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LEARN ENGLISH IN CORK - LANGUAGE COURSE IN IRELAND
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Cork, Ireland
Minimum age: 16 for Adult programs – 12 for Junior programs; Average Age: 23-25
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StudyGlobal offers English language courses in different locations around Ireland: Cork, Dublin, Galway and Belfast. Adults, teenagers and junior courses. We also cater for executive and professional clients. Courses available throughout the year. Cork is Ireland's second city and is fondly referred to by the locals as “The Real Capital”. It is located on the South Coast of Ireland. This ancient city, with a rich and colourful heritage, is a fascinating mix of the modern and the traditional. From the bustling port and centuries old buildings on the River Lee , to the busy commercial centre and the colourful market – it is clear that this is a city with something very special to offer. |  | Cork was crowned European Capital of Culture in 2005 and is famous for its music, sporting tradition and cultural heritage. It is also a city with a vibrant heart, charming pubs, relaxing cafés and world-class restaurants. You will never be short of something to do in Cork and its many festivals are proof of that – jazz, opera, films and much more. The Cork people themselves are incredibly friendly; and always delighted to welcome visitors with open arms. Be warned though – they love to talk and you might be lucky to get a word in edgeways! All in all, Cork is a city that will draw you in, fascinate and delight you. It is your ideal base for learning English and exploring Ireland and its culture. |  | |
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English Language School
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Our English language school partner is located in the center of Cork City, on the banks of the River Lee. The train station is a 10-minute walk away and the main bus terminal is just across the river. The school consists of two buildings with a total of 18 classrooms and a patio area for students to relax. A business center available for all students participating in the Executive Business Programs.
Founded in 1978, our English language school partner is a family run organization that takes much pride in the service and personal contact provided to each client. The school is member of the Quality English Schools network and was the first school in Ireland to be accepted into this network.
|  | All QE schools provide high quality English language training and offer a high degree of personal service and individual attention. Students have a Placement Test and orientation session on their first day. They are familiarized with the timetable and the program of activities, the layout of the building and the facilities provided. Following the placement test, students are assigned to a class with students of similar English Language ability and requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE: The school has two buildings. The building where your classes take place will be confirmed to you upon arrival. |  | Please follow this link to see all accreditations of our partner school. For more information about the English language school and Cork, please go to English Language Courses in Cork. |
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The following is offered to all students (please click here)
- Highly experienced and professional teachers
- Small classes (average 6-8 students)
- 60 minute tuition on all adult programmes
- Excellent facilities including school library and multi-media and resource centres
- Free Welcome Pack on arrival at the school and orientation
- Free Student Identity Card, which entitles you to discounts in many local shops, bars and restaurants
- Excellent social and Cultural Activity Programme including a Student Cinema
- Free use of the Internet every afternoon (high-speed) and wi-fi access
- Self Access / Study Centre: Free access to CD ROMs, books, videos and tapes
- Access to E-Learning Centre where students can access the school’s ELearning platform
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- Preferential Car Rental Rates for our students
- Preferential rates for the use of a nearby Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool for our students
- Free end of course Certificate
- Free fluency and conversation classes
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Academic Staff
Our teachers are all 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 students’ individual needs, interests and aims.
Self-Access/Study Centre
Self-Access facilities are available within the school for students who wish to study independently using the books, cassettes, videos and CD ROMs from the library. Students can use the Self-Access Centre for many things, like improving their grammar, pronunciation, increasing their vocabulary or just doing their homework. The teachers are available to give advice on areas the students wish to study.
Multi-Media Room
Students can use the Multi-Media room between 13.00 and 17.00 each day. They can avail of our free email and free Internet access to keep in touch with their friends and family. The school has Wi-Fi enabled throughout the college, should you prefer to use your own laptop.
School Library
We have a fully comprehensive library, incorporating both educational and recreational reading materials.
Course Certificate
On completion of the course, students will receive a school Certificate. Full student reports are available on request from the academic department. E-Learning Centre
The E-Learning centre is available for students use each afternoon from 13:30 to 17:30. The centre has 10
state-of-the-art laptops and dedicated high speed broadband internet access. Here they can access the ELearning platform which supports students learning in the classroom and helps them make the most of their
language skills. A member of the academic staff is also available to assist students in using the platform. |
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English Language Courses
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The school offers 7 course levels from Elementary to advanced
These levels follow the common European Framework.
The method of teaching used at the school is the communicative approach. The lessons contain activities where students communicate and where tasks are completed by means of interaction with other learners such as role-play, group and pair work, drama, debate and discussion to give students maximum opportunity to speak English. | Student progress is monitored throughout the course and there are frequent opportunities for students to give both written and verbal feedback. Each student receives a final report if requested and a certificate on completion of their course. - 01 lesson = 60 minutes for adult courses (45 minutes for Junior courses)
- Minimum duration : 01 week (except specific courses)
- 10 students maximum per group, 06 to 08 in average (except specific courses)
- Minimum Age : 16 for adult courses (18 for business English courses) and 12 for Junior courses
Learning Materials: EUR 35 |  | |
| Standard English Language Course (20 lessons per week) | This course is designed for students wanting to improve their level of English and fluency, whether it be for their studies, career or personal development. By the end of the course, the student will have improved their knowledge and use of grammar, increased their vocabulary range and use, have better oral, aural and pronunciation skills, improved their written work and be able to read and better understand written texts.
Students will learn all the essential areas of language & grammar through task-based methodology. All four language skills are given the appropriate class time through the application of the school’s academic syllabus. |  |
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Details: - 20 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Elementary to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
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Intensive English Language Course (28 lessons per week)
| This English language course includes 20 lessons per week standard course + 8 additional lessons in the afternoon. Afternoon lessons are devoted to speaking. Students wishing to focus on improving their oral fluency can discuss and debate a wide variety of topics while an experienced teacher facilitates the conversation, encourages the students and corrects errors. It also gives the student the opportunity to further build on their vocabulary and put into practice what they have learned in the morning class. |  |
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Details : - 28 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday) + 14.20 to 16.20 (Monday to Thursday)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Elementary to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
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| Standard PLUS 5/10 English Language Course (25 or 30 lessons per week) | This is a combination of the Standard English language course (20 morning group lessons) plus One-to-One specialized classes in the afternoon. These One-to-One classes allow the student to receive the exclusive attention of the teacher and focus on precise needs including: - General English such as fluency development, pronunciation, vocabulary building, etc.
- Business English such as the language of meetings, presentations, negotiation and email English, etc.
- Exam preparation for the Cambridge suite (FCE, CAE, CPE) and TOEIC, IELTS, or TOEFL.
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Details : - 20 group lessons + 5 or 10 private lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday) + 14.20 to 15.20 (with 5 private lessons) or 14.20 to 16.20 (with 10 private lessons)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Elementary to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per group class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
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One-to-One English Language Course (15, 20 or 30 lessons per week)
| This course is specifically designed to meet the client’s particular needs. One-to-One lessons offer the most rapid, relevant and cost effective form of Language Training. Each client is asked to complete a Needs Analysis Questionnaire prior to arrival. Each course is then designed to meet the particular linguistic requirements of the participant in order to maximise the available time. Note:
Two-to-one classes may be available on request for 2 students with the same English level. For more information on this program, please contact us at  | 
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Details: - 15 or 20 private lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : determined with the teacher
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Beginner to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per group class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
- Course open to students of all ages
- Lunch with Tutor incl.
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Academic Year Program (20 lessons per week)
| The Academic Year program is aimed at students who wish to improve their language skills for social, academic and professional use over a long period of time. The program can be structured to suit each individual student’s needs. The Director of Studies from the school can design a suitable study path taking into consideration the student’s arrival time, level of English and their academic aim for the year. Program can be organized for students with an Elementary Level to an Advanced Level of English. Optional self-study is also available at no additional cost and students are actively encouraged to exploit this service fully in order to complement the work done in the classroom. It prepares students to pursue further academic studies at 3rd level institutions such as: - University College Cork
- Cork Institute of Technology
- Waterford Institute of Technology
- Carlow Institute of Technology
Students can focus on preparation of the following exams as part of this program in combination with General English classes: | | Note : Students can take holidays during this program. On 12 week programs, students can take 2 weeks holidays. On courses of 26 weeks or more, students can take a maximum of 4 week holidays. |  | |
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Details: - Course duration : 12, 26, 40 or 48 weeks (other duration available on request)
- 20 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Elementary to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per group class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
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University Foundation English Language Program (20 lessons per week)
| This program provides the valuable opportunity to prepare international students for successful entry to certificate and degree college / university courses. Students are trained intensively in English language, business subjects in line with a fast moving world and complementary skills for integrating a global environment
Entry requirements: 4.5 IELTS / 450 TOEFL / 600 TOEIC + Second level / High school certificate successfully completed in country of origin.
Duration: From one term (3 months) to three terms depending on the student’s command of the English language. A student at intermediate level would be advised to do the nine month programme (3
terms). | The terms are as follows :
- Term 1 : September – December, starting 07/09/2009
- Term 2 : January – March, starting 04/01/2010
- Term 3 : April – June, starting 05/04/2010
Prices
1 term (12 weeks) : EUR 2.040
2 terms (26 weeks): EUR 4.160
3 terms (40 weeks): EUR 5.400 For more information on this program, please contact us at |  | |
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Exam Preparation
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| Cambridge Exam Preparation English Language Course (20 lessons per week) | This course prepares students for the different levels of the Cambridge examinations: First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). The examination courses prepare students for all the components of the examinations: Reading, Use of English, Comprehension, Listening Comprehension and Interview. Students will complete sample papers and examination practice. | Classes are small and very intensive with every effort made to prepare students for every aspect of the examination. Students must be of an Upper Intermediate Level of English to take part in this course. A Placement test will be administered on arrival at the school to confirm the student’s level of English. Our partner school has run these courses for a number of years and students have achieved excellent results. On average, they have a pass rate of 97% for candidates taking the FCE, CAE and the CPE exams. The school is not an exam centre for Cambridge exams. The exam can be taken at University College Cork. Please see exam dates below. Students who want to take the exam in Cork may have to book an extra week of accommodation. |  |
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| Cambridge Preparation Course Dates in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov
| Dec | FCE
| Start: 04**
| | End: 12 | | | | | | Start:06****
Start:13***
| | | End: 03 | | | | Start:15****
Start: 22***
| | | End: 11 | | | | | | | | CAE | Start:04* | | End: 05
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Start:13***
| | | End: 03 | | | | Start:15****
Start:22***
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| | | | | | | | CPE | | | Start:15****
Start:22***
| | | End: 11 | | | Start:06****
Start:13***
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| *Duration: 09 weeks
**Duration: 10 weeks
***Duration: 12 semaines
****Duration: 13 semaines
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| Cambridge Exam Dates in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov
| Dec | FCE
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| | CAE | | | 01-06
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| | CPE | | | | | | 14-17 | | | | | | 06-11 |
Details : - Course duration : 9, 10, 12 or 13 weeks
- 20 lessons per week
- Free Practice Exam Sessions every 2 weeks
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday)
- Level : all levels from Upper Intermediate to Advanced
- Max. 8-10 students per group class
- Student course book and materials provided
- Course open to students of all ages
Cambridge Examination Fees: FCE - €150, CAE - €160, CPE - €170. Exam fees are not included in the price of the course.
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Summer FCE Cambridge Exam Preparation English Language Course (20 lessons per week)
| Our partner school’s intensive accelerated FCE preparation course gives students a thorough preparation in the format of the exam, including helpful hints on how to achieve maximum marks in all papers. The full-time accelerated four-week programme covers all four skills and pays particular attention to grammar and lexical areas commonly tested in the exam.
The FCE is a Cambridge ESOL exam, at level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students must be at level B2 (= upper intermediate) to attend the four-week intensive preparation course. FCE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or to develop a career which requires language skills (e.g. business, medicine, engineering). FCE indicates sufficient proficiency in English to be of practical use in jobs in many industries, in particular those where contact with English speakers is required.
Our highly intensive preparation course includes: - Preparation for Reading, Writing, Listening and Use of English papers including regular timed examination practice.
- Preparation for the Speaking Test including practice tests with experienced trainers using materials from previous FCE exams.
- Additional practice in areas of weakness for homework
| Details : - Course duration : 4 weeks
- 20 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday)
- Level : min. all levels from Upper Intermediate
- Max. 8-10 students per group class
- Student course book and materials provided
- Course open to students of all ages
Cambridge Examination Fees: FCE - EUR 150
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Course dates & exam dates (please click here)
| Summer FCE Cambridge Preparation Course Dates in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov
| Dec | | | | | | | | | | Start: 02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | End: 27 | | | | |
Summer FCE Examination Date 2010 : 26 August 2010
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Business + TOEIC Preparation English Language Course (28 lessons per week)
| The Business English and TOEIC preparation course is perfect for students of business or those working in a company environment who wish to receive an internationally recognised certificate of achievement.
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is used to measure the ability of non-native English-speaking people to use English in everyday work activities. Worldwide companies and corporations, academic institutions and government agencies accept TOEIC test results and the certificate is valid for two years from taking the test. The TOEIC exam is suitable for learners at all levels, as it tests ability not level. Students attend Business English Classes in the morning and TOEIC preparation classes in the afternoon. | Course Content:
- Analysis of a variety of grammar structures concentrating on their use in business English and the TOEIC test
- Extending learners’ knowledge of business and work related vocabulary as tested in the TOEIC exam
- Development of learners’ business communication skills and developing their overall communicative competence
- Familiarisation with the structure of the exam and helpful hints for each part of the exam to help learners maximise their score
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Details : - 28 group lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday) + 14.20 to 16.20 (Monday-Thursday)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Intermediate to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per group class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
Note: The school is the official TOEIC testing centre in Cork. The exam fee is not included in the price: TOEIC exam fee = 125 EUR.
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Business English Courses
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Business Standard English Language Course (20 lessons per week) | The Business Standard English Language Course incorporates the introduction of key business concepts and topics as well as enabling students to develop practical language skills for the modern business world. The course ensures students are well-equipped to function effectively in a business environment. This course is designed in a practical way to cover the English used in everyday business situations, and is ideal for students already working or training in the areas of General Management, Administration, Marketing, Sales and Customer Relations who wish to further their Business English skills and who wish to become more confident in their interaction with both clients and business counterparts | Course content includes :
- Business Communication
- Telephone English
- Sales and Selling
- Marketing
- Presentations / Negotiations
- Statistics / Figures
- Business Terms
- Grammar
- Written Communication
- Effective Business
- Reading Skills
- Customer Service
- Using Email and Internet
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Details : - 20 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Intermediate to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per group class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
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Business Intensive English Language Course (28 lessons per week)
| This business course includes the same content as the Business Standard English language course with extra business English lessons in the afternoons.
Students can also opt to take the TOEIC test as part of this course. An additional exam fee applies (125 EUR).
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Details : - 28 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday) + 14.20 – 16.20 (Mon – Thurs)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Intermediate to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per group class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
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Business Standard PLUS 5/10 English Language Course (20 group + 5/10 one-to-one lessons/week)
| These courses comprise a combination of the Business Standard English Language Course plus 5 or 10 lessons of one-to-one tuition. They are aimed at learners who want to improve their overall Business English language skills but also wish to focus on specific areas. During the one-to-one lessons the teacher will focus on the needs identified by the learner including :
- Business English such as language of meetings, presentations, negotiation, email English etc.
- Exam preparation for the Cambridge suite (FCE, CAE, CPE) and TOEIC, IELTS, or TOEFL
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- 20 group lessons + 5 or 10 private lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday) + 14.20 to 15.20 (with 5 private lessons) or 14.20 to 16.20 (with 10 private lessons)
- Course starting date : Every Monday
- Level : all levels from Intermediate to Advanced
- Max. 10 students per group class (6 - 8 students in average)
- Student course book and materials provided
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| Executive Business Mini-Group English Language Course (30 lessons per week) | This 2 week, intensive program in small group has been designed to meet the needs of people who require professional English for the workplace. Focus is placed on the development of four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in a business context. Areas covered will include: the language of negotiation, meetings and discussions, preparing presentations, telephone communication, describing trends, report writing, drafting of business letters, faxes and emails, socialising, and TOEIC preparation. Clients will have the opportunity to take the test on the final day of the course. | A Needs Analysis is conducted during the first lesson. The price of the course includes daily lunch with tutor (Monday to Friday) which allows clients to develop social conversation skills. Course Objectives: - Expand vocabulary relevant to business topics
- Practise business correspondence
- Build confidence
- Acquire a good score in the TOEIC test
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| Course Starting Dates in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov
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Details : - Course duration : 2 weeks
- 30 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : 09.00 to 16.20 (Monday to Thursday) + 09.00 – 13.20 (Fri)
- Course starting date : Specific dates
- Level : all levels from Intermediate/Upper Intemediate to Advanced
- Minimum Age : 25
- Max. 05 students per group class
- Student course book and materials provided
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Executive One-to-one English Language Course (15, 20 or 30 lessons per week)
| This course is designed to meet the exact professional needs of executive clients. It is conducted by highly specialised and experienced tutors. This programme can be designed for an individual or a closed group. | The course includes the study of the following areas: - Meetings, Negotiation Strategies
- Telephone communication
- Case Studies
- Developing Learner Autonomy
- Entertainment, Small talk
- Business writing skills
- Email English
Specialised classes are also available on a particular area of interest. |  | |
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Details : - Number of lessons per week to be determined by student (15 lessons minimum per week)
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Timetable : determined with the teacher
- Course starting date : Any Monday
- Level : all levels
- Student course book and materials provided
- Lunch with Teacher
Example of specialized classes available :
FINANCE - Financial Statements
- Financial controlling
- Describing company performance
- Accounting
- Taxation
- Banking
- Stock exchange and capital markets
- Credit and loans
- Investment options
- Foreign exchange
- Describing market performance
- Trade financing
- Mergers and take-overs
- Central bank supervision
- US and UK financial terminology
LAW - Company Law
- The courts system and litigation
- Labour Law
- The legal profession
- Consumer rights
- Understanding/ writing contracts
- Viewing court cases in local courts
SALES AND MARKETING - Describing your products or services
- Promotional methods
- Describing sales performance
- Dealing with advertising agencies
- Describing market performance
- Product/Service
- Negotiating with customers
- International marketing strategies
- Analysing your marketing mix
- Managing a sales team
- Brand management
- Corporate identity
- After sales service/Customer service
- Pricing strategy
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Military English Language Course (20 group + 5 or 10 military English private lessons)
| Designed to prepare potential NATO staff officers for their roles in the NATO Alliance and for possible UN peacekeeping appointments, Military English language courses are both stimulating and wide-ranging in their delivery and content. English language development and active participation in practical course work is encouraged, and is fully supported by authentic discussion, current affairs, written communication and planning activities.
The most popular study programmes related to English for Military Purposes are the NATO STANAG (2nd Edition) SLP 3 and SLP 4 Certificate courses. Duration of the course is normally 4 - 7 weeks; however, the school can tailor courses to meet the precise requirements of particular sponsors. The course is suitable for military officers, diplomatic service staff, civil servants, intelligence officers and international security operatives.
Prices :
20 group lessons + 5 military private lessons - EUR 445 per week
20 group lessons + 10 military private lessons - EUR 670 per week For more information, starting dates and closed groups prices, please contact us at | |
Aviation English Language Course (20 group + 5 or 10 aviation English private lessons)
| Our partner school offers flexibly structured training courses for pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals adapted to meet the requirements of the ICAO published guidelines. Courses are designed for individuals or small groups to meet the precise requirements of individual sponsors.
The program combines a 20 lessons group course with 5 or 10 private lessons focusing on take out military/aviation English. This program is available for individual students and closed groups. The minimum level for this program is Elementary.
The aim of the program is to ensure that flight crews and air traffic controllers have sufficient language proficiency in whatever language they use for radiotelephony communications to manage all of the potential communicative needs related to pilot and controller communications. This ranges from routine phraseologies and communications not encompassed by phraseologies, to non-routine situations and outright emergencies
Prices :
20 group lessons + 5 aviation private lessons - EUR 445 per week
20 group lessons + 10 aviation private lessons - EUR 670 per week
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English & Work Experience
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English + Internship | | The use of English as the international means of communication continues to grow and most people study English at some stage in their career. For some, classroom learning is not enough; it is also essential to be fully confident in the use of English in the workplace. | | To meet this need, our partner school has designed a specific program to enable you to combine learning English in an excellent language school with practical work experience. There are two parts to a Work Experience Program: - A full time (20 / 28 Lessons per week) English Course for a minimum of 4 weeks.
- An unpaid work placement with a company or organisation specially chosen to match, as closely as possible, your profession or subject of study. We offer work placements in a large number of workplaces covering a wide range of professions.
Internship Placement Fee: EUR 400 |  | For further information on the English + Professional internship program in Cork, please refer to our pdf file Professional internship in Cork, Ireland
For general information on our internship programs please refer to our Study & Work abroad page. |
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Each student must indicate 3 areas in which they would be prepared to work as the school cannot guarantee he/she will get the placement of their first choice due to the popularity of the programme. Areas of activities covered: Agriculture, Health & Social Services, Politics, Business Administration, Hotel & Catering, Retail, Computing, Import & Export, Sales, Economics, Law, Secretarial & PA, Engineering & Technical, Marketing & Advertising, Tourism & Leisure, Finance & Accounting, Media & Communications, and Voluntary Organisations. Details : - 4 weeks study period : 20 or 28 lessons per week
- Working period duration : 2 to 12 weeks.
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Course starting date : Any Monday during the winter period, this program is not offered during the months of June, July and August.
- Level : all levels from Upper Intermediate (at the time of the work placement) to Advanced
Accommodation during the study period can be booked with the school. If the Work Placement is in the Cork area the student can continue to stay in this same accommodation. However, if the Work Placement is in another area, the accommodation Manager arranges accommodation for the student in a family with half board single room within reasonable travelling distance of the workplace. The student can also choose to stay in a guesthouse or hotel. If the student lives in the European Economic Area (i.e. European Union countries + Iceland, Norway) they do not need a visa or a Trainee Work Experience Permit. Students of other nationalities, on receipt of the Enrolment Form and Full Payment, will be sent a Certificate of Enrolment, which covers the entire Work Experience Programme Program (i.e. the English Course and the Work Placement). This enables the student to obtain a student visa for the duration of the whole Programme and therefore he/she does not need a work permit. The school reserves the right to refuse work placement to any student that we do not consider suitable and in this case we will make a full refund of any Work Placement Fees paid. |
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Family Program
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Family Stay English Language Program (July and August Only)
| Ireland is a beautiful setting for your family holiday and it is an excellent place to learn. Our partner school offers a wide range of English Language Courses for families. The school can cater for both adults and juniors students. Our adult school is located in the heart of Cork City. Our junior school is located 2km from the city centre on a direct bus route from your apartment. The family programme allows all members of a family to attend and enjoy our English language programmes. The kids have a great opportunity to meet with juniors from other countries and experience other cultures while learning English. It is not absolutely necessary for the entire family to do language courses, we also have excellent golfing and horse-riding programmes which may suit. |  | |
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Parents and children can choose the course program that they prefer among the following :
Adult courses: Standard or Intensive Course ; Standard Course PLUS 5 /10; One to one Course (or Two to one on request), Business Standard Course and Business Intensive Course, Business Standard PLUS 5 /10 Course, Business + TOEIC Preparation English Course.
Junior courses (11*-17 years): Summer English & Activities Program or English & Horse Riding Program
*if travelling with younger children please contact us at . Accommodation
Accommodation for families is offered in private 1 or 2 bedroom apartments which are new and modern, located in the centre of Cork City. There is a direct bus from the apartments to the junior school and the adult school is within walking distance. All apartments are fully fitted with all bed linen, direct dial telephone, T.V., etc. Course duration: 2,3 or 4 weeks Prices : Chosen Course price + 1 or 2 bedroom apartment Accommodation price Course prices (price per person) : Adult courses:
Standard Course: 220 EUR per week
Intensive Course: 290 EUR per week
Standard Course PLUS 5: 445 EUR per week
Standard Course PLUS 10: 670 EUR per week
One to One Course (15 lessons per week): 1150 EUR per week
One to One Course (20 lessons per week): 1535 EUR per week
Business Standard Course: 220 EUR per week
Business Intensive Course: 290 EUR per week
Business Standard PLUS 5 Course 445 EUR per week
Business Standard PLUS 10 Course 670 EUR per week
Business + TOEIC Preparation Course 290 EUR per week Junior courses:
Summer English & Activities Program: 420 EUR per week
English & Horse Riding: 475 EUR per week
Accommodation Prices (price per apartment):
1 Bedroom Apartment (1-2 pax): 505 EUR per week
2 Bedroom Apartment (3-4 pax): 605 EUR per week | | Starting Dates in 2010* | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov
| Dec | | | | | | | | 28 | 12 | 09**
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**2 weeks program only
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Junior Programs
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Juniors + Summer English & Activities Program (20 lessons per week + Activities)
| This course offers a combination of language tuition in the mornings, sporting and cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings. Courses consist of 20 lessons (15 hours) formal tuition in the mornings (max 12 – 15 students per class). Afternoon activities include sports, excursions, debates, video sessions and sporting fixtures arranged against Irish teams, etc. Evening activities include discos, karaoke, bingo and video evenings. | The program also includes 1 full-day excursion per week (usually on Saturdays) and full board accommodation in carefully selected host families in double rooms or residences (for groups only), commuter bus ticket for use on city and suburban bus routes and airport transfers to and from Cork Airport / Ferry port. Individual students have classes at Douglas Community School while groups have classes either at Douglas Community School or at Cork Institute of Technology. These are available in July and August. Prices: 2 weeks EUR 1,310 / 3 weeks EUR 1,965 / 4 weeks EUR 2,620
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More details & starting dates (please click here)
| Starting Dates in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov
| Dec | | | | | | | | 28 | 12 | 09*
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*2 weeks only Details : - 20 English lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- English Course Timetable : 09.00 to 12.15 (Monday to Friday)
- Activity Timetable : 13.45 to 17.15 (Monday to Friday)
- Course starting date : Specific dates
- Level : all levels from Beginner to Advanced
- Max. 12-15 students per group class
- Student course book and materials provided
- Course Duration: 2-4 weeks
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Junior Summer English Language & Horse-Riding Program(20 lessons/week + Horse riding)
| This program combines English tuition in the morning and horse riding classes in the afternoon. Horse riding lessons take place 5 afternoons per week. The program also includes: - 1 full-day excursion per week and
- full board accommodation in carefully selected host families in double rooms,
- commuter bus ticket for use on city and suburban bus routes and
- airport transfers to and from Cork Airport / Ferry port.
Prices: 2 weeks EUR 1,554 / 3 weeks EUR 2,331 / 4 weeks EUR 3,108 |  |
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More details & starting dates (please click here)
| Starting Dates in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov
| Dec | | | | | | | | 28 | 12 | 09*
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*2 weeks only Details : - 20 English lessons per week + 5 horse riding classes in the afternoon
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- English Course Timetable : 09.00 to 12.15 (Monday to Friday)
- Course starting date : Specific dates
- English Level : all levels from Beginner to Advanced
- Horse riding Level : all levels from Beginner to Advanced
- Max. 12-15 students per group class
- Student course book and horse riding helmets provided (students need to bring their own boots, whip and horse riding clothes).
- Course Duration: 2-4 weeks
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Other Junior Programs(available for groups only)
| - Summer English & Activities Program with residential accommodation
- English Language & Golf Program
- English Language & Sailing Program
- English Language & Rugby Program
- Ministay Study Program
For more information on those Junior group programs, please contact us at | |
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Dates
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- The classes take place from Monday to Friday (except holidays)
- Students can begin their course every week (except some exam, business and summer courses with specific starting dates)
- Arrival day: Sunday (you can arrive on before by booking extra nights)
- Departure day: Saturday, after the end of the course
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| Holidays in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | | | 01 | | 17 | 05 | 03 | 07 | | 02 | | 25 | | 25 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 26 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 27 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28 | On holidays the school is closed, courses are neither recuperated nor refunded the school provides an activity in lieu of classes on each of the days during the college term. The school will be closed from 18 Dec 2009 to 3 Jan 2010 and from 18 Dec 2010 to 03 Jan 2011 for Christmas Holidays. |
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Activities/Excursions
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| The school offers activities for adults, nearly every day, throughout the year. Some activities do incur a cost which would be between EUR 2 - EUR 35 (to cover visits and transport costs but the school will always place a guide with the students, free of charge). | Below you will find a sample activity program for the adult courses. Day One- Sunday
Arrive in Cork Meet with your host family and go home for well-deserved rest.
Day Two- Monday
Tour of Cork City Afternoon orientation visit of Cork City.
Day Three - Tuesday
University College Cork and Glucksman Gallery: A National University of Ireland since 1908, considered to be the most successful example of 19th Century architecture in the country. A teacher accompanies students to the university on foot from the school (about 15 minutes) FREE of charge. |  | Day Four- Wednesday
Free Conversation Class / Pub Evening with other students and teachers.
Day Five - Thursday
Fitzgerald Park and Cork Public Museum: This park possesses beautiful gardens which contain sculptures by Seamus Murphy and John Burke. The park also houses the Public Museum and is housed in a two storey Georgian house.
Day Six - Friday
Half day Excursion to Cobh, The Queenstown Tour: Students will be accompanied by a teacher to the Queenstown tour via train. You will get the opportunity to see the magnificent sites in Cobh and learn about a very important part of history.
Day Seven- Saturday
Full day Excursion to Killarney For centuries, famous poets and writers have yielded to Killarney's glamour. There is every romance. Killarney is not merely pretty but has a serene majesty in its beauty. |  |
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More info on transfers (please click here)
There is no charge for transfers to and from Cork Airport for students staying in host family accommodation. If a transfer is required for other accommodation types, there is a charge of EUR 40 one-way and EUR 80 two ways. Our partner school also offers the option of flying to Dublin Airport and getting a FREE transfer by Aircoach to Cork.
To benefit from your free Aircoach transfer, simply bring the receipt to the school, who will refund you the cost of the transfer. The Aircoach airport stop is located just outside the arrivals hall door in Dublin Airpoort and it stops right next to our partner school, on St. Patrick's Quay. |
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Our partner school is accredited by: Founded in 1978 You still have questions? Just send us an or call us Toll-Free at 1-800-774-3948
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