There are many reasons that make Ireland one of the main destinations for students from all over the world who want to live abroad for a while to improve their English while working. Do you want to know why? We’ll tell you.
Ireland is very well connected with Europe, but also with the rest of the world. Its proximity to London airports will allow you to travel wherever you want at a good price and with ease, whether you want to visit other corners of Europe or go back home for Christmas.
Both in the service sector and in qualified positions, Ireland has a very wide job offer. It’s no wonder, because it is called the Silicon Valley of Europe for a reason. And indeed, for some years now, Ireland has been becoming a strong economic power, which brings a high demand for workers. In addition, Ireland has a fairly high minimum wage, €1,774.5 per month.
Ireland is a land of Celtic culture where, among its forests and streets, stories are told about fantastic beings such as fairies, goblins, or Leprechauns—the latter may sound familiar to you as little goblins with red beards, green clothing, and striped socks. In addition, once you are there you will be able to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day like any other local.
Being exposed to the language all day and having the possibility of practicing it in everything you do during your day will make the experience even more fun and help you improve your English much faster.
As we said before, Ireland is a country with a lot of history inherited from all the peoples that have passed through it throughout history, which is why there are many castles all over the territory. A territory that also has natural landscapes such as the Cliffs of Moher, which will take your breath away as soon as you see them.
The Irish people have a reputation for being very kind, gentle, and approachable. So you will feel very well welcomed by them at all times.
Studying English in Ireland and working has many advantages, and one of them is that they are internationally recognized qualifications that you can study at prestigious schools.
There are programs of all kinds for you to choose the one that best suits your level and objectives, but the most popular among other students who come to Ireland are the following:
For all those in a hurry to master the language, the intensive program is ideal. In 2 or 3 months you will be able to reach the level you are looking for, and once finished you will be able to focus on other things such as traveling or working, something that will be much more difficult to combine during the course. These courses usually have a more condensed schedule, with about 30 hours of classes per week.
A program designed for you to learn to handle the language in classes of 15 or 20 hours per week. The courses can last from one week to as long as you want, but the most common is to take them for a minimum of three months. In them you will share class with people who are at your same level. The best thing about this program is that you will be able to study English without stress while discovering everything the country has to offer. This is one of the English courses in Ireland for adults available in the country.
Degrees are not everything, but in many cases they are important. That is why many students take the opportunity to study a program that prepares them to pass exams such as IELTS or Cambridge. During this course you will practice all those exercises you will see in your exam so that on the day you sit for it you can solve it without problems.
These are English courses more focused on the professional field. Their program places a lot of emphasis on concepts in commercial areas such as marketing or more general ones such as international economy and politics. The goal is to have an adequate knowledge of the language to function perfectly in a professional situation.
If you are someone with a tight schedule or who prefers to go at your own pace, focusing on everything you find difficult, this is your course. Totally personalized, in this program you set the pace, and although its price is somewhat higher, it is definitely worth it.
Ireland has a lot to see and, above all, to offer. Although its capital Dublin has one of the main technological hubs in the world with companies like Facebook, it is not the only city with interesting attractions. Let’s go over the most important ones:
It is the largest city in Ireland and its capital. But unlike other world capitals, Dublin is not only important at the economic and political level but also is one of the most beautiful and emblematic cities on the island.
It is very well connected both internally and externally with other cities in the country through a bus and train network.
Despite having changing weather with light rain almost all the time, as in most of the country, Dublin is one of the cities with the best climate compared to others in Irish territory.
At the labor level, it is the nerve center of many technological hubs, so there is a wide range of employment. There are also good job opportunities in less qualified jobs, especially in the service sector. All this, together with the lively nightlife offered by the cosmopolitan city, makes studying English in Dublin and working one of the favorite options for many students who want to improve the language and live the Irish experience while covering their stay in the country.
In Cork are located the European headquarters of many important companies such as Apple, Pepsi, and Amazon. It is a city with a lot of business activity with factories, clothing stores… which makes it a city with many job offers that you can find in Facebook groups, websites, or employment agencies.
It is a small city, which also makes it more accessible both in terms of accommodation and in terms of moving around the city.
It is located on the southwest coast of Ireland and has one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, University College Cork.
It is located in central Ireland, in the province of Munster. Along with Galway, it is one of the most cultural cities in the country, and many artists and cultural events converge there throughout the year. That artistic atmosphere can be felt in all its streets, both in the murals and in the music heard on every corner. If you are a lover of a rich and varied cultural offer, Limerick is your destination.
Also one of the most cultural cities in the country, where you can lose yourself in its museums and galleries. It is the third most populated city in Ireland and offers its inhabitants a very wide variety of craft beers and good leisure plans.
There is a multicultural and diverse university atmosphere, and its environmental policies make Galway a city with a very good quality of life.
If you want to travel to Ireland to study and work, the requirements you will be asked for will depend on your nationality. For example, if you have a European passport you will not need any type of visa, while if you come from Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru, you will.
In addition, if your nationality belongs to a Latin American country, the length of time you intend to spend in the country will also be a determining factor.
At Dingoos we are experts in helping other students travel abroad, so we have prepared a classification depending on your nationality. But if you still have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Dingoos Guides—they will know how to advise you and help you in a totally personalized way. Let’s get started!
En función de tu nacionalidad puede que necesites un visa de estudio y trabajo en Irlanda, o no.
Como te adelantábamos, si eres ciudadano de la Unión Europea o cuentas con un pasaporte suizo, ¡lo tienes hecho! No necesitarás ningún tipo de visado para estudiar y trabajar en Irlanda, así que puedes ir pensando qué curso quieres elegir o dónde vivir, sin preocuparte en absoluto por solicitar visas.
Solo tendrás que disponer de tu tarjeta sanitaria europea para poder recibir asistencia sanitaria en el país.
Si tu pasaporte es chileno, mexicano o argentino, no necesitarás solicitar un visado para poder estudiar y trabajar en Irlanda antes de viajar al país.
A tu llegada te sellarán el visado de turista en el pasaporte y será a los 90 días de tu estancia en el país cuando podrás solicitar el IRP (Irish Residence Permit) para poder compaginar estudios y trabajo en Irlanda. Es una tarjeta que te acredita como inmigrante registrado en el país y que lleva tu nombre, tus datos biométricos y con la que te permitirá trabajar 20 horas semanales durante la duración de tu curso y a jornada completa en vacaciones.
Para solicitarla necesitarás mostrar una prueba de residencia como el contrato de alquiler y que tu curso tiene una duración superior a los 90 días.
Así mismo, necesitarás contar con un seguro médico que cubra toda tu estancia en Irlanda.
En el caso de las nacionalidades de Chile y Argentina, también tendrán la opción de estudiar y trabajar en Irlanda con la Working Holiday Visa. Echa un vistazo a nuestra página de tipos de visados en Irlanda para más información.
Los ciudadanos con pasaporte de cualquiera de estas nacionalidades sí necesitarán solicitar un visado antes de viajar a Irlanda.
El visado que permite a estas nacionalidades compaginar estudios y trabajo es el visado de estudiante y para conseguirlo necesitarán cumplir con los siguientes requisitos:
Una vez en el país y transcurridos los primeros 90 días, podrán solicitar el IRP (Irish Residence Permit) para poder trabajar en Irlanda, a media jornada mientras dure el curso y a jornada completa en el periodo de vacaciones.
Al igual que el resto de nacionalidades que no pertenezcan a la Unión Europea, tendrán que contratar un seguro médico que cubra toda la duración de la estancia en Irlanda.
Si quieres más información sobre todos los visados para estudiar y/o trabajar en Irlanda, contacta con nosotros para recibir asesoramiento personalizado y gratuito de un Guía Dingoos.
Depending on your nationality you may or may not need a study and work visa in Ireland.
As we mentioned earlier, if you are a citizen of the European Union or have a Swiss passport, you’ve got it made! You won’t need any type of visa to study and work in Ireland, so you can start thinking about which course you want to choose or where to live, without worrying at all about applying for visas.
You will only need to have your European Health Card to be able to receive health care in the country.
If your passport is Chilean, Mexican, or Argentine, you will not need to apply for a visa to study and work in Ireland before traveling to the country.
Upon arrival, your passport will be stamped with a tourist visa, and after 90 days of your stay in the country you will be able to apply for the IRP (Irish Residence Permit) to be able to combine studies and work in Ireland. It is a card that accredits you as a registered immigrant in the country, which carries your name, biometric data, and allows you to work 20 hours per week during the duration of your course and full-time during holidays.
To apply for it you will need to show proof of residence, such as a rental contract, and that your course lasts longer than 90 days.
Likewise, you will need to have health insurance that covers your entire stay in Ireland.
In the case of Chilean and Argentine nationalities, they will also have the option to study and work in Ireland with the Working Holiday Visa. Take a look at our page on visa types in Ireland for more information.
Citizens with a passport from any of these nationalities will indeed need to apply for a visa before traveling to Ireland.
The visa that allows these nationalities to combine studies and work is the student visa, and to obtain it they will need to meet the following requirements:
Once in the country and after the first 90 days, they will be able to apply for the IRP (Irish Residence Permit) to be able to work in Ireland part-time while the course lasts and full-time during the holiday period.
Like the rest of nationalities that do not belong to the European Union, they will have to take out health insurance that covers the entire duration of their stay in Ireland.
If you want more information about all the visas to study and/or work in Ireland, contact us to receive personalized and free advice from a Dingoos Guide.
The Personal Public Service, or in other words, your Irish social security number, is a number that you will only need to apply for once and with it you will have access to the country’s social welfare benefits and public services.
Remember that if you travel to Ireland with Dingoos, we will help you apply for your PPS Number so that you can start working in the country as soon as possible.
To receive your salary on time and without setbacks, it is advisable to open a bank account at an Irish bank.
Again, by being part of the #DingoosFamily, our bank account opening service will be included for you. Upon your arrival in Ireland, your Dingoos Integrator will guide you through the entire process.
Likewise, it is also advisable to have an Irish mobile line to be able to include it in your CV and make it easier for employers to contact you. As a Dingoos student, you will have an Irish number as soon as you arrive in the country thanks to our mobile line activation service.
If you still have doubts about the requirements you must meet to be able to study and work in Ireland, contact us. A Dingoos Guide will get in touch with you to study your case and offer you totally free and personalized advice.
Every adventure is much easier if you have a route previously planned, that’s why we have prepared a small list of everything you have to do if you want to study and work in Ireland.
The first thing we recommend is that you contact us. A Dingoos guide will study your case, listen to you, and advise you in all the decisions you need to make. He will be your loyal companion throughout the whole journey, so the best thing is to have him from the very beginning.
Dublin, Limerick, Cork, and Galway are waiting for you. Which one do you choose?
Find the course that best suits what you are looking for and enroll in the school.
Apply for your student visa only if you need it, taking into account all those requirements we mentioned before.
If what you are looking for is to work in an Irish company, the first thing you will need is to have your CV adapted to the Europass model, but we also advise you to include some motivation and recommendation letters in English so that they can know more about you.
Don’t worry if you don’t master the language yet, our Dingoos Guides will help you with this thanks to our job search support service.
Let’s go! And remember that at Dingoos we often have flight deals, so talk to us and we will tell you how to get the cheapest possible flight to Ireland.
Once at your destination, open a bank account so that the company that hires you has where to pay you. As you know, with Dingoos you have the bank account opening service included, so no worries about this.
There are maaaany places to look for work in Ireland, from websites to WhatsApp groups, that’s why our Dingoo Marc tells you everything you need to know about finding work in this video.
In addition, you have our page of jobs for foreigners in Ireland available, where we tell you everything you need to find work in the country: jobs, salaries, advice, job portals, and much more.
Remember that Facebook groups are also a good option to look for work in Ireland. In addition, you can find communities of your nationality where you can learn about the experience of your fellow countrymen. For example:
Como has podido ver, emigrar a otro país para estudiar y trabajar supone planearlo todo con tiempo y asegurarte de muchas cosas antes de comprar un vuelo y presentarte en la terminal del aeropuerto.
Y para hacer toda esa parte más aburrida del viaje algo sencillísimo, está Dingoos, tu agencia para estudiar y trabajar en Irlanda.
Somos expertos en guiarte en tu aventura y podemos encargarnos de cosas como estas:
Como ves Dingoos te ayuda con todos los trámites que necesitas para trabajar y estudiar en Irlanda, así no tendrás que preocuparte nada más que de una cosa: disfrutar.
Pero no solo somos expertos en Irlanda, sino que también te ayudamos si tu sueño es ir a Australia, Canadá, Malta o Reino Unido.
Pero de igual manera, ve preparando las maletas, sea cual sea tu destino final, con Dingoos es la mejor forma de llegar.
As you have seen, emigrating to another country to study and work means planning everything in advance and making sure of many things before buying a flight and showing up at the airport terminal.
And to make that boring part of the trip super simple, there is Dingoos, your agency to study and work in Ireland.
We are experts in guiding you in your adventure and we can take care of things like these:
As you can see, Dingoos helps you with all the procedures you need to study and work in Ireland, so you will only have to worry about one thing: enjoying.
But we are not only experts in Ireland, we also help you if your dream is to go to Australia, Canada,United Arab Emirates, Malta, or the United Kingdom.
But anyway, start packing your bags—whatever your final destination, with Dingoos it’s the best way to arrive.
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