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ACET

Description

School

ACET is a family run school with 40 years of experience. Their centre is located in two elegant and stylish buildings in the heart of Cork city centre. As the only EAQUALS and IALC accredited school in Cork, ACET has established a reputation of professionalism and excellence based on understanding their clients’ needs thanks to their innovative, progressive and enthusiastic attitude. The school prides itself on the personal care and attention that it provides its students, creating a supportive, caring and friendly environment. ACET has an excellent nationality mix which results in a lively atmosphere of international understanding and friendship.

Location

ACET is conveniently situated in the centre of Cork city, close to restaurants and shopping malls.

Facilities

  • Well-maintained Georgian building in city centre
  • 24 Bright and well-equipped teaching rooms
  • Study room with an extensive library of books, supplementary materials at all levels and listening stations
  • Wi-Fi available free of charge
  • Student Lounge for clients’ use
  • Cinema room with a collection of DVDs / Access to television programmes
  • Coffee room
  • Attractive garden

Accreditations

  • ACELS (Irish Department of Education)
  • MEI (Marketing English in Ireland)
  • IALC (International Association of Language Centres)
  • EAQUALS (Evaluation & Accreditation of Quality in Language Services)
  • Authorised open testing centre for the Cambridge examinations
  • Only TOEIC testing centre in Ireland authorised to hold both the Listening & Reading, and Speaking & Writing examinations

Courses

Standard General English

This course is learner-centred to develop communication skills & learning strategies. The general English courses have a cultural component to give clients an insight into Irish culture and the Irish way of life.Lessons: 20 x 55 mins / week Levels: Beginner – Upper-Advanced Max students: 12 (average 8-10) Age: 16+ Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55, Mon – Fri

Intensive English Course

This course has the same content as the standard course but includes an extra 6 hours to intensify the learning experience and focus on practical communication skills.Lessons: 26 x 55 mins / week Levels: Beginner – Upper-Advanced Max students: 12 (average 8-10) Age: 16+ Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55, Mon – Fri, 14.10 – 16.00 Tues/Wed/Thurs

Executive and Professional Course

Designed for professionals (minimum age 23) who wish to achieve maximum progress, ACET’s one-week Executive and Professional Course focuses on the essential language skills to perform in today’s competitive and global environment.

Lessons: 30 x 55 mins / week (25 + 5 lunch time hours)
Levels: Intermediate+
Max students: 6 (average 4)
Age: 23+
Duration: 1 week
Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55 Mon – Friday
14.10 – 16.30 Tues & Thurs

One-to-One

Students can choose any number of hours to suit their specific needs. Courses start every Monday and continue for any number of weeks. ACET will design a course appropriate for the student with his or her individual needs and objectives in mind.

Areas that can be covered by ACET’s expert tutors include:

  • English for Banking and Finance
  • English for Marketing
  • English for the Hotel and Hospitality Sector

ACET Professional Work Experience Internship Programme

The professional work experience programme is designed for students who want to improve their language skills while also gaining experience in an English-speaking workplace. ACET arranges placements with suitable companies and students benefit from the opportunity to improve their English and their career prospects, as well as their knowledge and experience. The programme includes 4 weeks of tuition plus 2-6 weeks placement. Students must have a minimum level of Intermediate.


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Cambridge Course (FCE)

Lessons: 20 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Intermediate – Advanced
Max students: 12 (average 8-10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55, Mon – Fri
Duration: 3/4/9/10/11 weeks + 1 week extra accommodation for exams

Cambridge Course (CAE)

Lessons: 20 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Upper-Intermediate – Advanced
Max students: 12 (average 8-10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55, Mon – Fri
Duration: 3/9/10/11 weeks + 1 week extra accommodation for exams

Cambridge Course (CPE)

Lessons: 20 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Advanced
Max students: 12 (average 8-10)
Age: 16+
Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55, Mon – Fri
Duration: 9/10/11 weeks + 1 week extra accommodation for exams

Refresher Course for Non-Native Teachers

Refresher courses are designed for non-native teachers of English (Primary & Secondary Teachers) who wish to improve their professional skills and English language competence.

Lessons: 25 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Intermediate+
Max students: 15
Duration: 2 weeks
Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55 Mon – Fri
14.10 – 16.30 Tues & Thurs

 

Teaching Knowledge Test Course

The Teaching Knowledge Test Course aims to prepare teachers to sit the TKT exam and give foundation in the methodology of Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Lessons: 25 x 55 mins / week
Levels: Intermediate+
Max students: 15
Duration: 2 weeks
Timetable: 9.00 – 12.55 Mon – Fri
14.10 – 16.30 Tues & Thurs

Junior Summer Programme

ACET offers excellent quality mixed nationality Junior English Language Programmes for individuals and groups aged 11-16 during the month of July using the facilities of University College Cork. The programme on the campus of UCC offers both homestay and modern on-campus residential accommodation. Course duration is from 2 to 4 weeks.

University College Cork is situated on 44 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds only 5 minutes from Cork city centre and has excellent on-campus accommodation and sports facilities for students. Facilities include: large canteen for all meals, indoor swimming pool, indoor gymnasiums, tennis courts, a running track and several outdoor football pitches.

Junior Year Round Programmes/ Study Tours

Packages include 15 tuition hours (55 minutes per tuition hour) per week, full board accommodation; 5 afternoon activities, books & materials; 1 full day excursion; end of course certificate; wireless internet access in the school; transfers from/to the airport; 1 free leader per 15 students.

 

Contact Hello Irlanda for more information on Junior Programmes.

These programmes allow all members of the family to discover Ireland on a family holiday and are run during the month of July. Adult family members attend ACET’s Adult Centre, ages 11-15 years attend ACET’s Junior Centre, and younger members of the family attend an activity camp with Irish children or a crèche. Course duration is between 2 – 4 weeks.

 

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ACET Accommodation

Homestay

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 selected after a visit from the accommodation services administrator. Houses are located in good residential areas of Cork and on a bus route. Students should expect an average of 35 minutes travelling time to ACET.

Student Residence

Copley Court Residence Available all year

Copley Court is located just a 10 minute walk from ACET. Students have a single room with a private bathroom in an apartment, which they share with other students. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and a living room with a television.

University Hall / Victoria Lodge / Victoria Mills Residence Available June 4 – August 20

University Hall Apartments (30 minutes’ walk or 10 minutes by bus) are available from June to August. Students have a single room in an apartment they share with other students. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and a living room with a television.

More information on residences is available from Hello Irlanda.

Hotel/ Guesthouse

ACET has special arrangements with guest houses and hotels. Contact Hello Irlanda for more information.

ACET Social

Social Programme

ACET has a Social Programme Organiser who coordinates a varied social programme to give you the opportunity to practice your language skills while making friends from other language backgrounds. They also provide extensive information to help you choose the right activities.

Activities include:

  • Excursions to scenic places in West Cork and Kerry
  • Discover Cork – walking visit of the city
  • Learn Irish dancing
  • Pub evenings
  • Karaoke nights
  • Theatre nights
  • Bowling
  • Greyhound racing
  • Whale watching trips from Cork Harbour
  • Cine-club / Debating / Coffee Mornings / Book Club / Charity fundraisers / Paintballing

ACET Prices

Hello Irlanda Pricing Policy

Our prices are as varied as the range of options that we offer. The overall cost will depend on the school, course, duration of study and accommodation selected by you. You pay no extra cost for our service and we guarantee that our prices are the same as or less than the prices advertised by the individual schools.

Whether there is a specific course that you are interested in or if you would like to find out more about your options contact us now to receive further information on Hello Irlanda prices and promotions!

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