This lively city on the beautiful south coast of Ireland is the second largest city in the country. Cork is known for its great contribution to architecture, design, music, dance, theater, cinema, food, literature and sports. Students can experience the culture of this country by visiting the Opera House, museums or one of the many festivals held throughout the year.

In Cork, there are architecturally known buildings originating from the Middle Ages to modern times. The only noticeable remnant of the medieval era is the Red Abbey. St. Finbarr’s Cathedral with its three spiers and a sophisticated Victorian interior is one of Cork’s most famous sights. Also, just a few miles from the city, is located the famous majestic castle of Blarney, where there's  the Stone of Eloquence - a stone that gives a kiss to the gift of eloquence. Fota Wildlife Park is the only wildlife park in Ireland. In this area you can see rare and endangered species of wild animals in the vicinity, which were equipped as close as possible to their natural environment.

Students and locals love to stroll down St. Patrick’s Street and visit various restaurants and pubs along the way. Cork is the culinary capital of Ireland; here you can find cuisine of any nations of the world.
Irish people are one of the friendliest people. Every casual person either smiles at you or tries to talk. Especially cashiers, consultants in stores and taxi drivers. They will talk about everything and everyone.

Weather

The climate in Cork, as in all of Ireland, is mild oceanic and changeable with heavy rainfall and the absence of extreme temperatures. Nevertheless, Cork is one of the sunniest cities in Ireland. Winter is not cold here, and summer is not very hot.

Schools

Cork is an important educational center in Ireland. Language schools Cork are famous for their high quality education. BookYourSrudy offers the following proven schools in Cork: ACET (Active Center of English Studies), Cork English Academy and Cork English College. All schools are conveniently located in the center of Cork, surrounded by restaurants and shopping centers. Students from different parts of the world come here to get quality English language training and immerse themselves in the culture and lifestyle of Cork. The school gives students the opportunity to practice English with native speakers, gaining a deeper understanding of Irish life and culture.

Courses

Cork offers a wide range of English language courses for any level: from beginner to advanced.
ACET School offers a family English course, English courses in the field of defense or air travel. Cork English College offers studying English with equestrian or rugby classes, accelerated exam preparation courses.
In addition, all schools offer basic programmes: general and business English, preparation courses for Cambridge exams, IELTS exams, TKT. Advanced training courses for teachers of English and more are provided.
Courses vary in duration, intensity and number of students (group, paired, individual). On the site BookYourStudy you can choose a suitable programme.

Accommodation

Cork is a great place to educate young people, simply because the city is filled with vibrant young people.
A wide range of different kinds of sports: football, rugby, cricket, rowing, sailing and horse riding, and others - all this can be found in
sports clubs of the city. There is also a mountaineering club where you can go for a bike ride, climb the mountains or just go to the suburbs with a company.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, which are student days, as well as at weekends, you can visit the amazing world of nightlife - there are many traditional pubs, unusual breweries and cocktail bars.

Living in Cork is comfortable enough for a student. Clothing stores, various accessories for study, food markets constantly arrange sales seasons.
Schools offer accommodation in host families, where you can choose from different room options and meals. However, you can find accommodation yourself. Student centers help with part-time job search for students or housing at affordable prices. The security level in the city is quite high.

Transport

Public bus service in the city is provided by the national bus operator Bus Éireann. City routes are numbered from 201 to 226 and connect the city center with the main suburbs, colleges, shopping centers and attractions. Intercity buses depart from the bus station in Parnell Place to anywhere in Ireland and even to London and Wales.

In recent years, road infrastructure has improved in Cork. Since 2012, bike lanes and bike stands have been added in a number of areas, with the goal of making the city more cycle-friendly. Subsequently, in 2014, a public bicycle rental scheme was launched.
Kent Cork Station is the main train station in the city.
From here, services are delivered to destinations throughout Ireland.

Airport

Cork Airport is one of the main airports in Ireland. It is located on the south side of the city of Cork in the area known as Ballygarvan. It serves about 15 airlines that fly to more than 40 destinations in Europe and North America.

Visa

You will need a short-term study visa to Ireland or a national student visa to enter Ireland. BookYourStudy team will be happy to help you collect the necessary documents for obtaining a visa and answer all questions that arise during your visa application process.

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