English Language Family Holiday in Cork, Ireland

English language course, 20 lessons, Cork

Would you like to brush up on your English? Or improve your existing language skills?

Then this course is the ideal choice for you! Learn English at a level tailored to you in 20 lessons per week. The English course in Cork comprises grammar and vocabulary modules as well as conversation lessons.

This language course gives you time to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice with your family during your free time. Together with your children, you can explore Cork and the surrounding area in the afternoons!

Your children can take part in the Kids’ Club, Multi-Activity Camp, Multi-Activity Camp + English or Teen Course at the same time.

English language course, 26 lessons, Cork *

This 20-lesson course builds on the knowledge gained in the General English course. The focus is on spoken fluency, pronunciation and listening comprehension, to ensure participants are confident in using English in all areas. Debates and discussions are also held to promote fluency in spoken and written English. We recommend this course to participants who have specific goals, such as exam preparation, job interviews or educational leave.

Business English Course: 20 lessons, Cork

Learning Business English for Professional Development: This Business English course focuses on developing your ability to use English in the context of work and international business. This English course is perfect for you if you wish to expand your business English skills and build greater confidence in your interactions with international clients and business colleagues. The classes are practice-oriented and include an introduction to key business concepts and topics, as well as the development of practical language skills for the modern business world.

Private English lessons (5 lessons) in Cork

One-to-one lessons are ideal for parents who want to make significant progress in a short space of time. Private lessons are designed to help students consolidate their knowledge of the language in a personalised way. The lessons are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each student.

English-language activity camp in Cork

This camp promises your children a time full of fun, action, sport and activities. The children and teenagers will be divided into groups according to their age. Each group has its own dedicated supervisor, who accompanies the group at all times and acts as a constant point of contact for your children.

The camp is attended by Irish children as well as children from all over the world. Up to eight different activities take place each day. Whether these are indoors or outdoors depends on the weather. Safety is, of course, always the top priority. All staff and supervisors are highly qualified and exceptionally well-trained in working with children who speak other languages.

From 08:30 to 10:00, there is a supervised play session – so that you can drop your children off at the camp at your leisure and then make your way to your language course at your own pace. For children aged 4–12, the Junior Activity Camp takes place a 20-minute walk from the adult language school.

You can book half-day care (8.30 am – 3.00 pm) or, optionally, full-day care (8.30 am – 5.00 pm).

Please bring a packed lunch for your children.

Here are some examples of the activities on offer for each age group.

The Little Discovery Camp (ages 4–6): swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, imaginative play, Space Invaders, monsters, pirates and princesses, dolls and dinosaurs, ball games, fun and games, music and dance, mini disco, craft activities. Group size: max. 12 children.

The Big Discovery Camp (ages 7–9): Swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, basketball, box hockey and uni hockey, football, mini dodgeball, bouncy castle, frisbee, hip-hop dancing, talent shows. Group size: max. 14 children.

The Big Adventure Camp (ages 10–12): Swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, basketball, uni hockey, football, mini dodgeball, badminton, table tennis, rounders, bench ball, touch rugby, innovative games. Group size: max. 16 children.

English-language activity camp in Cork

This camp promises your children a time full of fun, action, sport and activities. The children and teenagers will be divided into groups according to their age. Each group has its own dedicated supervisor, who accompanies the group at all times and acts as a constant point of contact for your children.

The camp is attended by Irish children as well as children from all over the world. Up to eight different activities take place each day. Whether these are indoors or outdoors depends on the weather. Safety is, of course, always the top priority. All staff and supervisors are highly qualified and exceptionally well-trained in working with children who speak other languages.

From 08:30 to 10:00, there is a supervised play session – so that you can drop your children off at the camp at your leisure and then make your way to your language course at your own pace. For children aged 4–12, the Junior Activity Camp takes place a 20-minute walk from the adult language school.

You can book half-day care (8.30 am – 3.00 pm) or, optionally, full-day care (8.30 am – 5.00 pm).

Please bring your children’s lunch with you.

English Teen Course + Activities – 20 lessons, Cork

Aims of the course

As part of the English and multi-activity programme, pupils will build and develop their confidence in communicating in English, and expand their English vocabulary and social English skills. 

Course description

This course offers a combination of English lessons in the morning and a variety of sporting and cultural activities in the afternoon. Pupils improve their English language skills, particularly speaking and listening, in the morning and have the opportunity to practise the new language during the afternoon and evening activities.

This programme includes:

- 20 English lessons per week

- 2 half-day off-campus activities per week

- 3 on-campus afternoon activities per week

- 1 full-day activity per week

- Weekly assessment by teachers

- Certificate at the end of the course

All courses offer 20 lessons (15 hours) of formal tuition per week. Each student’s level is assessed prior to arrival using our online placement test, and students are placed in a class at the appropriate level. Levels range from beginner to advanced. The maximum class size is 15 students. Lessons may take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

These courses are aimed at young learners aged between 11 and 19.

English course for teenagers + horse riding – 20 lessons in Cork

Aims of the course

In the ‘English and Horse Riding’ programme, pupils will build and develop their confidence in communicating in English, and expand their English vocabulary and their social English. 

Course description

Pupils attend English lessons in the mornings and, in the afternoons, have the opportunity to go horse-riding at our international equestrian centre, Castlemore Stables.

On this programme, riding students enjoy the great outdoors at our vibrant equestrian centre, set amidst the breathtaking countryside of Cork.

This programme includes:

- 20 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 mins)

- Use of all teaching materials

- 5 hours of riding lessons per week

- 1 full-day activity per week

- Weekly assessment & certificate at the end of the course

All courses offer 20 lessons (15 hours) of formal tuition per week. Each student’s level is assessed prior to arrival using our online placement test, and students are placed in a class at the appropriate level. Levels range from beginner to advanced. The maximum class size is 15 pupils. Lessons can take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

These courses are aimed at young learners aged between 11 and 19.

English Teen Course + Golf: 20 lessons, Cork

Aim of the course

Fota Island Resort is delighted to offer our English + Golf programme. The Golf Academy at Fota comprises 4,000 square metres of first-class turf, ideal for practising everything from chipping and putting to crisp iron shots and long drives. 

Course description

Participants on this course attend English lessons in the morning. The afternoon activities focus on golf. Students have the opportunity to improve their golfing skills whilst practising their English.

This programme includes:

- 20 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 mins)

- Use of all teaching materials

- 4 afternoons per week at the Fota Golf Academy (PGA)

- 1 full-day activity per week

- Weekly assessment & certificate at the end of the course

All courses offer 20 lessons (15 hours) of formal tuition per week. Each student’s level is assessed prior to arrival using our online placement test, and students are placed in a class at the appropriate level. Levels range from beginner to advanced. The maximum class size is 15 pupils. Lessons can take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

These courses are aimed at young learners aged between 11 and 19.

English Course for Teenagers + Football: 20 lessons, Cork

Aim of the course

This programme gives pupils the opportunity to improve their English skills whilst taking part in football training. The training sessions are conducted in English and led by professional coaches from Valencia.

Course description

As well as attending language lessons every morning from Monday to Friday, pupils can take part in football training sessions and matches on five afternoons with professional coaches from the CF Valencia Academy in Spain.

This programme includes:

- 20 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 mins)

- Use of all teaching materials

- Football training with coaches from Valencia on 5 afternoons per week

- 1 full-day activity per week

- Weekly assessment & a certificate of completion at the end of the course

All courses offer 20 lessons (15 hours) of formal tuition per week. Each student’s level is assessed before arrival using our online placement test, and students are placed in a class at the appropriate level. Levels range from beginner to advanced. The maximum class size is 15 students. Lessons can take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

These courses are aimed at young learners aged between 11 and 19.

English Teen Course + Rugby – 20 lessons, Cork

Aims of the course

As part of the English and Munster Rugby programme, pupils will build and develop their confidence in communicating in English, and expand their English vocabulary and conversational skills. 

During rugby training, they will learn about rugby values such as teamwork, respect and integrity.

Course description

Participants on this course attend English lessons in the mornings. The afternoon activities focus on rugby training and matches with our professional Munster Rugby coaches.

This programme includes:

- 20 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 mins)

- Use of all teaching materials

- Rugby training with Munster Rugby on 5 afternoons per week

- 1 full-day activity per week

- Weekly assessment & a certificate of completion at the end of the course

All courses offer 20 lessons (15 hours) of formal tuition per week. Each student’s level is assessed prior to arrival using our online placement test, and students are placed in a class at the appropriate level. Levels range from beginner to advanced. The maximum class size is 15 pupils. Lessons may take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

These courses are aimed at young learners aged between 11 and 19.

English Teen Course + STEAM – 20 lessons, Cork

Aim of the course

To inspire the next generation, pupils have the opportunity to learn from STEAM Education’s experts how people have invented amazing things in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths!

STEAM = science, technology, engineering, arts and maths!

Course description

As well as attending language lessons every morning from Monday to Friday, pupils can take part in STEAM lessons on three afternoons and general sports on two afternoons. In the evenings, there are karaoke, bingo and disco sessions for the pupils. A full-day excursion to a place of historical or cultural interest outside Cork is also part of the programme and takes place on Saturdays.

This programme includes:

- 20 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 mins)

- Use of all teaching materials

- 3 afternoons of STEAM activities with professional instructors

- 1 full-day activity per week

- Weekly assessment & a certificate of completion at the end of the course

All courses offer 20 lessons (15 hours) of formal tuition per week. Each student’s level is assessed prior to arrival using our online placement test, and students are placed in a class at the appropriate level. Levels range from beginner to advanced. The maximum class size is 15 pupils. Lessons may take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

These courses are aimed at young learners aged between 11 and 19.

Childcare: 20 lessons in Cork

For parents with children aged 3 and over, we offer half-day and full-day childcare at a nearby nursery. The nursery is open from 08:30 to 18:00. You can either provide your children with their own meals or order meals on site for 20 EUR per day.

Childcare: 40 lessons, Cork

For parents with children aged 3 and over, we offer half-day and full-day childcare at a nearby nursery. The nursery is open from 08:30 to 18:00. You can either provide your children with their own meals or order meals on site for 20 EUR per day.