Cork is Ireland’s second city and is the ideal destination for students to discover the real Ireland: green, poetic, musical, chatty and charming. It is also the gateway to beautiful wild southern part of Ireland.
It’s smaller, quieter and much more relaxed than Dublin.
Cork City has a population of about 220,000. The city is compact with excellent public transport. Most of the city-based attractions are in the city area. Most are free. Almost everything is walking distance. Great for bicycles.
The city has a vibrant arts and cultural ethos and was the European Capital of Culture in 2005. Cork is host to many festivals—the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival , the Cork Film Festival , the Cork International Choral Festival and the Cork Midsummer Festival .
One of our favourite actors, Cillian Murphy (Mr Peaky Blinders) is a native son of Cork.
Cork English College
Cork English College has three beautiful buildings in the heart of the city centre. One stands high on Saint Patrick’s Hill and the other two have waterfront locations, overlooking the picturesque River Lee .
Founded in 1978, CEC has an excellent reputation and has been teaching English to students from all over the world. It is a Cambridge and IELTS testing centre.
The school is a family run business.
Location
- City centre
- Close to shops, bars, restaurants and transport
- Located on the river-side with scenic views
Work—Study
- Job club
- Volunteer work
- Internships
- Work experience
Programmes
- General English
- Intensive General English
- One to One
- Executive Programmes
- Business English
- Cambridge PET, FCE and CAE Exam Preparation
- IELTS Preparation Course
- TOLES Preparation Course
- Teacher Refresher Courses
- Military English Programme
- Aviation English Programme
- Academic Year – Long Stay
- Pre Sessional Programme
- Internship Programme
- Family Language Stay
Activities
CEC offer a full programme of afternoon and evening social activities.
- Visit to Blarney Castle
- Cork City Tour
- Visit the Fota Wildlife Park
- Bowling
- Greyhound racing
- Cinema nights
- Irish dancing
- Pub nights
- School party nights
- Full-Day Trip to Killarney National Park
- Full-Day Trip to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Full-Day Trip to Cliffs of Moher
- Full-Day Trip to Rock of Cashel and Mitchelstown Caves
- Coffee and chat
- Pronunciation classes
Accommodation
- Homestay:
- Standard or Ensuite Host Family
- Distance from school: 20-30 minutes by public bus
- Student residence:
- Single standard or Single en-suite
- Distance from school: Often walking distance
- Shared apartment:
- Single room with private bathroom or single room with shared bathroom or twin room with shared bathroom
- Distance from school: Walking distance
- Private apartment:
- 2/3-bed apartment or 5-bed apartment
- Distance from school: Walking distance
- Hotels / Guesthouses:
- Distance from school: Walking distance
Statistics
- Max class size: Morning 12, Afternoon 15
- Average class size: 6—8 students
- Multinational
- Cinema room
- IT room
- Common rooms
- Library
- Exam rooms
- Private self-study rooms
- Member of the Quality English school group
The Language House likes
We are great fans of the city of Cork. We like the small classes—maximum 10, average 6-7. If you are a slightly older student and serious about your English—this school is an excellent choice.
ACET (Active Centre of English Training)
Active Centre of English Training (ACET) is a family-run school with more than 40 years’ experience. The school is in a charming historic building in the Cork city centre with a Georgian chic interior and modern facilities.
It’s a super-friendly school owned and managed by women; the lovely Odile, originally from France and her daughter Joëlle. They love to make you feel welcome and special. The school offers a wide range of exams including Cambridge exam, IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC. The school is only a short walk from a fitness centre and swimming pool.
The school is a member of the International Association of Language Centres . It is a Cambridge exam centre.
Location
The school is a three-minute walk from the heart of Cork.
Accommodation
- Homestay families about 40 minutes travel time from the school
- Student residences Single and twin rooms
- Student residences are about 20-30 minutes walking distance to the school
Programmes
- General English part-time: 20 hours per week or 15 hours per week (morning and afternoon)
- General English intensive: 26 hours per week
- Cambridge exam preparation FCE and CAE
- Business and professional English
- Exam afternoon options include TOEIC, IELTS and TOEFL.
- Private training
- Teacher training programmes
- Gold programme for clients age 50+
Statistics
- General English: 20 hours per week or 15 hours per week
- Max class size: 14 students
- Average class size: 8-10 students
- School size: medium 100-150 students
- 24 classrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchen and dining area
- Library
- Study centre
- Information and travel desk
- Interactive white boards
- Garden and smoking area
Work-Study
Regular and updated Job information in the school student lounge.
Activities
- Full programme of activities allowing clients to meet people from all over the world.
- Some activities are free others are charged at cost
- Excursions to scenic places in West Cork and Kerry
- Discover Cork—walking visit of the city
- Learn Irish dancing
- Pub evenings
- Karaoke nights
- Theatre nights
- Bowling
- Greyhound racing
- Whale watching trips from Cork Harbour
- Cine-club / Debating / Coffee Mornings / Book Club / Charity fundraisers / Paint-balling
The Language House likes
Every school has its own character and culture. ACET in Cork is a school with a feminine touch; welcoming, nurturing and student-focused.
