Reviews of Cork English World, Cork, Ireland
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Average Rating
4.3
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Cork English World, Cork, Ireland
Cork English World, Cork, Ireland
Based on 52 reviews of former students of Cork English World
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (21 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (15 ratings)
Students 50+ years (14 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Cork English World
19. Aug. 2025
Gabriele (57 years) 
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Extremely committed and nice teacher (Angela)."
Negative aspects
"The average age was not suitable for me, and you were also placed in an existing class. The course was also not designed for short stays."
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"A beautiful city with very friendly people. It is also very well located for reaching the surrounding area and tourist attractions by public transport."
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"Not recommended for short stays."
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18. Aug. 2025
Kornelia (52 years) Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers - I had 2 - were both very competent, different but absolutely professional and made the lessons entertaining."
Negative aspects
"Activities were offered daily, but they did not suit every age group."
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"A great city, with very friendly inhabitants, somewhat expensive but with many opportunities to live frugally."
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"Great teachers."
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30. Jun. 2025
Jean-michel (59 years) 
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The different points discussed"
Negative aspects
"The welcome given to new arrivals could be improved."
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Homestay Type A
16. Jun. 2025
Jose María (55 years) 
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Already answered in the evaluations, but I would like to mention the teacher assigned to me (John), wo had got a lot of empathy and was very professional. And a very special and affectionate mention for Mayara, from reception, who helped us a lot and in everything she could, making us feel very comfortable and greatly reducing the logical nervousness of our level of English."
Negative aspects
"Maybe I would have preferred more diversity in the nationalities of my classmates to make it more enjoyable, although I guess it was a coincidence and it is not that important."
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"Highly recommended and very different from the general British way of being."
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18. Dec. 2024
Rebecca (19 years) Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 15 weeks
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 15 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Cultural exchange, friendly and open teachers."
Negative aspects
"No afternoon programme (would have been very nice in the first few weeks)."
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"Perfect size to reach everything on foot as the buses are not reliable. However, there are good deals for students u to get cheap bus tickets (leapcard). The city felt very safe and clean."
Accommodation
"I had two host families, I have based the ratings on the second one as I stayed there for longer. My first family (Carol) was a dream - super kind and open. My second family (Ann) was very difficult as a person and I was more of a housekeeper most of the time and occasionally a therapist when she told me about her family drama. It was bearable, which is why I didn't move, but I wouldn't say it was a relaxed atmosphere. Ann also had some very extreme views, which she always tried to convince everyone of."
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Homestay Type A
30. Jul. 2024
Paola (57 years) 
Course: GE 30 - Intensive English - 1 week
Course: GE 30 - Intensive English - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The school is close to the city center and within walking distance of student apartments."
Negative aspects
"I believe that the level of English proficiency required to attend classes is very high compared to other schools and does not match the minimum required in the initial assessment test to enter the course."
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DeansHall Apartments
5. Jun. 2024
Agata (57 years) 
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Convenient class times, good teaching staff"
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7. Aug. 2023
Lívia (20 years) Brazil Course: GE 15 - General English - Afternoon - 8 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Good"
Negative aspects
"I don't know"
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23. May. 2022
Sylwia (55 years) Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Perfect location, everything was close by. The afternoon classes were great, a lot of conversation, the morning ones could have been organised in smaller groups and with emphasis on conversation, less grammar."
Negative aspects
"No trips or outings. Everyone has to make their own arrangements, but the people at the school are very helpful and help if they can and know how to arrange something."
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"I would recommend it, it is worth a visit, a lot of interesting places to see, people are very friendly, helpful. Public transport is excellent, great bus connections, the buses are sometimes late, but this also has its charm. Safe"
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3. Aug. 2020
Masamune (31 years) 
Course: Work & Study Programme 15 - Morning - 25 weeks
Course: Work & Study Programme 15 - Morning - 25 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"School has wi-fi"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"After getting off the plane, the transfer was just a taxi. It's ridiculously expensive for 50 €, so you should usually pick up a taxi."
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City/place
"The price of fast food is too high."
Accommodation
"At first I used the school accommodation, but the price was too high."
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EazyCork
25. Mar. 2019
Luis (64 years) Spain Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher and his teaching method."
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1. Dec. 2018
Amandine (25 years) Course: GE 15 - General English - Afternoon - 4 weeks
Course: GE 15 - General English - Afternoon - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The courses are really interesting."
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"I recommend"
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Homestay Type A
5. Nov. 2018
Liliya (32 years) 
Course: GE 15 - General English - Afternoon - 1 week
Course: GE 15 - General English - Afternoon - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Location, teachers, and the host family"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Fill in the gaps in your vocabulary and refresh your grammar before arrival."
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"I enjoyed my time in the city and at school!"
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13. Aug. 2018
Martina (18 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeks
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Lessons and meeting of foreign students"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"That there is no class for students above c1"
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DeansHall Apartments
20. Dec. 2017
Giulia (19 years) Belgium Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 11 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I liked the type of teaching, it was always fun and taughtful even if sometimes it was boring. Even the tests werent't that much."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Just speak! Don't be shy or scared. t is the best way to improve it!!"
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EazyCork
14. Sep. 2017
Eva María (22 years) Spain Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were good and lessons were funny and interesting."
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"I would have liked that the school organized more trips and activities."
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Homestay Type A
9. Aug. 2017
Daniel (37 years) Spain Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Their teachers are awesome. They encourage you all time which makes it easier to learn English. Congratulations to Barry and Corinna (C1 Group)."
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Other comments
"The school should organize more social activities to involve their students in the Irish culture."
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DeansHall Apartments
7. Mar. 2017
Isaline (66 years) Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere and the friendly staff"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I do not understand the question!"
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"Accommodation does not apply to me, I chose my host and it was a good choice."
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17. Oct. 2016
Jose Joaquin (42 years) Spain Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 7 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very competent teachers care about our progress with individual and weekly assessments of our level.
Listening and speaking every day.
Small classrooms, never more than 10 people."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"In the afternoon, the additional free classes are fully recommended.
You join the course at the beginning, middle or end of the textbook.
If you like to drink beer, that's great, if not, you'll die of boredom in this town."
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Eazy City Budget Apartments
2. Oct. 2016
Virtudes Josefa (53 years) Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"My teacher for her ability to express verbally and bodily, thus making herself understood by the students. And the secretarial staff for empathising and helping."
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"I think that social activities should be worked and promoted more in class. Not only hang the weekly shift. I also think they should do activities in the school dedicated to encourage socialisation."
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Homestay Type A
15. Feb. 2016
Vincenzo Enrico (27 years) Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The availability of teachers and the friendly atmosphere"
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Eazy City Budget Apartments
17. Sep. 2015
Antonio (72 years) Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Some teachers and the person that welcomed us. The girl at reception as well."
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15. Sep. 2015
Carmen Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The seriousness, kindness and professionalism, particularly Angela, my teacher."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"We booked our own accommodation"
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"It is a great center, very well organized and they help you in everything they can"
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31. Aug. 2015
Anastasia (34 years) Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I liked best the fun-lessons, the optional afternoon activities (Coversation Class, Debating Class), Freizeitaktivitäten and a friendly, approachable atmosphere in the language school!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you want to learn English even more and communicate daily in the language instead of having the multicultural and lively life of the apartment residence, you should prefer a host family as accommodation."
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"The team (management and front desk at school) are very nice, helpful and accommodating, be it problems or small questions. I would like an exam course there."
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Eazy City Budget Apartments
25. Aug. 2015
María Teresa (27 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeks
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and staff are very attentive and the school personnel tries that the student feel as best as possible."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The extra activities are not very desirable."
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Eazy City Budget Apartments
26. May. 2015
Eva (30 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeks
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 6 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are excellent."
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"Overall I am very satisfied with the school."
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Eazy City Budget Apartments
27. Apr. 2015
Michela (30 years) Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 8 weeks
Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 8 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The opportunity to meet so many people"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Choose an accomodation different from the one proposed by the school. The school cannot guarantees the services offered."
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"The staff should improve the way to relate themselves to the public."
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Eazy City Budget Apartments
12. Aug. 2014
Carolina (20 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 2 weeks
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The people were very friendly and the teachers were very open."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Enjoy the stay because it is wonderful"
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"It is a good school, with different sites that are very comfortable, and the staff is very good."
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DeansHall Apartments
24. Sep. 2019
Esther (33 years) Spain Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 2 weeks
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"It is a nice, pleasant city, quiet and very clean and safe."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"The best, the teachers: Brona, Angela and Angela. I'm very thankful."
Accommodation
"My family was very welcoming and friendly and also great cooks! Good location because it was a 22-25 min walk. Same distance to the center."
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Homestay Type A
22. Jul. 2019
Meritxell (32 years) Spain Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
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"I was there for 2 weeks. My teacher was Àngela who is fantastic, funny and helpful. The school was well organised. The only thing that they have to improve are the social activities in the afternoon because they only offer a grammatical lesson for 2 hours and go to dance Irish dancing."
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DeansHall Apartments
11. Jun. 2018
Giulio (28 years) Italy Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 10 weeks
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"Well done!! Thank u so much."
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EazyCork
11. Aug. 2023
Theresa Germany Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 1 week
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24. May. 2022
Małgorzata Poland Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
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9. Mar. 2020
Juliette (22 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 24 weeks
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 24 weeksOverall rating
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10. Dec. 2019
Sarah (24 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 11 weeks
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 11 weeksOverall rating
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24. Nov. 2019
Yoshihiko (43 years) Japan Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 7 weeks
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29. Oct. 2019
Nicoletta (26 years) Italy Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 2 weeks
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VivaCork
16. Sep. 2019
Shamimah (35 years) France Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 10 weeks
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4. Sep. 2019
Riccardo (43 years) Italy Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 2 weeks
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8. Aug. 2019
Paweł (30 years) Poland Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 4 weeks
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20. Jun. 2019
Rita (21 years) Italy Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 4 weeks
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25. Mar. 2019
Mª. Carmen (64 years) Spain Course: GE15 - General English - Morning - 4 weeks
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18. Jul. 2018
Ander (18 years) Switzerland Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeks
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28. Aug. 2017
Giacomo (22 years) Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeks
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DeansHall Apartments
28. Aug. 2017
Virginie (39 years) Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeks
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DeansHall Apartments
23. May. 2017
David (39 years) Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 1 week
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27. Jul. 2016
Gabriel (30 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 2 weeks
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4. Jul. 2016
David (38 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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10. May. 2016
Zelda (18 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 9 weeks
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24. Feb. 2016
Fabio (25 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 20 weeks
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Eazy City Budget Apartments
9. Nov. 2015
Emiliana (24 years) Course: GE20 - General English 20 - 4 weeks
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22. Jun. 2015
Yuriy (42 years) Course: GE24 - General English Intensive - 4 weeks
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