Language course English in Cork

CES

Learn English in Cork at our partner school, CES. The school is located in two adjacent Georgian buildings which have been renovated while keeping their elegant 18th century character. The school is centrally located, meaning everything you may want is located within walking distance of the school. Besides light and comfortable classrooms and other facilities to aid you in your studies, the school also has a pleasant garden where you can relax with other students between and after your classes.

Key features of our partner English school:

  • Accredited by EAQUALS (European Association for Quality Language Services)
  • Fully equipped classrooms
  • Library / study room
  • Garden for students to relax in
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Social programme

CES organises a large variety of activities, with the objective of helping their students to learn English and enjoy a varied social life. Activities may include:

  • City tours
  • Excursions on Saturdays
  • Irish dancing
  • Movie afternoons at school
  • Sport activities
 

Intensive

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.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
26
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 786 1136 1486 1641 1952 2263 2574 2885 3196 3507 3566
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 1411 2031 2651 3077 3657 4238 4819 5400 5981 6562 6891
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1411 2031 2651 3077 3657 4238 4819 5400 5981 6562 6891
Intensive with summer residence, single room , no meals 1441 2076 2711 3152 3747 4343 4939 5535
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €25, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/05/2025 - 27/09/2025 : €50 per week
single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €75 per week
Special dietary needs : € 35 per week [i]
Info summer residence:  

Summer residence is open from 01/06/2025 to 02/08/2025

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school closed on the following dates: 01/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 04/08/2025, 27/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026

Combined

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.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 1426 2096 2766 3261 3896 4531 5166 5801 6436
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard 2051 2991 3931 4697 5601 6507 7411 8317 9221
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 2051 2991 3931 4697 5601 6507 7411 8317 9221
Combined with summer residence, single room , no meals 2081 3036 3991 4772 5691 6612 7531 8452
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €25, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/05/2025 - 27/09/2025 : €50 per week
single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €75 per week
Special dietary needs : € 35 per week [i]
Info summer residence:  

Summer residence is open from 01/06/2025 to 02/08/2025

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school closed on the following dates: 01/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 04/08/2025, 27/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026

IELTS

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.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
26
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 656 941 1226 1336 1586 1836 2086
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room , halfboard 1281 1837 2391 2771 3291 3811 4331
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 1281 1837 2391 2771 3291 3811 4331
IELTS Exam Prep with summer residence, single room , no meals 1311 1882 2451 2846 3381 3916 4451
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 786 1136 1486 1661 1976 2291 2606
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room , halfboard 1411 2031 2651 3097 3681 4267 4851
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 1411 2031 2651 3097 3681 4267 4851
IELTS Exam Prep with summer residence, single room , no meals 1441 2076 2711 3172 3771 4372 4971
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12
from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

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:  

ca. €25, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/05/2025 - 27/09/2025 : €50 per week
single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €75 per week
Special dietary needs : € 35 per week [i]
Info summer residence:  

Summer residence is open from 01/06/2025 to 02/08/2025

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school closed on the following dates: 01/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 04/08/2025, 27/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026

Cambridge exam (FCE & CAE)

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.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
26
Number of weeks:
  9 weeks 10 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 2921 3236
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, double room , halfboard 5437 6021
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 5437 6021
Starting dates:  

from intermediate : 06/01, 13/01, 31/03, 16/06, 15/09, 22/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

With many Cambridge courses, it is necessary to book an extra night or week of accommodation at the end of the course due to the exam date (prices on request).

Course Dates 2025:
FCE: 13/01/2025, 07/04/2025, 16/06/2025, 22/09/2025
CAE: 06/02/2025, 31/03/2025, 16/06/2025, 15/09/2025

Course materials:  

ca. €25, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/05/2025 - 27/09/2025 : €50 per week
single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €75 per week
Special dietary needs : € 35 per week [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school closed on the following dates: 01/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 04/08/2025, 27/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026

Business English

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 16 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
26
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks  
Commercial English without accommodation 786 1136 1486 1661 1976 2291 2606 2921 3236 3551
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard 1411 2031 2651 3097 3681 4267 4851 5437 6021 6607
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard 1411 2031 2651 3097 3681 4267 4851 5437 6021 6607
Commercial English with summer residence, single room , no meals 1441 2076 2711 3172 3771 4372 4971 5572
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

The Business English course requires an intermediate level of English and a minimum age of 23.

Course materials:  

ca. €25, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/05/2025 - 27/09/2025 : €50 per week
single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €75 per week
Special dietary needs : € 35 per week [i]
Info summer residence:  

Summer residence is open from 01/06/2025 to 02/08/2025

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school closed on the following dates: 01/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 04/08/2025, 27/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026

Teacher course

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 course takes 2 weeks, but it is possible to join the first week only. The course consists of different modules, which are:

Module 1: 21st Century Skills 
Module 2: CLIL and Methodology
Module 3: Classroom Management 
Module 4: language and Irish Culture

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

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

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
Teachers Course without accommodation 536 986
Teachers Course with host family, double room , halfboard 891 1611
Teachers Course with host family, single room , halfboard 891 1611
Teachers Course with summer residence, single room , no meals 906 1641
Starting dates:  

from intermediate : 03/02, 30/06, 21/07

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €25, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/05/2025 - 27/09/2025 : €50 per week
single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €75 per week
Special dietary needs : € 35 per week [i]
Info summer residence:  

Summer residence is open from 01/06/2025 to 02/08/2025

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school closed on the following dates: 01/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 04/08/2025, 27/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026

One-to-One

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.

Prices 2025

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

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 1786 3486
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 2141 4111
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 2141 4111
One-to-One with summer residence, single room , no meals 2156 4141
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €25, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Homestay accommodation includes half board on week days and full board at weekends (a light lunch).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/05/2025 - 27/09/2025 : €50 per week
single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €75 per week
Special dietary needs : € 35 per week [i]
Info summer residence:  

Summer residence is open from 01/06/2025 to 02/08/2025

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school closed on the following dates: 01/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 04/08/2025, 27/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026

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