is the only language we use, and we mix nationalities in every class where we can.

Dublin904 students · 30 countries
Nationality	Share of students
Brazil	61%
Mexico	7%
Mongolia	6%
Chile	5%
Italy	4%
China	4%
Costa Rica	3%
Other	10%

Cork401 students · 14 countries
Nationality	Share of students
Brazil	82%
Mexico	4%
Chile	3%
China	3%
Costa Rica	3%
El Salvador	1.5%
Other	3.5%

First languages, both centres

Portuguese: 68%
Spanish: 19%
Mongolian: 5%
Chinese: 4%
Italian: 3%
Other: 1%

Figures change every week. Updated each quarter. Source: SEDA student records, 2 October 2026.

Who we are

One learning community. Clear responsibilities.

Who provides your course

SEDA College is operated by SEDA (Skills & Enterprise Development Academy) Ltd, a private company limited by shares, registered in Ireland, company number 462209.

Registered office: Zhivago Building, 68–72 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 AR29.

Directors: Tiago Da Silva Mascarenhas (CEO) and Jane Langley (Academic Director).

Who runs SEDA College

Know who looks after your teaching, your welfare and the running of the College.

Updated 29 September 2026

Meet the teamLeadership, academic team, student services and operations in Dublin and Cork.Open Company structureThe companies, the roles that report to the CEO, the boards and safeguarding.Open

Safeguarding at a glance

Designated Liaison Persons: Jane Langley and Bruno Vecchio. Deputies: Hazal Guzel (Dublin) and Yanina Islas (Cork).

Max 16 students per class

Recognition / what it means

The right claim, in the right place.

Recognition relates to a named provider, course or examination role. It is not a blanket endorsement of every programme.

Recognition	SEDA College position	Organisation
Trinity College London · CertTESOL	SEDA College is a validated Trinity College London CertTESOL centre (69758).	Trinity College London
Trinity College London · ISE · Dublin	SEDA College Dublin is a registered Trinity College London ISE examination centre (67457). Trinity ISE is recognised by Irish immigration as an eligible four-skills exam.	Trinity College London
Trinity College London · ISE · Cork	SEDA College Cork is a registered Trinity College London ISE examination centre (73864). Trinity ISE is recognised by Irish immigration as an eligible four-skills exam.	Trinity College London
Eaquals · Dublin	Dublin is an Eaquals Accredited Member centre since 2014.	Eaquals
Eaquals · Cork	Cork is an Eaquals Accredited Member centre since 2024.	Eaquals
Department of Justice · ILEP	ILEP — provider 0199 (General English, IELTS, and General English with FCE, CAE and Trinity ISE).	Department of Justice
ELT Ireland	SEDA College is an ELT Ireland member.	ELT Ireland

Teaching practice, clearly identified.

CertTESOL trainees complete at least 6 hours of assessed teaching practice with real learners under the supervision of an experienced English-language teacher and CertTESOL tutor. Students are told at the beginning of the week when trainees will be involved and may choose a regular class instead.

Learner protection.

SEDA College students on long-stay courses are covered by All Student Academic Protection (ASAP), policy PCNSEDA514, a combined learner protection and private medical expenses insurance underwritten by Starr Europe Insurance Limited and administered by Academy Plus Insurance, 73 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2 (01 529 0840, askme@academyplus.net). If SEDA ceased to trade, learner protection pays for you to finish your course with another provider, or refunds the fees you have paid if that is not possible. Cover confirmed by Academy Plus, May 2026.

Student records & privacy.

SEDA (Skills & Enterprise Development Academy) Ltd is the data controller. For how we collect and use personal data, our retention approach and your rights, see our Privacy page.

Send data-protection requests to Golam Sorwar, Data Protection Officer, at sorwar@seda.ie. You may complain to the Data Protection Commission.

Student support / from the start

A welcoming start, in person.

On arrival, students meet in the student lounge with the Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) and Academic Team. The English-language welcome introduces the College's history, values and course structure. Students meet their Student Support Advisor, who will likely speak their first language. The advisor can support students with emergency financial needs, accommodation, health, safety and integration. The induction explains how the Academic Office supports students with attendance, welfare, visa regulations, health and safety, and activities, and where to find the student handbook in the student app. The welcome includes questions and answers, followed by small-group speaking tests, a meeting with the advisor, and a walking tour of the city centre, school and surrounding area. The Academic Team confirms students' levels through speaking and writing assessments on arrival.

Need support for a disability, health condition, learning difference or religious practice? Tell us before you enrol at info@seda.ie or through the online Reasonable Accommodation Request Form, and we will plan it with you.

The Academic Office is open 9:00–17:00, Monday–Friday. College buildings are open 8:30–20:30 in Dublin and 8:30–17:30 in Cork. For 24/7 out-of-hours emergencies, call 083 362 3802. Samaritans are available on 116 123.

Dublin

Zhivago Building, 68–72 Capel Street

Dublin 1, D01 AR29

(01) 473 4915 Academic enquiries: learning@seda.ie

Academic Office / weekdays 9:00–17:00
Building / 8:30–20:30

Cork

Clarke's Bridge House

Hanover Street, Cork T12 P9RY

(021) 241 0944 Academic enquiries: cork.academic@seda.ie

Building / 8:30–17:30

General enquiries & bookings

General enquiries & bookings: info@seda.ie Trinity ISE and IELTS exam enquiries: exams@seda.ie

SEDA College Dublin campus and surrounding street.

SEDA College Dublin / On the street

A school you can find your way around.

Capel Street, in the heart of Dublin's north city centre.

Speak up / be heard

A route to resolution.

Raise a concern without fear. Keep copies of correspondence and ask for written outcomes at each stage. Anonymous complaints are considered. Translation and other help are available on request.

Your voice has a route

Start informally. If needed, make a formal complaint and appeal the decision.

01Informal
02Formal · 5/15
03SMC appeal · 10/20
04Eaquals

A formal complaint is acknowledged within 5 working days and decided within 15. An appeal must be made to the Senior Management Committee within 10 working days of the decision; the Committee decides within 20 working days. If unresolved, contact Eaquals through its website.

1. Raise the concern informally with your teacher, Student Services or the Academic Office. They can help you understand the concern and the next step.
2. If it is unresolved, submit a formal complaint to the Director of Quality using the complaint form. We acknowledge it within 5 working days and issue a decision within 15 working days.
3. If you wish to appeal, write to the Senior Management Committee within 10 working days of the decision. The Committee issues its decision within 20 working days.
4. If the concern remains unresolved, you may contact Eaquals through the contact route on its website.

Eaquals: contact Eaquals through its website.

Read before you enrol

Policies & documents.

Refund policy · Course Refund Policy S&M-007 Complaints procedure Data protection policy Quality, recognition and who we are Learner protection arrangement Student policies in MySEDA

Your next step

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