ACET/Cork Language Centre International, Cork, Ireland
General Information on ACET/Cork Language Centre International
The language school ACET/Cork Language Centre International was founded in Cork, Ireland in 1975. The school is located in two adjacent buildings which have been renovated whilst keeping their elegant 18th-century character. It is situated in the centre of Cork city, close to various restaurants and shopping centres. The school address is: \'Wellington House\' - 16 St. Patrick\'s Place, Eire Cork (Ireland).
Facilities
Cafeteria, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, garden, library, movie rental, movie room, student support desk, daily press, copy machine, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Classroom equipment
TV, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of ACET/Cork Language Centre International, Cork
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cork Airport. It takes 10 minutes by Taxi to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 24 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 10 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 7 Adult courses throughout the year: 7 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 3 % China 4 % Germany 8 % France 10 % Holland 1 % | Italy 12 % Japan 5 % Korea 6 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 12 % |
All prices in € (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
| Morning classes Monday through Friday. Afternoon classes held only on Tuesday through Thursday. The 6 afternoon hours focus on developing communication skills. Task based learning gives you regular and structured opportunities to speak while practising the skills and language you need to use in everyday life. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| The standard course focuses on practical communication skills with the emphasis on speaking and listening. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 895 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 25 hours of class + 5 hours of lunch time with your tutor. Designed for professionals, minimum age 23, our one-week Executive and Professional Course focuses on the essential language skills to perform in today’s competitive and global environment. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 13.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 09.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2475 | -- | -- |
| The course focuses on the skills needed for communication in the world of business. It is a practical course covering letter writing, telephone skills, meetings, note taking, writing curriculum vitaes and exchanging information. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 28.Jun.2013, 02.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 740 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. Recognized by the European commission as qualifying for Comenius Funding. For non-native teachers of English who wish to improve their professional skills and English language competence. The course provides a balanced programme of methodology, classroom resourcing, current theory, cultural exposure and language enrichment. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 01.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 29.Jun.2013, 15.Jul.2013 - 09.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2100 | 2520 |
| Fixed duration: 4, 10 or 12 weeks. Four-week course only available in July and August (start dates July 1st and 29th). January start course length = 10 weeks. March and September start, course length = 12 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 02.Jan.2013, 19.Mar.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 09.Sep.2013. Course not available: 10.Jun.2013 - 28.Jun.2013, 26.Aug.2013 - 06.Sep.2013, 02.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 25.Jan.2013, 22.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 26.Apr.2013, 31.May.2013, 28.Jun.2013, 26.Jul.2013, 30.Aug.2013, 27.Sep.2013, 25.Oct.2013, 29.Oct.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 175 € | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2100 | 2520 |
| Fixed duration: 4, 10, or 12 weeks. Four-week course only available in July and August (start dates July 1st and 29th). January start course length = 10 weeks.
March and September start, course length = 12 weeks. Supplementary examination practice FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 02.Jan.2013, 19.Mar.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 09.Sep.2013. Course not available: 10.Jun.2013 - 28.Jun.2013, 26.Aug.2013 - 06.Sep.2013, 02.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 08.Mar.2013 - 16.Mar.2013, 08.Jun.2013 - 15.Jun.2013, 20.Jul.2013 - 27.Jul.2013, 17.Aug.2013 - 27.Aug.2013, 30.Nov.2013 - 07.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2100 | 2520 |
| Fixed duration: 10 or 12 weeks.
January start course length = 10 weeks. March and September start, course length = 12 weeks. Supplementary examination practice is organised FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 02.Jan.2013, 19.Mar.2013, 09.Sep.2013. Course not available: 10.Jun.2013 - 06.Sep.2013, 02.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 08.Mar.2013 - 16.Mar.2013, 08.Jun.2013 - 15.Jun.2013, 20.Jul.2013 - 27.Jul.2013, 17.Aug.2013 - 27.Aug.2013, 30.Nov.2013 - 07.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by ACET/Cork Language Centre International, Cork can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 52 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency , Toeic |
| Average examination results: | 100% at TOEFL 100% at Cambridge First 100% at Cambridge Advanced 100% at Cambridge Proficiency 100% at Toeic |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 23.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Comments about courses: | If there are less than three students in a group, the lessons will take place over two hours per week on a 2-1 basis or a 1-1 basis as required. |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 140 | 65 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Apartment shared with a maximum of 6 other students. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Price in € | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 175 | 65 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Full board basis at weekends i.e.light lunch. Houses are located in good residential areas of Cork and on a bus route. Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 08.Jun.2013 - 15.Sep.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 32 € | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 | 165 | 255 | 65 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Shared with one or two students. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 180 | 255 | 65 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Four-bedroom house. Internet point available. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 135 | 270 | 405 | 540 | 135 | 65 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:08.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||
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| Comment | Mix of nationalities can only be provided in homestay accommodation. Gender, age or nationality mix cannot be guaranteed in apartments/student residences. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Cork (ORK): for 50 € (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Overall rating |  4.0/5.0 (125 reviews) |
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| City | 4.1/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.1/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.1/5.0 |
| Other | 3.9/5.0 |
| Students liked about ACET/Cork Language Centre International, Cork | |
| "The organization. The staff of the school try to help you at all times to feel better in class." - María Jesús (53 years) | |
| "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." - Julia (19 years) | |
| "I like the school, the programme of excursions, the teacher is very good." - Itxaso (20 years) | |
| "The teachers and people from different countries" - Jennifer (23 years) | |
| "The atmosphere and the teachers." - Javier (24 years) | |
| All 125 reviews of ACET/Cork Language Centre International | |
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