Work and Study Course

Work and Study in Ireland, maximizing your English language use in real life settings.

This course is suitable for students outside of the EU who need to formalize their stay in Ireland for Immigration purposes.

There are 3 Work and Study Options at CEA:

  1. Work & Study: General English (TIE Exam) Morning €3090
  2. Work & Study: General English (TIE Exam) Afternoon €2780
  3. Work & Study: General English and IELTS Morning €3290

    + €65 registration fee

1. Work & Study: General English (TIE Exam) Morning (€3090)

  • 25-week General English course 
  • 15-hour course per week Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:15
  • First textbook (more textbooks can be purchased if required from the school reception. You will need a textbook per level)
  • Official English language exam TIE
  • Medical Insurance
  • Learner Protection

2. Work & Study: General English (TIE Exam) Afternoon (€2780)

  • 25-week General English course 
  • 15-hour course per week Monday to Friday 13:15 to 16:30
  • First textbook (more textbooks can be purchased if required from the school reception. You will need a textbook per level)
  • Official English language exam TIE
  • Medical Insurance
  • Learner Protection

3. Work & Study: General English and IELTS Morning (€3290)

  • 25-week course
  • 19 weeks General English + 6 weeks IELTS 
  • 15-hour course per week Monday to Friday 09:00 TO 12:15
  • First General English textbook + IELTS textbook (more textbooks can be purchased if required from the school reception. You will need a textbook per level)
  • Official English language exam IELTS
  • Medical Insurance
  • Learner Protection

Start Dates

Courses start on every Monday throughout the year except where there is a public holiday Monday in which case courses start on the Tuesday. 

What is the Work & Study Course?

The Work and Study Course is an 8 month programme including a 25 week course and 2 month vacation period.

Who is the Work & Study Course for?

It is for students from outside of Europe who need to formalize their stay in Cork for Immigration purposes.

What are the similarities between General English (EU Students) and Work and Study (non-EU student) Courses?

  • The courses are the same
  • The course prices are the same
  • EU and non-EU students are placed in the same internationally mixed classes according to their specific English language level.

The difference is that Work & Study Courses have extra requirements in line with Immigration rules:

  • Final external exam 
  • Medical insurance 
  • Learner Protection 

General English Course

The daily General English lessons covers all of the English language skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing with an emphasis on speaking and listening. The main focus of the General English courses is on communication skills in real life settings.

We offer 25 week English language courses for students starting from Elementary level (CEF A1) to Advanced level (CEF C1).

Common Reference Levels: 

  • Absolute Beginner A0 –  we do not offer courses for A0 
  • Elementary A1
  • Pre-Intermediate A2
  • Intermediate B1
  • Upper Intermediate B2
  • Advanced C1 is the highest starting level for a long term 6 month course
  • We can offer courses for C2 level students on shorter term courses

Our syllabus is task-based, with students carrying out tasks in class to provide you with the necessary skills to manage using the English language in real-life situations. 

We also aim to make the syllabus student-centered, placing the emphasis on your training, enabling you to become more independent and provide you with practical skills to apply to your ongoing language learning when you finish your course. 

We have stated objectives and weekly targeted learning outcomes which are 
achievable and measurable.

Your teachers will monitor your progress throughout your course and you will receive regular feedback and advice.

The TIE Exam follows the 25 week General English Course:

  • Minimum level: A1 
  • The TIE exam is a test of a student’s interactive English skills. As such there is no grammar section, just a written section and a speaking section.
  • There is no specific exam preparation course as the exam tests General English, however there is preparatory work to complete.
  • To prepare, you need to do three tasks and record them in a logbook: Carry out a short project on a subject of interest to you, Read a book of your choice in English at your level and follow a News Story in the newspapers and/or on TV or radio.

IELTS Course

The IELTS Academic course specifically measures whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment. It reflects aspects of academic language (charts, statistics etc) and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying for example on an Undergraduate or Masters course delivered through English. 

The course includes preparation for Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Listening with regular timed examination practice as well as preparation and practice for the speaking exam.

The IELTS Academic Exam follows the 19 weeks General English + 6 weeks IELTS course: 

  • Minimum level: A2 Pre-Intermediate starting the 25 week course or B1+ Strong Intermediate) when starting the 6 week course
  • IELTS is valid for 2 years
  • You can’t ‘fail’ IELTS – your results are given on a scale from 4.0 to 8.9

Learner Protection / PEL

Learner Protection insurance is provided by Arachas and underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC. Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC trading as Aviva, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

Medical Insurance

  • Cork English Academy offers Medical Insurance to students. If booking through an agency your agency might book this for you through the school or directly themselves.
  • Cork English Academy can order MediCover insurance for you. MediCover is provided by Arachas and underwritten by Chubb Insurance.
  • This insurance cover provides financial protection and medical assistance during your Work and Study/Academic Year Course.

Right to work

Work and Study in Ireland at the same time. Students can work in Ireland during their language abroad stay. This allows you put what you have learned in class into practice in real life work settings.

While registered on an Academic Year (Work & Study) Programme you will be permitted to work 40 hours per week during the months of June, July, August and September and from 15 December to 15 January inclusive. At all other times you can work up to 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Check out these important Work and study/Academic Year Policies which are in line with Government and Immigration guidelines in Ireland. Let us know if you have any questions.

Immigration Status 

This course is for students from outside of the EU. The course fulfills the Government requirements, as set out by stamp 2 student Immigration status.

All non-EU students intending on staying in Ireland for over 90 days will need to apply for permission to remain while you are here in Ireland.

If your country is not on this list it may be necessary for you to apply for a visa before you travel.