English Talks
South Terrace, Cork, T12 XV06 · ILEP verified
A fifth generation English language school located in Cork, Ireland.
South Terrace, Cork, T12 XV06
FCE
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
IELTS
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council, CELA, IDP Australia
General English A2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
General English B1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
General English B2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
General English C1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
General English C2
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
ET - Academic Year Programme Cambridge First
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge CELA
ET - Academic Year Programme IELTS Academic
IELTS prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA
ET - Academic Year Pre-Foundation Programme
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
ET - Academic Year Foundation Programme
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
ET - Academic Year Intermediate Programme
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
ET - Academic Year Pre-Master Programme
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
ET - Academic Year Master Programme
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
General English A1
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT / TIE
English for Academic Purposes (Intensive)
General English
25 wks · 30 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
English Courses (Academic Year)
Long-stay 25-week (visa)
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Programmes available from A1 Beginner to C2 Proficiency with morning or afternoon schedules.
Work & Study
Study & Work
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Academic programme allowing non-EU students to work up to 20 hours per week.
ET - Academic Year Programme Cambridge Preliminary
Cambridge prep
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge CELA
English for Academic Purposes
General English
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: British Council / CELA / IDP Australia
Prices and course details may be approximate or provided by the school. Confirm with the school before paying. ILEP listing and visa rules can change — this is general information, not immigration advice. Terms of use
Key facts
- Average class size
- 6
- Maximum class size
- 15
Student services
Exam preparation
About
English Talks 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 €5,625, or roughly €225 a week. Students here get classes of around 6 students, help with visa paperwork, guidance on the 20-hour work allowance, host family accommodation and student residence options. It also runs exam preparation for IELTS, Cambridge, TIE, Pearson and Duolingo, business English and junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 34 reviews.
English Talks is an English language school situated on South Terrace in Cork. The school provides a range of academic and short-stay programmes, including General English from A1 to C2 levels, exam preparation for IELTS and Cambridge, and specialized International Foundation Year (IFY) streams in Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, and IT. The institution is supported by a student mobile app and a Learning Management System (LMS). The school offers student services including accommodation guidance and visa support for international learners. Facilities mentioned include city-centre based living options in Cork, which students have described as comfortable and conveniently located near the school premises.
Other English schools in Cork
Compare fees, class sizes and locations before you commit to one school.
What recent students say
Based on 2 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction with "English Talks," primarily concerning financial matters and student support. The school is described as having issues with refunds and a lack of student advisory services.
Common concerns - Refusal to refund money without specific visa refusal evidence - Lack of student advisor and general student support - Owner allegedly forcing students to write positive reviews
Recurring themes: Refunds, student support, owner conduct, visa issues
AI summary of public Google reviews. May contain inaccuracies — read the original reviews on Google for the full picture.
Read reviews on Google →Learner protection & refunds
English Talks provides Learner Protection insurance through ARACHAS, ensuring students are protected or transferred in the event of school closure.
How we verify this · Not sure? Contact ICOS for free, independent advice.
Location
South Terrace, Cork, T12 XV06
Social & activities
- •Social activities
- •Cultural activities
- •Local trips
- •National trips
- •Informative visits
- •Celebration days
Request info from English Talks
We'll send this to the school. They reply to your email — GoStudy doesn't sit in the middle.
Photos
