Centre of English Studies Cork T/A: ACET Ireland
16 St. Patrick's Place, Wellington House, Wellington Road, Cork T23 AK82, Cork · ILEP verified
Over 40 years of experience in teaching English with nine locations in Ireland, the UK, and Canada.
16 St. Patrick's Place, Wellington House, Wellington Road, Cork T23 AK82, Cork
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (B1)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard English + CPE Cambridge Examination Course
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Standard English + CAE Cambridge Examination Course
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Standard English + FCE Cambridge Examination Course
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Standard English +PET Cambridge Examination Course
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Standard English + IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 24 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
Standard English 15 + CAE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard English 15 + FCE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard English 15 + PET
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard English 15 + IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard English 15 + IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard English 15 + IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard English 15 + IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (A2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (B2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (C1)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 20 (C2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (A2)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (B1)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (B2)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (C1)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & LanguageCert 15 (C2)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
Standard General English & OET 20 (B2)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)
Standard General English & OET 15 (C1)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)
Standard General English & OET 15 (C1)
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)
Standard English 15 + CPE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA)
Standard General English & OET 20 (B1)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)
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Key facts
- Average class size
- 14
- Maximum class size
- 18
Student services
Exam preparation
About
Centre of English Studies Cork T/A: ACET Ireland, teaching since 1979, is an English language school in Cork that appears on the ILEP list of programmes eligible for a Stamp 2 student visa. A 25-week visa course at 25 hours a week costs around €5,125, or roughly €205 a week. Students here get classes of around 14 students, help with visa paperwork, host family accommodation and student residence options. It also runs exam preparation for IELTS, OET and TOEIC and junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 59 reviews.
Centre of English Studies (CES) provides English language training for adults, juniors, and groups across nine locations, including Dublin and Cork in Ireland. The school offers a variety of programmes such as General English, IELTS preparation, and teacher training, combined with social activities and accommodation options. Students can access facilities across different sites in Ireland, the UK, and Canada. The school is accredited by organizations including ACELS, Eaquals, and the British Council, and provides support through dedicated staff and comprehensive social programmes.
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What recent students say
Based on 4 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Students consistently report highly positive experiences at CES Cork, praising the quality of teaching and the supportive environment. Many highlight significant improvements in their English skills and the opportunity to engage with an international community.
What students praise - Professional, friendly, and skilled teachers - Engaging and well-structured classes - Supportive and welcoming staff - Opportunities to meet people from diverse cultures - Convenient city-center location
Recurring themes: professional teachers, supportive staff, engaging classes, international atmosphere, English improvement, positive experience
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The school mentions 24/7 pastoral care for junior students and maintains various professional policies.
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Location
16 St. Patrick's Place, Wellington House, Wellington Road, Cork T23 AK82, Cork
Social & activities
- •Museum visits
- •Sports afternoons
- •International disco
- •Full-day excursions
- •Arts and crafts
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