About this program

Combine English study with the right to work in Cork on an Irish study visa. This Long Term programme offers 15 afternoon lessons per week (Afternoons ONLY (15 hrs)), designed specifically for learners who want to improve their English while gaining professional experience in Ireland. The afternoon timetable leaves mornings free for employment, making it a practical and affordable route to long-term language development. The programme runs for 25 weeks and is structured to meet Irish immigration requirements for study-and-work visas. A smart option for career-minded international learners looking to build both language fluency and a professional CV.

Program snapshot

Provider

Centre of English Studies (CES)

Location

Cork, Ireland

Format

Onsite

Language

English

Pricing & Fees

Registration Fee: €85

Course Fees

Price Tiers

Duration	Price	Notes
25–33 weeks	4000 EUR	Total

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

Long Term Study and Work Visa (15 lessons, Afternoons) — Cork