Reviews of Centre of English Studies (CES), Cork, Ireland
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Average Rating
4.1
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Centre of English Studies (CES), Cork, Ireland
Centre of English Studies (CES), Cork, Ireland
Based on 198 reviews of former students of Centre of English Studies (CES)
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (24 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (88 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (42 ratings)
Students 50+ years (19 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Centre of English Studies (CES)
2. Jun. 2026
Josefina (60 years) 
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teaching and administrative staff. They were very friendly at all times and everyone made me feel very welcome from the very first day.
The teacher was always available to answer questions. The classes were very engaging; every phrase or conversation was used to clarify and explain grammar."
Negative aspects
"I didn't know I was starting a class with students who had been there longer than I had."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"When it's sunny and 18 degrees, you can't be outside without strong sunscreen and a cap or hat."
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City/place
"It's a nice place to visit, but you have to get used to the fact that the buses are hardly ever clean."
Accommodation
"My host is a very kind person who picked me up and took me to the airport. I talked with her a lot. Despite her age, she’s very sharp. We communicated very well. She’s a great cook—she bakes bread and makes jam. The portions were generous, and everything tasted great.
What I didn’t like was that I didn’t know before I went that she already had another 17-year-old student staying there. This could be improved.
Another area for improvement is that she knew I was coming to her house long before I did. I only found out I was staying with her 3 or 4 days beforehand. This could be better.
What I really didn’t like was that, overall, the house wasn’t clean. The bathroom, the bedroom, and especially the kitchen were dirty. I’ve never in my life seen a kitchen so, so dirty (cabinets, countertop, appliances, dishcloth, sink...). It was hard for me to look at all of this while having breakfast or dinner."
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1. Sep. 2025
Patricia (30 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 9 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 9 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The location."
Negative aspects
"Professor Jeremy. He's very annoying."
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31. Jul. 2025
Cecilia (18 years) 
Course: Combination Course (20 group + 5 one-to-one) - 1 week
Course: Combination Course (20 group + 5 one-to-one) - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and staff very knowledgeable and helpful,cozy and clean environment"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Nothing, everything was very understandable on the spot"
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Other comments
"No."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Recommended,especially the one to one"
Accommodation
"Room found dirty, with hair and hair, not mine, all over the place and in the kitchen there was a strange smell not well identified"
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28. Jul. 2025
Carlos (16 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"5 stars for Martin, the teacher."
Negative aspects
"Nothing."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't be shy when speaking English."
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City/place
"Very welcoming city, adequate size to move around, possibility to do many activities in the surrounding area."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Medium level, focused on improving speaking."
Accommodation
"I thank Frank and his sons for the treatment I received. They were always attentive to my needs and very friendly."
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9. Jun. 2025
Cornelia (61 years) 
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"There is a very relaxed, pleasant atmosphere in the school. The teachers conduct their lessons in the same way. The teachers were very open and friendly. A lot of value is placed on communication."
Negative aspects
"I would have liked a bit more structure. In the week I booked, Monday fell on a public holiday, but the course fee remained the same and I wasn't offered any compensation, such as a few extra hours in the afternoon. So I basically only had 16 hours of lessons. I also don't think it was entirely satisfactory that when I book a language course for one or two weeks, I am in a class with students who are there for 8 months. In my opinion, the lessons are tailored to their needs."
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Quality of teaching / language progress
"Rather relaxed, not enough teaching units."
Accommodation
"The host family was great! Very helpful and supportive. I learnt a lot about Ireland and Cork when we ate together. The host mum was very responsive to all my wishes and I would recommend her at any time. The room was very small, but nothing was missing."
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5. Nov. 2024
Michael (56 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great lessons, small groups."
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8. Nov. 2022
Caroline (45 years) France Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Welcoming and very professional team."
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"Peaceful, lively and very nice city."
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9. Aug. 2022
Anja (53 years) Course: Overseas Teacher Training Course - 1 week
Course: Overseas Teacher Training Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
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!"
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Other comments
"See comments before"
City/place
"Nice student town."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"See comments before"
Accommodation
"Single room, self-catering"
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4. May. 2020
Hugo (23 years) 
Course: Standard + TOEIC Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Course: Standard + TOEIC Exam Preparation - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The richness of the different nationalities"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Cliffs and Moher"
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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."
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13. Aug. 2019
César (17 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
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Value for money
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."
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"Very good classes"
Accommodation
"Very good attention in the residence"
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16. Apr. 2019
Purificació (55 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
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1. Nov. 2018
Melanie (41 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendliness, individual approach, quality of teaching"
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12. Sep. 2018
Ana Cristina (48 years) Course: Overseas Teacher Training Course - 2 weeks
Course: Overseas Teacher Training Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The closeness between the teachers and the students and the good atmosphere in general."
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5. Sep. 2018
Borja (37 years) Course: Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Course: Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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"
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Other comments
"The certification exam is done in the same center, point in favor"
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3. Sep. 2018
Eva (40 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Flexibility in the organization of groups. The teaching staff."
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31. Jul. 2018
Ana (26 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The location and the way the teachers treat the students."
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30. Jul. 2018
Alvaro (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The diversity of nationalities in students"
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5. Jun. 2018
Aleksandr (36 years) Russia Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly and well-prepared teachers. Good location."
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"It was very interesting to study at ACET but, I was there for only 2 weeks and it's too little time."
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8. Oct. 2017
Els-marie (69 years) Sweden Course: Gold Programme (50+) - 2 weeks
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Value for money
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."
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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."
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15. Mar. 2017
Salvador (58 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and methodology"
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9. Mar. 2017
Rubén (31 years) Course: Intensive Course - 7 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The school's teachers are really good"
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10. Oct. 2016
Heidi (56 years) Course: Gold Programme (50+) - 3 weeks
Course: Gold Programme (50+) - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"They arranged all the leisure activities in the course 50+ just for me, therefore I could visit all the offers with a companion."
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3. Oct. 2016
Cristina (36 years) Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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€."
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6. Sep. 2016
Kinga (48 years) Hungary Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
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2. Sep. 2016
Mónica (17 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Many students of different nationalities"
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29. Aug. 2016
Virginia (29 years) Course: Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Course: Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
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9. Aug. 2016
Mariia (17 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
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."
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20. Jun. 2016
Maria (29 years) Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Good teachers, few people in the classroom."
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9. May. 2016
Isa (21 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Various nationalities"
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Other comments
"Thanks for your work and your kindness"
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3. Nov. 2015
Kader (50 years) France Course: English for the Workplace - 1 week
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Value for money
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."
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"Good organisation. For students, don't forget to allow for the book fee: 45€ per level. Cork is a very exciting city!"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
23. Sep. 2015
Edoardo (16 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The willing approach of the teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The weather is very variable and unpredictable"
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"Secretaries were very helpful"
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2. Sep. 2015
Maria (41 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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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."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
19. Aug. 2015
Mauro (17 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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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"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
19. Aug. 2015
Mª Dolores (49 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
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."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
13. Aug. 2015
Ugo (20 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The quality of courses and the great atmosphere during and after school."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Clothes for rain."
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Other comments
"Very good experience, I recommend."
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11. Aug. 2015
David (17 years) Course: FCE Exam Preparation Course - 3 weeks
Course: FCE Exam Preparation Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Attitude."
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Homestay Executive
10. Aug. 2015
Noelia (38 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are very friendly and efficient."
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Homestay Executive
27. Apr. 2015
Emigdio (29 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nothing about accommodations because I stayed with a friend"
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Homestay Executive
7. Sep. 2014
Iria (31 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The staff is very open and very quick to answer any possible question."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
5. Sep. 2014
Miguel Angel (49 years) Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 4 weeks
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nothing"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Look for information earlier."
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"Improvisation is the key"
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DeansHall Apartments
2. Sep. 2014
Alba (29 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of teachers"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
2. Sep. 2014
Elena (52 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
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1. Sep. 2014
Joaquin (24 years) Course: Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Course: Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The friendliness of the workers and the quality of teachers."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
1. Sep. 2014
Jesús (29 years) Course: Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Course: Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher and mates"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
27. Aug. 2014
Evariste (21 years) Course: Standard + TOEFL Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Course: Standard + TOEFL Exam Preparation - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The good atmosphere, relationships with teachers and staff availability"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Evening in Pubs, visits of Cork and its surroundings"
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Other comments
"Friendly host family. However, the travel time between their home and the city center is sometimes long"
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12. Aug. 2014
Laura (21 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Good partition of the classes, not too crowdy, the teachers are very good and helpful."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"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."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
1. Jul. 2014
Ascension Maria (29 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"It was very good overall."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
28. Feb. 2014
Antoine (27 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 12 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 12 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Hospitality, presence and good vibe."
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"We were never abandoned because the school was always here for us."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
10. Sep. 2013
Ana Maria (45 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and the rest of the staff."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Bring material to write on, a notebook and a good attitude towards learning."
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ACET Executive Apartments - Ard Patrick
3. Sep. 2013
Mathieu (24 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"We learn while having fun"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visiting parks, the University, cork city goal, the city"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
20. Aug. 2013
Yannis (18 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers, the possibility to stay at school till 5 pm. (quite early though)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go to the Killarney national park."
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17. Sep. 2012
Rocío (32 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Thee classmates, and some teachers."
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"Thee receptionists are not friendly."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
3. Sep. 2012
García-murga (30 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Camille and Seán, really great teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"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."
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Homestay Executive
27. Aug. 2012
Daniele (21 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
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"Perhaps it might be a little bit too superficial the method of self-assessment, but
for the rest is acceptable"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
28. May. 2012
Hanna (52 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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)."
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"Unfortunately, they didn't organise more leisure activities due to the low number of students. No accompanied pub visit."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
28. May. 2012
Emanuela (56 years) Italy Course: Intensive Course - 7 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Professionalism of teachers & staff, kindness of everybody, location"
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"Excellent"
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16. Aug. 2011
María Jesús (53 years) Spain Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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"
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"The book sold by the school is very expensive (35 €) and then we don´t use it very much. It should be optional."
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10. Aug. 2011
Julia (19 years) Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
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"The apartment was too far away from the city center and the school. And it was not cleaned when I arrived. (University Hall Apartment)"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
1. Aug. 2011
Zulema (18 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teaching method. The people are very helpful."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Advice about the prices: it's very expensive for Spanish people."
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15. May. 2011
Itxaso (20 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"I like the school, the programme of excursions, the teacher is very good."
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15. Nov. 2010
Jennifer (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and people from different countries"
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15. Nov. 2010
Javier (24 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere and the teachers."
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28. Sep. 2010
Raquel (22 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"What I liked best was the relationship with the teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"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."
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9. Sep. 2010
Susana (41 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Treatment"
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1. Sep. 2010
Fidel (21 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendliness and accessibility."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Dining room for the students with afternoon classes. Bigger classrooms."
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24. Aug. 2010
Alice (23 years) Course: Standard + TOEIC - 3 weeks
Course: Standard + TOEIC - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teacher quality and the organization."
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Student Residence - Copley Court
16. Aug. 2010
Marek (23 years) Poland Course: Standard Course 20 - 5 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher , the organization."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Bring a lot of money."
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9. Aug. 2010
Elodie (21 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"People from several nationalities, teachers are very nice and approachable."
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1. May. 2010
Veronica (20 years) Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Meet new people"
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23. Nov. 2009
Alberto (25 years) Course: Standard + TOEFL Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Course: Standard + TOEFL Exam Preparation - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Classrooms and teaching"
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Student Residence - Copley Court
14. Sep. 2009
Florian (17 years) Austria Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"To meet other students from different nationalities was very exciting. My teachers were very qualified: Geroid and Christine"
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8. Dec. 2008
Domínguez (26 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 8 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Good teaching"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"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"
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25. Nov. 2008
Ana Rosa (21 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Evoid to speak in your own language, try to speak in English"
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18. Nov. 2008
Daniele (40 years) Italy Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The quality of the Teaching"
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Homestay
17. Nov. 2008
Marta (26 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very friendly"
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17. Nov. 2008
Ricardo (32 years) Course: Overseas Teacher Training Course - 2 weeks
Course: Overseas Teacher Training Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Atmosphere among all of us"
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15. Nov. 2008
Julie (22 years) Course: Standard + TOEIC - 4 weeks
Course: Standard + TOEIC - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"TOEIC courses, good teacher"
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"The travels for discovering the country are expensive."
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14. Nov. 2008
Yannick (28 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very funny teacher"
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"If I could give you a tip, you should go to school in the morning and sightseeing in the afternoon."
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6. Nov. 2008
Joel (21 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and students"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Ask how far is the residence from the school."
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30. Oct. 2008
Pablo (22 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
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"At least, computer room should be open before classes in the morning."
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23. Oct. 2008
Aida (16 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"A lot of thinhgs"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The ring of kerry"
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"It's a beautiful place for the people who want to study a lot."
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Homestay Executive
22. Oct. 2008
Manuel (28 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher"
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10. Sep. 2008
Ariadna (22 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 5 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 5 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"My teacher was the best in the school"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't forget your umbrella!"
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7. Aug. 2008
Estibaliz (23 years) Spain Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"It was very well organized"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit Blarney"
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ACET Apartments - Coppinger Court
31. Jul. 2008
Simon (21 years) Course: Standard + TOEIC - 1 week
Course: Standard + TOEIC - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Courses"
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26. Dec. 2007
Lara (24 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 6 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and the people. Very good ambience"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Leave at home your boredom, because the party is everyday in this city and the visits too."
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"Try to not speak in your mother tongue always. It's easier but you don't improve you english so fast. Enjoy your time at Cork, it's a nice place to live for some period."
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ACET Executive Apartments - Ard Patrick
19. Dec. 2007
José Agustín (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and proximity"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Umbrella and camera"
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15. Nov. 2007
Jose Antonio (21 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The people"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't forget a good dictionary with pronunciations."
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"It's a very good city with very friendly people."
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12. Sep. 2007
Lorenza (24 years) Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Young teachers"
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8. Sep. 2007
Beatriz (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers were very nice, and the administrator people were very competent"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Student must speak English every moment, and don´t speak with people from their countries."
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"It´s a great place for studying English and people are very pleasant"
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6. Sep. 2007
Silvia (20 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The peers and the good atmosphere."
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3. Sep. 2007
Cristina (21 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It's necessary a plug adapter"
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30. Aug. 2007
Xavier (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 5 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 5 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Lots of different nationalities"
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Homestay Executive
20. Aug. 2007
Ana Victoria (22 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"A lot of german students"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Ireland is very cold"
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15. Aug. 2007
Jonatan Juan (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The people were very friendly"
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15. Aug. 2007
Lucila (21 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The Classroom and my teacher Michelle"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go to the class every day"
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"Cork Language Centre is a wonderful centre to study English. I would like to recommend the Course because I have learned very much."
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15. Aug. 2007
Víctor Manuel (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Funny teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Buy a good dictionary, you'll need it"
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30. Jul. 2007
Charlotte (18 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The other people with other nationalitaties"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The ring of kerry"
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Homestay Executive
30. Jul. 2007
Carlos (26 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher Robert"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit the famous places"
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11. Jul. 2007
Pierre Etienne (23 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 24 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 24 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good ambience, serious, quiet and relaxed. perfect for study and speaking a lot!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The meeting with the students in the pub after class or the evening ;)"
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