Cork English College
Family run English language school in Cork City since 1978.
St. Patrick's Bridge, Cork City T23 D863, Cork
General English 20 + Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
General English 20 + Cambridge English: First (FCE)
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
General English 20 + Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
General English 20 + Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
General English 20 + IELTS 6.5
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / Cela/ IDP
General English 20 + IELTS 8.0
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / Cela/ IDP
EAP - Pre Masters Programme
General English
25 wks · 24 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / Cela/ IDP
General English 20 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 20 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 20 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 20 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 20 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15 + IELTS 5.5
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15 + IELTS 5.5
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English + ISE I
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
General English + ISE II
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
General English + ISE III
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
GE 20 + IELTS 4.0
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council/CELA/IDP
GE 15 + IELTS 4.0
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council/CELA/IDP
General English 15 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 15 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 20 + LanguageCert B2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
General English 20 + LanguageCert C1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
General English 15 + TIE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: ACELS
General English 20 + IELTS 5.5
IELTS prep
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / Cela/ IDP
General English + ISE (F)
General English
25 wks · 20 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
General English 20 + LanguageCert B1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: LanguageCert
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Cork English College (CEC) is a family-run English language school located in Cork City. Established in 1978, the college operates from premises in three locations in the heart of the city and serves as an official testing centre for examinations including IELTS, Cambridge, OET, and TOEIC. The college provides a range of programmes for adults, juniors, teachers, and corporate clients. Facilities and support include an activities programme, various accommodation options, and a dedicated team to assist students during their stay in Ireland.
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Based on 5 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Students consistently praise Cork English College for providing an exceptional and transformative learning experience. The school is highlighted for its supportive environment, high-quality teaching, and engaging activities.
What students praise - Welcoming and supportive staff - Excellent accommodation - Dynamic classes and great materials - Engaging activities and cultural experiences - Professionalism and commitment to student well-being
Recurring themes: Supportive environment, excellent facilities, engaging activities, cultural exchange, professional staff, transformative experience
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Location
St. Patrick's Bridge, Cork City T23 D863, Cork
Social & activities
- •Golf
- •Horse Riding
- •Rugby
- •Football
- •STEAM
- •Irish Culture
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