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10 English Language Schools in Cork Ranking 2024

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Best English schools in Cork by category - student age group, value for money

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
ACET - Active Centre of English Training
Students < 18 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(20)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Cork English Academy
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Cork English World
Students 31-49 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(15)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Cork English World
Students 50+ years
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(8)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Cork English Academy
Students all ages
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(9)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Cork English Academy
Quality of teaching
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(8)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
Cork English Academy
Leisure programme
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(8)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Cork English Academy
Value for money
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(9)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
ACET - Active Centre of English Training
Location of school
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(37)

Cork's language schools ranking

based on student ratings
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Cork ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Cork

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Cork
253 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Cork
Nightlife
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Geographic setting
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Public transport
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Climate
3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Cleanliness
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Affordability
3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shopping
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Safety
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

What our students said about Cork

4.0

Rating: 4/5

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

Sylwia
Poland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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

Esther
Spain
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Peaceful, lively and very nice city.

Caroline
France

What 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 ACET - Active Centre of English Training, 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 Academy

Superb school, well organized courses and activities. Incredible team, the courses are well done, you learn a lot, you participate a lot orally in the courses, which makes you evolve very quickly and you get to know others and form bonds, which are very important when you're far from your family. I loved school.

6 November 2023
Course: General English 15 (Morning) - 3 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 9 reviews
Cork English Academy

Speaking is encouraged.
Very friendly treatment.

7 August 2023
Course: General English 15 (Morning) - 3 weeks
Student age: 21 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 9 reviews
María Del MarCork English Academy
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

Welcoming and very professional team.

8 November 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 45 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 reviews
Cork English World

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 - Morning - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 44 reviews
Cork English Academy

I liked the afternoon classes and the study room.

24 November 2019
Course: General English 15 (Morning) - 2 weeks
Student age: 45 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 9 reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

The attention of teachers in student learning.

13 August 2019
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 17 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 reviews
Cork English World

The teacher and his teaching method.

25 March 2019
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 44 reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

Friendliness, individual approach, quality of teaching

1 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 41 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

Flexibility in the organization of groups. The teaching staff.

3 September 2018
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 40 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 reviews
Cork English World

Lessons and meeting of foreign students

13 August 2018
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 44 reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

The location and the way the teachers treat the students.

31 July 2018
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 26 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

The diversity of nationalities in students

30 July 2018
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 23 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

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

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 reviews
Cork English World

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

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 44 reviews
Cork English World

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 - Morning - 2 weeks
Student age: 22 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 44 reviews
Cork English World

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 - Morning - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 44 reviews
ACET - Active Centre of English Training

the school's teachers are really good

9 March 2017
Course: Intensive Course - 7 weeks
Student age: 31 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 189 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.
Population:   191,000
Time zone: -8h. (GMT +0)
Region: Munster, County Cork
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.4584 SGD)
Visa: Nationals from Singapore do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (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): 400 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 296 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in Singapore
  • Price index excluding rent: 88* (12% cheaper than Singapore)
  • Price index including rent: 75* (25% cheaper than Singapore)
  • Price index food only:79* (21% cheaper than Singapore)
  • Big Mac price (Ireland average): 4.37 €
    (13% more expensive than in Singapore)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Hours of Sunshine
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Best time to take a language course in Cork
May
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International Choral Festival

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.

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Cork (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 and answers about 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
  • 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

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