Standard English Course

ACET (Active Centre of English Training)

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Course description

The Standard Course focuses on practical communication skills with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Reading and writing activities provide you with opportunities to interact with other students. Vocabulary, idioms and grammar are practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency.
Courses have a cultural component to give clients an insight into the Irish culture and the Irish way of life.
There is a special programme of study at each level. Grading system enables clients to move to a higher level when the first programme is completed.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-50 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024 - 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024

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

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:55 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 17 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 32 years old

Certificate

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

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"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
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"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
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"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
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"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
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Housing

ACET offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

C$ 456
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
C$ 456
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.
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Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

C$ 330
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
C$ 330
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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