Language Schools Ireland

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Learn English in Ireland, in Cork! The English school in Ireland is located in the centre of Cork City, on the banks of the River Lee. It is composed of 2 buildings and is easily accessible from the bus terminus and the train station.
Date of creation: 1978
Facilities: a school library and a study hall; a multimedia room (a 30-minute access every day from 1 pm to 5.30 pm), free Internet access. Discount prices are granted for the English school’s students regarding car rent, access to the leisure centre and to the swimming pool.

HIGHTLIGHTS
Learn English in Ireland, in Cork! The English school in Ireland is a family-run structure which allows a personalized teaching in a very friendly atmosphere. The english language school in Ireland is ideally located in the city centre of Cork.

COURSE
Type of english course: General English and TOEIC preparation.
Exam preparation: Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE Exam Preparation.
Number of courses/week:
- General English: 20 courses/week (from Monday to Friday; 9am-1.20 pm) or 28 classes (from Monday to Friday, 9am-1.20 pm and from Monday to Thursday, 2.20 pm to 4.20 pm).
- TOEIC preparation: 32 courses/week (24 General English courses, 4 TOEIC preparation course + 4 supervised study hours)
Course duration: 60 minutes
Course content: oral and written expression, conversation and phonetics, grammar and vocabulary (for both programs).
Test on arrival: yes
Number of courses/week: 10 students maximum from different nationalities
Course material: included (a 35 EUR deposit will be asked at arrival and refunded at the end of the stay if the books are in good conditions).
Certificate delivered (end of classes).

Possibility to pass the TOEIC at certain dates for an additional cost: contact us for more information!

ACADEMIC STAFF
Teachers in the english school in Ireland are University graduates qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language. They are chosen for their expertise and experience as well as their ability to ensure productive and enjoyable courses that are tailored to the student's individual needs, interests and aims.
Accreditation: Irish Department of Education
Membership: M.E.I. /R.E.L.S.A (Recognised English Language Schools Association), QUALITY ENGLISH, I.A.T.E.F.L., A.C.E.L.S.

LOCATION
The city of Cork, situated on the banks of the river Lee, is home to 123.000 people. Cork is located on the South West coast of Ireland and is the 2nd largest city in the Republic of Ireland. The area of the city is 3,731 hectares. Cork city boasts the deepest natural harbor in Ireland with direct ferry crossings to UK and mainland Europe. Cork is a university city with a total student population in excess of 25,000. The city has two main third level education institutes - University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology. Cork city has a number of strategic advantages that continue to be translated into further opportunities for growth and development. The city has a thriving commercial, social and cultural sector. Enjoy our English school in Cork!

Learn English in Ireland and have fun in Cork! Each week, the English school in Ireland arranges optional activities. Students are responsible for any fees related to these optional activities.

ACCESS/ TRANSPORTATION
-Regular airlines to Dublin airport
-Low-cost airlines: Easy Jet, Ryanair, Brussel Airlines, Clickair, Flybe, Germanwings, Wizz Air, Air Berlin, Transavia, Monarch, Sky Europe, Aer Lingus…
Nearest airport: Cork airport (about 8 kilometres from Cork City center).For further information please see the fallowing link: http://www.corkairport.com/index.asp
Ferries: Difficult access but regular, scheduled ferry services operate between Ireland and the UK (Dublin’s two ferry ports: Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire).

Transfer possibilities:
If you arrive in Dublin airport, take the bus and you will be refunded of the bus ticket after the first course.

LIVING COST
Living cost is usually high in Ireland.
Big Mac Price Index: UK= $ 4.06; EU. = $ 3.73 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
Pint of Guinness: €3.80
Groceries for 1 week for 1 person- approx. €30

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LOCATION MAP - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN CORK, LEARN ENGLISH IN IRELAND!:

ACCOMMODATION :

- Irish Host family: single room, half board (on weekdays), full board (on weekends). Irish host families live in residential areas within 30 minutes from the english school in Cork with public transportation.
- Shared flat (18+): in campus residence from early June to end of August and in private residence the rest of the year) with other students or Irish people working in Cork; single room, meals not included; near the city centre and 15 minute-distance from the english school in Ireland with public transport. The flat is equipped with a kitchen; sheets provided.

ELIGIBILITY :

ELIGIBILITY: 17 +
Minimum language level: beginner
VISA: Visa for citizens of non-European countries.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen to study at our English language school in Ireland.

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure to study English in Ireland.

CONDITIONS - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN CORK, LEARN ENGLISH IN IRELAND! :

Prices 2012

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- Courses (see options)
- Accommodation (see options)
- Course books
- Internet and e-learning platform access
- Some activities on afternoons and evenings
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (40 euros)