Reviews of ACET - Active Centre of English Training, Cork, Ireland
Total number of reviews: 190
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 190 reviews of former students of ACET - Active Centre of English Training
Overall rating ACET - Active Centre of English Training, Cork, Ireland | 4.1 |
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City | 4.2 |
Organisation | 4.2 |
Facilities | 3.7 |
Social activities | 3.5 |
Quality of teaching | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.7 |
Accommodation | |
Homestay | 4.1 |
Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.8 |
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Individual Reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training
26. Jul. 2023
1. Joseph (18 years)
101.Course: Standard + TOEIC Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
101.Course: Standard + TOEIC Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
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8. Nov. 2022
2. Caroline (45 years) France
102.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
102.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Welcoming and very professional team.
City/place
Peaceful, lively and very nice city.
12. Oct. 2022
3. Ilaria (36 years)
103.Course: Accelerated Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
103.Course: Accelerated Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
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recommended
9. Aug. 2022
4. Anja (53 years)
104.Course: Refresher Teacher Training Course - 1 week
104.Course: Refresher Teacher Training Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The school is centrally located. The equipment is essentially good, but when it comes down to it, the connection between the laptop and the projector doesn't work. The "presentation" of the welcome package looks professional. However, it is not particularly substantial for adults. Why do I need a plastic card with my name and the course? What does the programme actually contain.
The 2nd afternoon activity (tour of the Jameson Distillery) was interesting and well organised.
Negative aspects
This is the 5th "Teachers refresher course" I have participated in. Among others at CES in Cork, Dublin and the UK. This was by far the biggest disappointment I have experienced up until now.
The teacher was not prepared for this course, but had expected CLIL participants.
Half of the students were primary teachers and half were secondary teachers, which made it even more difficult for the teacher to accommodate everyone.
There was no information about the content of the course. On request, a compilation of the content we had covered during the week was handed out later on Friday.
The lessons were dominated by small talk and little practical content. On request, a few (6) copies were handed out, but these in no way justify the fee of € 50 for course materials. Overall, the course did not meet the needs and expectations of the participants in any way. The course fee of € 575,- for a 4-day course is out of all proportion to what I experienced there.
The first afternoon activity was a guided tour of the city. This was conducted in such a way that we participants of the "Teachers Refresher Course" thought it was a farce. For the fact that this is included in the price, one should actually get a proportionate refund of this money. The administration's explanation that it had taken place exactly as planned was very surprising for us. When the school insists that this is the standard, it is difficult to recommend this school.
The accommodation in the student dormitory was well-equipped, although quite shabby when we moved in (overflowing rubbish bins, sticky cupboards, tables and floors).
The actual location of the "shared apartment" was unacceptable - the other flatmates felt the same way. The noise from the street was immense, so that one could hardly have a conversation in the kitchen with the window open. At 3:00 a.m., the truck delivery for the supermarket on the block arrived. The clattering unloading took about 1 hour. At 5:30 a.m. the supermarket staff began to move the goods around or bring them into the shop on roller containers. Everything directly under the windows of the flat. Given the range of "student's accommodation" in Cork, this block should definitely be avoided.
As stated at the outset, this was a truly disappointing experience. The price of € 765 for a four-day course with accommodation in a student's block stands in no relation to this for me.
You can do better!
The teacher was not prepared for this course, but had expected CLIL participants.
Half of the students were primary teachers and half were secondary teachers, which made it even more difficult for the teacher to accommodate everyone.
There was no information about the content of the course. On request, a compilation of the content we had covered during the week was handed out later on Friday.
The lessons were dominated by small talk and little practical content. On request, a few (6) copies were handed out, but these in no way justify the fee of € 50 for course materials. Overall, the course did not meet the needs and expectations of the participants in any way. The course fee of € 575,- for a 4-day course is out of all proportion to what I experienced there.
The first afternoon activity was a guided tour of the city. This was conducted in such a way that we participants of the "Teachers Refresher Course" thought it was a farce. For the fact that this is included in the price, one should actually get a proportionate refund of this money. The administration's explanation that it had taken place exactly as planned was very surprising for us. When the school insists that this is the standard, it is difficult to recommend this school.
The accommodation in the student dormitory was well-equipped, although quite shabby when we moved in (overflowing rubbish bins, sticky cupboards, tables and floors).
The actual location of the "shared apartment" was unacceptable - the other flatmates felt the same way. The noise from the street was immense, so that one could hardly have a conversation in the kitchen with the window open. At 3:00 a.m., the truck delivery for the supermarket on the block arrived. The clattering unloading took about 1 hour. At 5:30 a.m. the supermarket staff began to move the goods around or bring them into the shop on roller containers. Everything directly under the windows of the flat. Given the range of "student's accommodation" in Cork, this block should definitely be avoided.
As stated at the outset, this was a truly disappointing experience. The price of € 765 for a four-day course with accommodation in a student's block stands in no relation to this for me.
You can do better!
Other comments
see comments before
City/place
Nice student town.
Quality of teaching / language progress
see comments before
Accommodation
Single room, self-catering
4. May. 2020
5. Hugo (23 years)
105.Course: Standard + TOEIC - 2 weeks
105.Course: Standard + TOEIC - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The richness of the different nationalities
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Cliffs and Moher
Other comments
Very good school and very fun and serious atmosphere. I recommend
City/place
Great city!
Quality of teaching / language progress
Over my 4 weeks I could have progressed in a group more quickly but I did not have any request from the teacher (you had to ask) and I did not know it. I could have progressed faster in a higher level from week 2. It is my only frustration not to have been longer in a group of level B1.
17. Dec. 2019
6. Galdric (25 years)
106.Course: Standard Course (16/09 -27/09) + Cambridge CAE Examination Course (30/09 - 13/12) - 13 weeks
106.Course: Standard Course (16/09 -27/09) + Cambridge CAE Examination Course (30/09 - 13/12) - 13 weeks
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1. Oct. 2019
7. Rafael Leon (22 years) Austria
107.Course: General English - Afternoon - 4 weeks
107.Course: General English - Afternoon - 4 weeks
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20. Aug. 2019
8. Ana (31 years) Spain
108.Course: Cambridge CAE Examination Course - 4 weeks
108.Course: Cambridge CAE Examination Course - 4 weeks
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13. Aug. 2019
9. César (17 years) Spain
109.Course: Standard Course [Inglés] - 3 weeks
109.Course: Standard Course [Inglés] - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The attention of teachers in student learning.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The active participation of students
and teachers and the development of classes.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Very good classes
Accommodation
Very good attention in the residence
30. Jul. 2019
10. Andrej (17 years) Switzerland
110.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
110.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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29. Jul. 2019
11. María Del Rosario (49 years) Spain
111.Course: CAE Examination Course - 4 weeks
111.Course: CAE Examination Course - 4 weeks
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16. Apr. 2019
12. Purificació (55 years) Spain
112.Course: Standard Course [Anglès] - 2 weeks
112.Course: Standard Course [Anglès] - 2 weeks
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Teachers
3. Dec. 2018
13. Ilaria (15 years)
113.Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
113.Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
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1. Nov. 2018
14. Melanie (41 years)
114.Course: Intensive [Englisch] - 1 week
114.Course: Intensive [Englisch] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Friendliness, individual approach, quality of teaching
12. Sep. 2018
15. Ana Cristina (48 years)
115.Course: Teacher Training [Inglés] - 2 weeks
115.Course: Teacher Training [Inglés] - 2 weeks
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The closeness between the teachers and the students and the good atmosphere in general.
5. Sep. 2018
16. Borja (37 years)
116.Course: FCE Examination Course - 4 weeks
116.Course: FCE Examination Course - 4 weeks
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The quality and approachability of the teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Less distance between accommodation and school would be ideal
Other comments
The certification exam is done in the same center, point in favor
3. Sep. 2018
17. Eva (40 years)
117.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
117.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Flexibility in the organization of groups. The teaching staff.
9. Aug. 2018
18. Costanza Eugenia (17 years)
118.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
118.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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31. Jul. 2018
19. Ana (26 years)
119.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
119.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The location and the way the teachers treat the students.
30. Jul. 2018
20. Alvaro (23 years)
120.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
120.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The diversity of nationalities in students
5. Jun. 2018
21. Aleksandr (36 years) Russia
121.Course: Intensive [English] - 2 weeks
121.Course: Intensive [English] - 2 weeks
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Very friendly and well-prepared teachers. Good location.
Other comments
It was very interesting to study at ACET but, I was there for only 2 weeks and it's too little time.
21. Nov. 2017
22. Jaclin (53 years) Ireland
122.Course: Cambridge Proficiency Examination Course [English] - 3 weeks
122.Course: Cambridge Proficiency Examination Course [English] - 3 weeks
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8. Oct. 2017
23. Els-marie (69 years) Sweden
123.Course: Gold Programme [English] - 2 weeks
123.Course: Gold Programme [English] - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Different ages and about 10 - 12 students in every class.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The library.
Other comments
The house is a beautiful Georgian house. In one of the classrooms on the first floor were reflections from the celling luminaire on the glass board. It made it difficult to read on the board. One of the teachers had very tiny handwriting so I found it hard to read.
15. Mar. 2017
24. Salvador (58 years)
124.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
124.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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Teachers and methodology
9. Mar. 2017
25. Rubén (31 years)
125.Course: Intensive - 7 weeks
125.Course: Intensive - 7 weeks
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the school's teachers are really good
10. Oct. 2016
26. Heidi (56 years)
126.Course: Gold Programme (2 Wochen) + Intensive (1 Woche) - 3 weeks
126.Course: Gold Programme (2 Wochen) + Intensive (1 Woche) - 3 weeks
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They arranged all the leisure activities in the course 50+ just for me, therefore I could visit all the offers with a companion.
3. Oct. 2016
27. Cristina (36 years)
127.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
127.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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The willingness of staff to help you.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Take into account that you have to pay for the textbook, that costs 35€ to 45€.
6. Sep. 2016
28. Kinga (48 years) Hungary
128.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
128.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The feeling and the organization of the school. My teacher was the best I think.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
They can improve their English.
2. Sep. 2016
29. Mónica (17 years)
129.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
129.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Many students of different nationalities
29. Aug. 2016
30. Virginia (29 years)
130.Course: Cambridge Advanced Examination Course - 4 weeks
130.Course: Cambridge Advanced Examination Course - 4 weeks
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The quality of teaching
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The first day you have to pay 45€ in cash for the book.
29. Aug. 2016
31. Rebecca (21 years)
131.Course: First Certificate Examination Course - 4 weeks
131.Course: First Certificate Examination Course - 4 weeks
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21. Aug. 2016
32. Maria Del Pilar (45 years)
132.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
132.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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13. Aug. 2016
33. Edoardo (17 years)
133.Course: Standard + TOEFL - 3 weeks
133.Course: Standard + TOEFL - 3 weeks
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9. Aug. 2016
34. Mariia (17 years)
134.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
134.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
They are always glad to help you and explain everything you don't understand; the atmosphere is very friendly, and the teachers are very professional.
19. Jul. 2016
35. Raphael (19 years)
135.Course: Intensive - 1 week
135.Course: Intensive - 1 week
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People of all nationalities
Other comments
Make excursions with teachers in Cork
20. Jun. 2016
36. Maria (29 years)
136.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
136.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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Good teachers, few people in the classroom.
9. May. 2016
37. Isa (21 years)
137.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
137.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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various nationalities
Other comments
Thanks for your work and your kindness
3. Nov. 2015
38. Kader (50 years) France
138.Course: English for the Workplace - 1 week
138.Course: English for the Workplace - 1 week
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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Positive aspects of school
Meeting other people from different cultures. Having the opportunity to speak with students with the same level of English.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Don't forget to bring clothing suitable for hiking, for outings programmed during the weekend.
Other comments
Good organisation. For students, don't forget to allow for the book fee: 45€ per level. Cork is a very exciting city!
2. Nov. 2015
39. Miren Begoñe (43 years)
139.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
139.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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23. Sep. 2015
40. Edoardo (16 years)
140.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
140.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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The willing approach of the teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
the weather is very variable and unpredictable
Other comments
secretaries were very helpful
2. Sep. 2015
41. Maria (41 years)
141.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
141.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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Positive aspects of school
Teachers' training and professionalism. Great willingness from all the staff for educational advice and solution of problems concerning the accommodation.
2. Sep. 2015
42. Mouna (42 years)
142.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
142.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Homestay Executive
19. Aug. 2015
43. Mauro (17 years)
143.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
143.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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Positive aspects of school
Easy and fast learning
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Do not use your native language
19. Aug. 2015
44. Mª Dolores (49 years)
144.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
144.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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Positive aspects of school
The responsable for education is always available to help you.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Make sure the group in which you are assigned corresponds to your language level.
13. Aug. 2015
45. Ugo (20 years)
145.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
145.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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The quality of courses and the great atmosphere during and after school.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Clothes for rain.
Other comments
Very good experience, I recommend.
11. Aug. 2015
46. David (17 years)
146.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
146.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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Attitude.
10. Aug. 2015
47. Noelia (38 years)
147.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
147.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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The teachers are very friendly and efficient.
27. Apr. 2015
48. Emigdio (29 years)
148.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
148.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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Nothing about accommodations because I stayed with a friend
30. Mar. 2015
49. Iker (31 years)
149.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
149.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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Student Residence - Copley Court
7. Sep. 2014
50. Iria (31 years)
150.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
150.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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Positive aspects of school
The staff is very open and very quick to answer any possible question.
5. Sep. 2014
51. Miguel Angel (49 years)
151.Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
151.Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
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DeansHall Apartments
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Nothing
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Look for information earlier.
Other comments
Improvisation is the key
5. Sep. 2014
52. Albert (54 years)
152.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
152.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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2. Sep. 2014
53. Alba (29 years)
153.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
153.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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The quality of teachers
2. Sep. 2014
54. Elena (52 years)
154.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
154.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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1. Sep. 2014
55. Joaquin (24 years)
155.Course: Cambridge Advanced Examination Course - 4 weeks
155.Course: Cambridge Advanced Examination Course - 4 weeks
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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The friendliness of the workers and the quality of teachers.
1. Sep. 2014
56. Jesús (29 years)
156.Course: Cambridge Advanced Examination Course - 4 weeks
156.Course: Cambridge Advanced Examination Course - 4 weeks
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The teacher and mates
27. Aug. 2014
57. Evariste (21 years)
157.Course: Standard + TOEFL - 2 weeks
157.Course: Standard + TOEFL - 2 weeks
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The good atmosphere, relationships with teachers and staff availability
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Evening in Pubs, visits of Cork and its surroundings
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Friendly host family. However, the travel time between their home and the city center is sometimes long
12. Aug. 2014
58. Laura (21 years)
158.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
158.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Good partition of the classes, not too crowdy, the teachers are very good and helpful.
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excellent school where you can improve your level of English
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I think the break is really too short. Every day we were struggling to go to the bar and maybe go to the bathroom, since for both of them there was the queue. So that every morning half of coffee was automatically thrown away. I would add 5 minutes.
1. Jul. 2014
59. Ascension Maria (29 years)
159.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
159.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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It was very good overall.
28. Feb. 2014
60. Antoine (27 years)
160.Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
160.Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
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hospitality, presence and good vibe.
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We were never abandoned because the school was always here for us.
23. Nov. 2013
61. Sandra (35 years)
161.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
161.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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ACET Executive Apartments - Ard Patrick
10. Sep. 2013
62. Ana Maria (45 years)
162.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
162.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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ACET Executive Apartments - Ard Patrick
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The teachers and the rest of the staff.
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Bring material to write on, a notebook and a good attitude towards learning.
3. Sep. 2013
63. Mathieu (24 years)
163.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
163.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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We learn while having fun
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visiting parks, the University, cork city goal, the city
20. Aug. 2013
64. Yannis (18 years)
164.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
164.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Teachers, the possibility to stay at school till 5 pm. (quite early though)
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Go to the Killarney national park.
5. Aug. 2013
65. Alberto (17 years)
165.Course: First Certificate Examination Course - 4 weeks
165.Course: First Certificate Examination Course - 4 weeks
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2. Oct. 2012
66. Ricardo (22 years) Spain
166.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
166.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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24. Sep. 2012
67. Valentina (30 years)
167.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
167.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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17. Sep. 2012
68. Rocío (32 years) Spain
168.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
168.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Thee classmates, and some teachers.
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Thee receptionists are not friendly.
3. Sep. 2012
69. García-murga (30 years) Spain
169.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
169.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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Camille and Seán, really great teachers.
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The level assessment is rather useless. People are placed mostly in the level they want to be, not the level they really should be in.
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If you are a proficient student the availability of the groups is very limited, I would choose a Higher Institution.
27. Aug. 2012
70. Daniele (21 years)
170.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
170.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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young teachers
few Italian
conversation
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
the cost of all services in Cork: eg. subscription, washing machine, and a map of the city itself.
Other comments
perhaps it might be a little bit too superficial the method of self-assessment, but
for the rest is acceptable
28. May. 2012
71. Hanna (52 years)
171.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
171.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The very motivated teachers, interested in their students, with wide and diverse knowledge (in my case, Janet and Finbarr). The friendly welcome and the helpfulness of Philippa (reception).
Other comments
Unfortunately, they didn't organise more leisure activities due to the low number of students. No accompanied pub visit.
28. May. 2012
72. Emanuela (56 years) Italy
172.Course: Intensive - 7 weeks
172.Course: Intensive - 7 weeks
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professionalism of teachers & staff, kindness of everybody, location
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excellent
9. May. 2012
73. Michael (30 years)
173.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
173.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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5. Sep. 2011
74. Guglielmo (22 years)
174.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
174.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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Homestay Executive
23. Aug. 2011
75. Iris (23 years) Spain
175.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
175.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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16. Aug. 2011
76. María Jesús (53 years) Spain
176.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
176.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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The organization. The staff of the school try to help you at all times to feel better in class.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Students must speak English inside and outside of school. It´s very important
Other comments
The book sold by the school is very expensive (35 €) and then we don´t use it very much. It should be optional.
10. Aug. 2011
77. Julia (19 years)
177.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
177.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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You were able change to a higher course, if you had improved. It was taken care of everyone, and there was a test every week where you could see how much you had learned.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You should definitely visit the Cliffs of Mohar.
Other comments
The apartment was too far away from the city center and the school. And it was not cleaned when I arrived. (University Hall Apartment)
1. Aug. 2011
78. Zulema (18 years) Spain
178.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
178.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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The teaching method. The people are very helpful.
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Advice about the prices: it's very expensive for Spanish people.
15. May. 2011
79. Itxaso (20 years) Spain
179.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
179.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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I like the school, the programme of excursions, the teacher is very good.
15. Nov. 2010
80. Jennifer (23 years)
180.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
180.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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The teachers and people from different countries
15. Nov. 2010
81. Javier (24 years)
181.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
181.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The atmosphere and the teachers.
28. Sep. 2010
82. Raquel (22 years)
182.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
182.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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What I liked best was the relationship with the teachers.
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Bear in mind that, in summer, there are a lot of Spanish students and you are in the same class. therefore, you tend to speak Spanish. I tried to chat with non-Spanish speakers to avoid this problem, but it is difficult to avoid. One week, out of 10 students, 6 of them wee Spanish. It is difficult to work in groups and whenever you get stuck you speak Spanish.
9. Sep. 2010
83. Susana (41 years)
183.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
183.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Treatment
1. Sep. 2010
84. Fidel (21 years)
184.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
184.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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Friendliness and accessibility.
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Dining room for the students with afternoon classes. Bigger classrooms.
24. Aug. 2010
85. Alice (23 years)
185.Course: Standard + TOEIC - 3 weeks
185.Course: Standard + TOEIC - 3 weeks
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Student Residence - Copley Court
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Teacher quality and the organization.
16. Aug. 2010
86. Marek (23 years) Poland
186.Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
186.Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
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The teacher , the organization.
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Bring a lot of money.
9. Aug. 2010
87. Elodie (21 years)
187.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
187.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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People from several nationalities, teachers are very nice and approachable.
9. Aug. 2010
88. Sandra (40 years)
188.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
188.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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Homestay
27. Jul. 2010
89. Silvia (25 years)
189.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
189.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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1. May. 2010
90. Veronica (20 years)
190.Course: Intensive - 5 weeks
190.Course: Intensive - 5 weeks
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Meet new people
23. Nov. 2009
91. Alberto (25 years)
191.Course: Standard + TOEFL - 4 weeks
191.Course: Standard + TOEFL - 4 weeks
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classrooms and teaching
19. Oct. 2009
92. Cristina (29 years)
192.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
192.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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15. Sep. 2009
93. María (17 years)
193.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
193.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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14. Sep. 2009
94. Mª José (18 years)
194.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
194.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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14. Sep. 2009
95. Florian (17 years) Austria
195.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
195.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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To meet other students from different nationalities was very exciting. My teachers were very qualified: Geroid and Christine
8. Dec. 2008
96. Domínguez (26 years) Spain
196.Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
196.Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
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Good teaching
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Have full material, included CD
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All the schools should give full didactic material with the book to make better the learning of the student
25. Nov. 2008
97. Ana Rosa (21 years)
197.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
197.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Evoid to speak in your own language, try to speak in English
18. Nov. 2008
98. Daniele (40 years) Italy
198.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
198.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The quality of the Teaching
17. Nov. 2008
99. Marta (26 years)
199.Course: Intensive - 1 week
199.Course: Intensive - 1 week
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the teachers were very friendly
17. Nov. 2008
100. Ricardo (32 years)
200.Course: Teacher Training - 2 weeks
200.Course: Teacher Training - 2 weeks
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atmosphere among all of us