Griffith Institute of LanguageCork, Ireland
Wellington Road - T23 Cork - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Beautiful 5-acre campus located in the heart of the city.
- State of the art facilities including computer labs, library, coffee shop, games room.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 60% |
| 35-50 years | 5% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: Griffith Institute of Language in Cork is just outside of the city centre in Montenotte, a historically affluent neighbourhood of the city of Cork, where many of the older mansions have now been converted into institutional buildings. Despite being somewhat separate from the city, the school is within easy walking distance to Cork's main shopping area, St. Patrick’s Street and The English Market. The city of Cork was founded in the sixth century, though there are not many medieval buildings still standing in the city. The Red Abbey Tower does remain and is one of the most historically significant monuments in the city; it takes approximately 25 minutes to walk there from the school. Other attractions in the surrounding area include Blarney Castle and Gardens, Mallow Castle, and Blackrock Castle Observatory.
The Institute: Griffith Institute of Language is part of Griffith College, one of Ireland’s largest private higher education institutions. Their campus in Cork, Ireland’s second largest city, is large with beautifully maintained buildings of brick and stone, and green lawns. They provide General English classes in addition to their programmes aimed at international students wishing to pursue their studies in English such as their Gap Year / Semester Abroad programme and their International Foundation Studies certificate programme.
Getting there: From Griffith Institute of Language it’s a thirteen minute walk to Cork’s Kent Railway Station. Cork Airport (ORK) is about 22 minutes away by car and travel time via public transport is just over half an hour.
English Courses
General Language
General English
15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
205€195€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 410390 | 615585 | 820779 | 12301169 | 14401368 | 23252209 | 29002755 | 34803306 | 34003230 | 140133 |
| Price in US$ | 407 | 610 | 813 | 1219 | 1427 | 2303 | 2873 | 3447 | 3368 | 139 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 410390 | 615585 | 820779 | 12301169 | 14401368 | 18001710 | 23252209 | 29002755 | 34803306 | 34003230 |
| Price in US$ | 407 | 610 | 813 | 1219 | 1427 | 1783 | 2303 | 2873 | 3447 | 3368 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Griffith Institute of Language include
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Griffith Institute of Language
Accreditations and Quality seals
ELE IrelandEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Griffith Institute of Language and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1974
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 4503669D
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Library
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 12
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 27% |
| Turkey | 20% |
| France | 19% |
| China | 5% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Korea | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 22% |
Information for all courses offered by Griffith Institute of Language
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Comments about courses
Exam fee (TIE): EUR 150 (Mandatory for non-EU 25-week students)
Book & materials fee: EUR 50 (Mandatory for 12+ weeks programme)
Medical insurance: EUR 120 (Mandatory for non-EU 25-week students)
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 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.
01 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.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
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
Shannon Airport:
60 € one way
120 € return (both ways)
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 Japan do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
from
200 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 209 | 418 | 626 | 835 | 1043 | 1252 | 1460 | 1669 | 2086 | 2503 | 209 | 53 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 230 | 459 | 689 | 918 | 1147 | 1377 | 1606 | 1835 | 2294 | 2753 | 230 | 53 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50€.
Price extra night
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
FAQ about Griffith Institute of Language, Cork
- What is the best price for a course at Griffith Institute of Language, Cork?English courses at Griffith Institute of Language start at 195 € for General English course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Griffith Institute of Language?Yes. The school offers pickup from Shannon Airport (60 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Griffith Institute of Language?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Griffith Institute of Language varies from 15 students (General English) to 15 students (General English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Griffith Institute of Language?100% of teachers at Griffith Institute of Language hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Griffith Institute of Language from?The highest Nationality percentage at Griffith Institute of Language comes from Brazil with a 27% representation, followed by students from Turkey (20%) and France (19%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Griffith Institute of Language offers courses for which ages?Griffith Institute of Language offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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