Group and Agent Feedback from English Programmes

Irish College of English Recent Group Feedback

‘Irish College of English, professional service, excellent agent partnership'

Please see some of our most recent agent feedback below for agents that we have been working with over the last number of years for various study groups and language trips to our school in Malahide, Dublin:

ICE is a very well run operation. The experience and professionalism of the staff together with the friendly and hospitable approach gives me every confidence to place my students in their care and educational provision in the future.  Malahide is an ideal location for a two week stay and the range of activities and the quality of the home stay guarantees that your child will go home happy and more proficient in English.  My students loved it.   Brian Allen Spanish Group Leader 2010

ICE is a superb place to spend two weeks to learn English with very qualified teachers.  The village is quiet and picturesque.  The marina creates a relaxing atmosphere.  Irish families are friendly and keep you busy speaking in English. Great experience. Elena Balestrazzi Italian Group Leader 2009 & 2010

If you think Italian houses and Italian food are the best in the world, you better try the Irish College of English in Malahide! Maurizio Giocalone Italian Group Leader 2010

Friendly, efficient and thorough. Family atmosphere Michael R Chirichono   Spanish Group Leader 2009 & 2010

The students were very satisfied with their teachers, the classes, the other students and the creative teaching methods and projects. I think they have learned a lot Streichsbier Chrissi  German Group Leader 2010

Malahide ICE is great.  All the people in there are very nice and the teaching is excellent.  Kids have a lot of fun in there and everybody is very kind. Iria Paisal Sordo  Spanish Group Leader 2010

It's been a fantastic two weeks that I'll never forget Romina Kuune   German Group Leader 2010

" Malahide ICE teachers are very friendly and professional. And the village is stunning! Come here!" Feb 2010   Massimiliano Crespi

"The Irish College of English offer excellent courses and accommodation as well as activities. Schools with pupils of all levels can benefit greatly" March 2010  Tim Wieren

"A total "cultural experience" of Irish music, song, dance, sports using a professional hands-on approach." March 2009 Sean Kilkenny 

"It is clear that the school is administered and run by professionals. I have to say that our students have been very pleased with the quality and level of service they have received from the teachers at ICE. Even if it has been a short time, all of them feel that they have improved their communicative skills in English." April 2009 Marcello Azzoli   

"I had the impression everythingwas well organised. I've read the material used, which was interesting. A nice variety of subjects." April 2009 Monique van Hasselt   

"ICE offers  a well-balanced programme of tuition and activities. All our students felt at ease in their host families." April 2009 Anton Deley  

"We loved the way the school tailor-fit the lessons to our students' interest and abilities!" May 2009 Anita Jacobs  

"ICE-teachers motivate their students and encourage them to develop their skills." April 2009 Johann  

"The pupils really liked the course and teaching methods. They appreciated their teacher a lot and liked working on their projects." April 2009 Kevin   

"We loved the way school tailor-fit the lessons to our students' interests and abilities" May 2009 Anita Jacob

" Teachers have been involving, motivating and well-prepared. They have been able to make our students talk ! And that was a hard job!" June 2009 Maria Frapporti

"The school and activities are very well organised." July 2009 Raphael Melarejo

" The students really enjoyed staying in Malahide. It is on the coast and it is a ideal location for visiting Dublin thanks to the Dart. Thanks for the kindness to the staff , the programme ( Well balanced between cultural activities and sports) When a problem appears, it is solved very quickly so all these elements made a very enjoyable stay!" August 2009 Laurence Broussou

"Malahide and ICE are the best location for a study holiday. The village is gorgeous with its marina, parks, beaches, shops and attractions. It's a quiet place without the problems of a big town but you can reach Dublin in just 20 minutes by train.  The school activities are excellent: qualified teachers, motivating lessons, especially developing the spoken language - my students improved their language skills, not only in school but also with the opportunity of having conversations with families and the other students coming from every part of the world. Prices are really fair. My students really enjoyed themselves. I strongly recommend this experience at ICE! August 2009 Mrs. Elena Balestrazzi  

A Sample of our Agent Feedback from 2007 to 2009

I have been responsible for the organization of study trips to England and Ireland at Upter English Department in Rome since 1996 and for 3 years I have been working with ICE.

In the competitive market of language schools, the Irish College of English in Malahide and its staff has provided me with the best professional experience I have ever had in these years.

The School fulfills all the requirements I have. Location and facilities of the school, teaching methods, organization of social programme and host family selection totally respond to the quality my target of students demands.

My professional experience at ICE has always met efficiency and promptness at solving problems, precise schedule of activities and deadlines together with the warmest atmosphere in personal relationships.

Monica Martino (Università Popolare di Roma) ‘07

Due to the type of service we provide we must work with many schools in different countries and this has been our first year working with IRISH COLLEGE OF ENGLISH. We must say it is a fantastic school to work with. Their quality of work and service is great.

When you work with kids, it's quite usual to come up with some kind of problem but with ICE, everything seems to be under control. They take good care of students, have everything very well organized and are very helpful.

If we take everything into account, we can say that ICE is an example of professionalism. Our main intention is to give our students the best experience and with ICE this has been possible. It has been a very positive experience working with them.

Diana, Leaders

This was one of the best weeks we ever had. The organization was flawless, the teachers dedicated and enthusiastic.The atmosphere at the school is relaxed and stimulating and we are sure that our students had the best of times. They were more enthusiastic about everything than appeared from the forms they filled in. They enjoyed the lessons and were very positive to us in their commentaries. Actually, at our arrival in Rotterdam, the parents unanimously stated that they had heard nothing but good and they were very happy.
The programme was good and varied.

Jaap van Dijke - Wolfert's HighSchool - Netherlands - ‘07

In my opinion, the lessons and activities are very well organised. From the first moment, I realised they always make sure they have everybody before leaving a place, even if that happened twice or more in an afternoon. My students were all very happy and never complained to me about anything. I will recommend this school to my agency for future years and would be pleased to be working with the school staff again. Thanks a lot!

Maria Garcia (Group - ‘Leaders' from Spain) ‘07

What benefits did you have from this trip ?
"Freedom, great scenery, pleasant time with friends, fun school, fun experiences."
"I now know a lot more about Ireland. My English has improved. Fantastic memories"
"Host family taught me a lot about Ireland"
"Learned a lot about Irish history"
"First time I slept at hosts"
"Maybe one of the greatest experiences of my life"
"I am more independent now"

Anton Delay High School Survey of Students ‘07

It has been a great pleasure for us to work with you and stay at your summer school for the last two years. You made us feel at home as you were always willing to accept our suggestions and make all the necessary arrangements to satisfy our requirements.

For this reason we would highly recommend the I.C.E as an ideal place to learn English in a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere.

Afonso Vázquez Monxardín & Carme Babarro - IES As Lagoas, Ourense, Spain

I've been co-operating with the Irish College of English for some years.

The staff has helped me organizing both group and individual studying programmes for Italian students.

All the pupils enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. They were very happy with their host familes as well.

The classes are rewarding, staff well-disposed and helpful. Students mix with others from different countries and make friends easily.

I'm gratified by sending my students to ICE Malahide.

Paola Colombo Rovelli, English Bureau, Lecco, Italy.

The ICE school's first aim is to come up to the students' expectations. The staff is really welcoming and understanding. We've had a fantastic time with them. They are very professional and good fun.
Lysbeth and Lydie, Civiling Group Summer 2008

Excellent organisation. A pleasure to work with.
Marc, Brennan Group Summer 2008

I was pleased to discover at ICE a friendly, helpful and dynamic staff always ready to sort out problems. Malahide is a great place, safer than most English towns and a place to come back to.
Claudia, Prolingue Group Summer 2008

My entire group has been very happy during the stay. Everything was well organised and thank you to the staff for being so cooperative and making life easy for all the students and their leaders.
Paco, Paco Group Summer 2008

The college is very well organised, attentive at all times to the students needs. The family accommodation and the activities are excellent.
Michael, Leaders Group Summer 2008

A well-run school, very friendly atmosphere, helpful staff. Malahide seems to be a safe place for students too.
Rossana, Prolingue Group Summer 2008

Good facilities, good teachers and nice staff. Students have no complaints and neither do I. People at the school were always open to any changes of the program that we suggest and they have all been really nice.
Jose Miguel, Essex School Group Summer 2008

Reliable partner with nice staff, both teachers and activity leaders. Various activities guided by native leaders. Well selected host families.
Mario, Kuoni Reisen Group Summer 2008

Our impression is that everything has been right, even the weather has been OK most of the week. Our students are really happy with the experience and they have reported us back that their families have been really caring them and making them feel at home. They have also enjoyed their lessons and liked the teachers. Everybody has enjoyed the afternoon activities and the places we visited.
In the form of education you practice in your school, the emphasis is given to teaching how to learn, and it is correct, you teach students to notice facts about the country, its culture, people, their attitude towards the world around them, teaching facts about themselves. I mean facts about how they can learn, think, change their mentality while communicating with people of other nationalities different from them. And it is great! Their experience gained in inter-cultural communication will help them develop tolerance, ability to be psychologically flexible in any situation and respectful for any nation and nationality. And, of course, study English deeper thus, widen their scope!
Thank you!
Svetlana, Surgut Group Summer 2008