What we like about the school
- Apartment accommodation next to the school
Cork English World
The language school Cork English World was founded in Cork, Ireland in 2011. Cork English World is located in the oldest quarter of Cork city, opposite St.Finbarre's Cathedral, only 5 minutes walk from the city centre.
The school address is: Crawford Park, Bishop St., T12 YC84 - Cork (Ireland).
Accreditations and Quality seals
Education In IrelandSchool Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Movie rental
Balcony / terrace
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
13Number of public PC workstations:
8Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 136
- Adult courses throughout the year: 110
Average age of students
- in summer: 22 years
- throughout the year: 30 years
- See our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
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):
35
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10
5
5
5
5
8
15
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Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cork Airport (ORK).
Cork Airport:50 € pick up
80 € return (both ways)
Language school closed
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 29.Oct.2018, 17.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018If 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: 24
| Max. group size: 12
256 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 269 256 | 538 512 | 807 767 | 1056 1004 | 1440 1368 | 1728 1642 | 2112 2007 | 3110 2955 | 3696 3512 | 4205 3995 | 204 194 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 889 | 1163 | 1586 | 1903 | 2326 | 3424 | 4069 | 4630 | 225 |
Afternoon classes are held on Monday & Wednesday only.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Fully booked on: 09.Jul.2018 - 29.Jul.2018
Fully booked on: 09.Jul.2018 - 29.Jul.2018
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 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 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 16:15
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 16:15
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This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 12
167 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 175 167 | 350 333 | 525 499 | 690 656 | 1017 967 | 1320 1254 | 1605 1525 | 2256 2144 | 2580 2451 | 2736 2600 | 153 146 |
| Price in US$ | 193 | 386 | 578 | 760 | 1120 | 1454 | 1767 | 2484 | 2841 | 3012 | 169 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Fully booked on: 09.Jul.2018 - 29.Jul.2018
Fully booked on: 09.Jul.2018 - 29.Jul.2018
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
213 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 224 213 | 448 426 | 672 639 | 880 836 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1760 1672 | 2592 2463 | 3080 2926 | 3504 3329 | 170 162 |
| Price in US$ | 247 | 494 | 740 | 969 | 1322 | 1586 | 1938 | 2854 | 3391 | 3858 | 188 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Fully booked on: 09.Jul.2018 - 29.Jul.2018
Fully booked on: 09.Jul.2018 - 29.Jul.2018
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 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 - 13:15
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 14
95 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 100 95 | 200 190 | 300 285 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 600 570 | 700 665 | 800 760 | 900 855 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 |
| Price in US$ | 111 | 221 | 331 | 441 | 551 | 661 | 771 | 881 | 991 | 1101 | 1322 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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:
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Special Offers
- Special price for 25-week programme: EUR 1650 and includes medical insurance and learner protection insurance. . Only valid for bookings at this website before 27.07.2018. Only valid for courses starting before 30.07.2018.
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This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 12
670 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 705 670 | 1375 1307 | 1975 1877 | 2580 2451 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 777 | 1514 | 2175 | 2841 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Includes lunch with a tutor (cost of food included).
Private classes on 2 afternoons.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 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 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00
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Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 12
117 € per week
(Based on the price of 25 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3080 2926 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3391 |
For students requiring visa.
Study for 25 weeks and work part-time or work full-time up to 10 weeks during specific periods (Christmas or summer).
Study for 25 weeks and work part-time or work full-time up to 10 weeks during specific periods (Christmas or summer).
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
164 € per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1602 1522 | -- | 2064 1961 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1764 | -- | 2273 |
The Academic Manager is a Cambridge examiner and offers free exam practice to the students.
Exam fees not included.
Course book: €50 (compulsory purchase).
Starting dates:
9-week course starts on 25.06
10-week course starts on 02.01
12-week course starts on 03.04 and 17.09.
Exam fees not included.
Course book: €50 (compulsory purchase).
Starting dates:
9-week course starts on 25.06
10-week course starts on 02.01
12-week course starts on 03.04 and 17.09.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jan.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 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 - 13:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Exam dates
10.Mar.2018, 23.Jun.2018, 25.Aug.2018, 08.Dec.2018
Exam fee
185 €
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
168 € per week
(Based on the price of 10 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1602 1522 | 1760 1672 | 2064 1961 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1764 | 1938 | 2273 |
The Academic Manager is a Cambridge examiner and offers free exam practice to the students.
Exam fees not included.
Course book: €50 (compulsory purchase).
Starting dates:
9-week course starts on 25.06
10-week course starts on 02.01
12-week course starts on 03.04 and 17.09.
Exam fees not included.
Course book: €50 (compulsory purchase).
Starting dates:
9-week course starts on 25.06
10-week course starts on 02.01
12-week course starts on 03.04 and 17.09.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jan.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 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 - 13:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Exam fee
195 €
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Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 10
153 € per week
(Based on the price of 10 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1458 1386 | 1605 1525 | 1854 1762 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1606 | 1767 | 2041 |
Free Exam Practice to all students, including simulated orals.
Exam fees not included.
Course book: €50 (compulsory purchase).
Starting dates:
9-week course starts on 25.06
10-week course starts on 02.01
12-week course starts on 03.04 and 17.09.
Exam fees not included.
Course book: €50 (compulsory purchase).
Starting dates:
9-week course starts on 25.06
10-week course starts on 02.01
12-week course starts on 03.04 and 17.09.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jan.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Exam fee
205 €
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Lesson duration: 60 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 43 €. 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:For general courses: €20 book deposit which will be refunded when the book is returned at the end of the course, provided it is in good condition.
Accommodation
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
189 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 189 | 378 | 567 | 756 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 220 | 439 | 658 | 877 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Cork Airport transfers are included between 10am & 11pm.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
27 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
378 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 378 | 756 | 1134 | 756 | 378 |
| Price in US$ | 439 | 877 | 1315 | 877 | 439 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
54 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
294 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 341 | 682 | 1023 | 1363 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Also included: morning transfer to school and Cork Airport transfers between 10am & 11pm.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
42 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Single room, No meals
140 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in € | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 140 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 163 | 325 | 487 | 649 | 163 | 58 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Located next door to the school.
Price extra night:
40 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
1 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
Fully booked on: 19.Aug.2018 - 31.Dec.2018
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 600 € per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | -- | 300 | 450 | 600 | 150 |
| Price in US$ | 348 | 522 | 696 | 174 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Late check-in fee: €20 (8pm to 10pm)
Airport collection available €40
Price extra night:
22 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
- Apartment accommodation usually involves sharing an apartment with at least three other students.
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 3 km |
| Diving | | 25 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 10 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 25 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Squash | | 3 km |
| Swimming | | 3 km |
| Table Tennis | | 3 km |
| Tennis | | 3 km |
| Volleyball | | 3 km |
| Windsurfing | | 15 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Overall rating
25 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.0/5.0
Organisation
4.4/5.0
Facilities
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.4/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.6/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.6/5.0
Other
3.6/5.0
Students liked about Cork English World, Cork
Jose Joaquin42 years - Spain
“Very competent teachers care about our progress with individual and weekly assessments of our level.
Listening and speaking every day.
Small classrooms, never more than 10 people.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Budget Apartment - North Quay Place
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: In the afternoon, the additional free classes are fully recommended.
You join the course at the beginning, middle or end of the textbook.
If you like to drink beer, that's great, if not, you'll die of boredom in this town.
Virtudes Josefa53 years - Spain
“My teacher for her ability to express verbally and bodily, thus making herself understood by the students. And the secretarial staff for empathising and helping.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
2.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
2.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay Type A
2.0/5.0
Other
2.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
2.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: I think that social activities should be worked and promoted more in class. Not only hang the weekly shift. I also think they should do activities in the school dedicated to encourage socialisation.
Vincenzo Enrico27 years - Italy
“The availability of teachers and the friendly atmosphere”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Other
3.0/5.0
Budget Apartment - North Quay Place
3.0/5.0
Antonio72 years - Spain
“Some teachers and the person that welcomed us. The girl at reception as well.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Carmen
“The seriousness, kindness and professionalism, particularly Angela, my teacher.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: We booked our own accommodation
Other comments: It is a great center, very well organized and they help you in everything they can
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