Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure is a small, accredited English language school in the village of Schull in West Cork, South-West Ireland.

We offer a range of year-round English courses to adult students (18+), as well as summer courses for juniors & teenagers (from 3-17 years old) from around the world.

Our English courses for adults include General English courses, as well as Business and Specialist programmes, including Cambridge exam preparation. Choose from flexible options and create your own programme 'a la carte', or choose an all-inclusive package.

We believe that expert ESL tuition in small groups (average 4 per class), combined with an exciting leisure programme that stimulates the mind and body, sets the tone for a successful and pleasurable learning experience.

We combine English with scuba diving, sailing, horse-riding, golf, art & craft, Irish music, dance & cookery classes.

Schull is located 100km south-west of Cork City (which has an international airport and ferry terminals), and approximately 360km from Dublin.

Testimonial:
"..Schull is a lovely little fishing village in the South-West-End of Ireland with kind people & it is embedded in a beautiful landscape.

The teaching is done by competent teachers & the management is doing its best to make the students fine & content.

The school provides different kinds of leisure activities such as canoeing, sailing & organizes excursions to interesting places around Schull."
- Dieter & Elvira, Vienna, Austria

English for Beginners to Advanced learners:

• General English
• Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE exam preparation (12 weeks for EEA students)
• Cambridge FCE, CAE & IELTS exam preparation (25 weeks for non-EEA students)
• Private & Semi-Private English lessons
• Business English courses
• 1-Week English course
• English Plus Golf
• Homestay with teacher / family
• Year-round & Summer English courses for juniors & teenagers (ages 3-8, 9-12, 13-17)
• TEFL / TESOL teacher training

Live with an Irish family or in a holiday home by the sea or in the countryside.

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2. English Explorer (south Of Ireland Language Centre)

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Located in a quiet suburb of Cork city, the South of Ireland Language Centre, provides the ideal ambience for those wishing to learn English during the months of June, July and August. The school is based in the Cork Institute of Technology, a modern third level college. Cork is an historic city with a rich cultural heritage. Established in 1967, we are a family run school catering for both adult and junior students of all ages. programmes are provided for. The summer courses offer fifteen hours of English tuition per week, a weekly programme of afternoon activities and full day excursions on Saturdays to scenic locations, weekend trips to Galway and/or Dublin, outdoor educational centres for activities such as sailing and canoeing and horse riding. Also rugby camps and soccer camps in conjunction with the course if there is sufficient demand.

Summer Programmes for both adult and junior students: Standard & Intensive General English; One to one classes; Host family accommodation arranged.

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3. Cork English Academy

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Cork English Academy is an English language school located in the heart of Cork city in the south of Ireland. We offer high-quality English language courses to students from around the world of all levels - from beginner to advanced.

Our aim is to provide excellent instruction in the English language in a friendly environment that gives our students the opportunity to use the language with native speakers and practice with each other while gaining a greater understanding of Irish life and culture.

In addition to providing you with the best in language training, we offer a varied and interesting social activities programme to give you the opportunity to practice your language skills in real situations. We also offer carefully selected accommodation options in locations close to the Academy, including homestay with an Irish family.

Cork is Ireland's second largest city outside of Dublin. Here, you will get to experience the best of city living combined with proximity to the coast, the mountains and the beautiful green Irish countryside. Our school is conveniently located in Clarkes Bridge House, a modern building with ceiling to floor windows flooding each classroom with natural light.

We offer quality English instruction and a range of course options, morning or afternoon to suit your needs including:

• General English 15h or 20h per week
• General English + Private lessons
• One to One lessons
• General English + Business one to one
• Academic Year - 25 weeks General English - 15h or 20h per week
• Academic Year - 19 weeks General English + 6 weeks Exam Preparation - 15h or 20h per week
• 6 weeks Exam Preparation programme (IELTS / FCE / CAE)

Accommodation Options:
- Shared Apartments
- Irish Host Families
- Hotel/Guest House

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4. Cork English World

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Conveniently located in Cork city centre, just 2.5 hours from Dublin in the south of Ireland, Cork English World is a quality English language training school. We provide a wide-range of full-time and part-time English language programs to international students from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our General English courses, we also offer Business and Corporate English programs, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, English teacher training, and more. Day, evening & weekend study options are available.

With students from over 20 different countries you will have a truly international experience while enjoying Irish culture. Cork English World offers English classes in at least 6 levels, from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1), with a maximum of 10 students per class. At Cork English World you will be speaking English for a minimum of 20 hours per week, fluency in English is no longer fiction!

Beginner to Advanced Level English Language Courses:

- General English course (Day, evening & weekend study options available)
- Academic IELTS program
- Cambridge English Exam Prep
- Business English program
- International Teacher Training courses
- Homestay Program - stay with a local Irish host family

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5. Kinsale School of English

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Kinsale School of English is an English language school in the town of Kinsale, 30 minutes drive from Cork City in southwest Ireland. We offer a range of English courses to students from around the world with all levels of English - from beginner to advanced. We offer group English courses, preparation for the Cambridge CAE & FCE exams, homestay programmes, English courses for juniors and more.

Kinsale is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Ireland. If you are looking for top quality teaching in a vibrant historical town, we have it. This school is owned and run by the teachers, we know what's best for our students. Our teachers hold ACELS recognised qualifications and are truely committed to teaching. For us, each student is an individual,not a number and we know people learn in different ways.

Kinsale is full of charm, delightful shops and cafes, traditional pubs and great restaurants. We look forward to meeting you.

- Group English courses
- Cambridge CAE & FCE exam preparation
- Homestay programmes - Live and learn in your teacher's home
- English classes for au-pairs
- Evening English courses
- Budget English courses
- Junior summer courses for 9 - 16 year olds

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6. Cork English College

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CORK ENGLISH COLLEGE is located in the centre of Cork City, on the banks of the River Lee in southern Ireland. We can assure you that you will receive the service that you expect from one of the most established schools in Ireland. Our extensive experience in the area of T.E.F.L allows us to offer you a wide range of courses, all of which have been designed to perfection. Cork English College is recognised by the Department of Education for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language and is the official TOEIC examination centre for Cork.

Our teachers are University graduates qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language. They are chosen for their expertise and experience as well as their ability to ensure productive and enjoyable courses that are tailored to the student's individual needs, interests and aims. Our curriculum is based on a combination of language structures functions and vocabulary graded according to level. In addition, classroom activities are carefully balanced throughout the day to ensure systematic development of the four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing). We have an extensive range of resources for use in class.

- General English
- Intensive English
- General Business English
- Intensive Business English
- Cambridge Exam Preparation
- General Combination English
- Intensive Combination English
- Business Plus Programme
- Aviation English Programme - ICAO
- Military English Programme - STANAG
- Group Courses
- One-to-One (Individual Tuition)
- We also offer a Teacher Refresher Course
- Junior Programmes are available

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7. The Language Centre at University College Cork

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The Language Centre at University College Cork offers intensive courses and part time courses in ELT during the academic year, and also has a Summer School from July to mid-September. The courses are open to both students of UCC, and those who wish to take one of the many courses available at the centre. The English language courses are offered in English for general, academic, and professional purposes. Each year hundreds of students prepare for and take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination, or also the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE), or Proficiency (CPE) examinations in our centre. The teaching staff are all highly qualified and experienced, and will help you to maximise your language learning potential, and in your academic endeavours. The courses place an emphasis on developing the learner's communicative ability, while also equipping them with techniques to maintain and develop their learning outside the classroom setting.

English for Cambridge examinations, English for IELTS, English for general purposes, English for academic purposes, English for professional purposes

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8. Cork Language Centre International

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Learn English in Ireland in beautiful Cork. Since 1975, Cork Language Centre International has become one of the best language schools in Ireland. Our school is located in Cork City in the south of Ireland. We guarantee you academic excellence, accommodation of the highest standard and an unrivalled support service. Cork Language Centre International is recognised by the Irish Department of Education for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Seven levels from Beginner to Advanced. Standard English courses, intensive English courses, English examination courses (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL), Business English, English courses for professionals, courses for teachers of English, Work Experience/Internship.