English Course
Standard General English — Cork
About this program
Develop your English skills in Ireland's second city — compact, characterful and fiercely independent, with a food scene that rivals cities twice its size. With 20 lessons per week delivered in focused morning sessions (09:00 - 13:00 Mon to Fri), this Standard General English course covers all four core language skills in a relaxed yet rigorous classroom environment. Class sizes are capped at 14, ensuring individual attention from experienced teachers. The programme runs year-round; the minimum level is elementary (A1), and beginner (A0) and proficiency (C2) classes are subject to availability. Cork's manageable scale means you are never far from practising English in real situations — whether ordering at the English Market, chatting with locals in a harbour-side café or joining a weekend trip along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Program snapshot
- Provider
- Centre of English Studies (CES)
- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Format
- Onsite
- Language
- English
- Category
- English Course
- Course Type
- General English
- Target Audience
- Adults (16+)
- Entry Requirements
- Minimum: A1 | Elementary (A1); Beginner (A0) and Proficiency (C2) classes subject to availability
- Course Dates
- All Year (5 Jan - 18 Dec 2026)
- Timetable
- 20 lessons per week | 09:00 - 13:00 Mon to Fri
- Accommodation
- Various Options Available see below
- Room Type
- Various Options Available see below
- Meals
- Various Options Available see below
Pricing & Fees
Registration Fee: €85
Course Fees
Price Tiers
| Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 weeks | 285 EUR | Per week |
| 5–11 weeks | 250 EUR | Per week |
| 12–23 weeks | 230 EUR | Per week |
| 24–35 weeks | 205 EUR | Per week |
| 36+ weeks | 195 EUR | Per week |
Additional Fees
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | €85 |
| Textbook And Ebook | €30 |
| Ielts Coursebook | €45 |
| Insurance Medi Pel | €130 per annum (mandatory for ILEP students) |
Accommodation Options
Accommodation Options
| Type | Room | Board | Price/week | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestay | Half-Board | €270 | Extra Night at €50 | |
| Residential — University College Cork | Self-Catering | From €285 | May 30th to 23rd August ONLY. Extra Night at €50 | |
| Christmas Holidays Homestay | Single | €345 | 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 |
Supplements & Surcharges
Supplements
| Supplement | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room Summer Supplement | €50 p/w | May 17th - September 28th |
| Special Diet Supplement | €35 p/w | Coeliac, gluten free, lactose free, vegan and vegetarian |
| Extra Night | €50 |
Accommodation Placement Fee: €85
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
| Route | Price |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer on arrival to homestay or residence (one way) | €60 |
Practical Information
Tuition Details
Tuition Info
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Teaching hour duration | 55 minutes |
| Standard contact hours | 18.33 hrs/week |
| Intensive contact hours | 23.83 hrs/week |
| Max class size | 14 |