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 and welcomes all levels. 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
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 |