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Testimonials
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Severine Drien, French
I was very happy to stay one month here! The lessons are very useful and the activities always interesting! I’ve met a lot of friends from around the world. Thank you for all!
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Kristina Laukova, Russian
Thanks for everything! I’ve spent a wonderful 3 months here in Cork English College. See you soon!
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Gianluca Faless, Italian
Hi, I’m Gianluca, I’ve been here for 4 weeks. I met a lot of friends. The staff of the school is first class.
Student Information
Day One
- Students should arrive at the centre no later than 08.45
- Placement Test and Orientation Session (09.00 – 10.50)
On arrival at the school students are greeted by a member of our friendly administration team and shown to the room where, along with the other new students, they will attend the orientation session and sit their placement test.
During the orientation session, the students are welcomed to Cork and to the school. They are familiarised with the timetable and the programme of activities, the layout of the building and the facilities provided.
The placement test includes an aural test, multiple choice questions and a written section. Students will also have a brief interview with a member of our academic team to assess their oral English ability. This thorough testing ensures that each student is placed in a class which is suitable for their level of English.
Once the correction of all tests is complete the students are informed of their level and shown to their classroom by a member of staff and commence their lessons at 11:20.
Our curriculum is based on a combination of language structures functions and vocabulary graded according to level. In addition, classroom activities are carefully balanced throughout the day to ensure systematic development of the four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing). We have an extensive range of resources from which to select the most appropriate materials for use in a particular class.
Our fully qualified and experienced language trainers are expert in adapting recourses and teaching methods to suit the specific interests and requirements of individual students.
Visa Requirements
Participants from many countries outside the European Union require a visa to enter Ireland. For the application they need a letter of invitation provided by the school, a proof of payment of tuition fees, a medical insurance and a formal financial statement that they can support themselves during their stay.
If you need entry clearance, book your course well in advance to give yourself enough time to obtain it.
For full information go to http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/
Public Holidays
Cork English College is open from January 4th until December 16th, 2012. The following are a list of public holidays when the college will also be closed. Please note that CEC provide an activity in lieu of classes on each of the days during the college term.
- January 2rd (New Year’s Day)
- March 19th (for St Patrick’s Day)
- April 1st (Easter Monday)
- May 7th (May Day)
- June 4th
- August 6th
- October 29th (Hallowe’en)
- December 25th (Christmas Day)
- December 26th (St Stephen’s Day)
Health Care
Cork English College advises all students to take out travel and medical insurance in their own country before departure.
Students from countries within the European Union are entitled to free medical treatment under the National Health Service (except for non-emergency hospital treatment). They should bring a European Health Insurance Card. Hospital services are provided free in public wards for EU visitors. This is called the E1.11 form.For full information see this website
