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Cork

Cork is packed with culture, literature and music. Impressive mountains
and the wild Irish Sea offer an idyllic yet ever-changing setting.

Cork

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Cork

Cork is located in southern Ireland surrounded by beautiful countryside, idyllic mountains, meadows, fields and swamps. At dawn, clouds of mist hang over crystal clear lakes and natural beaches. The town itself with its small, colourful houses and its countless bridges is full of 19th century charm. Cork is situated on a set of hills and has one of the most beautiful natural harbours in all of Ireland.

The typical Irish university town, well known for its culture, superb museums, galleries, theatres and parks, was awarded European Capital of Culture in 2005. Cork offers a variety of events such as the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Festival which is celebrated in honour of Ireland's patron saint, the ’Cork International Jazz Festival’, the ’Art Trail’ or the 'Murphy’s Cork Film Festival'. Approximately 25,000 students live in Cork, a fifth of the town's population. There are great clubs such as the ’Bodega’ on Cornmarket Street or the ’Counihans’ on Pembroke Street. Cork, on the banks of the river Lee, is devoted to preserving its cultural and literary heritage. A lot of historic sights can be seen in the winding alleys of Cork's town centre such as memorials to Irish freedom fighters, the remains of the old city wall or the historic houses, such as 'Custom House' which dates back to the first half of the 18th century. Cork's residents are warm-hearted, open-minded, friendly and very proud of the town. When in Cork, don't miss out on a visit to the theatre, the opera, a pub or a club.

The school

Our language school in the heart of Cork is only a few minutes on foot from the train station. The two historic school buildings are approx. 50 metres apart and surrounded by a variety of restaurants, bars and shops.
There are 26 modern and well-lit class rooms, a multimedia room and a computer lab. The sports centre and the indoor swimming pool close by can be used by the students at a reduced entrance fee. All English teachers are specialised in teaching English as a foreign language. Teaching material costs £ 32 and can be purchased at the school.

Basic information

LISA! Mark of Quality

Our language school is recognised by Irish Department of Education and Science and a member of the organisations ACELS, FIYTO, ALTO, MEI RELSA, IATEFL as well as Quality English.

Sightseeing in Cork

There are a lot of things to do in Cork, as the town offers a broad variety of cultural, art and sport events. You will find superb museums such as the ’Cork Vision Centre,’ the ’Cork Public Museum’ located at Fitzgerald Park, which has a range of exhibitions and the ’Cork Butter Museum’ in which the history and the production of Irish butter is explained. The historic heart of Cork with its numerous memorials to Irish freedom fighters tells the story of struggles for indepencdence as well as Cork's history. The surrounding area is perfect for short trips and excursions.

Accommodation

Family: Single room (SR) with a shared bathroom and half board (HB), full board at weekends. Average distance to the school: depending on the family 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by public transport. Ensuite rooms are available for a surcharge. Airport pick-up is included in the price.

Residence: Available for booking from 12.06. till 28.08. Self-catered single room (SR) in a shared flat together with other international students with communal kitchen and bathroom. Internet access. Average distance to the school: 10 minutes on foot

Shared flat: Self-catered single room (SR) in a shared flat together with other international students with communal kitchen and bathroom. Average distance to the school: 15 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by public transport.

Apartment: Single (SR) or double room (DR) in a self-catered apartment with a kitchen and a private bathroom. Average distance to the school: 15 minutes on foot. A double roommay only be occupied by two people booking and travelling together.

Courses and prices

Language and Culture

Our cultural trips to Cork are particularly aimed at older participants. Together with language learners from different countries in your age group, you will learn English and expand your knowledge with our varied activity programme. Accommodation is with a host family in a single room (SR) with half board (HB), full board on weekends. Alternatively you can book a self-catered single (SR) or double room (DR) in our apartment. Please call us if you have any questions, we are always very happy to help.

Exam Courses

At our language school in Cork, we offer the following exam preparation courses: preparation for the Cambridge Certificate (FCE, CAE):

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Please note:

• To take part in this course, your English must be at least at an upper intermediate level (FCE: B2, CAE: C1). Enrolment on this course is subject to a grading test before the course starts.
• The exams normally take place in the last week of the course, therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week.
• You must pay the exam fee while in Cork. Please consult the table regarding how much the exam fee will cost.
• Cambridge Certificates: You will find dates of the written papers (papers 1-3) in the table. According to our previous experience, we have found that the oral exams (papers 4-5) mostly take place a week after the end of the course. which is why the prices may include an extra week’s accommodation. As it is possible that the dates may be postponed, we recommend that you opt for a flexible flight reservation.
  

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Dates and services

Package includes:

• Language course as booked
• Accommodation as booked
• Organised social/activity programme
• Travel advice and information
• Certificate on course completion

Teaching material :

• The teaching material will cost £ 32 and can be purchased directly at the school.

Additional services:

• Extra night without lessons: £ 41 (only available with family accommodation)
• Ensuite room in the family: £ 60 per week
• Single transfer from Cork airport to the apartment: £ 37

Travel

We recommend that you book a flight to Cork. There is a public transport service from the airport to your accommodation. Students staying with a family will be picked up at the airport as part of the package. Taxis are also available. The journey from the airport to the accommodation takes approx. 10 minutes and costs about £ 18. If you arrive at the airport in Dublin we recommend the Airport Shuttle Service to Cork. The ticket will be refunded on the first school day by the school. The Shuttle arrives at the city centre of Cork; forthose staying with a host family, the transfer is included in the price. The apartments are within walking distance from the city centre. Please contact our staff for more information.

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