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English Language Schools in Cork

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Best English schools in Cork by category - student age group, leisure/fun

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Students < 18 years
Centre of English Studies (CES)
Students < 18 years
4.3 (22)
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Students 18-30 years
Cork English Academy
Students 18-30 years
4.8 (4)
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Students 31-49 years
Cork English World
Students 31-49 years
4.3 (15)
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Students 50+ years
Cork English World
Students 50+ years
4.5 (12)
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Students all ages
Cork English Academy
Students all ages
4.6 (10)
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Cork English Academy
Quality of teaching
4.2 (9)
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leisure/fun
Cork English Academy
leisure/fun
4.4 (10)
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Cork English Academy
Value for money
4.7 (9)
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Centre of English Studies (CES)
Location of school
4.7 (40)

14 language schools in Cork from 143€ for a 1 week English course

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Centre of English Studies (CES), Cork
Centre of English Studies (CES), Cork
Cork English World, Cork
Cork English World, Cork
Cork English Academy, Cork
Cork English Academy, Cork
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Cork
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Cork
Influent, Cork
Influent, Cork
SEDA College, Cork
Apollo Junior Centre, Cork
Apollo Junior Centre, Cork
Cork English College, Cork
Cork English College, Cork
Griffith Institute of Language, Cork
Griffith Institute of Language, Cork
International House Young Learners Centre, Cork
International House Young Learners Centre, Cork
InTuition Languages, Cork
InTuition Languages, Cork
Concorde International Home Language Tuition, Cork
Cork English College Summer Centre - Douglas Community School, Cork
Cork English College Summer Centre - Douglas Community School, Cork
Cork English College Summer Centre - Munster Technological University, Cork
Cork English College Summer Centre - Munster Technological University, Cork
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Cork ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience

4.2
Overall attractiveness of Cork
254 authentic ratings from students who booked a course with us
Nightlife
3.9
Friendliness of locals
4.5
Interesing things to do
4.0
Geographic setting
4.2
Public transport
3.9
Climate
3.2
Cleanliness
3.7
Affordability
3.6
Shopping
4.0
Safety
4.4

What our students said about Cork

I would recommend it, it is worth a visit, a lot of interesting places to see, people are very friendly, helpful. Public transport is excellent, great bus connections, the buses are sometimes late, but this also has its charm. Safe

4.0Sylwia Poland

Perfect size to reach everything on foot as the buses are not reliable. However, there are good deals for students u to get cheap bus tickets (leapcard). The city felt very safe and clean.

5.0Rebecca Germany

I recommend it to those who want a safe place with English as the official language, a few Japanese, and a little bit of the countryside but still want to keep prices low.

4.0Rei Japan

Highly recommended and very different from the general British way of being.

5.0Jose María Spain

It is a nice, pleasant city, quiet and very clean and safe.

5.0Esther Spain

Peaceful, lively and very nice city.

5.0Caroline France

What language school directors said about Cork

Joelle Coade

Cork was in the Lonely Planet Best in Travel top10cities to visit.It is a beautiful city with unique architecture.It benefits from an excellent programme of entertainment and is the gourmet capital of Ireland.

Joelle CoadeDirector of Centre of English Studies (CES), lives in Cork since 1979
Catherine O' Connor

Our students decide on Cork as a destination as they wanted to live somewhere different and get away from the norm of studying in bigger cities

Catherine O' ConnorDirector of Cork English Academy, lives in Cork since 1990

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cork

Cork English World

Already answered in the evaluations, but I would like to mention the teacher assigned to me (John), wo had got a lot of empathy and was very professional. And a very special and affectionate mention for Mayara, from reception, who helped us a lot and in everything she could, making us feel very comfortable and greatly reducing the logical nervousness of our level of English.

16 June 2025
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Student age: 55 years

4.3| 49 reviews
Centre of English Studies (CES)

There is a very relaxed, pleasant atmosphere in the school. The teachers conduct their lessons in the same way. The teachers were very open and friendly. A lot of value is placed on communication.

9 June 2025
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 61 years

4.1| 193 reviews
Cork English World

Cultural exchange, friendly and open teachers.

18 December 2024
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 15 weeks
Student age: 19 years

4.3| 49 reviews
Cork English World

The school is close to the city center and within walking distance of student apartments.

30 July 2024
Course: GE 30 - Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 57 years

4.3| 49 reviews
Cork English World

Convenient class times, good teaching staff

5 June 2024
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Student age: 57 years

4.3| 49 reviews

Information about Cork

Why 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.
What we like about Cork
  • Lively student city
  • Cheaper than Dublin.
  • Interesting architecture.
  • Easy to make friends with locals.
What we dislike about Cork
  • Not as many options as a larger city.
  • Weather is temperamental.

Key Facts about Cork

Population: M 191,000
Region: Munster, County Cork
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term English courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Ireland in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Ireland on the official website - Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 378 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 199 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 82* (18% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 61* (39% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:67* (33% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Ireland average):4.08 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Weather in Cork

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Hours of Sunshine
1.72.33.55.26.15.75.55.14.12.82.21.6
Water Temperature
48.2 °F48.2 °F46.4 °F48.2 °F51.8 °F57.2 °F59 °F60.8 °F59 °F57.2 °F51.8 °F50 °F
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What to do in Cork

Ballincollig
Ballincollig
Rochestown
Rochestown
Carrigaline
Carrigaline

Arrival airport

Cork Airport (ORK) - 6 km. from Cork city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 30 minutes.

Main stops: Cork Airport, Cork Airport B´ness Park, Farmers Cross, Cork Airport Road, Eglinton Street + Eglinton Street, Cork City -Cork Merchants Quay

Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Cork

Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Cork

Are there any group courses in Cork for 8 year old children?
At the moment out partner schools do not offer courses for children this young. The minimum required age is 11.
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - May 09, 2024
Are there any courses for adults over 40 in Cork?
At the moment, our partner schools in Cork do not offer courses specifically for students over 40, adult students of all ages are accepted.
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 24, 2024
Are there courses for 7 year olds in Cork?
The minium age for junior courses in Cork is 10.
Would you be interested in another location?
We can recommend language camps in Wexford and Kerry.
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 23, 2023
I am looking for an English language summer course for my son. He is 14 years old and his level is basic (A1-A2).
Fantastic! We have several schools that offer immersive summer programmes for juniors in Cork. You will find the junior course option, "Children & Teenager English Camps", the best-suited option to your needs. Simply enter the requested duration of the course and the start date on the Cork schools page and the best options shall be outlined for you.
Fraser Provan, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2022

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About English Courses in Cork

I cannot find flights to Cork from Italy.
Cork Airport (ORK) offers direct flights to and from several Italian cities, especially during the summer season. Low-cost airlines such as Ryanair connect Cork with cities such as Milan, Bergamo and Rome. There are also various stopover flight options from smaller cities. (2025).
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 11, 2025

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