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 three Work and Study Course options at Cork English Academy.

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Key Details

Flexible Start Dates: Join any Monday throughout the year. In the case of public holiday Mondays , classes will start on the Tuesday.

Small Class Sizes: Learn in groups of no more than 15 students for personalized attention.

Varied Timetables: Choose between morning or afternoon sessions to fit your schedule. Morning: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:15 or Afternoon: Monday to Friday, 13:15 to 16:30

Course Duration: 8 month stay ( 25 week course and 2 months vacation period)

Levels: We cater to a wide range of English language levels from Elementary (CEF A1) , Pre-Intermediate (CEF A2) , Intermediate (CEF B1), Upper-Intermediate (CEF B2), Advanced (CEF C1) and Proficient (CEF C2).

Immigration Requirements: The courses meet all requirements and include a final external exam (TIE or IELTS), Learner protection and medical insurance. 

Course Structure

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.

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 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.

TIE

The TIE Exam follows the 25 week General English Course.

The minimum level required to sit the TIE exam is A1.  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

The IELTS Exam follows the 19 weeks General English + 6 weeks IELTS course ( 25 weeks total).

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. 

IELTS Minimum Level: A2 Pre-Intermediate starting the 25 week course ( B1+ Strong Intermediate on starting the 6 week standalone 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.

The school 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 8 month Work and Study stay in Ireland.

Work Opportunities in Cork

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 a 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.

Many of our students take up part-time or casual work in the hospitality sector, such as roles in restaurants, cafes, or retail, during their 8-month study period.  Cork’s welcoming environment and bustling hospitality sector make it easier to find part-time work during your studies.

We hold a monthly Jobs Club in the school which is focused for English language student needs, where we help students with CVs , cover letters and interview skills.

Check out our Guide to Work Opportunities in Cork.

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.

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