Academic Year (Study & Work) Program AM (15 H/W) - General English

15 lessons / week · Cork, Ireland

Pathway programs

The Academic Year (Study and Work) programme is suitable for students outside of the EU who are interested in a long term language stay in Ireland. Students from outside of the EU will need to be registered on a specific course called an Academic Year Programme (often called Study and Work Programme). Cork English Academy Academic Year Programmes are in line with Immigration guidelines for international students.This Programme allows international students stay in Ireland for 8 months and must include at minimum of: - 25 week course- 15 hour course per week - An official English language exam ( TIE, IELTS and FCE exam must be chosen at time of booking). Please consider this information before booking an Academic Year as we will need to know your final exam choice at time of booking and before you start your course. No changes to courses or final exam choice can be made after you start your course. An Academic Year Programme can be renewed for a maximum of 2 times allowing international students stay in Ireland for a total of 3 x 8 month periods (24 months/2 years) subject to Immigration permission. COURSE25 Weeks General English leading to TIE exam. 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.RIGHT TO WORKNon-EEA students who are permitted to reside in the State on a stamp 2 immigration permission are allowed to avail of a work concession. Under this concession a student may work in Ireland in a casual part-time capacity without a work permit.Students holding a valid immigration stamp 2 permission will be permitted work 40 hours per week only during the months of June, July, August and September and from 15 December to 15 January inclusive. At all other times students holding Immigration permission Stamp 2 will be limited to working 20 hours per week. AWARDS All students who successfully complete the programme receive the Cork English Academy Certificate in English. Non-EU students must also complete an official examination at the end of the programme ( in this case TIE). REQUIREMENTS Students should be from a non-EU country, age 18 + with at least a basic knowledge of English (A1 level). Students are required to have an attendance of at least 85% throughout their course and to sit an official exam during their programme.

Características y requisitos:

Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum duration: 25 weeks
Quantity: 15 lessons / week

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Cork English Academy

Cork English Academy aims to help students to succeed in their English language learning experience by exceeding their expectations and delivering value in everything that we do. The school has: Fully-equipped, modern, comfortable classrooms; Self-access and internet centre with free computer/internet access; Student lounge/common area with vending machines, coffee, and snacks available; Self-Study Area; Wireless internet available free throughout the building; Audio and video equipment; An extensive range of textbooks, text materials and current authentic texts for in-class use
School Library: Oxford University Press graded readers and many other books available to borrow for self study at home

Cork, Ireland - Cork English Academy is located in the bustling Irish city of Cork. The school is housed in the city centre, close to the banks of the River Lee and is within walking distance of many restaurants, eateries, supermarkets and attractions, such as several live music venues and the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. The school is within a 10-minute walk of the Cork Opera House, Quay Shopping Centre and the Cork bus station.

Weekly schedule (days and hours)

Monday09:00 - 12:15

Tuesday09:00 - 12:15

Wednesday09:00 - 12:15

Thursday09:00 - 12:15

Friday09:00 - 12:15

language school equipment

Wifi

Computer room

student room

Vending machines

Library

Wheel chair access

Air-conditioning

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Nationality Mix

Latin-America	49%
European	34%
Asia	9%
Middle East	8%

Visa Information

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the language school will provide you with all the documentation you need to support your successful visa application. These documents will be sent to your home address by regular mail free of charge.