Find a language tutor near you, in 18 languages, anywhere in Ireland
English for newcomers, Spanish, Japanese, Polish or French: choose your province, your county and then your town. Each page lists the language schools and tutoring services based there, gives the price of a private lesson and suggests online tutors for a low-cost trial lesson.
- Every county in IrelandSchools mapped town by town
- Tutors for 18 languagesFrom English to Hindi
- Trial lesson by videoWith an online tutor
Language lessons province by province
How a private language lesson works
The first lesson is about taking stock: your level, your goal, the time you have. The tutor then suggests a rhythm, often one or two one-hour sessions a week, and a programme built for you: conversation, grammar, exam preparation, the vocabulary of your job.
Face to face, the tutor comes to you or welcomes you at home or in a school. By video, you meet on a platform with materials shared on screen and no travel. Either way, what makes you progress is regularity and speaking time: in a private lesson you speak far more than in a group.
How much a private language lesson costs in Ireland in 2026
A private tutor who travels to your home usually charges €30 to €50 an hour, depending on the language, their experience and the level you aim for. A language school bills one-to-one lessons at €45 to €70 an hour, but also runs small-group courses that cost less per hour. Online, rates range from about €10 to €35 an hour, with a first lesson at a reduced price.
Evening courses in further education colleges and Education and Training Boards are the cheapest option for adults, usually paid by the term, with fixed dates and group sizes.
Language school, independent tutor or online platform: which to choose
A language school gives you structure: a placement test, a programme, evening classes, exam sessions and sometimes a certificate at the end. An independent tutor in your town follows your pace and can come to you. An online platform offers the widest choice: native tutors of every language, very broad hours, often lower rates and the option to switch tutor.
The three combine well: many adults take an intensive course in a school, then keep their level up with a tutor by video. Start from your goal and choose the format that serves it.
18 languages taught one-to-one, from English to Hindi
- English as a foreign language tutors
- Spanish tutors
- German tutors
- Italian tutors
- Portuguese tutors
- Chinese tutors
- Japanese tutors
- Korean tutors
- Arabic tutors
- Russian tutors
- Dutch tutors
- Turkish tutors
- Greek tutors
- Polish tutors
- French tutors
- Hebrew tutors
- Swedish tutors
- Hindi tutors
Every language has its own page in every town: rates, exams, how a lesson works and the tutors available.
Questions about private language lessons in Ireland
Do I need a certain level to take private lessons?
No. Private lessons suit complete beginners too: the tutor starts from zero, explains in English when needed and moves at your pace. It is the most comfortable way to start a language without feeling lost in a group.
Can a private tutor prepare me for an official language exam?
Yes. Most tutors list the exams they prepare on their profile: IELTS and Cambridge for English, DELE for Spanish, DELF for French, Goethe for German, HSK for Chinese and others. Ask for practice papers in the exact exam format.
Are the schools listed on this site linked to the online tutor platform?
No. The listings come from open map data and are given for information only. The trial lesson buttons lead to an independent partner platform that has no link with these schools.
Ready to make real progress in a language?
A private tutor by video, chosen from native or certified teachers: a low-cost first lesson to see whether the method works for you, then sessions at times that suit you, with no commute.
- ✓ Native and certified tutors
- ✓ Student reviews on every profile
- ✓ Evenings, weekends or lunch breaks