Learn English in Cork, Ireland : Language Courses with LVI.org

Program Summary:

English classes for ages 17 and up
Duration: 2 to 52 weeks
All levels available
Accommodation either in host families or shared appartment
General or commercial English
Cambridge exam preparation available
Recreational activities available

English Courses in Cork, Ireland

Ireland's second city, Cork is known throughout the country for its artists, musicians, writers and artisans. Students of English here appreciate the warm ambiance that permiates the city. The residents of Cork are reputed for their friendliness, hospitality, and love of discussion.

The city also offers numerous possibilities for sporting activities and excursions. This lively city offers everything that a student of English could want for short or long stays.

The School

Our partner school in Cork is located in the center of the city near several restaurants and shops. It welcomes students from across the world and has a very international atmosphere. The school, which is a family institution, offers a competent staff and high quality courses. It has is accredited by a number of institutions (RESLA, ACELS, ISO 9001, Cork Chamber of Commerce, etc.). The classes typically host between 6 and 8 students, with a cap at 10.

The Courses

We offer the following courses in Cork

Semi-Intensive English
20 full hours of course per week, 4 hours per day in the mornings. This program is available as General or Business English.
Intensive English
28 full hours of course per week, in the mornings and the afternoons, with the afternoon classes being principally dedicated to the conversation. This program is available as General or Business English.
Combined Courses
This Program involves the Semi-Intensive course outlined above (20 hours per week) plus 5 hours a week of individual, private lessons.
Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses
These 12 week sessions prepare students for the Cambridge Exams (intermediate speakers and above). The sessions are timed to precede the exams, so the precise dates vary each year.

Accommodation

We offer two possibilities for accommodation in Cork:

Host Families : Our families are carefully selected fro the quality of the accommodation and their desire to host foreign students. They are generally located in the residential areas a maximum of 30 minutes from the school. This option includes a single room, half-board, and transfer to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the course.
Shared Appartment : This option is only available in the summer (June to August) and for participants over 18. The appartments are completely equiped and include a shared kitchen. They are generally situated about 15 minutes from the school. Bedding is provided but students must bring their own towels.

Activities

Outside of class, the school organises a variety of activities available for all students. These activities take place in the afternoons, the evenings or the weekends. They include guided visists of Cork, a tour of the former prison, a pub crawl, a tour of the university, bowling, an excursion to Killarney, ...

Course Costs - 2008

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Courses and Accommodation
Duration	Semi-intensive	Intensive	Combined Course
2 weeks	945 €	1095 €	1345 €
3 weeks	1275 €	1500 €	1945 €
4 weeks	1675 €	1975 €	2495 €
8 weeks	3195 €	3795 €	4895 €
12 weeks	4595 €	5495 €	7295 €
4 addl. weeks	1495 €	1795 €	2395 €

Other Fees
Summer Supplement, per week	35 €
Extra Night	30 €

Dates 2009

The courses are available year round and begin each Monday.

Fees

The prices for this course are in the table to the right. Prices include:

The choosen program
Accommodation in a host family or in an appartment
Half board if accommodation is in a host family
Transportation to and from the airport if in a host family
All administrative and enrollment fees

They do not include:

Transportation to Cork
Airport pick up if accommodation is in an appartment

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