CEC Cork English College
School
Family-owned English language school with over 40 years of excellence in teaching English right in the centre of Cork, Ireland
Information
Why is CEC the best language school to learn English in Cork?
- CEC Cork English College is over forty years old; it was founded in 1978 by the current Managing Director, Valery Cullen.
- CEC is a family-run organisation that takes great pride in delivering the best service to students and clients.
- The school is situated in the heart of Cork City. CEC is the ideal location to study English in Ireland.
- The Department of Education and Skills recognises Cork English College CEC for teaching English as a Foreign Language. The English school is also a member of Quality English.
- CEC organises English courses in conjunction with extra-curricular activities and excursions. Spread over three different buildings in Cork City,
- CEC has over 30 classrooms, a library full of computers and resources; a student common room; and all the facilities needed for the best learning experience.
- CEC is a highly accredited English language school.
- Adult transfer from Cork airport to Cork city is free when a student books host family accommodation.
The most popular activities that the school organises
- Bowling.
- Brewery tour.
- Irish Dancing.
- Student Party.
- Traditional Irish music.
Most popular excursions and trips that the school organises
- Blarney Castle and Gardens
- Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel.
- The Cliffs of Moher
- Cobh.
- Fota Wildlife Park.
- Jameson Distillery
- Killarney National Park
- Kinsale.
- West Cork, Bantry/Glengarriff.
Location
Facilities
Library
Student Lounge
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Access
Computer Room
Summary
| Total students capacity | 300 |
|---|---|
| Number of classrooms | 30 |
| Age minimum | 17 |
| Authorised exam centre for | BULATSCAE C1FCE B2PET B1IELTSTOEICTrinity College |
| Accreditations | ACELSALTOBILDUNGSURLAUBEaqualsEducation in IrelandIATEFLILEP Interim List of Eligible ProgrammesMEIOficial Authorised Exam Centre for TOEICQQI - Quality and Qualifications IrelandQuality EnglishSelect IrelandWYSE Travel Confederation |
| Last day for 2024 bookings with 2023 prices | 31/Oct |
Year 2023
| Holidays (school) | 23/Dic → 03/Jan |
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| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 06/Feb, 17/Mar, 10/Apr, 01/May, 05/Jun, 07/Aug, 30/Oct, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
| High season period residences | 28/May → 11/Aug |
| High season period homestays | 24/Jun → 01/Sep |
Statistics on ages
Low Season
| Students total average | 325 |
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| Students per classroom maximum | 12 |
| Students per classroom average | 8 |
High Season
| Students total average | 450 |
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| Students per classroom maximum | 12 |
| Students per classroom average | 11 |
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Prices
Year 2023
| EUR | ||
| Enrolment fee | 70€ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 55€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (total) | 65€ | ≈ 0 |
Accommodation
Homestay accommodation in Cork
Live the experience of full immersion living with an Irish host family in Cork
Residence Deans Hall
Student Residence in Cork a 15 minutes walk from the school
Residence Copley Court Summer
Student Residence in Cork a 13 minutes walk from the English school
Residence The Village Summer
Student Residence in Cork a 23 minutes by bus from the school
Residence Victoria Lodge Summer
Student Residence in Cork a 10 minutes by bus from the school
Courses
| # | Language | Course | Weeks | Lessons Week | Age Minimum | Profiles | Levels | Related Exams | Price Week from (EUR) | Price Week from () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | General English Course 20 lessonsExcellent General English course Standard 20 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {321} | 1-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 180€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 2 | EN | General English Course 26 lessonsThe most popular General English Intensive course 26 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {322} | 1-50 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 245€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 3 | EN | General English Course 15 lessons AfternoonAfternoon General English Course Standard 15 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {320} | 1-4 | 15 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonGeneral English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 170€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 4 | EN | Business English Course 20 lessonsVery popular Business English course 20 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {323} | 1-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Business | B2C1C2 | 275€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 5 | EN | Business English Course + TOEIC 20+6LVery popular Business English course 20 lessons plus TOEIC exam preparation course 6 lessons in Cork, Ireland {339} | 1-4 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+BusinessEnglish + TOEIC | B1B2C1C2 | TOEIC | 350€ | ≈ 0 |
| 6 | EN | Full-time Cambridge PET Course 20 lessonsCambridge B1 preparacion course Full time 20 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {328} | 4 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge PET | B1B2C1C2 | PET B1 | 275€ | ≈ 0 |
| 7 | EN | Full-time Cambridge FCE Course 20 lessonsCambridge B2 preparacion course Full time 20 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {334} | 4, 9, 10 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge FCE | B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 275€ | ≈ 0 |
| 8 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CAE Course 20 lessonsCambridge C1 preparacion course Full time 20 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {331} | 4, 9, 10 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge CAE | B2C1C2 | CAE C1 | 275€ | ≈ 0 |
| 9 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 20 lessonsFull time Academic IELTS preparacion course 20 lessons per week in Cork, Ireland {338} | 1-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge IELTS | B1B2C1C2 | IELTS | 275€ | ≈ 0 |
| 10 | EN | Full-time OET Course 20 lessonsOET Occupational English Test preparation course in Cork, Ireland {337} | 1-1 | 10 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge OET | B2C1C2 | OET | 380€ | ≈ 0 |
| 11 | EN | General English Course + TOLES 20+4LCombined General English 20 lessons course with TOLES Test of Legal English Skills preparation course 4 lessons in Cork, Ireland {336} | 4-4 | 24 | 16 | Adults 16+English + TOLES | B2C1C2 | TOLES | 340€ | ≈ 0 |
| 12 | EN | General English Course + One to One 20+5LCombined General English course 20 lessons per week plus 5 private One to One English classes in Cork, Ireland {324} | 1-50 | 25 | 16 | Adults 16+General EnglishLanguage + One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 530€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 13 | EN | General English Course + One to One 20+10LCombined General English course 20 lessons per week plus 10 private One to One English classes in Cork, Ireland {325} | 1-50 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+General EnglishLanguage + One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 855€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 14 | EN | Erasmus+ Teacher Refresher CourseEnglish course specially designed for Primary and Secondary teachers to develop all professional skills & English Language Competence in Cork, Ireland {1438} | 2 | 25 | 20 | Adults 20+Erasmus+Teacher Training | B2C1C2 | 412.50€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 15 | EN | Erasmus+ Teacher Refresher Course CLILErasmus+ General English course with CLIL Methodology for Primary and Secondary Teachers in Cork, Ireland {1439} | 2 | 25 | 20 | Adults 20+Erasmus+Teacher Training | B2C1C2 | 412.50€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 16 | EN | Erasmus+ Teacher Refresher Course TKTCourse participants explore teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and classroom management in Cork Ireland {1440} | 2 | 25 | 20 | Adults 20+Erasmus+Teacher Training | B2C1C2 | 412.50€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 17 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 20L AMAcademic Year English Course 20 lessons per week in the morning for 25 weeks for non-European students with a visa which allows you to work in Cork {1365} | 25-25 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+General EnglishVisa Ireland | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 202.60€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 18 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 15L PMAcademic Year English Course 15 lessons per week in the afternoon for 25 weeks for non-European students with visa which allows you to work in Cork {1364} | 25-25 | 15 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonGeneral EnglishVisa Ireland | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 142.60€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 19 | EN | One to One English Classes 5 lessonsPrivate English Classes 5 lessons a week in Cork, Ireland {326} | 1-50 | 5 | 16 | Adults 16+One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 350€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 20 | EN | One to One English Classes 10 lessonsPrivate English Classes 10 lessons a week in Cork, Ireland {327} | 1-50 | 10 | 16 | Adults 16+One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 675€ | ≈ 0 |