General English · 15 hours per week
| Centre · timetable | 1–4 weeks | 4–8 weeks | 8–12 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin · Morning | €158 | €145 | €139 |
| Dublin · Afternoon | €144 | €132 | €126 |
| Cork · Morning | €144 | €132 | €126 |
| Cork · Afternoon | €132 | €121 | €116 |
Planning / money
Fees & living costs.
Published 2026–27 weekly rates and the other costs to plan before you book.
Read your written offer alongside the costs of living and arriving.
- 01Tuition & dates
- 02Materials & exams
- 03Home & travel
- 04Insurance & registration
Ask which items apply to your own booking. Prices are confirmed in writing.
Weekly tuition · Dublin and Cork
Published 2026–27 course rates are per week. General English: Dublin €190 / Cork €185. Global English & IELTS: Dublin €210 / Cork €200. IELTS preparation: Dublin €210 / Cork €200. Trinity CertTESOL: €1,300 for the five-week course. Global English & IELTS is for learners at B2 or above and is organised into four 12-week units around theme modules and integrated skills, with morning and afternoon options at both centres and Monday starts. 15 hours a week, morning or afternoon, in Dublin and Cork. Book from one week (most students take a 1–3 week block before their exam), or follow IELTS as a full academic-year track: 25 weeks of tuition plus 8 weeks of holidays for visa students. The IELTS strand is for learners at B2 or above.
In 2027: no classes 9–13 August and 20 December 2027 – 7 January 2028. See the academic calendar.
Fees / current offers
Promotional prices
These promotional prices are currently on offer and replace the published rates while the promotion runs. Your written, itemised quote confirms which price applies before you pay.
Academic Year · 25 tuition weeks + 8 holiday weeks
Tuition
| Programme | Dublin AM | Dublin PM | Cork AM | Cork PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English · 15 hours per week | €3,300 | €3,000 | €3,000 | €2,750 |
| Global English | €3,400 | €3,100 | €3,100 | €2,850 |
| IELTS preparation | €3,400 | €3,100 | €3,100 | €2,850 |
Renewal
| Programme | Dublin AM | Dublin PM | Cork AM | Cork PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English · 15 hours per week | €1,630 | €1,330 | €1,430 | €1,130 |
| Global English | €1,730 | €1,430 | €1,530 | €1,230 |
| IELTS preparation | €1,730 | €1,430 | €1,530 | €1,230 |
Additional costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical insurance | €150 |
| Learner protection | €150 |
| Trinity exam deposit | €70 |
| English coursebook | €50 |
Medical insurance €150 and learner protection €150, arranged by SEDA for Academic Year students.
Enrolment and payment
The registration fee is €50. Course materials are €50 per enrolment. You need the correct coursebook for your level; the rules are explained at induction. The deposit is €250, with the balance due 14 days before arrival. Payment methods: card via Stripe, bank transfer, TransferMate or cash.
Move forward only when the programme and terms are clear.
- 01Choose a course
- 02Review your offer
- 03Apply & pay
- 04Arrive & settle in
Individual application and payment deadlines are confirmed with your offer.
Accommodation and airport transfers
Host family, full board: single room €280/week; shared room €230/week. Accommodation placement fee €75; host family booking fee €15. Summer supplement €40/week from 13 June to 6 September. Adult host families are provided by Famworld, SEDA's contracted host-family provider for Dublin and Cork. Before you travel you receive your host's name and address, how to get to your campus and the journey time, in writing. Availability is confirmed for your exact dates when you book. Host-family emergency line: +353 87 621 2902. Dublin airport transfer: €95 one way / €170 return. Cork or Shannon airport transfer: €65 one way / €90 return.
Booking accommodation through SEDA College is not mandatory. See Accommodation for the Leevin declaration of interest.
Visa, administration and registration charges
Where applicable, the College visa application fee is €350 and is non-refundable. The standard administration fee for refund and cancellation requests is €250, except where SEDA cannot provide the course; it is separate from the €250 course deposit and the separate €250 late-change fee. Notify SEDA of course changes or cancellations at least 14 days before the course starts; otherwise the €250 late-change fee applies. Visa re-application support is €100. The immigration fee for Irish Residence Permit (IRP) registration is €300, paid to immigration. Visa fees charged by immigration are separate: €60 single-entry / €100 multi-entry.
Exams, living costs and long-stay learner protection
Exam fees are paid to the exam board and are not refunded once an exam has been registered. Budget separately for accommodation, food, local travel and personal spending.
Monthly budget per person, accommodation included: Dublin €950–€1,650; Cork €750–€1,450, sharing a house, cooking at home and using public transport.
Rooms in a house share, per person per month: Dublin €600–€1,090; Cork €400–€823.
Young Adult / Student Leap fares: Dublin €1.00 per 90-minute fare, €3.00 daily cap and €12.00 weekly cap (about €52/month maximum); Cork city bus €0.85, €2.55 daily cap and €10.20 weekly cap.
See the full Trinity ISE and IELTS exam fee list Check current fares and Student Leap Card information on the TFI website
General enquiries & bookings: info@seda.ie
Academic Office · Dublin: learning@seda.ie
Academic Office · Cork: cork.academic@seda.ie
ISE & IELTS exam enquiries: exams@seda.ie
- 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.
How to enrol
Follow these five steps before you enrol.
Choose your course
Tell us your course, city, start date and length using the quote form or info@seda.ie. Courses start every Monday.
Get your written offer
We send a written, itemised quote with the fees, the course details, these General Terms and Conditions and the Course Refund Policy. Read them before you pay.
Pay your deposit
Pay the €250 deposit plus the €50 registration fee and €50 course materials to confirm. The balance is due 14 days before arrival. Pay by card (no additional charge), bank transfer, TransferMate or cash.
Send your documents
Visa students receive an acceptance letter for their visa application; the booking stays "Pre-booking" until the visa is approved. Tell us the visa outcome straight away. Before you travel, complete the online progress test.
Arrive and start
On your first day you join the welcome and induction, take your placement test, meet your Student Support Advisor and set up MySEDA.
Planning your stayPlanning your stay
The full picture gives you freedom.
Ask for a written breakdown before you book, then plan your everyday life in the city around it.
Timetable changes
Every change starts with the Class Change Request Form.
Morning → Afternoon
- Complete the Class Change Request Form.
- If you paid for a morning class, your first move to the afternoon is free. If you later decide to move back to the morning, this is also free the first time.
- Any further moves between morning and afternoon after this cost €100 for each change.
Afternoon → Morning
- Complete the Class Change Request Form.
- Where relevant, you pay the €400 fee before the move is approved.
- Your Student Support or Marketing Agent confirms the request with the Academic Office.
- Once confirmed and paid, the change takes effect on a Monday, and you receive an email with details of your new class.
Plan the whole cost
2026–27 rate card.
| Programme / item | Dublin | Cork | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | €190 | €185 | per week |
| Global English & IELTS | €210 | €200 | per week · four 12-week units |
| IELTS preparation | €210 | €200 | per week |
| Registration fee | €50 | €50 | per enrolment |
| Course materials | €50 | €50 | per enrolment |
| Deposit | €250 | €250 | balance due 14 days before arrival |
| Host family · single | €280 | €280 | per week · full board |
| Host family · shared | €230 | €230 | per week · full board |
| Accommodation placement | €75 | €75 | plus €15 host family booking fee |
| Summer host-family supplement | €40 | €40 | per week · 13 June–6 September |
| Airport transfer · one way | €95 | €65 | Dublin / Cork or Shannon |
| Airport transfer · return | €170 | €90 | Dublin / Cork or Shannon |
| Trinity CertTESOL | €1,300 per course · Dublin and Cork | Five weeks | |
Administration and immigration fees
| Fee | Amount | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Refund / cancellation administration fee | €250 | Standard fee, except where SEDA cannot provide the course; separate from deposit and late-change fee |
| Visa application fee | €350 | Non-refundable, where it applies |
| Late change (course change/cancellation notice under 14 days) | €250 | Notify SEDA at least 14 days before the course starts to avoid this fee |
| First morning-to-afternoon move (morning timetable paid) | Free | First move to afternoons is free |
| First move back to morning (morning timetable paid) | Free | First return move is free |
| Afternoon-to-morning timetable change | €400 | paid before the move is approved, where relevant |
| Further move between morning and afternoon | €100 | each change after your first free move each way |
| Visa re-application support | €100 | |
| Irish Residence Permit (IRP) | €300 | Paid to immigration |
| Immigration visa · single entry | €60 | Paid to immigration |
| Immigration visa · multiple entry | €100 | Paid to immigration |
Payment methods accepted: card via Stripe, bank transfer, TransferMate and cash. Exam board charges, accommodation and other services may be charged separately as shown. There is no additional charge for paying by card. 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.
General enquiries & bookings: info@seda.ie
Academic Office · Dublin: learning@seda.ie
Academic Office · Cork: cork.academic@seda.ie
ISE & IELTS exam enquiries: exams@seda.ie
Living costs in Dublin & Cork
Monthly budget per person, accommodation included: Dublin €950–€1,650; Cork €750–€1,450, sharing a house, cooking at home and using public transport.
| Item | Dublin | Cork |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | €600–€1,000 | €400–€800 |
| Food | €200–€300 | €200–€300 |
| Going out & personal | €100–€200 | €100–€200 |
| Bills if not in rent | €0–€80 | €0–€80 |
| Transport | €40–€52 | €30–€44 |
| Mobile | €15–€20 | €15–€20 |
| Total | €950–€1,650 | €750–€1,450 |
The lower figure means a shared room and home cooking; the higher figure means your own room, closer to the centre, and eating out more.
| Item | Dublin | Cork |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a house share / month | €600–€1,090 | €400–€823 |
| Monthly budget | €950–€1,650 | €750–€1,450 |
| Proof of funds · non-EU, 25-week Stamp 2 | €6,665 | €6,665 |
| 90-minute fare (Dublin) / bus fare (Cork) | €1.00 | €0.85 |
| Daily cap | €3.00 | €2.55 |
| Weekly cap | €12.00 | €10.20 |
| IRP registration · if required | €300 | €300 |
| GP visit | €65–€80 | €50–€65 |
| Out-of-hours GP · phone first | €60–€100 | €60–€100 |
| Emergency Department · without GP referral | €100 · 112 / 999 | €100 · 112 / 999 |
Get a TFI Leap Card early. Young Adult Leap Card: ages 19–25. Student Leap Card: ages 26+, for courses of 15+ hours a week lasting at least 6 months. Eligible cardholders pay about half the adult fare; SEDA provides the enrolment letter needed to apply.
Finding your own place
Rooms in a house share, per person per month: Dublin €600–€1,090; Cork €400–€823.
Dublin: shared twin room €600–€800, single room €785–€910, double room €930–€1,090 per person per month (Daft.ie averages, Q1 2026; city centre at the top of the range).
Cork: a room in a house share €400–€800 per person per month; single room average €666 and double room average €823 (Daft.ie Cork City, Q1 2026).
Search on Daft.ie, Rent.ie, through host family providers, student Facebook and WhatsApp groups, and classmates. Many students book a host family for the first weeks, then look for a room once in Ireland.
Before you pay: never pay a deposit or rent before seeing the room in person or by live video call. Check that the person renting is the landlord or has the landlord's permission. Ask whether electricity, heating and internet are included.
SEDA host families, full board: single €280/week, shared €230/week, plus placement fee €75 and booking fee €15. These are weekly prices, not a generic monthly host-family estimate.
SEDA host family prices and booking details.Your first month
The first month costs more: deposit €600–€1,000, first month's rent €600–€1,000 in advance, IRP €300 if required, Leap Card €10 (€5 deposit + €5 credit), and an Irish SIM with first top-up €15–€20.
Stamp 2 allows up to 20 hours of work a week during term and 40 in permitted holiday periods. Finding a job takes time: plan to cover your first months without income.
Non-EU before you arrive
Non-EU students before arrival (25-week course, Stamp 2): proof of funds €6,665 in your own name for courses under 8 months (about €833 per month), plus IRP €300. Proof of funds is not a monthly living-cost budget.
Private medical insurance is required for non-EU Stamp 2 students; SEDA arranges it for Academic Year students via ASAP. Insurance should cover GP visits, emergency treatment, hospitalisation, prescriptions, specialist visits and pre-existing conditions. Check exclusions and what your policy pays back.
Transport · Young Adult / Student Leap
Get a TFI Leap Card early. Young Adult Leap Card: ages 19–25. Student Leap Card: ages 26+, for courses of 15+ hours a week lasting at least 6 months. Eligible cardholders pay about half the adult fare; SEDA provides the enrolment letter needed to apply.
Young Adult / Student Leap fares: Dublin €1.00 per 90-minute fare, €3.00 daily cap and €12.00 weekly cap (about €52/month maximum); Cork city bus €0.85, €2.55 daily cap and €10.20 weekly cap.
Dublin fares cover Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas, DART and commuter rail Zone 1. Cork fares are for TFI Cork City buses.
Healthcare · where to start
Step 1 — pharmacy for minor problems: ask about the HSE Common Conditions Service at participating pharmacies.
Step 2 — GP: a typical visit costs €65–€80 in Dublin and €50–€65 in Cork. Check what your insurance pays back.
Step 3 — out-of-hours GP: phone first, not walk-in; about €60–€100. Dublin: for example Lukedoc, 01 669 9499. Cork: SouthDoc.
Emergency: call 112 or 999. An Injury Unit is usually faster for less serious injuries. An Emergency Department visit without a GP referral costs €100.
Private medical insurance is required for non-EU Stamp 2 students; SEDA arranges it for Academic Year students via ASAP. Insurance should cover GP visits, emergency treatment, hospitalisation, prescriptions, specialist visits and pre-existing conditions. Check exclusions and what your policy pays back.
2026–27 / transparent pricing
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