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Cork Junior Summer Course for Ages 9-16 - Homestay Accommodation Included

IH Dublin

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Course description

Cork is Ireland’s second-largest city known for its friendly locals and unique culture. Our program is located at the historical University College Cork, within a 15-minute walk from Cork city center. The campus offers modern classrooms, a campus restaurant, and sports facilities with trained coaches, along with internet and Wi-Fi access throughout.

Duration: 1 to 4 weeks

Start Dates: 01/07 to 26/07

Arrival/departure days: Sunday only

Level: Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1)

Age: 9 to 17 years old

Class timetable: Monday to Friday, with the option of morning or afternoon sessions.

What is included?

15 hours of mixed nationality group lessons per week. Choose between General English classes or Exam Preparation Courses (PET or FCE). Optional PET or FCE exams are available for an additional fee.

Full-Board Accommodation:

Homestay Accommodation: Live with host families, sharing a room with students of different nationalities (where available). Daily breakfast and dinner provided, plus weekend packed lunches. Weekdays offer diverse lunch options in the school dining hall. Transportation for students living over 15 minutes walk away.

Student Residence: Separate boarding houses for girls and boys. Spacious shared bedrooms (3 to 6 beds) with bed linen and towels. Communal games and relaxation rooms. A varied menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the school dining hall.

Transport: Transportation on private IH school bus.

Social and Cultural Programme: Engaging activities include sports, cultural excursions, and Project-Focused tasks enhancing communication and 21st-century skills. Digital media workshops for creating e-portfolios, podcasts, blogs, and online newsletters during the Project Focus. Activities are available Monday to Friday, with two half-day trips weekly. Daily evening activities for residential students, and weekly for homestay students. Full-day Saturday excursions, plus a Sunday half-day excursion exclusive to residential students.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-5 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (01 Jul - 26 Jul)
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning session
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cork.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 9 - 17 years old
Average 14 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

International House Cork Summer School offers excellent quality mixed-nationality Junior English Language Programmes for individuals and groups aged 11-17 during the Summer using the facilities of University College Cork, an 1845 University situated on the south coast in the second largest city in Ireland.

The programme based on UCC campus offers both homestay and modern on-campus residential accommodation. University College Cork is situated on 44 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds only 5 minutes from Cork city centre and has excellent on-campus accommodation and sports facilities for students. Facilities include: large canteen for all meals, indoor swimming pool, indoor gymnasiums, tennis courts, a running track and several outdoor football pitches.

Year opened
2000
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at IH Dublin varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 14.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
15%
Italy
15%
Saudi Arabia
10%
South Korea
10%
Spain
10%
Switzerland
8%
Other
32%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

International House Cork Summer School offers excellent quality mixed-nationality Junior English Language Programmes for individuals and groups aged 11-17 during the Summer using the facilities of University College Cork, an 1845 University situated on the south coast in the second largest city in Ireland.

The programme based on UCC campus offers both homestay and modern on-campus residential accommodation. University College Cork is situated on 44 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds only 5 minutes from Cork city centre and has excellent on-campus accommodation and sports facilities for students. Facilities include: large canteen for all meals, indoor swimming pool, indoor gymnasiums, tennis courts, a running track and several outdoor football pitches.

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housing

Housing

IH Dublin offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 9 - 16 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Cork
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: TV room and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Included
Students can choose to stay at one of our friendly, local and carefully selected homestays!

Our Homestay Programme
offers:
> Full board homestay accommodation, usually sharing a twin room with a student of a
different nationality.

> Public transport ticket for students located more than 15 minutes’ walk from the school.

> Hot lunch in the university campus restaurant, Monday to Friday.

> 2 half-day excursions every week

> A full-day excursion every Saturday

> Evening disco every week

> Digital Media activities including the creation of an e-Portfolio, movie & animation, podcasting, coding for video games, blogs and online school newsletter.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cork based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from IH Dublin staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"I have three siblings (7, 11, 14) who would like to study English in Cork. The parents will be there. Therefore, they do not need housing. Can you offer courses for juniors without housing?"

aline neel, student from
Aoife Govern, International House: Dublin school representative

Yes we can but only for the 11 and 14 year old. The 7 year old is too young. If they wish to take the course only (15 hours tuition per week). Do they also want to have the hot lunch & afternoon activities until approximately 5pm?

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