Cork Language Centre, Cork, Ireland
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General Information on Cork
With a population of 140,000 inhabitants, Cork is Ireland's second largest city. It is situated in the extreme South of Ireland and impresses with its rich archaeological, cultural and literary heritage. You will see Victorian houses, antique shops and ornate churches. Besides this, the town is known for its numerous bridges and winding, steep, cobbled streets.
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General Information on Cork Language Centre
The language school Cork Language Centre 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.
Facilities
The school has a study room with a library, listening stations, video facilities and multimedia computers. Internet access and e-mail facilities are also available. WIFI Internet Access available free of charge.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Cork Language Centre, Cork
ETS TOEIC, Excellence Ireland
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cork Airport. It takes 20 minutes by Taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Cork Language Centre in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 350 Adult courses throughout the year: 120 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| 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 % |
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Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
| Afternoon class only Tue - Thu. The afternoon classes intensify the learning experience and focus on practical communication skills | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 3600 | 4500 | 5400 | 450 |
| The individual tuition focuses on students’ particular needs, objectives and goals. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:55 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 690 | 1380 | 2070 | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 5520 | 6900 | 8280 | 690 |
| The individual tuition focuses on students’ particular needs, objectives and goals. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 895 | 1790 | 2685 | 3580 | 4475 | 5370 | 7160 | 8950 | 10740 | 895 |
| 25 hours of class + 5 hours of lunch time with your tutor. Designed for professionals (minimum age 23) who wish to achieve maximum progress, our one-week Executive and Professional Course focuses on the essential language skills to perform in today’s competitive and global environment. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 22.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 08.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. Recognised by the European commission as qualifying for Comenius Funding. The Teacher Training Courses are designed for non-native teachers of English who wish to improve their professional skills and English language competence. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
| Most Irish and British Universities accept TOEFL as an alternative to IELTS. It is also used by a growing number of companies as evidence of proficiency in English. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
| Businesses, government agencies and other public and private organizations accept TOEIC scores as proof of English skills in professional communication. The TOEIC test evaluates the ability of non-native speakers of English to communicate in an English speaking environment. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| Fixed duration: 10, 12 or 13 weeks. Supplementary examination practice is organised two afternoons per week FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| Fixed duration: 10, 12 or 13 weeks. Supplementary examination practice is organised two afternoons per week FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 22.Mar.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 13.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| Fixed duration: 10, 12 or 13 weeks. Supplementary examination practice is organised two afternoons per week FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 22.Mar.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 13.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:55 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
| Recognized as a language requirement for entry to a University or College in Ireland and Britain. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Cork Language Centre, 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. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 58 EURO. 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 |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 17.Mar.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 03.May.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 155 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Apartment shared with one or two students. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in EURO | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 170 | 65 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Full board basis (light lunch) during the weekend. Homes are included on our panel of homestays following a visit from the accommodation services administrator. Houses are located in good residential areas of Cork and on a bus route. The main selection criteria are a friendly atmosphere and clean comfortable surroundings. Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 12.Jun.2010 - 12.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 32 EURO | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 170 | 255 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Shared with one or two students. 13.00 EURO/week per person for electricity – consumption above this amount will be deducted from deposit. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Only weekend extra nights 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 EURO | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 190 | 255 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Four-bedroomed house. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 140 | 65 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 30 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan.2010 - 06.Jun.2010, 30.Aug.2010 - 31.Dec.2010 | |||||
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| Comment | Mix of nationalities can only be provided in homestay accommodation, it cannot be guaranteed in apartments / student residences. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Cork Airport: for 50 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Horse riding | 0 km | |||
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| Music | 0 km | |||
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| Windsurfing | 0 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Football, Bowling, Greyhound Racing | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Cork Language Centre: | Football, Bowling, Greyhound Racing, Excursions | |||
| No. of reviews: | 100 |
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| Overall rating | 4.0/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.1/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5/5.0 |
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| Host Family | 4.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.1/5.0 |
| Other | 3.8/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Cork Language Centre, Cork click here | |
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