Cork English AcademyCork, Ireland
- Best rated school in Cork
- Optional language workshops.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Brazil
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0% |
18-24 years | 28% |
25-34 years | 50% |
35-50 years | 20% |
>50 years | 2% |
Special Offers
Location: Cork English Academy is located in the bustling Irish city of Cork. The school is housed in the city centre, close to the banks of the River Lee and is within walking distance of many restaurants, eateries, supermarkets and attractions, such as several live music venues and the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. The school is within a 10-minute walk of the Cork Opera House, Quay Shopping Centre and the Cork bus station.
Course selection: Course selection consists of General English, taught over various schedules and intensities, and Exam Preparation for the FCE, IELTS and TIE exams. Courses can be taken in conjunction with one another, with private tuition also readily available.
Social and Cultural: Cork English Academy arranges several free workshops for its students throughout each week. These workshops can include Business English, Learning Strategies, Board Games, Jobs Club, Films Club and much more! The school also has a vast social programme, arranging several visits to local attractions each week, including trips to many local art galleries, markets and breweries.
School facilities: The facilities of Cork English Academy offer everything a student may need to reach their language goals, in a comfortable and friendly environment. These facilities include a library, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.
Additional information: A city famed for its outstanding cuisine, the food of Cork shall not disappoint!
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 300285 | 450428 | 600570 | 725689 | 870827 | 11601102 | 14501378 | 16801596 | 17551668 | 25002375 |
Price in US$ | 297 | 445 | 594 | 717 | 860 | 1147 | 1434 | 1661 | 1735 | 2472 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 240228 | 360342 | 480456 | 575547 | 690656 | 920874 | 11501093 | 13201254 | 13651297 | 20001900 |
Price in US$ | 238 | 356 | 475 | 569 | 683 | 910 | 1137 | 1305 | 1350 | 1977 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 870827 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 860 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 25 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 25002375 |
Price in US$ | 2472 |
This course includes 19 weeks of general English and 6 weeks of IELTS exam preparation. The general English textbook, the exam fee and the exam textbook are all included in the price.
8 month programme suitable for non European students. The 8 month programme includes 25 weeks study. 19 weeks General English + 6 weeks IELTS.
This course is only for non-EU students who need to formalise their stay in Ireland for Immigration purposes.
Learner protection fee: EUR 40
Medical insurance fee: EUR 120
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Our prices for Cork English Academy include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Student opinions about Cork English Academy, Cork
Cork English Academy, Cork
Ratings of Cork English Academy compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland
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Cork English Academy
“Cork City is just the right size to feel at home quickly, and yet has all the character of a cosmopolitan city.”
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Computer lab
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Brazil | 40% |
Turkey | 16% |
Chile | 10% |
Spain | 6% |
Korea | 5% |
Italy | 2% |
China | 2% |
Germany | 1% |
France | 1% |
Other nationalities | 17% |
Information for all courses offered by Cork English Academy
All non-EU students must be enrolled in the Work and Study Programme if staying in Ireland for anything over 12 weeks.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
80 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | - |
Basketball | | - |
Cooking | | - |
Cricket | | - |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 20 km |
Field Hockey | | - |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 10 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
Music | | - |
Rugby | | - |
Sailing | | 10 km |
Squash | | - |
Swimming | | - |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | - |
Volleyball | | - |
Windsurfing | | 20 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Walking Tour of Cork
- Crawford Art Gallery
- UCC Tour
- Glucksman Gallery
- Elizabeth Fort
- Traditional Irish Music Night
- Cork Public Museum
- St. FinBarres Cathedral
- Weekly Pub Night
Free Learning Workshops – 2 per week:
- Weekly Language Workshops (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary)
- Monthly Personal Development Workshops (Jobs Club, CV building, interview skills, learning strategies)
- The workshops are open to all levels so signing up is a great way to meet people outside of your specific English language class.
Student Favourites: Crawford Gallery and Jobs Club
Evening Favourites: Pub Night
Adults - Paid activities
Student Favourites: Shandon Tower and Cobh
Evening Favourites: Irish dancing lesson and bowling
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 458 | 687 | 916 | 1145 | 1374 | 1603 | 1832 | 2290 | 2747 | 229 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 406 | 609 | 812 | 1015 | 1218 | 1421 | 1624 | 2029 | 2435 | 203 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas Supplement 20 Dec-04 Jan: EUR 50
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 190 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 396 | 594 | 791 | 989 | 1187 | 1384 | 1582 | 1977 | 2373 | 198 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas Supplement 20 Dec-04 Jan: EUR 50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | 330 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 990 | 1155 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 165 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 344 | 516 | 687 | 859 | 1031 | 1202 | 1374 | 1717 | 2061 | 172 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas Supplement 20 Dec-04 Jan: EUR 50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 182 | 364 | 546 | 728 | 910 | 1092 | 1274 | 1456 | 1820 | 2184 | 182 | 80 |
Price in US$ | 190 | 379 | 569 | 758 | 947 | 1137 | 1326 | 1515 | 1894 | 2273 | 190 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 161 | 322 | 483 | 644 | 805 | 966 | 1127 | 1288 | 1610 | 1932 | 161 | 80 |
Price in US$ | 168 | 336 | 503 | 671 | 838 | 1006 | 1173 | 1341 | 1676 | 2011 | 168 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 266 | 532 | 798 | 1064 | 1330 | 1596 | 1862 | 2128 | 2660 | 3192 | 266 | 80 |
Price in US$ | 277 | 554 | 831 | 1108 | 1384 | 1661 | 1938 | 2215 | 2768 | 3322 | 277 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Private bathroom available only for stays of 8 weeks or longer.
Security Deposit for 8 or more week bookings: EUR 300 (refundable)
Questions and answers about Cork English Academy
- In good theory, classes for the 20+10 finish at 14:00. You can still make it by bus although probably will arrive in San José close to night time. You can book a transfer too.
“Students will receive a placement test by email within 4 weeks prior to arrival. Completion of the placement test is mandatory for all students prior to arrival.”Anita Locke, Marketing Manager from Cork English Acedemy - Dec 16, 2022 - I have seen that the course materials are not included in the course fee, as this amount is not reflected in the budget I have received.“Generally, course materials must be purchased by the student. This amount will be added to your invoice once your place is confirmed by the school, and you will have to pay it on the day of arrival at the school.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 16, 2022
- I would like to stay with a host family at the Cork English Academy, but may arrive on Friday. Is that possible?“Host family stays start Saturday or Sunday only. If the student arrives on a Friday or before he will need to book a hostel or BnB.”Anita Locke, Marketing Manager from Cork English Academy - Jul 25, 2024
FAQ about Cork English Academy, Cork
- Do you organise transfer from and to Dublin Airport?“No, we only organise transfer from and to Cork Airport. To travel from and to Dublin airport, you can use the AirCoach service which is a good option to get there.
If you booked a homestay, the family can meet /drop off the student at the Aircoach bus stop Cork”Anita Locke, Marketing Manager from - Aug 31, 2023 - For accommodation, does the school offer host families or have a residence on its premises?“Yes, the school offers students the option of staying with a host family or in a residence. However, the residences are located outside the school, about 15 minutes' walk away.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 04, 2023
- Ideally, I'd need to find a part-time job to help me pay for accommodation and living there. Is it possible to combine a course with a job? Do you have any tips on where to look? In what sector of activity?“Unfortunately, we do not provide assistance in this area. The best thing to do would be to talk to the staff at the school to see what advice they can give you. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 04, 2023
- Is there a curfew for students staying with host families?“For adult students (over 18 years old), the school informed us that there should not have a curfew at the homestay. However, it is of course courtesy to let the host family know of ones plans though.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 05, 2023 - How far away are the host families offered by Cork English Academy?“The average bus journey from the host family to Cork English Academy is 30 minutes.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 18, 2023