ACET/Cork Language Centre International
The language school ACET/Cork Language Centre International was founded in Cork, Ireland in 1975. The family-run school with 45 years experience is located in the centre of Cork, close to restaurants and shopping malls. It provides a range of programmes for adults, a choice of accommodation and a full social programme. The school is an Authorised Open Cambridge Assessment English (ESOL) examination centre.
The school address is: 16 St. Patrick\'s Place, Wellington House, Wellington Road, T23 AK82 - Cork, Ireland (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
ETS, Network Ireland, Excellence Ireland, Eaquals ACELS, QQI, Cork Chamber of Commerce, We are Cork / Pure CorkSchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
12Number of public PC workstations:
10Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 210
- Adult courses throughout the year: 50
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 32 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 7
- Junior courses in summer: 7
- Junior courses throughout the year: 7
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 11 years for specific Junior courses
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:English teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
3
4
8
10
1
1
2
1
12
5
6
5
12
1
1
1
2
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cork Airport (ORK).
Cork Airport:55 € pick up
110 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 06.Jan.2019 - 18.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 21.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 14
281 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 320 | 640 | 959 | 1279 | 1599 | 1918 | 2238 | 2558 | 3197 | 3836 | 320 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
224 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 224 | 470 447 | 705 670 | 940 893 | 1175 1117 | 1410 1340 | 1645 1563 | 1880 1786 | 2350 2233 | 2820 2679 | 235 224 |
| Price in US$ | 255 | 510 | 764 | 1019 | 1274 | 1528 | 1783 | 2037 | 2547 | 3056 | 255 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
390 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 820 779 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 889 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2019: 08.Jul.2019, 06.Aug.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
224 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 50 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 224 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3250 3088 | 6500 6175 | 235 224 |
| Price in US$ | 255 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3522 | 7043 | 255 |
Starting dates
2019: 08.Jan.2019, 07.Jan.2019.
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 12
371 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 780 741 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 846 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
746 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 785 746 | 1570 1492 | 2355 2238 | 3140 2983 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 785 746 |
| Price in US$ | 851 | 1702 | 2552 | 3403 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 851 |
Price per individual lesson: EUR 55.
Normally individual lessons can be booked upon individual demand.
Normally individual lessons can be booked upon individual demand.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 6
808 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 850 808 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 850 808 |
| Price in US$ | 921 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 921 |
25 hours of class + 5 hours of lunch time with your tutor.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 22
| Max. group size: 15
380 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 867 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Also possible as a refresher course for non-native teachers.
Starting dates
2019: 08.Jul.2019, 06.Aug.2019.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Lessons per week: 24
| Max. group size: 14
281 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 320 | 640 | 959 | 1279 | 1599 | 1918 | 2238 | 2558 | 3197 | 3836 | 320 |
Standard Course + 4 hours TOEFL training per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 24
| Max. group size: 14
281 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 320 | 640 | 959 | 1279 | 1599 | 1918 | 2238 | 2558 | 3197 | 3836 | 320 |
Standard Course + 4 hours of TOEIC training per week.
Examination Fees:
- Listening and Reading Test: EUR 140 (approximately).
- Speaking and Writing Test: EUR 150 (approximately).
Examination Fees:
- Listening and Reading Test: EUR 140 (approximately).
- Speaking and Writing Test: EUR 150 (approximately).
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Exam fee
150 €
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
224 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 224 | -- | -- | 985 936 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2300 2185 | 2585 2456 |
| Price in US$ | 255 | -- | -- | 1068 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2492 | 2801 |
1 week courses are available but priority is given to students who are specifically taking the examination.
Supplementary examination practice FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions.
Start in January (07.01.): 10 weeks
Start in March (25.03.): 11 weeks
Start in July (01.07. or 29.07.): 4 weeks
Start in September (30.09.): 11 weeks
Supplementary examination practice FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions.
Start in January (07.01.): 10 weeks
Start in March (25.03.): 11 weeks
Start in July (01.07. or 29.07.): 4 weeks
Start in September (30.09.): 11 weeks
Starting dates
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 25.Mar.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 30.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Exam dates
16.Mar.2019, 12.Jun.2019, 25.Jul.2019, 23.Aug.2019, 14.Dec.2019
Exam fee
185 €
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
224 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 224 | -- | -- | 985 936 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2300 2185 | 2585 2456 |
| Price in US$ | 255 | -- | -- | 1068 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2492 | 2801 |
1 week courses are available but priority is given to students who are specifically taking the examination.
Supplementary examination practice is FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions.
Start in January (07.01.): 10 weeks
Start in March (25.03.): 11 weeks
Start in July (01.07. or 29.07.): 4 weeks
Start in September (30.09.): 11 weeks
Supplementary examination practice is FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions.
Start in January (07.01.): 10 weeks
Start in March (25.03.): 11 weeks
Start in July (01.07. or 29.07.): 4 weeks
Start in September (30.09.): 11 weeks
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Exam dates
16.Mar.2019, 12.Jun.2019, 24.Jul.2019, 23.Aug.2019, 14.Dec.2019
Exam fee
195 €
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
224 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 224 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2115 2010 | 2250 2138 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 255 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2292 | 2438 | -- |
1 week courses are available but priority is given to students who are specifically taking the examination.
Supplementary examination practice is FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions.
Start in January (07.01.): 9 weeks
Start in March (25.03.): 11 weeks
Start in September (30.09.): 10 weeks
Supplementary examination practice is FREE OF CHARGE. Sample examination papers and oral examination practice are completed under examination conditions.
Start in January (07.01.): 9 weeks
Start in March (25.03.): 11 weeks
Start in September (30.09.): 10 weeks
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Exam fee
205 €
Lessons per week: 24
| Max. group size: 14
281 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 320 | 640 | 959 | 1279 | 1599 | 1918 | 2238 | 2558 | 3197 | 3836 | 320 |
Standard Course + 4 hours of IELTS training per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 14:10 - 16:00
Note: All courses offered by ACET/Cork Language Centre International can be reserved 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: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 €. 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.
Comments about courses:If there are less than three students in a group, the lessons will take place over a reduced number of hours per week, on a 2 to 1 basis or a 1 to 1 basis, as required.
Students under 18 need a signed parental guarantee and copy of their passport or National ID with their enrolment.
Students under 18 need a signed parental guarantee and copy of their passport or National ID with their enrolment.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
145 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 145 | 290 | 435 | 580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 166 | 331 | 497 | 662 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
26 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
Fully booked on: 01.Jan.2019 - 31.May.2019, 18.Aug.2019 - 31.Dec.2019This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
190 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 217 | 434 | 651 | 867 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Supplement for stay during Christmas break: EUR 95 per week.
Special dietary requirements are not considered, students have to buy those supplements themselves. This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Special dietary requirements are not considered, students have to buy those supplements themselves. This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
High season dates 01.Jun.2019 - 28.Sep.2019
High season
High season supplement per week: 40 € Mix of nationalities is provided in homestay accommodation. Gender, age or nationality mix cannot be guaranteed in student residences.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | |
| Basketball | | |
| Cooking | | |
| Dancing | | |
| Diving | | |
| Field Hockey | | |
| Football (soccer) | | |
| Golf | | |
| Horse riding | | |
| Mountainbiking | | |
| Music | | |
| Rugby | | |
| Sailing | | |
| Squash | | |
| Swimming | | |
| Table Tennis | | |
| Tennis | | |
| Volleyball | | |
| Windsurfing | | |
| Yoga | |
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Overall rating
178 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.2/5.0
Organisation
4.2/5.0
Facilities
3.7/5.0
Social activities
3.5/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0
Value for money
3.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.8/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.9/5.0
Other
3.8/5.0
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