Best English schools in Cork by category - student age group, leisure/fun
Students < 18 years
Location of school
11 language schools in Cork from 143€ for a 1 week English course
English course types in Cork
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General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration. -
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Junior English courses
English lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
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English exam preparation courses
Courses designed around understanding and completing specific English exams are valuable for students needing validation for employment, immigration or higher education. -
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English plus activity courses
English plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby. -
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Business English courses
Learn how to shape your use of the English language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
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Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course. -
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Specialty courses English
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a English course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips. -
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Work & Study English programmes
Students who are learning English to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of English classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.- English & Work - Cork (2)
- Internship - Cork (2)
- University - Cork (1)
Cork ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Cork
What our students said about Cork
I would recommend it, it is worth a visit, a lot of interesting places to see, people are very friendly, helpful. Public transport is excellent, great bus connections, the buses are sometimes late, but this also has its charm. Safe
I recommend it to those who want a safe place with English as the official language, a few Japanese, and a little bit of the countryside but still want to keep prices low.
It is a nice, pleasant city, quiet and very clean and safe.
Peaceful, lively and very nice city.
What language school directors said about Cork
Cork was in the Lonely Planet Best in Travel top10cities to visit.It is a beautiful city with unique architecture.It benefits from an excellent programme of entertainment and is the gourmet capital of Ireland.
Our students decide on Cork as a destination as they wanted to live somewhere different and get away from the norm of studying in bigger cities
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cork
The school is close to the city center and within walking distance of student apartments.
30 July 2024
Course: GE 30 - Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 57 years
Convenient class times, good teaching staff
5 June 2024
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Student age: 57 years
Superb school, well organized courses and activities. Incredible team, the courses are well done, you learn a lot, you participate a lot orally in the courses, which makes you evolve very quickly and you get to know others and form bonds, which are very important when you're far from your family. I loved school.
6 November 2023
Course: General English 15 (Morning) - 3 weeks
Student age: 18 years
Speaking is encouraged.
Very friendly treatment.
7 August 2023
Course: General English 15 (Morning) - 3 weeks
Student age: 21 years
Welcoming and very professional team.
8 November 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 45 years
Information about Cork
- Lively student city
- Cheaper than Dublin.
- Interesting architecture.
- Easy to make friends with locals.
- Not as many options as a larger city.
- Weather is temperamental.
Key Facts about Cork
- Price index excluding rent: 82* (18% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:67* (33% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Ireland average):
4.54 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Cork
Events in Cork
January 2025Featuring a range of special brews using curious and interesting ingredients, the festival will showcase the growing experimentation of Irish brewers and their ability to challenge the norms of brewing.
March 2025Showcasing experimental sound through installations and live performances in unlikely venues in Cork including St. Peter’s Church and Cork City Gaol.
March 2025Join us as the city comes alive with colour, music and pageantry for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. On this festival weekend, take a guided tour, listen to some traditional music, see an exhibition or take in a show.
March 2025The festival is bringing together Ireland’s whiskey producers and Cork’s best bars and restaurants to show you what’s available in the city. Throughout the weekend you can experience tastings, talks, tours and more in participating venues including Sober Lane, Electric, The Oliver Plunkett, Deep South, An Brog, The Cornstore, Cavanaghs, Goldbergs, Soho, The Raven, The Woodford, The Shelbourne Bar and Kudos Bar @ The Clarion.
April 2025Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival promotes and celebrates learning of all kinds, across all ages, interests and abilities. During the festival all events are free and accessible to everyone.Some of the more popular free workshops: Photography, Grow your own Vegetables, Learn Composting, Animation, Bowls, Knitting, Animal Rearing, Yoga, Choir Rehearsal, Acting, Creative Writing, Rowing, Drumming, Tai Chi, Arts
May 2025The Cork International Choral Festival is an annual meeting for choirs from Ireland, the UK and Europe but also has many international participants. Thousands of singers come together every year to participate in the galas, concerts, and competition of this marvellous event.
May 2025Whether your wheels were made for racing, touring, tricking or simply to get from A to B, this festival has plenty to offer. From themed city cycles, tourist countryside tours and bicycle parades, to DIY workshops, fashion events and a bike beauty pageant – Cork Cycling Festival has it all. All events are free and don’t worry if you don’t have a bicycle, you can rent one.
June 2025The Shandon Street Festival is an annual event held in the Summer months, in the lively neighbourhood of Shandon in Cork, Ireland. It showcases a mix of local culture, music, art and food. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of performing artists while enjoying the unique cuisine on offer. It's a celebration that aims to bring the community together, while highlighting the rich heritage of creative spirit of Shandon.
June 2025The Cork Spring Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of literary arts held in Cork, Ireland. Renowned poets from around the world gather to showcase their works, engaging audiences with captivating readings and discussions.
June 2025The Cork MidSummer Festival is an annual event where artists from all kinds of disciplines stage shows for the whole family.
July 2025Although famous in other parts of the world, especially in the United States of America where she was once labelled “the most dangerous woman in America”, Cork born Mary Jones (née Harris) – or Mother Jones as she is perhaps more widely known – was virtually unknown and certainly not recognised as yet in her native city. She was a constant thorn in the side of the establishment. The festival brings song, dance and storytelling to Cork city.
July 2025 - August 2025Cork Pride festival’s Mission is to celebrate the diverse culture of cork’s gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community , by providing the Cork community with various activities and functions to promote and engage in educational, civic and cultural activities in order to enrich the lives of LGBT people and the community as a whole, and to work together to achieve common goal.
August 2025An award winning festival “weekender” which takes place on the outskirts of Mitchelstown in northern County Cork each year on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
September 2025A festival roduced by Cork Opera House. Sounds from a Safe Harbour is a festival of music, art and conversation that brings a huge international creative cast to Cork for big sell out bands and intimate secret gigs in undisclosed occasions alike
September 2025For one very special Friday night in September,Culture-junkies can look forward to incredible art, exhibitions, drama and music when this year’s Culture Night comes to town. In addition to the musical offerings, locals and visitors will also have the chance to explore a record number of cultural venues and otherwise private facilities, enjoying a feast of cultural displays and activities, and all for free.Running from early evening until very late, there is something for everyone, young and old alike. Theatres, galleries, observatories, public laboratories, film and artists’ studios, Churches and music venues are opening their doors and putting on a range of special events, all for you and all for free!
September 2025 - October 2025The Cork Folk Festival is one of Ireland’s finest musical events and each autumn thousands of world class musicians and followers of good music throng to the city. Performances take place in concert halls, music venues, in 30 pubs and at the open- air Ceile Mor on the Grand Parade. At the festival you will find the very best of Irish traditional musicians from Cork, Sliabh Luachre and from all over Ireland playing in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
October 2025Sponsored by Guinness, the Cork Jazz Festival has been running every year since 1978. As Ireland's premier jazz festival, it attracts musicians from around the world.
November 2025The programme is wide-ranging, an eclectic mix of big budget pictures, world cinema, innovative independent films, documentaries and short films from all over the globe. The festival is a major showcase for Irish film production.
December 2025A Cork Christmas Celebration sees Bishop Lucey Park being magically transformed into a beautiful illuminated park and The Grand Parade will also be transformed into a wonderful haven of Irish and International craft and food stalls, something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas!
What to do in Cork
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Cork Airport, Cork Airport B´ness Park, Farmers Cross, Cork Airport Road, Eglinton Street + Eglinton Street, Cork City -Cork Merchants Quay
Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Cork
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Cork
- Are there any group courses in Cork for 8 year old children?“At the moment out partner schools do not offer courses for children this young. The minimum required age is 11.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 09, 2024Are there any courses for adults over 40 in Cork?“At the moment, our partner schools in Cork do not offer courses specifically for students over 40, adult students of all ages are accepted.
”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 24, 2024Are there courses for 7 year olds in Cork?“The minium age for junior courses in Cork is 10.
Would you be interested in another location?
We can recommend language camps in Wexford and Kerry.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 23, 2023I am looking for an English language summer course for my son. He is 14 years old and his level is basic (A1-A2).“Fantastic! We have several schools that offer immersive summer programmes for juniors in Cork. You will find the junior course option, "Children & Teenager English Camps", the best-suited option to your needs. Simply enter the requested duration of the course and the start date on the Cork schools page and the best options shall be outlined for you.”Fraser Provan, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Cork or other 37 different English course types in Cork.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Ireland such as Bray, Clare, Donegal, Drogheda ..., Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford or see our list of all schools in Ireland. You may also want to consult options outside Ireland for learning English.Show moreLanguage School Destinations
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