English courses in Cork

Language stay in Cork

Cork: 3rd friendliest city in the world

Cork is Ireland's second-largest city and is ideal for a fantastic language immersion trip. The city of Cork is the starting point for both the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East. It's the perfect base for exploring the country.

Cork was voted the third friendliest city in the world in Condé Nast Traveler's annual reader survey (August 2018). According to Lonely Planet , "everything good about Ireland can be found in County Cork .

Cork and the surrounding area

Cork City has a population of approximately 210,000. The city is compact with excellent public transport. Most of the city's attractions are within walking distance of the centre, and many are free to visit.

The city is surrounded by small towns and villages and a vast, rugged coastline considered one of the most beautiful in Ireland. The city center has a vibrant arts and culture scene and was selected as a European Capital of Culture in 2005. Many world-renowned festivals, such as the Guinness Jazz Festival and the Cork International Film Festival, take place in Cork.

But wait, there's more…

Corkonians often refer to their city as the "real capital" of Ireland, and it's true that Cork is certainly the gastronomic center of Ireland. The rich agricultural landscape has created a tradition of high-quality, excellent food products, with some of Ireland's best restaurants and food markets located in Cork .

Cork is a major center for international trade and manufacturing. Cork Harbour is one of the world's largest natural harbours and the county is a second home for many multinational companies , including Apple, EMC, Amazon, Airbnb, Marriott International, Eli Lilly and Pfizer to name just a few.

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Cork English College

English lessons
Housing
Activities
Dates
Price
L&T: We Care!

Cork English College

Cork English College has won the award for Best English School in 2021, for the third year in a row at the Study Travel Awards!

Cork English College (CEC) is located in the heart of Cork city centre and consists of three beautiful buildings. One stands on Patrick's Hill and the other two are situated on the waterfront, overlooking the picturesque River Lee .

CEC has been the quality choice in Cork for over 40 years. The school is renowned for its high-quality teaching standards and cultural experiences , delivered by a professional, experienced, and friendly team.

CEC is…

• State-of-the-art classrooms with digital equipment on every floor of the school
• A self-study center and library available to all students every afternoon, including access to exam practice materials and CDs
• A student common room with access to numerous local announcements and television programs
• Cinema rooms with regular film afternoons for students
• Wi-Fi throughout the building

English lessons

Course intensity:

Intensive, Semi-intensive, Super-intensive courses, Online courses, Business language courses, Test preparation, Academic language courses

Course type:

Student, Adult

Several options are available for your English course stay in Cork

15 hours of English lessons per week:

In the afternoon, there is an average of 8-10 students per class, with a maximum of 15.

20 hours of English lessons per week:

General English. To this, you can add 6 hours of general English lessons, preparing for the TOEIC or OET exam.
Business English (20 years old and minimum B2 level)
IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation / Accelerated Cambridge course (1 month)

Unless otherwise specified, classes are held in groups of 6-8 students on average (maximum 12)

Specific programs

TOLES Legal English (24 hours/week, minimum age 21)
Military English (25 or 30 hours/week): useful for preparing to join organizations such as NATO and the United Nations
Aviation English
Pre-university boost (summer only, 24 hours/week)

English course + company internship

It is also possible to take at least 1 month of English courses , and then be placed in a company in your field of study.

Student tracking at Cork English College

Teachers and the academic administration meet regularly to discuss each student's progress. Every week, teachers hold a short meeting with each student, providing feedback and advice on how to improve. There is also a brief progress test every Friday. When a student is ready to move to the next level, they will join their new class on Monday. This is the guarantee of quality at Cork English College.

Housing

Several accommodation options are available for your English course stay in Cork.

Foster family

Become part of a super friendly and welcoming Irish family; the Irish love to speak, and this will allow you to make immediate progress. This type of accommodation is arranged on a half-board basis from Monday to Friday and on a full-board basis on weekends. You will have a single room and a bathroom.

The best part? Your family will pick you up and drop you off directly at the airport ; these transfers are included in your accommodation costs.

Options: Private bathroom

Shared apartments

These apartments offer all modern comforts. You may share the apartment with other students or, even better, with Irish people working in Cork. The apartments have a shared kitchen and bathroom. Single and double rooms are available.
Benefits: Meet and interact with other students through English. The apartments are within walking distance of the school and also close to public transport.

Student residence (June-mid-August only)

Accommodation in single rooms within university residential apartments. These apartments are self-contained, with 4 to 6 bedrooms per apartment. You will have access to a shared kitchen and either shared or private bathrooms, depending on the option chosen.

This option also gives you the opportunity to meet Irish and international students. Included: Standard and en suite rooms include laundry facilities, television, Wi-Fi, bed linen, and weekly cleaning of common areas.

Entire apartments (2-4 people)

Minimum 2-week rental. These apartments are ideal for students traveling with their families or for those of you who would appreciate superior comfort. These apartments are ideally located in the city center, are of the highest quality, and offer executive-style suites where comfort and convenience are paramount.

Activities

Choose your activities organised by Cork English College

Here is an example of a list of activities during your English course in Cork. Some of them have a cost ranging from €2 to €35, which corresponds to the cost of entrance fees and transport; a guide always accompanies the group free of charge.

In the afternoon:
• Crawford Art Gallery
• UCC and Glucksman Gallery
• Jameson Distillery
• Pronunciation classes
• Fitzgerald Park and Museum

In the evening:
• Movie night
• Irish dancing
• Pub night
• CEC night
• Arcade night
• Live Irish music night

Over the weekend:
• Bunratty Castle
• Ring of Kerry
• Cliffs of Moher
• Rock of Cashel
• Mitchelstown Caves

Dates

Dates of your next English courses at Cork English College

Classes begin every Monday.

For preparations for Cambridge, TOLES, and pre-session exams (the latter available only in summer), please contact us.

Price

Generate your own quote for your next language stay in Cork by clicking on the black "Create a quote" button in the window(s) below (wait 2 or 3 seconds for the prices to appear) or request your personalized quote by clicking on the yellow "request a quote" button below the photo/video gallery.

L&T: We Care!

This school was chosen by Languages & Travel (including in our selection of schools eligible for the language scholarship) for its quality of teaching . In fact, it won the award for best language school in 2021, for the third consecutive year from The Education Award!

Besides that, Cork, a lesser-known destination than DublinCork is no less appealing: it's a manageable size, convenient for getting around on foot or by bike, its location is perfect for exploring Ireland, and your chances of living with Irish people for a truly immersive experience are greater than at any other school in Ireland. And that's true even in student residences or apartments. Try Cork, and you'll be hooked!

Finally, Ireland is in the European Union and has a constant demand for part-time workers. This means you have the option of finding a job on the side if needed.

Are you more interested in Dublin, Galway or the United Kingdom ? We have something for everyone, but the common thread among the schools we offer remains the quality of the education provided .

Or perhaps you'd prefer a family holiday without taking lessons ? Or staying with a host family who owns horses ? The choice is yours!