ACET (Active Centre of English Training)

16 St Patricks Place, Wellington House, Wellington Road, Cork, Cork T23 AK82, Ireland
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ACET (Active Centre of English Training) offers the following course types:

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NZ$ 535

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NZ$ 1,644

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NZ$ 1,931

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NZ$ 975

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NZ$ 325
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reviews

Reviews

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"It was an exhilarating learning filled experience"

George Gogo, student from Poland

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 :-)

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Just what I was looking for"

Claudia Klüskens, student from Germany

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Jun 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The best experience despite the weather"

Maxime Voisin, student from France

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
20 Mar 2023 - 21 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It has been very nice holiday, in a calm and quite city"

Giuseppina Rossi, student from Italy

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
15 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A very successful experience.The organisation was good and kind"

Elisabeth Farnbacher, student from Germany

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

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
17 Sep 2018 - 28 Sep 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great experience"

YU LI, student from Ireland

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.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
9 Jan 2017 - 3 Feb 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"An experience to repeat"

Maria Teresa

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!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Apr 2015 - 30 Apr 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A unique experience to repeat"

laura

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.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Apr 2015 - 30 Apr 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

ACET offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

NZ$ 554
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cork
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 554
Homestay accommodation is on a half board basis from Monday to Friday with breakfast and an evening meal and full board basis (light lunch) during the weekend.
Homes are included on our panel of homestays following a visit from the accommodation services administrator. Houses are located in good residential areas of Cork and on a bus route. Clients should expect an average of 40 minutes travelling time to ACET.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 401
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Cork
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: 01 Jun 2024 - 16 Aug 2024
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 401
4 clients sharing

Located by the local university, 40 minutes’ walk from ACET and from the city centre

Kitchen is equipped with cooker, microwave oven, refrigerator, washer-dryer, electric kettle, toaster, kitchen utensils, kitchen table and chairs

Sitting room has a sofa, coffee table, television

Single room for each student with en-suite

Each en-suite bathroom has toilet, washbasin & electric shower

Bed linen is supplied, clients must bring their own towels
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 100 € when you register.

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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16 St Patricks Place, Wellington House, Wellington Road
Cork
Cork T23 AK82
Ireland

School location

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.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from ACET (Active Centre of English Training) staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"I attended a course with you from 18 Luly to 12 August 2022. On the certificate you released to me is written “LEVEL: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE B2”. I would like to know if with this Certificate I already have the B2 or if I have to take the examination at a certified body in Italy. Thank you"

MATTIA MANFREDI, student from Italy
Team @ ACET, ACET (Active Centre of English Training) school representative (Admin)

thank 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.

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"Hola! queria saber informacion para estudiar ingles en su escuela de idiomas y si necesito estar vacunada para ir. Muchas gracias"

Paola Montenegro, student from El Salvador
The Team @ACET, ACET (Active Centre of English Training) school representative (Admin)

Hello, yes we would prefer you have the vaccination for the accommodation and the school. This may change in 2023.

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