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Hosts International provides a comprehensive range of student accommodation and placement services tailored specifically for the Irish market, meeting the standards required by Irish educational authorities and language schools.
Our host family placement service in Ireland connects international students with welcoming, Garda-vetted Irish families in Dublin. Every placement is personalised, matching the student’s language school location, arrival date, dietary requirements, and personal profile with the most suitable host family available.
Host families are inspected in person before approval, and all adult household members hold current Garda vetting clearance. Meal arrangements, room standards, and transport links are all assessed as part of our quality review process. Students benefit from genuine cultural immersion and a safe, supportive home environment throughout their stay.
Hosts International is an established accommodation partner for English language schools and Irish language schools across Ireland. We work directly with school administrators, directors of studies, and student welfare teams to manage accommodation placements for their incoming students, including group bookings and last-minute arrivals.
As a language school partner, you receive a dedicated account manager, online booking and reporting tools, and a guaranteed response time for all placement requests. Our accommodation standards align fully with ACELS requirements, supporting your school’s accreditation obligations.
Beyond traditional host family placements, Hosts International provides access to a wider range of student accommodation options across Ireland, including private rooms in family homes on a self-catering basis, and shared living arrangements for older students and postgraduate visitors. All properties are inspected, approved, and monitored to meet our quality standards.
We work with students arriving from all over the world, including those attending English language programmes, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and professional development placements. All pricing is quoted in euros, with transparent weekly rates and no hidden fees.
Hosts International works with Irish universities, third-level colleges, and corporate training organisations that need to place international visitors, exchange students, or visiting academics in quality accommodation. We understand the unique requirements of institutional clients and offer bespoke service agreements to match your specific student welfare policies.
Our corporate and university partnership programme includes coordinated arrivals management, pastoral welfare check-ins, and detailed reporting on all placements. We can support international mobility teams, student services departments, and HR teams managing inbound talent and visiting scholars.
We have been working in the Irish student accommodation market for over 10 years. Our depth of local knowledge, our accreditation standards, and our commitment to student welfare make us the trusted choice for families, language schools, and educational partners in Dublin.
Hosts International has been placing students with Irish host families and managing accommodation services in Ireland for over 10 years. We understand the local market, the city, the schools, and the needs of international students visiting Ireland.
Our accommodation services are maintained to the standards required by ACELS, the Irish government body that accredits English language schools and sets minimum accommodation requirements for student welfare. Language schools using our services can be confident that our placements meet and exceed these requirements.
Every host family in our Irish network holds current Garda vetting clearance issued by the National Vetting Bureau of Ireland. This is a mandatory requirement for all families, not an optional extra. Student safety is our first priority, and Garda vetting is the foundation of our approval process.
We do not operate a random allocation system. Every student is matched individually to a host family based on proximity to their school, dietary requirements, age, nationality mix preferences, and any welfare considerations. This careful matching process results in better student experiences and fewer placement issues.
Our welfare team is available around the clock for students who need assistance during their stay in Ireland. Whether it is a concern about the accommodation, a query about local transport, or an urgent welfare matter, students always have a direct contact available at Hosts International.
All accommodation in Ireland is priced in euros. We provide clear, itemised quotes with no hidden fees. Our pricing schedule is available for language schools and agents, and all invoicing is straightforward and consistent. We do not add undisclosed charges to student or school invoices.
Hosts International maintains an active network of approved host families and accommodation providers in Dublin. Our deep local knowledge of the city ensures every student receives the best possible placement.
Dublin is the largest market for international student accommodation in Ireland and the primary base for Hosts International’s Irish operations. The city is home to a significant concentration of English language schools, many of which hold ACELS accreditation, and attracts tens of thousands of international students each year from across Europe, South America, Asia, and beyond.
Our Dublin host family network covers all areas of the city, including Northside and Southside neighbourhoods with good public transport links to the main language school districts. Students placed in Dublin benefit from easy access to the city’s cultural attractions, international transport connections via Dublin Airport, and the vibrant social environment of Ireland’s capital.
We manage placements for students attending all of Dublin’s major English language schools and can accommodate both short-term intensive programme students and long-term academic year placements. Peak season in Dublin runs from June through August, when demand for homestay Dublin accommodation is at its highest. Early booking is strongly recommended for summer arrivals.
Hosts International understands the pressures facing Irish language school operators. Managing student accommodation in-house is time-consuming, resource-intensive, and carries significant welfare and compliance responsibilities. Outsourcing your accommodation management to Hosts International allows your team to focus on teaching and programme delivery while we handle everything related to student placements.
ACELS sets specific minimum standards for student accommodation provided or arranged by recognised language schools. Our host family approval process is built around these standards. When you refer your students to Hosts International, you can be confident that every placement meets the ACELS accommodation criteria, supporting your accreditation renewal and inspection readiness.
Each language school partner is assigned a named account manager who handles all placement requests, manages any issues that arise, and provides regular summaries of current student placements. Your account manager is available during business hours for all routine queries, and our welfare line operates 24/7 for urgent student matters.
Summer is the most demanding period for Irish language schools, with large cohorts arriving in June and July from Spain, Italy, France, and further afield. Hosts International plans ahead for peak season demand by pre-approving additional host families each spring. We can manage group arrivals of any size and coordinate multiple simultaneous programmes for schools running concurrent courses.
We offer clear, consistent pricing structures for language school partners and overseas agents. All accommodation quotes for Irish placements are provided in euros with full itemisation. Schools and agents receive a dedicated pricing schedule and clear terms of business, making it straightforward to quote accurately to prospective students and their families.
Student welfare is a shared responsibility between the language school and the accommodation provider. Hosts International takes an active role in student welfare, conducting settling-in calls with new arrivals, monitoring placements throughout the stay, and addressing any welfare concerns directly. Our welfare protocols are documented and available for review by school quality assurance teams.
Language schools frequently need to confirm accommodation quickly for new enrolments. Hosts International commits to responding to placement requests within one business day for standard bookings, and on the same day for urgent requests where this is operationally possible. Our network depth across Dublin supports this response commitment even during peak periods.
If you run or manage an English language school in Ireland and want to discuss a partnership arrangement, contact our Ireland team today. We offer a straightforward onboarding process and can typically have a new school partnership operational within two weeks of agreement.
Questions about student accommodation and host family placements in Ireland? We have answered the most common questions from students, parents, schools, and agents below.
A host family placement in Ireland means an international student lives in the home of a carefully vetted Irish family during their studies. Hosts International matches each student with a suitable host family based on location, language school, dietary needs, and personal preferences. All host families undergo Garda vetting and a full home inspection before being approved.
Hosts International provides student homestay and host family accommodation in Dublin, Ireland. Dublin is our primary network, serving the greatest concentration of English language schools and universities in Ireland.
Yes. Every adult member of a host family household in Ireland is required to hold a current Garda vetting clearance before any student is placed with them. Garda vetting is issued by the National Vetting Bureau of Ireland and is a mandatory component of our host family approval process. This requirement applies to every adult living in the household, not only the primary host.
Hosts International operates in accordance with ACELS (Accreditation and Co-ordination of English Language Services) accommodation standards. ACELS is the Irish government body responsible for quality assurance in English language education, and its accommodation requirements are the benchmark for student welfare in the sector. Our placement and inspection processes are aligned with these standards, and we work directly with ACELS-recognised schools throughout Ireland.
Homestay accommodation prices in Ireland are quoted in euros and vary depending on the city, the type of room, and the meal arrangement. Dublin is typically the highest-priced location due to the general cost of living in the capital. Our team will provide a full pricing schedule tailored to the student’s specific programme and city. Contact us for a personalised quote, and note that all pricing is entirely in euros with no sterling or other currency charges applied.
Yes. We work directly with language schools, educational agents, and group leaders to manage block bookings and group accommodation across Ireland. We can coordinate arrivals, assign families in advance, and provide a dedicated point of contact for the duration of the group’s stay. Group bookings for peak summer programmes in Dublin should be placed as early as possible, ideally three to four months before the arrival date.
Meal arrangements are flexible and agreed in advance of the placement. Most standard placements in Ireland include breakfast and an evening meal (half board). Full board, self-catering, and breakfast-only options are also available depending on the host family and the preferences indicated on the student’s application. Dietary requirements, including vegetarian, halal, vegan, and allergy-related needs, are noted at the time of booking and communicated to the host family before arrival.
We recommend booking at least four weeks before the student’s arrival date for standard bookings. During peak season (June to August), when demand for student accommodation across Ireland is at its highest, we advise booking eight to twelve weeks in advance. This is particularly important for Dublin placements during July and August, when host family availability is most constrained.
Yes. We can arrange airport transfer services for students arriving at Dublin Airport. Transfer services are booked alongside the accommodation placement and confirmed in advance of arrival. We will ensure the student and the host family both receive full arrival details, including the confirmed transfer time and collection point.
Yes. Hosts International works with universities, technological universities, and third-level colleges across Ireland that need to place international students, exchange scholars, or visiting academics in quality accommodation. We offer bespoke service agreements for institutional clients and can work within your institution’s student welfare policies and duty-of-care frameworks. Contact us to discuss a partnership arrangement suited to your institution’s needs.
Whether you are a student, a parent, a language school, or an educational agent, our Ireland team is ready to help. Complete the enquiry form below and a member of our team will respond within one business day.
Hosts International
Serving Dublin since 2015
Supporting students in Dublin
For student accommodation, host family placements, language school partnerships, and institutional accounts in Ireland, use the enquiry form above or contact our team directly. All Ireland pricing is quoted in euros.
We operate to ACELS accommodation standards for all Irish placements. All host families in Ireland hold current Garda vetting clearance from the National Vetting Bureau of Ireland. Student welfare is our primary commitment.
