Day one

• Students should arrive at the centre no later than 08.45
• Placement Test and Orientation Session (09.00 - 10.50)
• Our curriculum is based on a combination of language structures functions and vocabulary graded according to level. In addition, classroom activities are carefully balanced throughout the day to ensure systematic development of the four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing). We have an extensive range of resources from which to select the most appropriate materials for use in a particular class.
• Our fully qualified and experienced language trainers are expert in adapting recourses and teaching methods to suit the specific interests and requirements of individual students.
• During the orientation session, the students are welcomed to Cork and to the school.They are familiarised with the timetable and the programme of activities, the layout of the building and the facilities provided. Following the placement test, students are then assigned to a class with students of similar English Language ability and requirements.

Methodology

• In addition to our library of resources , extensive use is made of authentic material including video, television and radio recordings, newspapers and magazine articles and so on. In this way, students are encouraged to become familiar with the ways English is used in day-to-day life. As many students are anxious to improve their spoken English, there is a strong emphasis on development of oral fluency. Teachers use role-play, group and pair work, drama, debate and discussion to give students maximum opportunity to speak English.
• Homework assignments and supervised self-study allow students to develop their skills outside the classroom.
• Student progress is monitored throughout the course and there are frequent opportunities for students to give both written and verbal feedback. Each student receives a final report and certificate on completion of their course.

Terms and Conditions

• 1. All bookings must be confirmed in writing, and accompanied by a deposit of EURO 200, completed booking form and two passport photographs.
• 2. The full amount of the balance payable for every group and individual booking must reach Cork English College / Language & Activity Holidays Ltd. a full 28 days before the arrival. Cork English College / Language & Activity Holidays Ltd. reserves the right to impose a levy of 2% after 28 days and for each 28 days or part of thereafter.
• 3. Cork English College / Language & Activity Holidays Ltd. Reserve the right to change the course without notice or change to the dates, prices and conditions on all published material.
• 4. All prices are given in our manual are gross and based on tariffs, rates and taxes currently in force. We reserve the right to make any necessary adjustments to these prices arising from any price variation whatsoever, any change in exchange rates to the €, Euro arising after 1st January 2009, any increase or seasonal supplements, at any time, until the service is rendered.
• Please note that a charge of EURO 15 must be added to the total when sending a bank transfer and a charge of 2% must be added to all credit card payments.
• 6. Bookings may be cancelled up to 2 weeks prior to commencement of the course without penalty (other than non-refundable deposit). For cancellations received between 7 and 14 days before commencement of the course, 60% of the full amount will be refunded. For cancellations received between 1 and 7 days before commencement of the course, 30% of the full amount will be refunded. There is no refund for any cancellation once the course has commenced. This includes late arrival, early departures or missing days during the course. Bookings are not transferable, i.e. they are specific to dates, courses and applicant.
• 7. Students who temporarily leave their host family accommodation for one week or more during the course are charged a EURO 55 per week retainer fee. At least one week's notice is to be given.
• 8. Cork English College / Language & Activity Holidays Ltd. Does not assume any liability for loss, delay or accident of any kind whatsoever which might occur due to fault or negligence of any company, hotel proprietor or any other persons engaged in carrying out the arrangements. We act as agents only for the transportation companies hotels and other principals and do not accept responsibility or liability for any variations in arrangements ordered. All contracts are subject to Irish law.