English + Horse Riding
- 15 hours per week
- Professional Horse-Riding Training
- CEC Certificate
English + Horse Riding
- 15 hours per week
- Professional Horse-Riding Training
- CEC Certificate
OVERVIEW
WHO IS IT FOR?
COURSE OBJECTIVES
ACCOMMODATION
At Cork English College we believe that learning English should be a fun, engaging and worthwhile experience, something which all our junior programmes aim to provide. We have been welcoming young learners to Cork since 1978 and have over 40 years’ experience in combining expert English language classes with energetic, enjoyable, and expert sporting activities.
- This course is for students who wish to:
- Improve their English
- Be part of an enjoyable enriching experience
- Build their overall confidence in using English
- Meet and make friends with students from around the world
- Individuals or groups who want to enjoy an immersive Irish experience
- Those with a love of horses and the outdoors
Being part of our English + Horse-Riding Programme offers students the opportunity to gain proficiency in English while making friends, horse riding and having fun here with us in Cork!
Our English + Horse Riding Programme combines English language classes with exciting horse-riding activities. On this exclusive programme students get the chance to experience horse riding in a fun, exciting and safe environment. Under the supervision of professional trainers, the students undertake riding, which is catered to suit their ability level, and includes cross country, fun and games and stable management.
We offer a range of different accommodation options for your stay in Cork. Choose an authentic Irish experience with one of our host families or more independent living in one of our residential student apartments. Our team ensures all accommodation options are safe, secure and of the highest standards.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
With an English Course in CEC, you get:
CEC Welcome pack
School materials
School uniform
Full board accommodation
End of course certificate
BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE
At the end of your English course, you can expect to:
Speak more confidently
Communicate more accurately and clearly
Use English more effectively
Have developed your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
Have learnt more about Irish life & culture
Make memories and friends to last you a lifetime
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of courses do you have?
We have a range of different Junior courses available in our Host Family Centre or Residential, most run in the summer months and are as below:
- English + Multi-Activity
- English + Golf with Fota Golf Academy
- English + Horse-Riding
- English + Rugby with Munster Rugby Club
- English + Football with Valencia CF
- English + STEAM with Steam Education
- Young Adult Programme (16 – 19)
- Young Adult Cambridge Programme (16 – 19)
- Family Language Stay
- High School Programme
- Winter Mini Stay Programmes
What accommodation options do you have?
For the accommodation, our junior students can stay with either a local host family or in one of our residential centres where they will be fully supervised with live-in leaders at all times.
What are the fees and what’s included?
The Junior programmes come in a package price including classes, activities, excursions, meals and accommodation. Feel free to visit our course price page or junior section for more.
Are the courses fully supervised?
Yes, all our junior courses are fully supervised at all times. Our junior students are taken to and from each activity and to their classes by our dedicated activity leaders and they are also supervised in their accommodation centres either by our live in residential staff or by their host family.
When do the courses normally take place?
Our dedicated Junior courses take place in the summer month of July. This can vary year to year so it’s best to contact us as soon as you decide you would like to book a course to receive the most up to date information. Our Mini-Stay programme courses run in the autumn and winter months and our High School programme runs in the academic year.
SAMPLE OF OUR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
WHY CHOOSE CEC?
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COURSE DETAILS
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Start Dates:June 29th or July 13th 2025
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Available Levels:A1+A1+A2Pre-IntermediateA2+Pre-Intermediate PlusB1IntermediateB1+Intermediate PlusB2Upper-IntermediateB2+Upper-Intermediate PlusC1Advanced
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Age Group:11-17
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Hours per week:15
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Students per class:15
FEES
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Price€1,170 (Host Family - Groups Only) €1,280 (Residence)
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Host Family 2 weeks€2340
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Residence 2 weeks€2560
FEES CALCULATOR
HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR STUDENTS
Nils
Germany“With the assistance of the CEC community – its compassionate teachers, activity leaders, administrative personnel as well as my inspiring classmates – I managed to raise my proficiency of English from a B2 to a solid C1. Above all, I always had a good time.”
Carla Proserpio
ArgentinaI will always keep a nice memory of the month spent in Cork, and this thanks to CEC, which in addition to letting me deepen my English, made me discover breathtaking places and meet unforgettable people.
Tatiane Passos
BrazilWell, I’ll never forget my time at CEC, after all, it was a year and a half very well spent. I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to build my English here. Grrreat teachers, welcoming people and an incredible city/culture. Thank you very much CEC team for all support and keep up the brilliant work!