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St Andrew’s Language Schools expands to ILSC expands to Ireland with
Ireland, adds new locations and courses Berlitz Dublin acquisition
LANGUAGE LANGUAGE
unior summer camp provider St Andrew’s College Language lobal English language and vocational
Schools has announced new locations for 2026, including an provider ILSC Education Group has entered
Jexpansion into Ireland, as well as new programmes. Gthe Ireland ELT market with the acquisition
UK-headquartered St Andrew’s College Language Schools of Berlitz Dublin.
expanded into the USA earlier this year after taking over ILSC said that the acquisition of Berlitz Dublin
operations of Trinity International Education. - which it described as “a highly respected
The company has now announced that in 2026 it will host English language school and a long-standing
its first-ever residential summer programme in Ireland at the Berlitz franchise” – marks a significant addition
Marino Institute of Education in Dublin (pictured), a campus that to the group’s footprint and the company’s first
the provider said offers modern accommodation with 200 twin venture into the European market.
en-suite and 200 single en-suite beds. “Dublin is bursting with energy, culture,
Another development for 2026 is a new flagship campus at and opportunity - it’s one of the most exciting
King’s College London. places in the world to learn English right now,”
In the USA, St Andrew’s will introduce said Christopher Mediratta, CEO of ILSC.
a new programme at Lynn University “As a top five global English language
in Miami, adding “another vibrant and destination, Dublin offers our students not just
culturally rich destination” to its portfolio. a place to study, but a vibrant environment to
In addition, the group will be returning grow, connect, work and thrive. We’re incredibly
to Pepperdine University in Malibu, “one of our most iconic and excited to bring this dynamic city into our global
beloved campuses”, said Simon McMillan, Managing Director. network and to build on the momentum that
St Andrew’s has confirmed the return of its English & Football Mark and his talented team have created at
programme in Scotland in partnership with Celtic FC. A further Berlitz Dublin.”
development is the launch of a new Intensive Academic English Berlitz Dublin will
programme in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, transition to the ILSC
designed to support students preparing for university-level study brand in the com-
in English-speaking environments. ing months and will
“Summer 2026 marks a major milestone for St Andrew’s College introduce a suite of
Language Schools,” Simon said. “From London to Dublin, Miami ILSC General English elective class options for
to Malibu, we’re expanding access to world-class academic students arriving from January 2026 to enhance
environments. Our ELT courses at King’s College and Marino current offerings. The Berlitz brand will continue
Institute of Education, the return of our English & Football to provide a suite of corporate programmes.
programme with Celtic FC, and our new partnership with the “Joining ILSC Education Group is a fantastic
University of Glasgow all reflect our mission to deliver immersive, opportunity for our school, our staff, and our
high-quality learning experiences that help students thrive on the students,” said Mark Harrington, Managing
global stage.” Read more at: https://bit.ly/3UM6jsR Director of Berlitz Dublin. https://bit.ly/47fmLJB

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