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NationsCork, Ireland

Nations has ceased operations - Permanently closed down

Location: Nations is located in the second-largest city in Ireland, Cork. The school is a moment's walk from the River Lee, restaurants, shops and local attractions such as a food market, the Cork Opera House, St Patrick's Bridge and more. The local bus station is also only a few minutes' walk from the school, with Cork International Airport a short taxi ride away.

Course selection: Nations promotes itself as being a school that has supplied Business English immersion programmes to thousands of executives, specialists and professionals from international companies and organisations from all over the world. They have over 40 years of experience in doing so.

School facilities: The facilities of the school include a student support desk as well as televisions, heating
and ample natural light in all classrooms, ensuring the optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection includes Intensive, Super Intensive and International Business programmes. An English for Seniors course is also available throughout the year.

Accommodation: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, Homestay and Bed & Breakfasts are all available directly through the school.

Methodology: The methodology behind the teaching at Nations is specifically designed and engineered to teach the English communication skills needed to create, develop and maintain successful business and professional relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers. With the combination of one-to-one and group lessons, the school strives to achieve maximum success in minimal time.
  • The language school Nations was founded in Cork, Ireland in 1978.
  • Legal name / parent company: Nations Language Training Centre Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: TIN:4597916W

English Courses

Information for all courses offered by Nations

Comments about courses

Airport transfer by car with a trainer: EUR 250 from Dublin Airport.


Free public bus transfer from Dublin Airport.

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 €. 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.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by Nations, Cork can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Nations

Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO 9000/9001Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Nations and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 18

Student Age

Minimum age of students
25 years
Average age of students
In summer: 41 years

Age of students

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Student opinions about Nations, Cork

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
In my case (I’m an atypical seventy-year-old student) I liked that they didn’t focus on teaching grammar, despite taking it into account. Making a good balance between practical conversation and grammatical warnings.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss A stay of 2 weeks, serves to self-evaluate, and know the main deficiencies and find in school the tools to progress.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments They know how to create a pleasant atmosphere in which you feel comfortable.
Course: English for Seniors - 2 weeks
30. Oct. 2018

Map  

14 Parnell Place - Cork
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FAQ about Nations, Cork

  • English courses at Nations start at 0 € for course with lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • 100% of teachers at Nations hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.

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Cork
Cork city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

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