Irish School Of Motoring
Dublin, Co Dublin
General Info
The Irish School of Motoring is Ireland's longest-established driving school, and boasts a 90% overall pass rate, the highest of any school in the country.
Reviews
dayu liu
8 Apr 2018
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The worst instructor, so rud. I was practicing my reverse in chunch town. A old man around 60, he is instructor from ISM, he came to my car and ask me leave. Because he needs the spot. Firstly, it s p...
The worst instructor, so rud. I was practicing my reverse in chunch town. A old man around 60, he is instructor from ISM, he came to my car and ask me leave. Because he needs the spot. Firstly, it s public road, secondly, I was there 4 times for last 2 hours, and finallly find the spot to practice was empty.
I m not sure this kind of instructor should teach somebody to drive, he orders people leave a public to do his own business. And point to me when he speak to me. No manner, not polite. Do not go to this school for lessons. They have the worst instructor.
ovadia levy
19 Jan 2018
REPORT
NOT recommend for D bus license!
Hello everyone. I am talking only from my bed experience on D Bus lesson.
l planned to study for my D bus license in ISM Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown.
From the...
NOT recommend for D bus license!
Hello everyone. I am talking only from my bed experience on D Bus lesson.
l planned to study for my D bus license in ISM Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown.
From the beginning of my first lesson I didn't feel comfortable with the bad & criticised behaviour of the teacher,
I couldn't support the aggressive way of him to "help" me with my mistakes and l could not wait to finish the lesson as soon as possible.
Other problem was the difficulty with the Gear shifter/clutch of the bus(Mercedes Setra)
& I struggled to shift the gear on the"newest"bus, probably mechanical problem.
After finishing the lesson I explained in the office about the way things happen to me in the lesson and they told me they can change me the to older one.
I want to tell you "ISM", your students not stupid. Every Lerner, who pay about -/+ 200€, for 2 hours of D lesson, have ALL THE RIGHT to drive on a proper vehicle. Please don't take advantage on your students,( just because you get the payment in advance)... It's not obvious!!!
I give one * to the working peoples in the reception, at least they was nice camper to the teacher.
Neither the teacher and the bus not recommended for D license.
jozef jarzyna
16 Jan 2018
REPORT
Avoid this place,strictly...i had a really bad experience with this company,they are just not organized well.Regarding to pass my D licence...first of all the bus,newest Mercedes/Setra coach,the clutc...
Avoid this place,strictly...i had a really bad experience with this company,they are just not organized well.Regarding to pass my D licence...first of all the bus,newest Mercedes/Setra coach,the clutch was nearly gone and i nearly failed my because of bad gears...on the day of the test there was no instructor for me...office didn't arrange one...bus hasnt been warmed up properly,so i had a big problems with changing gears on a test...
i cant recomend this place at all,im planning to do C license soon,but not with them,thats for sure,very bad experiance overall,not worth the money
Donatas Jurgelionis
10 Jul 2017
REPORT
Best standarts ever! Before I agreed with ISM, I did speak with many other competitors and anyway chosen ISM. For many reasons.. They may not a cheapest school of driving, but hey guys - the quality e...
Best standarts ever! Before I agreed with ISM, I did speak with many other competitors and anyway chosen ISM. For many reasons.. They may not a cheapest school of driving, but hey guys - the quality exceed the price here and I mean it!! After few hours of lessons, I did pass my bus/coach test first time!! Biggest credits for this - to instructor Michail, this guy know what he is doing and he is highly recommended. Overall - 10 out of 10!! Thanks guys!
Ryan O'sullivan
6 Jul 2017
REPORT
Just completed my Care skills & Care of the older person modules at ISM. Brilliant tutor and very helpfull, would deffo reccomend her if your looking to start to become a healthcare assistance. Thanks...
Just completed my Care skills & Care of the older person modules at ISM. Brilliant tutor and very helpfull, would deffo reccomend her if your looking to start to become a healthcare assistance. Thanks a million Allison for all your help over the course
Mick Byrne
27 Jun 2017
REPORT
ISM are the best of the best! I did my D1 & more recently D lessons with them in Finglas. Friendly, great craic .. & more serious when needs be. They're totally professional & spur you on all the way,...
ISM are the best of the best! I did my D1 & more recently D lessons with them in Finglas. Friendly, great craic .. & more serious when needs be. They're totally professional & spur you on all the way, training you above the barometer, to impress the tester! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Eric in the office & Jimmy on the bus. Thanks SO much gentlemen .. Do it now people - book ISM :)
Niamh McGrath
27 Jun 2017
REPORT
Huge thanks to Alan, Brendan, Dermot, Dave and Martin and everyone else involved in the Delivery Driver course, great instructors who genuinely want you to achieve your best. Would highly recommend th...
Huge thanks to Alan, Brendan, Dermot, Dave and Martin and everyone else involved in the Delivery Driver course, great instructors who genuinely want you to achieve your best. Would highly recommend them to anyone of any level of experience
Matthew Mcnally
6 Jun 2017
REPORT
Just passed my driving test first go and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Brendan Morgan in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructor. Very grateful f...
Just passed my driving test first go and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Brendan Morgan in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructor. Very grateful for all the hard work and time that he gave to me. Times for lessons required flexibility on my part which was never a problem to him. I have no hesitation in recommending ISM and I highly recommend Brendan Morgan as an Instructor.
Kate McBride
30 May 2017
REPORT
Last Friday I passed my test first time in Raheny. Cannot thank my driving instructor Brendan Morgan enough for his knowledge and guidance on the road. He really had me well prepared for my test. Woul...
Last Friday I passed my test first time in Raheny. Cannot thank my driving instructor Brendan Morgan enough for his knowledge and guidance on the road. He really had me well prepared for my test. Would highly recommend him for his instruction and pleasant way.
Tom Murphy
20 May 2017
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thanks Dave for getting me the CE licence. your a star for putting up with my hours of reversing around the corner! and Ger and Dave for the rigid lessons. Top quality instructors.
Sami Mason
2 Apr 2017
REPORT
I booked 12 lessons. Had 5 lessons with one instructor who constantly cancelled on me because other people cancelled on him and wasnt worth his while to come to tallaght for me. So i often went 2 week...
I booked 12 lessons. Had 5 lessons with one instructor who constantly cancelled on me because other people cancelled on him and wasnt worth his while to come to tallaght for me. So i often went 2 weeks between lessons then he went off on holiday for 4 weeks came back and had no appointment for another week. Rang up and asked for a new driver. New driver was better at teaching but came across very rude and sarcastic and i felt so anxious and nervous getting into the car with him as he would make me feel stupid if i made a mistake instead of being reassuring. I finished my 12 but now i need more lessons as my confidence is so low. Wouldnt reccommend to anyone.
Rita Gaffney
19 Mar 2017
REPORT
Just passed my artic licence and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Dave F. and Tom in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructors. Very grateful for all ...
Just passed my artic licence and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Dave F. and Tom in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructors. Very grateful for all the hard work and time that they gave to me. Times for lessons required flexibility on my part which was never a problem to the lads. I have no hesitation in recommending ism.
Hayley Farrell
11 Feb 2017
REPORT
To be honest I don't know where to begin. My driving instructor (Conleth) was awful from start to finish. I don't mean the driving I mean his attitude. When I got into the drivers seat I put on my sea...
To be honest I don't know where to begin. My driving instructor (Conleth) was awful from start to finish. I don't mean the driving I mean his attitude. When I got into the drivers seat I put on my seat belt and he turned to me and said "did I tell you to do that?" I was so shocked at the way he said it to me I said "what?" To which he replied "I didn't tell you to put your seat belt on". I got smart comments from him for a whole hour. I've lost all confidence in driving now. Rang up to complain and they said they would be in touch but haven't heard anything since and that was more than 2 weeks ago so now I've no choice but to write this review
Simona Balanuta
12 Jan 2017
REPORT
I have had the worst experience with Irish School of Motoring. I completed all 12 of my lessons, and paid for them all. Yet my driving instructor assigned to me by the company refused to sign for four...
I have had the worst experience with Irish School of Motoring. I completed all 12 of my lessons, and paid for them all. Yet my driving instructor assigned to me by the company refused to sign for four of my lessons, even though I completed all of them. So I got into contact with ISM to try get a refund for the unsigned lessons t. Someone was "helping me" and said they would speak to my instructor and get back to me. After many weeks I had no more information. I emailed again. They said they were on annual leave. Months later, and still no response. I email again and still no response. I try calling and still no response. Wouldn't recommend this company to ANYBODY.
Bushra Zakzak Graham
13 Oct 2016
REPORT
Thanks to the ISM Irish School of motoring instructor Niall Connolly for his help in my preparation for my successful driving test .
Mindaugas Sakalauskas
7 Aug 2016
REPORT
For those who want to become a professional HGV driver, this driving school is the best choice. I've done with them a rigid truck (cat C) training, also 4 types of forklift truck training, manual hand...
For those who want to become a professional HGV driver, this driving school is the best choice. I've done with them a rigid truck (cat C) training, also 4 types of forklift truck training, manual handling, ADR (dangerous goods), economic driving techniques training. Passed my test first time. Their instructors are patient( my instructor was Voicek), very professional, treats you with respect, they'll make you forget your bad driving habits and learn good ones.
But the best thing is - after your training is done they will not leave you alone, ISM recruitment agency will get you employed, decent wages, part or full time jobs, flexible hours. I'm working for them, very happy about the company they send me into, good working environment, good pay.
This is not advertisement, it's just true.
arunita burman
13 Jun 2016
REPORT
Very poor experience with John Philips, took full 12 EDT lessons with him where he did not show me any manoeuvres like 3 point turn or reverse round the corner. Please do not waste your time and money...
Very poor experience with John Philips, took full 12 EDT lessons with him where he did not show me any manoeuvres like 3 point turn or reverse round the corner. Please do not waste your time and money on ISM.
Jordan Conroy
6 Oct 2013
REPORT
I recently have completed 12 driving lessons with the Irish School of Motoring Ltd and in my opinion I thought it was an excellent service I received. The 12 lessons were well structured and very info...
I recently have completed 12 driving lessons with the Irish School of Motoring Ltd and in my opinion I thought it was an excellent service I received. The 12 lessons were well structured and very informative and have learned an excessive amount of knowledge for my driving theory test. The driving instructor was very friendly easy to talk to and was a very good teacher, he made the lessons comfortable and enjoyable. I would highly recommend the instructor.
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Irish School Of Motoring
Dublin, Co Dublin
General Info
The Irish School of Motoring is Ireland's longest-established driving school, and boasts a 90% overall pass rate, the highest of any school in the country.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-20:00PM
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Reviews
dayu liu
8 Apr 2018
The worst instructor, so rud. I was practicing my reverse in chunch town. A old man around 60, he is instructor from ISM, he came to my car and ask me leave. Because he needs the spot. Firstly, it s p...
The worst instructor, so rud. I was practicing my reverse in chunch town. A old man around 60, he is instructor from ISM, he came to my car and ask me leave. Because he needs the spot. Firstly, it s public road, secondly, I was there 4 times for last 2 hours, and finallly find the spot to practice was empty.
I m not sure this kind of instructor should teach somebody to drive, he orders people leave a public to do his own business. And point to me when he speak to me. No manner, not polite. Do not go to this school for lessons. They have the worst instructor.
ovadia levy
19 Jan 2018
NOT recommend for D bus license!
Hello everyone. I am talking only from my bed experience on D Bus lesson.
l planned to study for my D bus license in ISM Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown.
From the...
NOT recommend for D bus license!
Hello everyone. I am talking only from my bed experience on D Bus lesson.
l planned to study for my D bus license in ISM Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown.
From the beginning of my first lesson I didn't feel comfortable with the bad & criticised behaviour of the teacher,
I couldn't support the aggressive way of him to "help" me with my mistakes and l could not wait to finish the lesson as soon as possible.
Other problem was the difficulty with the Gear shifter/clutch of the bus(Mercedes Setra)
& I struggled to shift the gear on the"newest"bus, probably mechanical problem.
After finishing the lesson I explained in the office about the way things happen to me in the lesson and they told me they can change me the to older one.
I want to tell you "ISM", your students not stupid. Every Lerner, who pay about -/+ 200€, for 2 hours of D lesson, have ALL THE RIGHT to drive on a proper vehicle. Please don't take advantage on your students,( just because you get the payment in advance)... It's not obvious!!!
I give one * to the working peoples in the reception, at least they was nice camper to the teacher.
Neither the teacher and the bus not recommended for D license.
jozef jarzyna
16 Jan 2018
Avoid this place,strictly...i had a really bad experience with this company,they are just not organized well.Regarding to pass my D licence...first of all the bus,newest Mercedes/Setra coach,the clutc...
Avoid this place,strictly...i had a really bad experience with this company,they are just not organized well.Regarding to pass my D licence...first of all the bus,newest Mercedes/Setra coach,the clutch was nearly gone and i nearly failed my because of bad gears...on the day of the test there was no instructor for me...office didn't arrange one...bus hasnt been warmed up properly,so i had a big problems with changing gears on a test...
i cant recomend this place at all,im planning to do C license soon,but not with them,thats for sure,very bad experiance overall,not worth the money
Donatas Jurgelionis
10 Jul 2017
Best standarts ever! Before I agreed with ISM, I did speak with many other competitors and anyway chosen ISM. For many reasons.. They may not a cheapest school of driving, but hey guys - the quality e...
Best standarts ever! Before I agreed with ISM, I did speak with many other competitors and anyway chosen ISM. For many reasons.. They may not a cheapest school of driving, but hey guys - the quality exceed the price here and I mean it!! After few hours of lessons, I did pass my bus/coach test first time!! Biggest credits for this - to instructor Michail, this guy know what he is doing and he is highly recommended. Overall - 10 out of 10!! Thanks guys!
Ryan O'sullivan
6 Jul 2017
Just completed my Care skills & Care of the older person modules at ISM. Brilliant tutor and very helpfull, would deffo reccomend her if your looking to start to become a healthcare assistance. Thanks...
Just completed my Care skills & Care of the older person modules at ISM. Brilliant tutor and very helpfull, would deffo reccomend her if your looking to start to become a healthcare assistance. Thanks a million Allison for all your help over the course
Mick Byrne
27 Jun 2017
ISM are the best of the best! I did my D1 & more recently D lessons with them in Finglas. Friendly, great craic .. & more serious when needs be. They're totally professional & spur you on all the way,...
ISM are the best of the best! I did my D1 & more recently D lessons with them in Finglas. Friendly, great craic .. & more serious when needs be. They're totally professional & spur you on all the way, training you above the barometer, to impress the tester! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Eric in the office & Jimmy on the bus. Thanks SO much gentlemen .. Do it now people - book ISM :)
Niamh McGrath
27 Jun 2017
Huge thanks to Alan, Brendan, Dermot, Dave and Martin and everyone else involved in the Delivery Driver course, great instructors who genuinely want you to achieve your best. Would highly recommend th...
Huge thanks to Alan, Brendan, Dermot, Dave and Martin and everyone else involved in the Delivery Driver course, great instructors who genuinely want you to achieve your best. Would highly recommend them to anyone of any level of experience
Matthew Mcnally
6 Jun 2017
Just passed my driving test first go and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Brendan Morgan in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructor. Very grateful f...
Just passed my driving test first go and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Brendan Morgan in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructor. Very grateful for all the hard work and time that he gave to me. Times for lessons required flexibility on my part which was never a problem to him. I have no hesitation in recommending ISM and I highly recommend Brendan Morgan as an Instructor.
Kate McBride
30 May 2017
Last Friday I passed my test first time in Raheny. Cannot thank my driving instructor Brendan Morgan enough for his knowledge and guidance on the road. He really had me well prepared for my test. Woul...
Last Friday I passed my test first time in Raheny. Cannot thank my driving instructor Brendan Morgan enough for his knowledge and guidance on the road. He really had me well prepared for my test. Would highly recommend him for his instruction and pleasant way.
Tom Murphy
20 May 2017
thanks Dave for getting me the CE licence. your a star for putting up with my hours of reversing around the corner! and Ger and Dave for the rigid lessons. Top quality instructors.
Sami Mason
2 Apr 2017
I booked 12 lessons. Had 5 lessons with one instructor who constantly cancelled on me because other people cancelled on him and wasnt worth his while to come to tallaght for me. So i often went 2 week...
I booked 12 lessons. Had 5 lessons with one instructor who constantly cancelled on me because other people cancelled on him and wasnt worth his while to come to tallaght for me. So i often went 2 weeks between lessons then he went off on holiday for 4 weeks came back and had no appointment for another week. Rang up and asked for a new driver. New driver was better at teaching but came across very rude and sarcastic and i felt so anxious and nervous getting into the car with him as he would make me feel stupid if i made a mistake instead of being reassuring. I finished my 12 but now i need more lessons as my confidence is so low. Wouldnt reccommend to anyone.
Rita Gaffney
19 Mar 2017
Just passed my artic licence and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Dave F. and Tom in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructors. Very grateful for all ...
Just passed my artic licence and very proud of this achievement with a huge thanks to Dave F. and Tom in ISM. Very professional, patient, encouraging and supportive instructors. Very grateful for all the hard work and time that they gave to me. Times for lessons required flexibility on my part which was never a problem to the lads. I have no hesitation in recommending ism.
Hayley Farrell
11 Feb 2017
To be honest I don't know where to begin. My driving instructor (Conleth) was awful from start to finish. I don't mean the driving I mean his attitude. When I got into the drivers seat I put on my sea...
To be honest I don't know where to begin. My driving instructor (Conleth) was awful from start to finish. I don't mean the driving I mean his attitude. When I got into the drivers seat I put on my seat belt and he turned to me and said "did I tell you to do that?" I was so shocked at the way he said it to me I said "what?" To which he replied "I didn't tell you to put your seat belt on". I got smart comments from him for a whole hour. I've lost all confidence in driving now. Rang up to complain and they said they would be in touch but haven't heard anything since and that was more than 2 weeks ago so now I've no choice but to write this review
Simona Balanuta
12 Jan 2017
I have had the worst experience with Irish School of Motoring. I completed all 12 of my lessons, and paid for them all. Yet my driving instructor assigned to me by the company refused to sign for four...
I have had the worst experience with Irish School of Motoring. I completed all 12 of my lessons, and paid for them all. Yet my driving instructor assigned to me by the company refused to sign for four of my lessons, even though I completed all of them. So I got into contact with ISM to try get a refund for the unsigned lessons t. Someone was "helping me" and said they would speak to my instructor and get back to me. After many weeks I had no more information. I emailed again. They said they were on annual leave. Months later, and still no response. I email again and still no response. I try calling and still no response. Wouldn't recommend this company to ANYBODY.
Bushra Zakzak Graham
13 Oct 2016
Thanks to the ISM Irish School of motoring instructor Niall Connolly for his help in my preparation for my successful driving test .
Mindaugas Sakalauskas
7 Aug 2016
For those who want to become a professional HGV driver, this driving school is the best choice. I've done with them a rigid truck (cat C) training, also 4 types of forklift truck training, manual hand...
For those who want to become a professional HGV driver, this driving school is the best choice. I've done with them a rigid truck (cat C) training, also 4 types of forklift truck training, manual handling, ADR (dangerous goods), economic driving techniques training. Passed my test first time. Their instructors are patient( my instructor was Voicek), very professional, treats you with respect, they'll make you forget your bad driving habits and learn good ones.
But the best thing is - after your training is done they will not leave you alone, ISM recruitment agency will get you employed, decent wages, part or full time jobs, flexible hours. I'm working for them, very happy about the company they send me into, good working environment, good pay.
This is not advertisement, it's just true.
arunita burman
13 Jun 2016
Very poor experience with John Philips, took full 12 EDT lessons with him where he did not show me any manoeuvres like 3 point turn or reverse round the corner. Please do not waste your time and money...
Very poor experience with John Philips, took full 12 EDT lessons with him where he did not show me any manoeuvres like 3 point turn or reverse round the corner. Please do not waste your time and money on ISM.
Jordan Conroy
6 Oct 2013
I recently have completed 12 driving lessons with the Irish School of Motoring Ltd and in my opinion I thought it was an excellent service I received. The 12 lessons were well structured and very info...
I recently have completed 12 driving lessons with the Irish School of Motoring Ltd and in my opinion I thought it was an excellent service I received. The 12 lessons were well structured and very informative and have learned an excessive amount of knowledge for my driving theory test. The driving instructor was very friendly easy to talk to and was a very good teacher, he made the lessons comfortable and enjoyable. I would highly recommend the instructor.
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