Language course English in Cork

The intensive course consists of 20 or 26 lessons per week (1 lesson = 55 min) in a group with a maximum of 14 participants. The small number of students per class ensures effective teaching with the flexibility to meet your individual needs, in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. 

The intensive course focuses on practical communication skills with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Reading and writing activities provide you with opportunities to interact with other students. Vocabulary, idioms and grammar are practised in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency. The 6 additional lessons (intensive 26 course) focus on English for daily use. These classes are especially designed to help you improve your practical use of the English language.

Minimum age is 16 years.

The combined course includes 20 lessons of the intensive course supplemented with 5 lessons of individual tuition per week. You will attend the regular 20 lessons in groups of up to 14 students. After lunch you will have a lesson of private tuition. During these lessons you can address your specific needs and they will help you learn faster. Your teacher focuses on your particular needs and objectives, so you can jointly come up with the lessons that best suit you.

Minimum age is 16 years.

This course combines the intensive course of 20 lessons with 4 lessons of exam preparation. The IELTS preparation lessons are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The average number of students per class is 8-10 (max. 14).

The IELTS examination is a recognised measure of whether you are ready to study or train in the medium of English. It is recognised as a language requirement for entry to a university or college in Ireland or Britain. The examination consists of 4 papers: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Minimum level: upper-intermediate. For more information on the IELTS examination course please click here

Minimum age is 16 years.

This course combines the intensive course of 20 lessons with 4 lessons of exam preparation. The TOEFL preparation lessons are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The average number of students per class is 8-10 (max. 14).
The TOEFL test is a recognised measure of your English language level and a high score is needed when you apply to attend a university or college. The test has four components: listening comprehension, structure, reading and writing. The TOEFL test in Ireland is computer-based. Minimum level: intermediate.

To read more about the TOEFL examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2024

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/14 per class

Number of lessons per week:

24

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

										1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
TOEFL Prep without accommodation										360	660	960	1260	1560	1860	2160	2460
TOEFL Prep with summer residence, single room , no meals										625	1125	1625	2125	2625	3125	3625	4125
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , halfboard										665	1205	1745	2285	2825	3365	3905	4445

Starting dates:	from elementary : 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05, 03/06, 10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08, 02/09, 09/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 09/12, 16/12
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes The exam fees are not included and depend on the level of the exam. A minimum level of intermediate (B1/2) is required. It may be necessary to book an extra night of accommodation at the end of the course due to the exam date. Prices on request.
Course materials:	€50, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch). Students staying in a host family during the Christmas period, need to pay a € 60 surcharge per week since meals are based on full board during this period.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 19/05/2024 - 28/09/2024 : €50 per week single room : 22/12/2024 - 29/12/2024 : €60 per week
	Special dietary needs : € 50 per week
Info summer residence:	Summer residence is open from 02/06/2024 to 11/08/2024

Transfer:

Transfer upon arrival at Cork airport : EUR 60

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance student discount card information about the school and city airport transfer is included when staying in a host family, on arrival between 9.00 and 22.30 hours Teaching materials are not included (1 book per level, approx 4 weeks € 50 per book). In 2024 the school closed on the following dates: 05/02/2024, 18/03/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 06/05/2024, 03/06/2024, 06/08/2024, 28/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 03/01/2025 Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

This course combines the intensive course of 20 lessons with 4 lessons of exam preparation. The TOEIC preparation lessons are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The average number of students per class is 8-10 (max. 14).

The TOEIC examination tests your English proficiency in an international working environment and is useful if you wish to work for multinational companies. Businesses, government agencies and other public and private organisations accept TOEIC scores as proof of English skills in professional communication. The test has 2 components: listening and reading. The exam can be taken at school. To read more about the TOEIC examination course please click here.

Minimum level: Intermediate.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2024

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/14 per class

Number of lessons per week:

24

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

										1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
TOEIC Prep without accommodation										360	660	960	1260	1560	1860	2160	2460
TOEIC Prep with summer residence, single room , no meals										625	1125	1625	2125	2625	3125	3625	4125
TOEIC Prep with host family, single room , halfboard										665	1205	1745	2285	2825	3365	3905	4445

Starting dates:	from elementary : 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05, 03/06, 10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08, 02/09, 09/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 09/12, 16/12
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes The exam fees are not included and depend on the level of the exam. A minimum level of intermediate (B1/2) is required. It may be necessary to book an extra night of accommodation at the end of the course due to the exam date. Prices on request.
Course materials:	€50, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch). Students staying in a host family during the Christmas period, need to pay a € 60 surcharge per week since meals are based on full board during this period.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 19/05/2024 - 28/09/2024 : €50 per week single room : 22/12/2024 - 29/12/2024 : €60 per week
	Special dietary needs : € 50 per week
Info summer residence:	Summer residence is open from 02/06/2024 to 11/08/2024

Transfer:

Transfer upon arrival at Cork airport : EUR 60

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance student discount card information about the school and city airport transfer is included when staying in a host family, on arrival between 9.00 and 22.30 hours Teaching materials are not included (1 book per level, approx 4 weeks € 50 per book). In 2024 the school closed on the following dates: 05/02/2024, 18/03/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 06/05/2024, 03/06/2024, 06/08/2024, 28/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 03/01/2025 Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

This course prepares you for the Cambridge Exam FCE or CAE. The Cambridge Preparation Course consists of 20 lessons per week and is designed to prepare you for the five components of the examinations (reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking).

Prior to arrival, you do a pre-test so that you can make an informed decision on which examination course to join. All teachers are experienced Cambridge examiners with many years of experience in examination preparation. You benefit from a combination of examination techniques and general language study.

Please note: The 4 week course is a 'fast-track' course.

To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years.

The business English course is designed for professionals who wish to achieve maximum progress in a short amount of time. The course focuses on the essential language skills to perform in today’s competitive and global environment. Classes are in small international groups with max. 6 participants.

Components of the business English course include conducting meetings and discussions, making presentations, dealing with facts and figures, interviewing, negotiating techniques, management styles and leadership, describing trends as well as choice of stimulating topics such as sales and marketing, human resources, quality management and cross-cultural issues. It is a highly interactive course.

The Business English course consists of 25 lessons per week, and 5 hours lunch time with a teacher (lunch not included in the prices).

Minimum level of English: intermediate. Minimum age: 23 years

Minimum age is 23 years.

This English course for Teachers consists of 25 lessons per week, 20 lessons in the morning and 5 lessons divided over two afternoons. At the time of booking, teachers have to select one of the options hereafter:

1-Refresher Course for Non-Native Teachers
The course provides a balanced programme of methodology, classroom resourcing, current theory, cultural exposure and language enrichment. As a teacher of English, you can expect a challenging learning experience which updates and refreshes your teaching. The afternoon sessions complement the academic component of the programme. Through a series of visits to places of historical interest as well as lectures and workshops, you gain an overview of the culture, the history and the education system of Ireland.

2- TKT Training course (Teaching Knowledge Test)
This is a Cambridge exam specifically aimed for Teachers of English as a second language. TKT certification is suitable for those non-native teachers who would like to teach English as a second language. During the lessons, participants will be prepared for the TKT exam and will increase the knowledge of concepts related to language and its use.

3- 21st Century Skills/Practical Methodology & English Development for teachers
The 21st Century Skills / Practical Methodology & English Language Development for Teacher Courses are designed for non-native teachers of English (Secondary Teachers) who wish to improve their professional skills in practical methodology and English language development.

Minimum age is 18 years.

This a module especially focussed on non-native teachers (not necessarily teachers of English as a second language) who teach their subject in the English language. During the lessons, participants will increase their communication skills in English as well as they will explore keys issues and methodology forms.

This teacher course consists of 25 lessons per week, 20 lessons in the morning and 5 lessons divided over two afternoons.

Minimum age is 23 years.

Prices 2024

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

22

Number of weeks:

1

2

				1 week	2 weeks
Teachers Course (CLIL) without accommodation				510	860
Teachers Course (CLIL) with summer residence, single room , no meals				775	1325
Teachers Course (CLIL) with host family, single room , halfboard				815	1405

Starting dates:	from intermediate : 01/07, 22/07, 21/10
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes
Course materials:	€50, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch). Students staying in a host family during the Christmas period, need to pay a € 60 surcharge per week since meals are based on full board during this period.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 19/05/2024 - 28/09/2024 : €50 per week single room : 22/12/2024 - 29/12/2024 : €60 per week
	Special dietary needs : € 50 per week
Info summer residence:	Summer residence is open from 02/06/2024 to 11/08/2024

Transfer:

Transfer upon arrival at Cork airport : EUR 60

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance student discount card information about the school and city airport transfer is included when staying in a host family, on arrival between 9.00 and 22.30 hours Teaching materials are not included (1 book per level, approx 4 weeks € 50 per book). In 2024 the school closed on the following dates: 05/02/2024, 18/03/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 06/05/2024, 03/06/2024, 06/08/2024, 28/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 03/01/2025 Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

The Club 50 Course in Cork is specially designed for those students of 50+ who are interested in a combination of English language and culture. This programme is highly recommended to learn the language by having great fun and discover Ireland and in particular, Cork and its culture. The Club 50 course very flexible and aims to suit the needs and interest of the group.

The English course is focussed on developing communication skills both inside and outside the classroom. The learning ambience is great and all the participants will be encouraged to increase the vocabulary and language through real communicative situations.

The Golden Age course includes:
- 15 English lessons per week
- Two afternoon tours
- one full day tour (Saturday)
- 2 afternoon presentations about Irish culture: music, history, literature and sports

Minimum age is 50 years.

Prices 2024

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Number of lessons per week:

15

Number of weeks:

1

2

				1 week	2 weeks
Club 50 without accommodation				460	860
Club 50 with summer residence, single room , no meals				735	1345
Club 50 with host family, single room , halfboard				765	1405

Starting dates:	from elementary : 10/06, 16/09
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes A minimum level of intermediate is required to participate in this course. For 1-week courses we recommend to stay in Cork until Sunday, because of the Saturday excursion.
Course materials:	€50, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch). Students staying in a host family during the Christmas period, need to pay a € 60 surcharge per week since meals are based on full board during this period.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 19/05/2024 - 28/09/2024 : €50 per week single room : 22/12/2024 - 29/12/2024 : €60 per week
	Special dietary needs : € 50 per week
Info summer residence:	Summer residence is open from 02/06/2024 to 11/08/2024

Transfer:

Transfer upon arrival at Cork airport : EUR 60

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance student discount card information about the school and city airport transfer is included when staying in a host family, on arrival between 9.00 and 22.30 hours Teaching materials are not included (1 book per level, approx 4 weeks € 50 per book). In 2024 the school closed on the following dates: 05/02/2024, 18/03/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 06/05/2024, 03/06/2024, 06/08/2024, 28/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 03/01/2025 Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

The one-to-one course offers the most rapid, relevant and cost-effective form of language training. Your tutors can focus on general English or on the language skill you require for your profession or studies. 15 or 20 hours per week. If you want a different number of hours per week, please contact us.

Minimum age is 16 years.