About this program

Prepare for university entry with this University Pathway Programme in Cork. The course develops academic English skills — essay writing, critical analysis, research and presentation — alongside general language proficiency.

Program snapshot

Provider: Centre of English Studies (CES)
Location: Cork, Ireland
Format: Onsite
Language: English
Category: English Course
Course Type: Academic English
Target Audience: Adults (16+)
Entry Requirements: No level information provided by source.
Course Dates: All Year
Timetable: 26 lessons per week | 09:00 - 13:00 Mon to Fri, 14:00 - 16:00 Tues to Thurs
Accommodation: Various Options Available see below
Room Type: Various Options Available see below
Meals: Various Options Available see below

Tags: English Language Learning Academic English University Pathway

Pricing & Fees

Registration Fee: €85

Course Fees

Price Tiers

Duration	Price	Notes
12 weeks	3540 EUR	Total
Extra week	270 EUR	Per week

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

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

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

University Pathway Program — Cork