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Cork English CollegeCork, Ireland

Saint Patrick’s Bridge - T23 D863 Cork - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.

Location: The school is located in the centre of Cork City, on the quay of the River Lee. The school is family run and guarantees personal attention to every client.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Cork English College include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities

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  • Bowling
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  • Adult class
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  • Blackrock Castle
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  • City tour
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Cork English College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSALTOEAQUALSISO 9000/9001MEI / RELSAQEIATEFL, Irish Department of Education, Select Ireland
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Cork English College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1978
Legal name/parent company
Cork English College Ltd | Tax registration ID: 9782020A

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 30
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school
- Library - Study room - Multi-media centre - Free internet - Email facilities - Gymnasium with swimming pool nearby

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 160
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 333
Junior courses - In summer: 2
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 17%
Italy 15%
France 15%
Germany 10%
China 4%
Japan 4%
Switzerland 2%
Korea 2%
Brazil 1%
Other nationalities 30%

Information for all courses offered by Cork English College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 75 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Medical Insurance: EUR 140
PEL Insurance (Non-EU 13-25 week course bookings only): EUR 40

Cork Airport Transfer: EUR 60

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
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 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Cork Airport:
60 € one way
120 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Cork and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cork page. For flight comparisons to Cork, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Ireland and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing-
Diving70 km
Golf2 km
Horse riding2 km
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Sailing20 km
Squash-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

City tour, Grammar Clinic, Traditional Irish Music Night, Shandon Bells, Wildlife Park

Adults - Paid activities

Not published.

Junior - Free activities

Not published.

Junior - Paid activities

Not published.
Video about leisure activities at Cork English College Cork

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FAQ about Cork English College, Cork

  • English courses at Cork English College start at 162 € for General English Afternoon course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cork Airport (60 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Cork English College varies from 1 students (One-to-One English 10) to 15 students (Junior English + Football (Residence))
  • 100% of teachers at Cork English College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Cork English College comes from Spain with a 17% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and Italy (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Cork English College offers courses from 11 years (Junior English + Golf (Residence), 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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