Paulo Cardoso

Our experience with International House Dublin has been extremely disappointing and unprofessional. We had three groups of students aged 12 to 15 who attended their program, and despite assurances that accommodations would be well-organized and appropriate, we encountered serious issues that severely impacted our students’ welfare. Several students were placed more than an hour away from the school, despite prior promises of more convenient housing. This caused unnecessary stress and fatigue for young students who should not have been subjected to such long commutes. To make matters worse, some of these host families were not Garda-vetted, lacked experience in hosting minors, and clearly had no training in dealing with young international students. The treatment of our students was unacceptable. Reports from several students indicated they were served subpar food, with some meals being spoiled or inedible. The lack of care and oversight was evident, and our attempts to address these issues were met with indifference. International House Dublin failed to acknowledge or accept liability for these serious concerns, showing a complete disregard for student safety and well-being. It was clear that their priority was profit, not the care of the students entrusted to them. If you are considering booking groups with International House Dublin, we strongly urge caution. The lack of professionalism, failure to deliver on promises, and inadequate safeguarding measures made this a regrettable and frustrating experience for our organization. For anyone seeking a reliable, student-focused experience, this is not the place to entrust your groups.