High School Programme
High School Programme
OVERVIEW
WHO IS IT FOR?
COURSE OBJECTIVES
ACCOMMODATION
Our high school programme is for students who are looking to spend an academic year abroad in an Irish secondary school. This is a unique opportunity for students to experience the educational system in Ireland while at the same time improving their own language ability. The programme is ideal for students who would like to study at third level in an English-speaking country after finishing their secondary school education or who intend to take up studies through the medium of English in their own country.
This course is for groups who wish to:
- Experience an academic year abroad
- Spend extended time living in an English-speaking country
- Enjoy an educational, cultural, and social experience
- Make memories and friends to last a lifetime
CEC works with a number of partner secondary schools in Cork City and suburbs. The partner schools we use have been carefully selected based on their performance as educational institutes and on the excellent results which their students consistently obtain in the final school-leaving examination. The percentage of students from these schools who go on to study at third level institutes is very high, averaging 80 to 90% of school leavers from any one year.
We offer the programme in day schools to young learners of a school-going age between 13 and 18 years. Most students attend 4th year, also called Transition Year, but we also offer places in other years. While on this programme and attending a day school, students are placed with a longstanding host family.
All of our High School Programme students are placed in locally based Host Families on a full-board basis.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
With an English Course in CEC, you get:
CEC Welcome pack
20 Lessons of English Language Tuition Weekly
Experienced Teachers
Full board accommodation
Social, cultural and sporting activities
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.
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COURSE DETAILS
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Start Dates:August 2025
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Available Levels:B2Upper-IntermediateB2+Upper-Intermediate PlusC1AdvancedC1+Advanced PlusC2ProficiencyC2+C2+
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Age Group:11-18
FEES
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Price€16,750 - €21,500
FEES CALCULATOR
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Duration:40 Weeks
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Total:21500
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!