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Intensive IELTS Preparation Course

Center of English Studies: Cork

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Course description

Students follow the Standard General English course in the mornings and take the IELTS preparation course three afternoons per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you are starting your course at a low level you will be carefully encouraged and monitored in preparation for joining an IELTS Preparation Course. The ideal level for joining this course is intermediate (B1).
The minimum number of enrolments required for each course is 6.

Course topics

Your course will focus on improving your level of English as well as on developing your exam techniques. At the end of each week, you will be given a test, and a complete practice IELTS examination during the last week of the course. If you plan to take the exam while you are studying with CES, the Director of Studies will help you with registration.

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
26 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
27 Oct 2025 and 19 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026

Center of English Studies 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

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Break
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cork.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

Experience the richness of studying English in Ireland at our picturesque Georgian building located in the heart of Cork city.
CES acquired ACET that was established in 1975 in 2024. CES will continue on the courses and programmes offered in this fantastic city. One of the leading English Language Schools in Cork, ACET now CES Cork will offer you a guarantee of top-tier academics, accommodation of the highest standard, and unmatched support service in the ‘real capital’ of Ireland.

Year opened
2024
Number of classrooms
11

Facilities

  • TV Room
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Center of English Studies: Cork varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Center of English Studies does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
27 Oct 2025 and 19 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026

School location

Experience the richness of studying English in Ireland at our picturesque Georgian building located in the heart of Cork city.
CES acquired ACET that was established in 1975 in 2024. CES will continue on the courses and programmes offered in this fantastic city. One of the leading English Language Schools in Cork, ACET now CES Cork will offer you a guarantee of top-tier academics, accommodation of the highest standard, and unmatched support service in the ‘real capital’ of Ireland.

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housing

Housing

Center of English Studies offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single Room - Half Board

$336
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$336
You’ll feel very much at home with our homestay option. By living with a local family, you’ll be practicing your English language skills every day in the most natural environment possible – the home. We’ll match you with the best family to meet your needs where possible and all homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards.
student-residence

University College Cork - Single Room - No meals

$354
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$354
University College Cork
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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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