Excellence in Teaching English since 1978

Adult English
Language Courses
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Why should you choose CEC?

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A Warm Welcome - Guaranteed!

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How to Find Us

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Professional and Experienced Team8

Don’t just take our word for it!

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Questions we are Frequently Asked

10 Accommodation
12 General English Courses
14 Business English Courses
16 Exam Preparation Courses
18 Teacher Training Courses
19 Internship and Mobility Programmes
20 English for Specific Purposes
22 University Pathways Programmes
24 Family Stay Programmes
25 Common EU Framework
26 Social Programme
28 Junior Programmes
30 Booking your course is easy2

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Why should you choose CEC?
Cork English College is located in the heart of Cork City,
South West Ireland. We are committed to providing thehighest quality teaching available, while still retaining anelusive and unique quality – the personal touch.
We can do that because we are a family business,
established over 35 years ago, and we are still jointly run
by our founder Valery Cullen and her son Marc. Over
UNIVERSITY
of CAMBRIDGE
40,000students
have passed through our doors since we
ESOL Examinations
first opened. We are also a member of Quality English
and indeed we were the first college in Ireland to be given
this accolade, proof that our unique blend of high quality
teaching in a friendly environment really works. CEC is anauthorised Cambridge ESOL, IELTS, BULATS, TOEIC, andTrinity College of London examination centre.
And when you put yourself in our hands, we take that
responsibility very seriously. As well as providing you withall of the expert tuition you need, we also take care ofeverything – from picking you up at the airport to arranging
accommodation and activities. Why? Because we want tomake sure that you enjoy your stay in Ireland to the full!

UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGEESOL Examinations
Authorised Centre

Authorised Centre

Marc Cullen
Marketing Director

CEC offers the world’s most valuable range of English examinations and qualifications for language learners and teachers. CEC is the official authorised testing centre for thefollowing exams
UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGEESOL Examinations
Authorised Centre

EDUCATION
IN IRELAND

UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGEESOL Examinations
Authorised Centre

CEC has been recognised since its
foundation by the Irish Departmentof Education and Science as aschool for the teaching of English
as a foreign language.

CEC is a member of Quality English,
the organisation of leading,
independent English language
schools worldwide.

CEC is a founder member of
MEI-RELSA, the governmentapproved body for standards
in the English as a Foreign
Language industry in Ireland.

Managed by Enterprise Ireland,
this government organisation is
responsible for the development andgrowth of Irish enterprises in world
markets.

CEC has Bildungsurlaub recognition in thefollowing German regions: SchleswigHolstein, Hamburg, Berlin, Brandenburg,
Rheinland Pfalz and Niedersachsen, SachsenAnhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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CEC programmes meet thestandards for post-secondary school
education, outsideScandinavia, set
by the National Agency for Higher
Education, Sweden.

CEC is a member of
the Cork Chamber ofCommerce

ALTO is the only premium forum
joining leading language travel
agents, schools, and national
associations as one global
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A Warm Welcome – Guaranteed!
Cork is Ireland’s second largest city and is fondly referred
to by the locals as “The Real Capital”. This ancient city,with a rich and colourful heritage, is a fascinating mix of themodern and the traditional.
From the bustling port and centuries old buildings on theRiver Lee, to the busy commercial centre and the colourfulmarket – it is clear that this is a city with something very
special to offer.

Be warned though – they love to talk and you might belucky to get a word in edgeways!
All in all, Cork is a city that will draw you in, fascinate
and delight you. It is a city that provides the perfectenvironment to learn English and once you have been
here you will be one of the many who will always want tocome back!

Cork City was named one of the top 10 best cities to visit
in the Lonely Planet Guide’s ‘Best in Travel 2010’ andin 2011 Yahoo Travel named Cork as one of the top 10
destinations to visit in Europe. Cork was crowned European
Capital of Culture in 2005 and is famous for its music,
sporting tradition and cultural heritage.
It is also a city with a vibrant heart, charming pubs, relaxing
cafés and world-class restaurants. You will never be shortof something to do in Cork and its many festivals are proofof that – the Guinness Jazz Festival, The International Food
Festival, The Ocean to City Maritime Festival and many
more. Cork and the neighbouring town of Cobh celebrated
the 100 year anniversary of the Titanic in 2012.
The Cork people themselves are incredibly friendly; andalways delighted to welcome visitors with open arms.

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“The Cork people themselves are
incredibly friendly; and always
delighted to welcome visitors with
open arms.“

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How to Find Us
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Cork city itself is located on the south coast of Irelandand it is Ireland’s second largest city. Cork is extremely
well connected with air, rail and road networks. Cork
International Airport, with routes to and from over 50
destinations, is a short 20-minute car journey drive fromthe city centre The train station is a 10-minute walk fromthe centre and the main bus terminal is located in the city
centre. However you travel to Cork, it is easy to find us.

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ROAProfessional and Experienced Team
Friendly and enthusiastic, the whole team at CEC isdedicated to helping our students. We operate an ‘open
door’ policy, which means that students are welcome todrop by at any time to discuss their progress or ask anyquestions they may have.

Administrative TeamOur fully trained and experienced Administrative Teamis here to ensure that every aspect of your stay with us isproductive, enjoyable and stress free. They’re trained todeal with any queries you might have in an efficient andfriendly manner.

Our Receptionist is one of the many friendly faces you willencounter during your stay with us and you’ll get to know
her well! She will be there to greet you on the first morningand to assist you throughout your stay.

Academic TeamOur experienced academic team is led by the Directorof Studies who is responsible for your educational andacademic welfare.The Director of Studies organises thetimetable and class lists and is also involved in our constantdevelopment of new courses.

The Reservations Officer will confirm your booking,making sure it’s a smooth process.

All teachers at CEC are fully qualified with a university degree
and a recognised qualification for teaching English as aforeign language. New teachers undergo a strict interview
process before joining the Academic team and CEC
operates an ongoing teacher development programme toensure that our teaching team is up to date with the latest
developments in teaching English as a foreign language.

The Accommodation Officer is on hand to advise you about
your choice of accommodation here in Cork. She’ll arrange,
book and confirm everything and is always available to help
once you are here.

In addition to an English teaching qualification and a degreemany of our teachers have additional qualifications in areas
such as law, business, marketing, science, journalism andEuropean languages.

The Operations Manager ensures that you’ll receive thetime and dedicated teaching that you need, while enforcing
the highest standards of quality and efficiency at all times.

Arriving in a new country can be bewildering at times,
which is why we will organise any aspect of your arrival or
departure.
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Don’t just take our word for it!
Here’s what our students say about us…
“I would like to let you know that my experience in yourschool was really rich and interesting. I like your course
methods, your business course topics and above all
your staff. I appreciate your reactivity, your flexibility
and all of the activities which gave me the opportunity
to meet people from other countries and improve myEnglish”
Adrien Fabre, FRANCE Jan 2013

“Thanks for all, it was a really great pleasure to be in thisschool to study English. All of the staff are really friendly(like all Irish people)”
Corentin Van Dorp, SWITZERLAND Jan 2013

“The experience was great, all the teachers I had were
fantastic and Cork is a lovely city. I will come back forsure”
Julie Cote, QUEBEC Dec 2012

”The experience of studying here has been great. I wantto thank everyone at reception, my lovely teachers andmy classmates for the wonderful time I’ve spent here””Thanks for everything. It was a pleasure to learn English
here. I improved my English and this was only possible
with the nice, polite and excellent teachers. Greetings to
the reception ladies, always a pleasure”
Christina Buxbaum, GERMANY Nov 2012

”I just want to thank you all for a great time at CEC. I
will keep this two weeks of learning in my mind and ofcourse in my heart. Good luck to every one of you and I
hope to see you again soon in Cork”
Tristan Falcke, AUSTRIA Nov 2012

”I loved this experience and I want to repeat it. I would
recommend this school to everybody. Thank you to allat CEC”
Piotr Jagoda, POLAND Nov 2012

”Thanks for all the very good moments that I had here.
It was a pleasure to learn and improve my English withyou. I will remember this 6 weeks for the rest of my life.
Thanks a lot and see you soon”
Tomasso Presutto, ITALY Nov 2012

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Questions we are Frequently Asked
I’m not sure what my level of English is, how can I findout?
Go to www.corkenglishcollege.ie and you can takeour online test at any time. In any event, every student isassessed on arrival to make sure that they are in the rightclass for their level.
What type of activities can I look forward to?
We want to make sure that you enjoy yourself while you
are studying so we cater for just about every taste whenit comes to activities. There’s a wide choice ranging from
cultural visits, historic places of interest and sports, to livelynights out.
We also organise additional, specialised classes, full day
excursions and weekends away. We can even arrange carhire if necessary.
How do I access CEC-Online?
Go to the CEC homepage www.corkenglishcollege.ie
and click on CEC-Online. Then insert your username andpassword...it is that easy...
When do courses begin?
Whenever you like! We have students starting new courses
every Monday throughout the year.

Will I get a certificate at the end of my course?
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completion of yourcourse indicating your exit level.
Will I be able to use the internet and email?
Yes, high speed internet and email are available every
afternoon to all students. You can even connect wirelessly
through our Wi-Fi network available throughout thebuilding.

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How much tuition will I receive in each in each tuition
hour?
Unlike some schools, you’ll be taught for a full 60 minutes ineach lesson. We don’t believe in cutting corners!
Can I take an official exam at CEC?
Yes, CEC is an official Cambridge ESOL, IELTS, BULATS, TOEIC,TOLES and Trinity College of London Examination Centre so
you can take a course with us and sit the exam at CEC.

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Accommodation
Host Family

Available all year round, the Host Family option offers a fullimmersion in Irish Culture by living as part of an Irish family.
You will be able to practice and develop your language
skills in a social environment with your host family. The
accommodation is on half board basis from Monday to
Friday and full board at the weekend. Students will havetheir own bedroom and either private or shared bathroom
facilities. Bed linen, study area, weekly laundry facility,
towels and transfers to and from arrival and departure
point in Cork city are included.

Self-Catering or Residential Apartment
Finding the right accommodation to suit you is an integral
part of attending CEC. Every individual has different
needs, which is why we have such a wide range to choose
from. You can stay with a host family or in a self-catering
apartment. You can check into a hotel or take a room ina B & B. We carefully select our accommodation providers
and you can trust that they have all passed our rigorous
selection procedure. All you have to do is let us knowwhat you want and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Self-catering and residential apartments ensure thatstudents have the opportunity to meet international and
Irish students, and learn valuable life skills while living
independently. Students have the option of their own
bedroom with en-suite bathroom and shared living andcooking facilities. Students can also choose single or twin
room options with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Bed linen, laundry facilities, television, broadband internet
and a weekly cleaning service for common area’s areincluded.
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CEC Apartments

These private apartments are ideal for students travellingwith their families or for executive clients who would liketo come to Cork and study. These apartments are ideallylocated in the city centre within close walking distance ofthe college. The apartments are of the highest standard andprovide all the comforts and convenience of home. There isa minimum two week rental period. Bed-linen, towels andwi-fi are included.

Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, Guesthouses

Whatever your preference, we work with a wide selectionof 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and B&B’s throughout Cork.

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General English Courses
General English Courses are designed for students
wanting to improve their level of English and fluency – beit for their studies, career or for personal development.

“Lessons of 60 minutes duration”

By the end of a course, students will have improved
their ability to understand and communicate in English.
Multinational classes focus on the essential areas ofgrammar and vocabulary and on reading, writing, listening
and speaking. Pronunciation work is included in all lessons.

“6-8 students per class on average, maximum 10”

	Initial placement test for accurate classing
Welcome pack and orientation
6 - 8 students per class on average, maximum 10
	Lessons of 60 minutes duration
	Dynamic multi-national classes at all levels fromBeginner to Advanced
Weekly study programme to promote structured
learning
Weekly language assessments
Weekly student questionnaires to assess student
performance and satisfaction
Personal attention from friendly academic andadministration staff
	Director of Studies ‘open door’ policy	Self-study area, materials and guidance available
End of course certificate with level and hours studied
only done on request
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The Right Course for the Right Person
General English Course

One-to-One

20 & 28 hours per week

15 & 20 hours per week

Multinational classes focus on English
Language grammar, vocabulary
and pronunciation and improving
reading, writing, listening and speaking with the aimof helping students communicate better in English.

One-to-One classes allow thestudent to receive the total attentionof the teacher and focus on thestudent’s precise needs, for example English for work,
conversation or exam preparation.

General Combination English
General Combination Courses In addition to the General English
Course of 20 hours per week,
students can choose from one of thefollowing afternoon options:
One-to-one - 5 or 10 hours per week
Students can choose 5 or 10 hours of individual lessons.
Individual lessons allow for intensive, in-depth focus on thelearner’s needs.

TOEIC Preparation - 8 hours per week
Afternoon classes build language and skills related to the
TOEIC exam and familiarise students with the exam format
and exam questions.

BULATS Preparation - 8 hours per week
Afternoon classes focus on further building business
English Language and skills and also familiarising students
with the BULATS exam.

IELTS Preparation - 8 hours per week
Afternoon classes focus on the format of the IELTS exam
and building the four skills of Reading, Writing, Listening &Speaking.

TOLES Preparation - 4 hours per week
Afternoon classes concentrate on the TOLES. Lessons guide
you through the format and requirements of the TOLES test.

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Business English Courses
English has established itself as the international
language of commerce and it is regarded as essential
in the modern business world. Our courses are designed
for professional business people as well as students
wanting to improve their English communication skills
in a business context. Potential students need to have aminimum level of B2 in order to join the course.
	Initial placement test for accurate classing“Starts every Monday throughout the year”“Personal attention from academic andadministration staff”

Welcome pack and orientation
6 - 8 students per class on average, maximum 10
	Lessons of 60 minutes duration
	Dynamic multinational classes
Weekly study programme to promote structured
learning
Weekly language assessments
Weekly student questionnaires to assess student
performance and satisfaction
Personal attention from friendly academic andadministration staff
	Director of Studies ‘open door’ policy	Self-study area, materials and guidance available
End of course certificate with level and hours studied
only done on request

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Business English Course

20 & 28 hours per week

The Business English course ensures
students are well-equipped tofunction effectively in a businessenvironment. This course is designed in a practical
way to cover the English used in everyday businesssituations, and is ideal for students who wish tofurther their Business English skills and who wish
to become more confident in their interaction withboth clients and business colleagues.

Business Plus Programme

AE110 - 28 hours per week

This two-week course intensive isdesigned to meet the requirementsof students who wish to improvetheir Business English skills specifically for their job.
As the number of participants is very small (between
3 and 5), progress is rapid. The teacher will focus on
the weak points of these participants and will also
focus on their specific needs.

Business Combination Courses
In addition to the Business English
Course of 20 hours per week,
students can choose from one of thefollowing afternoon options:
One-to-one - 5 or 10 hours per week
Students can choose 5 or 10 hours of individual lessons.
Individual lessons allow for intensive, in-depth focus on thelearner’s needs.

TOEIC Preparation - 8 hours per week
Afternoon classes build language and skills related to the
TOEIC exam and familiarise students with the exam format
and exam questions.

BULATS Preparation - 8 hours per week
Afternoon classes focus on further building business
English Language and skills and also familiarising students
with the BULATS exam.

IELTS Preparation - 8 hours per week
Afternoon classes focus on the format of the IELTS exam
and building the four skills of Reading, Writing, Listening& Speaking.

TOLES Preparation - 4 hours per week
Afternoon classes concentrate on the TOLES. Lessons
guide you through the format and requirements of the
TOLES test.

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Exam Preparation Courses
CEC specialises in exam preparation courses and helping
our students to achieve the best possible results. We
recognise the increasing important of having aninternationally recognised certificate of their level in English
both for study and work purposes. Our team of dedicatedand experienced trainers use their in-depth knowledgeof the exams to ensure students achieve the maximum
possible results. Our academic team are always available
to advise students on the best exam for their needs.

“Authorised Test Centre for all exams”“Qualified examiners on staff”

Please note a minimum entry level applies to all
examination courses and students are advised to take ourplacement test before booking an exam course.
All exam preparation courses include
20 Lessons per week. Each lesson = 60 minutes
Maximum 10 - 12 pupils per class	Skills building in reading, writing, listening and speaking
	Improved understanding and use of a wide range oflanguage and vocabulary
	Tuition in exam tasks and techniques
Familiarisation with the format of all papers
	Self-correction techniques
Preparation for the Speaking Test including practicetests with experienced trainers.
	Scheduled practice examinations
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Cambridge Exam Preparation
Course20 hours per week

IELTS Exam Preparation Course
20 hours per week

We prepare students for Cambridge
KET, PET, FCE and CAE examinations.
All courses help students to improvetheir overall English language ability
whilst developing the skills and techniques needed
to pass the exam.

The IELTS course is ideal for students
planning to attend university in
an English speaking country andis also ideal for professionals suchas doctors, nurses and dentists who require proofof their level of English. For more information visit
www.ieltscork.com

CEC offers both longer 10-12 week preparation
courses and also 4 week intensive preparation
courses to help students prepare for Cambridge
English Exams. Our academic team is happy to advise
any students who are interested in taking an examcourse.

The course focuses on improving all four skills as well
as expanding general English vocabulary, improving
grammar and perfecting students’ functional andconversational language. Classes also focus on theformat of the exam (both general and academic asrequired) and on improving test-taking techniques.

For further information on specific course dates, entry
requirements and the booking procedure pleasecontact our main office.

Students can join the IELTS preparation course every
Monday.

CEC is an authorised Cambridge English Language
Assessment Centre for both Paper Based and Computer
Based tests

CEC is an official IELTS Testing Centre

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Teacher Training Courses
CEC’s teacher training courses are designed to givepractising teachers the opportunity to explore new ideas
and methodologies in teaching, while at the same timeincreasing their own proficiency in English. All of ourcourses are eligible for European funding.

All Teacher Training courses include
	Daily modules on teaching methodology, fromclassroom management to the four main language
skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking andlanguage assessment.
Consideration is also given to the efficient use ofteaching materials and their adaptation for different
ages and ability levels.
Courses also focus on the increased important oftechnology in the language classroom – VLEs, usefulwebsites and online resources and apps for bothstudents and teachers“All of our courses are
eligible for European
funding.”
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We run the following programmes:
TR111:PSA - Refresher Course for Primary,Secondary and Adult Level Teachers
The course is designed to provide teachers of English
with a review of the basic methodology in English
language teaching and also to provide new ideas andresources for use in their own classrooms.
TR111:CLIL - Content and Language Integrated
Learning
The CLIL course at CEC is designed to improveparticipants’ English language skills while exploring theprinciples behind CLIL. The course also aims to provide
participants with an understanding of how to combine
language and subject teaching within a workable lesson
framework.
TR111:TKT – Teaching Knowledge Test
The TKT Course at CEC aims not only to prepareteachers to sit the TKT exam, but also to give a thoroughfoundation in the methodology of Teaching English as a
Foreign Language.
CEC is an authorised Cambridge TKT Testing Centre

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Internship and Mobility Programmes
The use of English as the international means ofcommunication continues to grow and most people study
English at some stage in their career. For some, classroom
learning is not enough; it is also essential to be fully
confident in the use of English in the workplace. To meetthis need, the CEC Internship Programme is speciallydesigned to enable you to combine learning English in an
excellent language school with practical work experience.
A CEC Internship Programme is useful if you want to:find a first or new jobchange careers
improve your skills in your current job
complete a vocational course, which requires a work
placement
There are two parts to an Internship Programme. The firstis a full time English Course for a minimum of 4 weeks. The
second is a period of work placement (internship) with acompany or organisation specially chosen to match, as
closely as possible, your profession or subject of study. We
offer internships in a large number of workplaces covering awide range of professions including:

Agriculture	Law

Economics

	Secretarial & PA

Politics

Engineering & TechnicalBusiness Administration

Marketing & Advertising	Hotel & Catering

	Tourism & Leisure

RetailFinance & Accounting

ComputingMedia & Communications

	Import & Export

Voluntary Organisations

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“the CEC Internship Programmeis specially designed to enable
you to combine learning English
in an excellent language schoolwith practical work experience”
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CEC also provides general, professional and technicalEnglish language training programmes, by special
arrangement, for government departments, commercialorganisations, educational and training institutions
throughout the world.

English for Aviation

English for Military Purposes

The aims of the CEC English for Aviation
Course is to enable aviation students tosuccessfully pass international exams in
Aviation English and achieve a minimum level 4 of the
ICAO requirements.

CEC Military English courses are designed
to prepare potential NATO staff officers
for their roles in the NATO Alliance and forpossible UN peacekeeping appointments. Courses are
suitable for military officers, diplomatic service staff, civil
servants, intelligence officers and international security
operatives. Courses include excursions to professionaland cultural places of interest and include presentations
on specialised subjects.

(ICAO Course 291)

(NATO STANAG 6001)

Lessons focus on
improving learner’s communication skills for use in
non-routine communications
developing and consolidating general grammar andlexical knowledge for use in plain English
improving listening comprehension skills in different
situations and with a variety of accentspracticing
situations

standardphraseology

inappropriate

improving pronunciation and clarity when speaking integrated pronunciation work is featured throughout
the course.
CEC offers aviation programmes in partnershipwith AFTA for ATC’s and Pilots.

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Courses are designed for small groups of trainees tomeet the precise requirements of individual sponsors. The
structure and content of the study programme will varydepending on the respective training objectives and thelanguage entry level of participants.
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Lessons focus ondeveloping skills, functional language and lexis specificfor everyday military and security situations
giving participants greater confidence in their ability toconvey meaning in English.
Familiarising students with the tasks and language
output expected of them in STANAG examinations
The most popular study programmes related to English
for Military Purposes are the NATO STANAG 6001 SLP3 and
SLP 4 courses. Duration of the course is normally 4 – 7 weeks;however, CEC Military English courses can be tailored tomeet the precise requirements of particular sponsors. The
maximum class size is 10 Officers/SNCOs.

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University Pathways Programmes
CEC works in cooperation with a number of 3rd levelinstitutes in Ireland to offer students a pathway into theirchosen course of study in university. CEC has programmes
suitable for students interested in both undergraduate
degree programmes and masters level programmes.
Please contact our main office for the full brochure anddetails on our partner universities.

Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Foundation Year ProgrammeThis pathway is for students who do not meet the
English or the academic requirements to enter
university in Ireland. Students on this programmechoose from one of three pathways – Engineering andTechnology, Health and Science or Business. Learners
will be educated in academic English and on a rangeof subject specific areas in their chosen pathway inpreparation for entry in a suitable 3rd level programme.
Students will also prepare to take the IELTS examination.
English Language Foundation Programme – EAPThis pathway is for students who have the academic
qualifications to apply for an undergraduate
programme but who do not meet the minimum
English Language requirements for entry into Furtherand Higher Education Institutes. This programme aims
to take learners from an entry level of B1 Intermediate
and bring them to an exit level of C1 Advanced, which
will be measured by a recognised competency exam(e.g. IELTS)“CEC has programmes suitable for students interested in bothundergraduate degree programmes and masters level programmes.“
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Pre Masters ProgrammeInternational Pre-Masters Year Programme
The Pre Masters programme is designed to prepare
students to develop the English language skills
necessary to successfully follow a Masters programmeof study. On this programme students will prepare
to take the IELTS examination (International English
Language Testing System) and also develop their study
and research skills. Students are introduced to Masters
level studies by improving study skills such as essay
writing, presentations, referencing of essays, use ofsources, and research methods.

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Family Stay Programme
There’s nothing better than getting the whole family
involved when you are learning English and we offer awide range of courses specifically designed to suit afamily’s needs.
Our adult school is located in the heart of Cork City in
two beautifully renovated buildings that have both been
specially refurbished for the highest standard of English
Language Training.
The junior school is pleasantly situated in one of the busy
suburbs of the city, 2km from the centre on a direct bus
route from your apartment. The family programme allows
both parents and children to enjoy our varied language
programmes.
But it’s not necessary for the entire family to do a language
course – we also have excellent golfing and horse riding
programmes.
Ireland isn’t just a great place to learn English, it is also abeautiful setting for your family holiday.

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Common EU Framework
The Common European Frameworkof Reference for Languages (CEF or
CEFR) was put together by the Councilof Europe as a way of standardising
the levels of language exams in
different regions. It is very widely usedinternationally and all important exams
are mapped to the CEFR. There are six levels and they are as
follows: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.

BASIC user
8-10 weeks

independent user
8-10 weeks

Proficient user
10-12 weeks

c1
b2
b1
A2

beginner a1/
Elementary a2

Cambridge KET
B1 IELTS 2.5-3.5
TOEIC – 225 -300

Cambridge PETIELTS 4.0-5.0
TOEIC 400 - 600
TOEFL iBT 50-80

Cambridge CAE

c2
IELTS 8.5 - 9.0
TOEFL iBT 110-120

Cambridge FCE
IELTS 5.5 -6.5
TOEIC 600-750
TOEFL iBT 90-110

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Social Programme
When you come to CEC you will find we understand thatyou need to relax after a hard day practising your English!
With this in mind we have put together an exciting social
programme and that’s not to mention all the hidden
delights of Cork you are going to discover during your stay.
City tours, pub nights, afternoon excursions and movie
afternoons are just a sample of some of the activities weprovide. Cork itself is a lively, exciting city with a proudcultural heritage. The surrounding area boasts some of
the most beautiful scenery in Ireland, as well as wonderfulhistorical and cultural tours.
Kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and see where the
Titanic last docked.
Take a whiskey taste test in the Jameson Distillery, playgolf, indulge in a luxury spa or eat great seafood in Kinsale.
And you can round it all of with a lively night out in one of
the city’s many bars and pubs. There’s so much for you to
discover in Cork and we’re here to help you do just that!

CEC Sample Weekly Activities

Monday - Cork City Orientation TourThe teacher will guide you around the city centre andthis tour lasts for approximately 1 hour. The City Tour is anorientation tour to show you various places within the city
centre.
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Tuesday - Irish Dancing Night
Learn some Irish Dancing with us. The Irish Dancing session
will take place in a traditional Irish pub and you will takepart in our traditional Dance, This activity is a great way tomeet new people. You will also be accompanied by one of
the CEC teachers.
Wednesday - Conversation Class
Our conversation activity class is an ideal way for students
to practise some basic conversation skills such as keeping a
conversation going and changing the topic of conversation
tactfully while discussing some interesting topics with theirclassmates. Most importantly the relaxed friendly
atmosphere of this activity class encourages student tospeak as much as possible and the teacher is always on
hand to help.
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Thursday - UCC & St Finbarre’s Cathedral
University College Cork was originally established in 1845,
UCC has many visitors each year and there are manythings to see, including the Glucksman Art Gallery, The
Honan Chapel, and the newly refurbished Ogham Stones
collection, the Crawford Observatory and the Visitors
Centre. You will also visit St Finbarres Cathedral which wasbuilt in 1865; the cathedral remains to be one of Corks mostfamed landmarks.
Friday - Blarney Castle
Blarney is a little village about 8 kilometres from Cork City.
Here, you will find the world famous Blarney Castle. The
teacher will guide you around the beautiful gardens of thecastle and you will also visit the famous Blarney Woollen
Mills.

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Junior Programmes
We’ve been organising exciting and innovative activity
programmes for groups of teenagers for the past 35 years
with great success. The main aim of the courses is toimprove the students’ use and command of the English
language through enjoyable activities – having fun inother words!
Our main centres are located in good residential suburbsof Cork City – Douglas & Bishopstown. All of our activities
are fully supervised by professional trainers and all
centres are recognised by the Department of Education.
These courses offer a combination of language tuition in
the mornings, with sporting and cultural activities in theafternoons and evenings. Our most popular junior courseis the EL101 Summer Youth English Language & Activity
Course.
The students are carefully graded on their arrival andlevels range from beginners to advanced. The language
courses consist of 20 lessons (15 hours) formal tuition in
the mornings with a maximum of 12–15 students perclass.
In the afternoons, there’s a programme of sports,
excursions, debates and video sessions with sporting
fixtures arranged against Irish teams. Evening activities
include discos, karaoke, bingo and video evenings. These
courses are for juniors aged between 12–17 years.
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Accommodation: We have two different types ofaccommodation available to our juniors.
Host Families: We carefully select our host families in orderto ensure that every student enjoys their time with us. To
this end, our accommodation officer regularly visits every
family to ensure they meet our high standards.
Residence: We have fully supervised modern residencecomplexes located in one of the city’s universities.
These complexes are fully furnished with every modern
convenience.
Multi Activity Programmes
English & Multi Activity Programmes Host Family
Accommodation (EL101)
English & Multi Activity Programme Residential
Accommodation (EL101-RES)
English & Multi Activity Programme Four to One(EL101-4-1)
Full Range of Sports Programmes
English & Golf Programme
English & Horse-Riding
English & Munster Rugby Academy
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Booking your course is easy
Booking your course is easy

Follow us on:

If you know which course you’d like to do, then booking
it couldn’t be simpler. Just complete one of our booking
forms and send it in to us or go online and fill out the formon our website www.corkenglishcollege.ie.
We’ll ask you for a small deposit to secure your place andthen you can begin to look forward to your trip to Ireland.

Need more information?

If you require any further help or information about whichcourse is best for you, then simply call, email, fax or write tous. We’ll talk you through the options and help you choose
the right course for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to Irelandin the very near future!

How to contact us:

CEC, St. Patrick’s Bridge, Cork, Ireland.
Tel: +353-21-4551522 Fax: +353-21-4551508
email: info@corkenglishcollege.ie

and finally…

Thank you for taking the time to look through our brochure,
we hope that you found it both interesting and informative.
There’s a great deal of choice out there so we do appreciate
the fact that you are considering English tuition with us.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland in the very
near future!
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