Holidays and Breaks

Taking breaks during a long-term course can significantly enhance the learning experience. Holidays offer students a chance to recharge, explore Ireland, and return to their studies refreshed and motivated.

At Cork English Academy, we encourage students to make the most of their holidays to enrich their overall experience while maintaining focus on their language goals.

Eligibility for Holidays

  • Courses of 13+ Weeks: Students may take 1 week holiday during their stay.
  • Courses of 25+ Weeks: Students may take up to 2 weeks holiday (10 working days + 2 weekends).

Holiday Terms and Procedures

  • Holidays must be prearranged with at least 2 weeks’ notice.
  • Holidays must align with a full week (Monday to Friday).
  • Approved holiday weeks are added to the end of the course duration.

Steps for Requesting and Monitoring Holidays

  • Request Submission: Get a Holiday Request Form from reception. Complete and return the form to reception.
  • Approval Process: The Director of Studies reviews the request.
  • Notification: The Director of Studies informs the relevant Class Teachers and updates the student’s file and the school management system.The student receives an email confirmation of the holiday request.
  • Non-Adherence: Students absent without prior approval or taking longer holidays than permitted will be marked absent. Missed classes will not be added to the end of their course.

For any questions or clarifications regarding holiday requests, please contact reception or the Director of Studies directly [email protected].

Public Holidays

Please also keep in mind the public holiday dates in Ireland. The school will be closed on the following public holidays. If a holiday falls on a Monday, courses will start on the following Tuesday:

2025 Public Holiday/School Closure Dates:

  • 03 February
  • 17 March
  • 21 April
  • 05 May
  • 02 June
  • 04 August
  • 27 October

2025 Christmas Holidays:

  • 22 December 2025 to 02 January 2026. The last day of class will be Friday, 19 December 2025.

Choosing holidays that coincide with public holidays can maximize your fun and allow you to explore more of what Ireland has to offer.