IELTS Course Morning ( 6 weeks)

Cork English Academy

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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to examine your ability to work, study, or live in an English speaking environment.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to examine your ability to work, study, or live in an English speaking environment.

The IELTS Academic specifically measures whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment. It reflects aspects of academic language and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying for example on an Undergraduate or Masters course delivered through English.

The course includes preparation for Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Listening with regular timed examination practice as well as preparation and practice for speaking exam.

Take this 6 weeks IELTS course in Cork to help you prepare for sitting the IELTS Academic exam.

- 6 Week Course
- 15 per week
- Morning course Monday to Friday 09.00 to 12.15

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
6 weeks
Start dates
06 Jan 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 07 Jul 2025 and 06 Oct 2025
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

CEA does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Cork to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 26 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

CEA offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin/Double Room - Self Catering

£ 146
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cork
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 146
Live with a friendly host family in Cork where you will get to experience life in an Irish household and practice your English in real life situations. Carefully selected, friendly host families who are ready to welcome you into their home.

- Host family stays are based on a Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday basis only
- Host Family bookings are based on arriving to Cork between 08.00 and 00.00 midnight only (no late arrivals).
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Access to laundry facilities
- Host Families are on the Cork City bus route(Cork City Bus Red Zone).
- Average journey by bus from host family to school is 30 minutes

This is a Self Catering Option:

- Meals are not provided.
- This option is room only.
- You have access to the host family kitchen to prepare and cook food you buy yourself.

- Twin/Double rooms are suitable for couples or friends travelling together.

Homestay - Single Room - Self Catering

£ 168
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cork
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 168
Live with a friendly host family in Cork where you will get to experience life in an Irish household and practice your English in real life situations. Carefully selected, friendly host families who are ready to welcome you into their home.

- Host family stays are based on a Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday basis only
- Host Family bookings are based on arriving to Cork between 08.00 and 00.00 midnight only (no late arrivals).
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Access to laundry facilities
- Host Families are on the Cork City bus route(Cork City Bus Red Zone).
- Average journey by bus from host family to school is 30 minutes

This is a Self Catering Option:

- Meals are not provided.
- This option is room only.
- You have access to the host family kitchen to prepare and cook food you buy yourself.

Homestay - Twin/Double Room - Half Board

£ 173
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cork
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 173
STANDARD HOME STAY

You live with a host family where you will get to experience life in an Irish household and practice your English in real life situations. Our host families are carefully selected, friendly local families who are happy to welcome you into their home.

Breakfast and evening meal are provided Monday to Friday and Breakfast, lunch and evening meal on Saturday and Sunday.

Most family homes are located just outside the city centre and so you may need to take public transport to and from the school. Average distance between the school and host families is 30 minutes.

Transfers to and from Cork airport on your arrival and departure are also included.

-Host family stays are based on a Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday booking only.

-Host Family return transfer from either Cork Airport or Aircoach bus stop on Patrick’s Quay is available to students arriving between 08.00 and 00.00.
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- No late arrivals option outside of 08.00 and 00.00 available for host family stay

Double or twin room only available for friends/couples travelling together.

Homestay - Single Room - Half Board

£ 195
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cork
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 195
STANDARD HOME STAY

You live with a host family where you will get to experience life in an Irish household and practice your English in real life situations. Our host families are carefully selected, friendly local families who are happy to welcome you into their home.

You will have a single room with breakfast and evening meal provided Monday to Friday and Breakfast, lunch and evening meal on Saturday and Sunday.

Most family homes are located just outside the city centre and so you may need to take public transport to and from the school. Average distance between the school and host families is 30 minutes. Transfers to and from Cork airport on your arrival and departure are also included.

-Half-board Monday to Friday, full-board Saturday and Sunday.
-Wi-Fi Internet
-Access to laundry facilities
-Host family stays are based on a Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday booking only
-Host Family return transfer from either Cork Airport or Aircoach bus stop on Patrick’s Quay is available to students arriving between 08.00 and 00.00
- No late arrivals option outside of 08.00 and 00.00 available for host family stay
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Shared Apartment - Twin/Double - 2 people

£ 149
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Cork
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 149
Shared Apartments with Viva Ireland

-Accommodation is self-catering. You will have a shared living and kitchen area. You can prepare your own food and meals in the shared kitchen.
-Walking distance to the school (average 15 minutes).
-Self check-in (24 hours, 7 days per week).
-Utility bills, TV, Wi-Fi, one duvet and bed linen set included.
-Access to laundry facilities.
- 1 week minimum stay

Security Deposit for 1 to 7 week bookings: €100 (refundable)
Security Deposit for 8 or more week bookings: €300 (refundable)

Viva Ireland sends an email to you about 10 days before arrival. The email will contain an online link to complete the security deposit payment – the following online payments are accepted: Debit/Credit card and Bank transfer. The fee will be refunded if you have left the accommodation as you found it without issues.

Shared Apartment - Single-person room

£ 217
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Cork
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
£ 217
Cork English Academy has partnered with Viva Ireland an experienced accommodation provider in Cork to offer you accommodation on arrival.

Usually students staying with us short term (for 2 to 12 weeks) book all accommodation through the school.

Students who plan on staying more long term usually book 2 to 4 weeks accommodation through the school and then search for their own accommodation when more familiar with the city.

Shared Apartments:

- Accommodation is self-catering. You will have a shared living and kitchen area. You can prepare your own food and meals in the shared kitchen.
- Walking distance to the school (average 15 minutes).
- Self check-in (24 hours, 7 days per week).
- Utility bills, TV, Wi-Fi, one duvet and bed linen set included.
- Access to laundry facilities.
- 1 week minimum stay
- Security Deposit for 1 to 7 week bookings: €100 (refundable)
- Security Deposit for 8 or more week bookings: €300 (refundable)

Viva Ireland sends an email to you about 10 days before arrival. The email will contain an online link to complete the security deposit payment – the following online payments are accepted: Debit/Credit card and Bank transfer. The fee will be refunded if you have left the accommodation as you found it without issues.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cork based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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