ACET is a family run school with 49 years of experience. Our centre is located in an elegant & stylish building in the heart of Cork city centre. Our boutique school boasts a Georgian chic interior with excellent facilities & technology to enhance learning. The ACET service is focused on maximum flexibility, competitive prices with excellent commission rates and top class agent support.
As the only EAQUALS and IALC school in Cork, we have developed and firmly established a reputation of professionalism and excellence based on understanding the needs of agents and clients thanks to our innovative, progressive and enthusiastic attitude. We offer a wide range of courses and programmes including General English, Business English, Examination Preparation, Executive English for Professionals, Teacher Training courses, English for Special Purposes, Individual courses, as well as student groups and an academic year programme.
We are the authorized Cambridge English Assessment examination centre in Cork, offering the PET, FCE, and CAE exams.
We pride ourselves on providing courses and services of the highest standard to our clients at competitive prices. Our teaching and administrative staff ensure a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and are proud of the individual care and attention given to each student.
ACET has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Ireland. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at ACET (Active Centre of English Training) varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 32. In the summer, the average age is 28.
ACET 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.
We are located in the city centre.
Cork is a beautiful city with unique architecture
Cork has the benefits of a larger city but its layout means that it can still be visited on foot.
Cork has a unique city shopping environment with a mixture of Irish and international shops, most of which are open in the evenings and on Sundays.
Cork benefits from an excellent cultural programme of entertainment throughout the year, being a university city with a youthful population and a buzzing nightlife.
Cork is the gourmet capital of Ireland with award-winning restaurants and a tradition of fine cuisine with artisan food specialties using fresh produce.
I was able to meet new people and make new friends. I interacted with many students from Spain, Italy, France, Germany and Brazil. the age range varied although the majority were teenagers and young adults. As such it was a refreshing experience to view the world from their point of view.
Learning was structured on the practical aspect of speaking, listening and interacting, which I found very useful as this is the area I need to improve most on. The teachers were extremely competent and knowledgeable in the English language and to that end any question any student had was well answered and explained. The learning materials came in handy and there were weekly tests so as to properly gauge what we had learned. Classes were split according to the level of the students abilities in the English language which ensured that everyone was learning something new and according to their pace.
There were many activities during lectures such as board games, drawing and memorisation exercises which made learning fun and manageable.
The staff at ACET were very friendly and the school was organised in such a manner that you knew who to go to for any particular query you had. The school is also located in a central location where it is easy to get to.
The only obstacle was the cold Irish weather which not much can be done about :-)
I participated in the Gold Programme (50+) for two weeks. The course focused on developing practical communication skills in a relaxed and productive atmosphere. We were eight students from five distinct countries with the most German with various language skills/levels. Since I am already an advanced learner I cannot tell if my English skills improved that much. But as offered I developed my language skills and certainly became a more confident speaker. This course was the perfect choice for me to improve my language skills with people my age and interests.
All staff and our teacher Chris were friendly and always willing to help. The location of the academy is next to the center and easily accessible. The facilities were except the wifi availability good. The program included different activities after school and one excursion for the weekend.
My accomodation was at Victoria Lodge student appartments.
Teachers are very friendly, the location of school is good but the host family is little far. I feel improving si it's very good for me.
Show details » Read more...A nice experience. All my class mates where very young and I think that next time I will do a business English course in order to have other adults in the group. The teacher was American and I enjoyed her style of teaching. The accent was very understandable.
Show details » Read more...Our teacher Lorian O'donnal is a encouraging woman and so we had a interesting discussion. Se have empathy an kindness. Mainly the age of the students was very good for me. The activities was nice, the location central. The room unfortunately cold and dark. The class was three persons. One of them from Japan. That was very interesting and intensive. Thanks for all. Elisabeth
Show details » Read more...Great classes, very professional teachers and updated facilities.
But I sent my writing composition to the teacher, the reply from the teacher took more than a week, and my second email she never replied to and I don't know why.
Since I attended for only one class, so I only got a little experience from that. Hope this can help you.
My experience in this academy has been positive. The academy is at the center and is connected. The classes are right for the students attending. There are classes that require equipment, and all correctly functioned for the class. The teachers are highly qualified and they answer any questions you may have. Every day, there are some activities after class - some are free while some are not, but the student ID gives us a discount. My host family is a very cozy and friendly family. With both the academy and the family, any questions are answered and solved without the slightest problem. What I like most is the method of study!
Show details » Read more...My experience in ACET has been very good. At school, there are many people from different countries, and it is a great opportunity to meet new cultures and learn. The teachers are very friendly and they are always willing to help and make your learning experience as fun as possible while you are in the academy. The location of the academy is good because it is next to the centre, and if you live far away you can come by bus or train as it is near ACET. The facilities are great. There are different classrooms, a library, study rooms, and a coffee shop. ACET offers different activities to do after school and excursions for the weekend. I live with a host family, and my host family is very friendly. They are very attentive to me. If I need something, the family is always ready to help me. It is an incredible experience that I recommend to everyone.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Cork. These homes are often between 40 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 100 € when you register.
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.
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We are located in the city centre.
Cork is a beautiful city with unique architecture
Cork has the benefits of a larger city but its layout means that it can still be visited on foot.
Cork has a unique city shopping environment with a mixture of Irish and international shops, most of which are open in the evenings and on Sundays.
Cork benefits from an excellent cultural programme of entertainment throughout the year, being a university city with a youthful population and a buzzing nightlife.
Cork is the gourmet capital of Ireland with award-winning restaurants and a tradition of fine cuisine with artisan food specialties using fresh produce.
Have questions? Get answers from ACET (Active Centre of English Training) staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.
Ask a questionthank you for your email. Yes you received the Upper intermediate level B2 when you finished your course. However, it is not a certified certificate of examination. to receive an official result, you need to take an examination.
Hello, yes we would prefer you have the vaccination for the accommodation and the school. This may change in 2023.