Interior Design Academy of Ireland Arvostelua 85

My tutor Fiona has been extremely helpful throughout and always responds to my emails promptly with detailed, clear explanations. Her continuous support has helped me with the assignments and has made a big difference to my understanding of the course!

Great course, gained so much real life and useful knowledge. I feel like it has definitely given me to confidence and know how to progress my career. All the tutors were super helpful and very fast with feedback and support.

Have enjoyed the course so far. When in doubt, I have been in contact with my Tutor Fiona Kensington who has always provided feedback in a very timely manner. She has been great

The course is well presented with every detail explained.
The tutors are very helpful .

The course is very comprehensive which makes the study and assignments all the more worthwhile.
The marking of assignments is very prompt so one loses no time getting started with the next module.

I've only just started but loving it. 45 and have been in the entertainment business my whole life and recently wanted to work on my other passion which is interiors. Excited to see what the future holds

I hesitated before writing this review, but I believe an honest review will help future students (especially since the academy often asks for reviews from students who have just started).

I enrolled in the BA Interior Design course in 2020. I was told that “Based on 15 hours per week, the duration of this course is approximately 18 months to 36 months and could be up to a maximum of 48 months for completion.”The flexibility, affordable price, and the fact that the Bachelor’s degree was recognised in France (where I live) convinced me to enrol.

I was ready to study 30–35 hours per week, so I expected to finish within three years. However, after five months of studying for around 30 hours per week, I had completed only 5 of 45 assignments. I raised my concerns several times to the student team, but did not feel heard. Many assignments were very long and repetitive, and some briefs were unclear, which led to failed submissions and resits.

After one year, I realised the BA would take at least four years, so I downgraded to the HND. I received a partial refund, but still lost €1000 due to increased fees and not being refunded at the original price, despite being misled about the workload.

The academy has since stopped promoting the course as achievable in 15 hours per week and has improved the assignment briefs. However, for me, the damage was done.

In my opinion, the HND may take around three years and the BA four years — but only if you can commit at least 35 hours per week with very few breaks. It is a very independent and sometimes isolating course, with repetitive and lengthy assignments that can take 4–6 months to complete.

One of the main positives was the Portuguese tutors — especially my tutor, Rita — who were kind, supportive, and professional. They are the reason I did not give only one star.

I graduated from the HND after five years (including one year off to care for my baby, studying around 25 hours per week). I am proud of finishing, as the majority of students dropped out.

Overall, I would not recommend enrolling with IDAI / BAID. I invested a lot of time and money in a qualification that is not recognised in France. While I gained skills, many were self-taught.

After graduating, I was not offered internship opportunities as I do not live in Ireland. I also waited seven months for my diploma and only received it after contacting Pearson directly, who confirmed it had been sent to the academy months earlier. It was only found after I formally complained.

I hope this review helps others make a truly informed decision — a chance I feel I didn’t have when I enrolled.

My journey in interior design studies on IDAI it’s been very smooth and pleasured. They give me all support I need to conclude every lesson without any doubt.

A very thorough course! Fantastic tutoring and support from student services. A varied course with plenty of tutor support and peer support groups! Challenging yet enjoyable so far.

I am doing the online certificate and could not recommend it highly enough. It is very manageable so far in terms of the knowledge you gain and the assignments. The website is very clear and my tutor is very encouraging and exceptionally helpful and responsive. I signed up on a whim, but I am really enjoying it.

I have started the classroom based post grad diploma. So far I am having a great experience. The classes are excellent and very beneficial. The Assignments are full on but there are great resources on the student website to help. The online tutor is very prompt with response.

The support provided by the IDAI tutor team really assists me in progressing my assignments. Any time I have a question or need clarification, they are super quick to respond and I always feel that they actually welcome questions and are happy to help - both at the in-person classes and also remotely.
The feedback on assignments is also really helpful providing both positive feedback and helpful advice where improvements can be made for the next submission. Their support and encouragement helps me to stay focussed and to further my learning.

I have recently completed the online Certificate in Interior Design, and I am now completing my assignments to receive my certificate.
I really am delighted to have had the opportunity to start to study again after 20years since leaving college
and I have thoroughly enjoyed the course.
The tutors are always available to help with any queries and you can complete your assignments at your own pace.

Very helpfull course, instructor and tutor, i learned alot and looking forward to apply what i learned in real life

Great learning experience, thoroughly enjoyed the course. Highly recommend it.

I find home study great as I can do it in my own time and if I ever need help it is very easy to contact my tutor and they usually reply the same day!

Great service. Friendly and accommodating tutors.

Disappointing !!!!!
If you are looking for real follow-up and constructive learning I recommend you avoid this academy. You risk wasting your time and money.
Student in her third year

The teachers are very responsive and very helpful. They help guide you and give feedback on how you can improve.