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Cork
Cork offers a lot of culture, literature and music. Impressive mountains
and the wild Irish Sea offer idyll and variety at the same time.
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Cork
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Cork
Cork is located in South Ireland surrounded by beautiful nature, idyllic mountains, plane meadows, fields and swamps. At dawn peaceful wafts of mist hang over crystal clear lakes and natural beaches. The town itself with its small, colourful houses and its countless bridges still has the charm of the 19th century. Cork is situated on a small range of hills and has one of the most beautiful natural harbours of the entire Island.
The typical Irish university town which is well known for its culture, superb museums and 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 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 which is 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, at the banks of the river Lee, is devoted to preserve its cultural and literary heritage. A lot of historic sights can be found in the winding alleys of Cork's town centre such as memorials of Irish freedom fighters, the remains of the old city wall or the historic houses as for example '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 5 minutes on foot from the train station. The two historic school buildings are app. 50 meters apart from each other and surrounded by a wide choice of restaurants, bars and shops.
There are 18 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. The teaching material will cost £ 34 and can be purchased directly at the school.
Brief information
| Average groups size |
| 7 maximum 10 |
| Students |
| Adults of all ages, minimum age 18 |
| Language levels |
| all; Intensive Course as from elementary level (A1); Business English as from upper intermediate level (B2) |
| Internet access |
| for free at the school. Wireless LAN. Internet access is
also available if you bring your own notebook |
| Average temperatures |
| summer 23°, winter 12° |
| Average water temperatures |
| summer 15°, winter 8° |
LISA! Quality Mark
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’ or the ’Cork Public Museum’ located at Fitzgerald Park, offering changing exhibitions, or 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 of Irish freedom fighters tells the story of struggles for freedom as well as Cork's history. The surroundings of Cork are perfect for small trips and excursions.
Accommodation
Shared flat: Self-catered single room (SR) in a shared flat together with other international students that share the kitchen and the bathroom. Average distance to the school: 15 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by public transport.
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.
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 room is only available to two persons booking and travelling together.
Courses and prices
| Standard Course/ Business Course | ||||
| 20 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition (General English) per week; as Business Course: 20 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition (Business English) per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | Apartment | |
| SR | SR HB | DR | SR | |
| 1 week | - | 475 | 603 | 789 |
| 2 weeks | 760 | 818 | 1,063 | 1,446 |
| 3 weeks | 1,112 | 1,201 | 1,573 | 2,141 |
| 4 weeks | 1,459 | 1,577 | 2,067 | 2,831 |
| 8 weeks | 2,861 | 3,096 | 4,076 | 5,605 |
| 12 weeks | 3,958 | 4,311 | 5,781 | 8,074 |
| extra week | 328 | 358 | 485 | 671 |
| Intensive Course/ Business Course | ||||
| 28 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition (General English) per week; as Business Course: 28 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition (Business English) per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | Apartment | |
| SR | SR HB | DR | SR | |
| 1 week | - | 538 | 665 | 852 |
| 2 weeks | 881 | 940 | 1,185 | 1,567 |
| 3 weeks | 1,293 | 1,381 | 1,753 | 2,322 |
| 4 weeks | 1,704 | 1,822 | 2,312 | 3,076 |
| 8 weeks | 3,347 | 3,582 | 4,562 | 6,091 |
| 12 weeks | 4,797 | 5,150 | 6,620 | 8,913 |
| extra week | 397 | 426 | 554 | 760 |
| Star Course Plus 5 | ||||
| 20 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition per week + 5 lessons (60 minutes each) private tuition per week |
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| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | Apartment | |
| SR | SR HB | DR | SR | |
| 1 week | - | 681 | 809 | 995 |
| 2 weeks | 1,161 | 1,220 | 1,465 | 1,847 |
| 3 weeks | 1,694 | 1,783 | 2,155 | 2,723 |
| 4 weeks | 2,233 | 2,351 | 2,841 | 3,605 |
| extra week | 548 | 577 | 705 | 891 |
| Star Course Plus 10 | ||||
| 20 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition per week + 10 lessons (60 minutes each) private tuition per week |
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| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | Apartment | |
| SR | SR HB | DR | SR | |
| 1 week | - | 871 | 999 | 1,185 |
| 2 weeks | 1,538 | 1,596 | 1,841 | 2,224 |
| 3 weeks | 2,263 | 2,351 | 2,723 | 3,292 |
| 4 weeks | 2,988 | 3,106 | 3,596 | 4,360 |
| extra week | 744 | 773 | 901 | 1,087 |
| Star Course 15 | ||||
| 15 lessons (60 minutes each) private tuition per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | Apartment | |
| SR | SR HB | DR | SR | |
| 1 week | - | 926 | 1,054 | 1,240 |
| 2 weeks | 1,642 | 1,700 | 1,945 | 2,328 |
| 3 weeks | 2,341 | 2,429 | 2,802 | 3,370 |
| 4 weeks | 3,047 | 3,164 | 3,654 | 4,419 |
| extra week | 754 | 783 | 910 | 1,097 |
Exam Courses
At our language school in Cork, we offer the following exam preparation courses: preparation for the Cambridge Certificate (FCE, CAE):
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.
Exam Course Prices
| Cambridge Certificate | ||||
| 20 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition FCE or CAE preparation per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | Apartment | |
| SR | SR HB | DR | SR | |
| 4-week course, 4 weeks accommodation (FCE-Crash Course) |
1,400 | 1,518 | 2,008 | 2,772 |
| 10-week course, 10 weeks accommodation (FCE, CAE) |
3,302 | 3,596 | 4,821 | 6,732 |
| 12-week course, 12 weeks accommodation (FCE, CAE) |
3,958 | 4,311 | 5,781 | 8,074 |
| 12-week course, 13 weeks accommodation (FCE, CAE) |
4,095 | 4,478 | 6,075 | 8,554 |
| 13-week course, 14 weeks accommodation (FCE, CAE) |
4,419 | 4,830 | 6,555 | 9,221 |
| Exam fee: from 10 weeks included in the price; 4-week FCE-course: 150 EUR; books 35 EUR |
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Exam Course Dates
| Cambridge Certificate: |
| FCE / CAE - exam course: 04.01. - 12.03. (10 weeks), accommodation end: 13.03.; 22.03. - 11.06. (12 weeks), accommodation end: 12.06.; 15.03. - 11.06. (13 weeks); accommodation end: 12.06.; 13.09. - 03.12. (12 weeks), accommodation end: 04.12; 06.09. - 03.12. (13 weeks), accommodation end: 04.12.; 06.09. - 03.12. (13 weeks), accommodation end: 11.12. FCE-Crash Course: 03.08. - 27.08. (4 weeks), accommodation end: 28.08. Exam (in Cork): FCE: 13.03.; 12.06.; 28.08.; 07.12./11.12. CAE: 06.03./13.03; 16.06.; 05.12./08.12. You must register for your FCE or CAE exam online at least 3 months in advance! |
Dates and services
| Outbound travel day: | Return travel day: |
| Sunday | Saturday |
| Course start dates: | |
| Courses begin every Monday | |
| No lessons on the following dates: | |
| 01.01.; 17.03.; 05.04.; 03.05.; 07.06.; 02.08.; 25.10.; 27.12. - 31.12 | |
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 £ 34 and can be purchased directly at the school.
Additional services:
- Extra nights without lessons: £ 39 (only available with family accommodation)
- Ensuite room in the family: £ 59 per week
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. The airport pick up is already included in the price. It's also possible to get a taxi. The journey from the airport to the accommodation will take app. 10 minutes and costs about £ 20. Please contact our staff for more information.
