Best English schools in Cork by category
Students < 18 years

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Cork Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 14 schools


4.7 | Quality of teaching |
4.2 | Leisure program |
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4.4 | Quality of teaching |
3.4 | Leisure program |
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4.3 | Quality of teaching |
3.5 | Leisure program |
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3.0 | Quality of teaching |
3.0 | Leisure program |
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Cork ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Cork
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
Poland
It is a nice, pleasant city, quiet and very clean and safe.
Spain
Peaceful, lively and very nice city.
France
What school directors said about Cork
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.

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
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cork

Speaking is encouraged.
Very friendly treatment.
7 August 2023
Course: General English 15 (Morning) - 3 weeks
Student age: 21 years

Welcoming and very professional team.
8 November 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 45 years

Perfect location, everything was close by. The afternoon classes were great, a lot of conversation, the morning ones could have been organised in smaller groups and with emphasis on conversation, less grammar.
23 May 2022
Course: GE15 - General English 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years

I liked the afternoon classes and the study room.
24 November 2019
Course: General English 15 (Morning) - 2 weeks
Student age: 45 years

The attention of teachers in student learning.
13 August 2019
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 17 years

The teacher and his teaching method.
25 March 2019
Course: GE15 - General English 15 - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years

Friendliness, individual approach, quality of teaching
1 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 41 years

Flexibility in the organization of groups. The teaching staff.
3 September 2018
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 40 years

Lessons and meeting of foreign students
13 August 2018
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeks
Student age: 18 years

The location and the way the teachers treat the students.
31 July 2018
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 26 years

The diversity of nationalities in students
30 July 2018
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 23 years

Very friendly and well-prepared teachers. Good location.
It was very interesting to study at ACET but, I was there for only 2 weeks and it's too little time.
5 June 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 36 years

I liked the type of teaching, it was always fun and taughtful even if sometimes it was boring. Even the tests werent't that much.
20 December 2017
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 11 weeks
Student age: 19 years

The teachers were good and lessons were funny and interesting.
I would have liked that the school organized more trips and activities.
14 September 2017
Course: GE15 - General English 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 22 years

Their teachers are awesome. They encourage you all time which makes it easier to learn English. Congratulations to Barry and Corinna (C1 Group).
The school should organize more social activities to involve their students in the Irish culture.
9 August 2017
Course: GE15 - General English 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years

the school's teachers are really good
9 March 2017
Course: Intensive Course - 7 weeks
Student age: 31 years

The atmosphere and the friendly staff
Accommodation does not apply to me, I chose my host and it was a good choice.
7 March 2017
Course: GE15 - General English 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Information about Cork
- Lively student city
- Cheaper than Dublin.
- Interesting architecture.
- Easy to make friends with locals.
- Not as many options as a larger city.
- Weather is temperamental.
Key Facts about Cork
- Price index excluding rent: 97* (3% cheaper than London)
- Price index including rent: 77* (23% cheaper than London)
- Price index food only:74* (26% cheaper than London)
- Big Mac price (Ireland average):
4.55 € (7% more expensive than in United Kingdom)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Cork
Events in Cork

01 May 2024 - 05 May 2024The Cork International Choral Festival is an annual meeting for choirs from Ireland, the UK and Europe but also has many international participants. Thousands of singers come together every year to participate in the galas, concerts, and competition of this marvellous event.

June 2024The Cork MidSummer Festival is an annual event where artists from all kinds of disciplines stage shows for the whole family.

October 2024Sponsored by Guinness, the Cork Jazz Festival has been running every year since 1978. As Ireland's premier jazz festival, it attracts musicians from around the world.
What to do in Cork




Arrival airport
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 and answers about Cork
- 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, 2023I 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, 2022FAQ about courses in Cork
- What is the best language school for adults in Cork?Cork English Academy has received the best overall rating in Cork.Which English school in Cork has the best location?ACET - Active Centre of English Training, located in 16 St. Patrick's Place, Wellington House, Wellington Road, Cork Metropolitan Area has been voted as the school with the best location in Cork.How much is the cheapest English course in Cork?143€ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for an English course in Cork. The average cost of a language course in Cork is 263€ per week.Which schools in Cork offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at Cork English Academy as the best.Which English school offers the best rated teaching in Cork?Cork English Academy was rated highest for quality of teaching.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Cork or other 33 different English course types in Cork.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Ireland such as Athlone, Bray, Donegal, Dublin ..., Galway, Gormanston, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford, Westport, Wexford or see our list of all schools in Ireland. You may also want to consult options outside Ireland for learning English.Show more