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Term Dates 2026-27
Term Dates for Academic Year 2026-2027
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Term 1 - 31 August 2026 - 18 December 2026 inclusive
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Term 2 - 11 January 2027 - 19 March 2027 inclusive
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Term 3 - 05 April 2027 - 11 June 2027 inclusive
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Summer Term - 14 June 2027 - 20 August 2027 inclusive
2026 – 2027 Cycle start dates for English language programmes
Cycles for English for Work and Life (General English) / Academic English / Study and Work Programme
| Cycle | Date |
|---|---|
| SS12 | 31 August 2026 |
| Cycle 1 | 14 September 2026 |
| Cycle 2 | 28 September 2026 |
| Cycle 3 | 12 October 2026 |
| Cycle 4 | 27 October 2026 |
| Cycle 5 | 09 November 2026 |
| Cycle 6 | 23 November 2026 |
| Cycle 7 | 07 December 2026 |
| Cycle 8 | 11 January 2027 |
| Cycle 9 | 25 January 2027 |
| Cycle 10 | 08 February 2027 |
| Cycle 11 | 22 February 2027 |
| Cycle 12 | 08 March 2027 |
| Cycle 13 | 05 April 2027 |
| Cycle 14 | 19 April 2027 |
| Cycle 15 | 04 May 2027 |
| Cycle 16 | 17 May 2027 |
| Cycle 17 | 31 May 2027 |
NOTE:
- Students can continue to register for and attend all of these courses throughout the summer months.
- Study & Work programme is an 8-month programme with 25 weeks of tuition.
For more information email us at: infolang@ucc.ie
Summer Programme 2027
14 June – 20 August 2027
Students can continue their Academic English, English for Work and Life (General English) and Study & Work programmes throughout the summer.
New students can register to begin an Academic English, English for Work and Life (General English), English for Exams or a Business & Professional English course during the Summer School.
All courses, with the exception of the Business & Professional English programme, can be started any Monday and taken for a minimum of two weeks up to ten weeks during the summer school.
There is an option for you to continue your studies on our Academic English and English for Work and Life (General English) courses into our next academic year if you wish to do so.
The Business & Professional English programme runs between 28 June and 23 July 2027 only. Students have the option to register for one, two, three or four weeks during these dates. If a student wishes to stay longer they can switch to another of our Summer School courses best suited to their level of English.
Brochure and Application Form will be updated during Term 1. Please check back.
SS link (when ready)
SS Brochure link (when ready)
For more information, email us at eflsummerschool@ucc.ie
Holiday / Closure Dates 2026-2027
For Academic English, English for Work and Life (General English) and Study and Work programme students
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| October Bank Holiday | Monday 26 October 2026 |
| Christmas and New Year | Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 08 January 2027 inclusive |
| St. Brigid’s Day | Monday 01 February 2027 |
| St Patrick's Day | Wednesday 17 March 2027 |
| Non-teaching week (FT) | Monday 22 to Thursday 25 March 2027 inclusive |
| Easter Closure | Friday 26 March to Friday 02 April 2027 inclusive |
| May Bank Holiday | Monday 03 May 2027 |
| June Bank Holiday | Monday 07 June 2027 |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday 02 August 2027 |
For more information, email us at infolang@ucc.ie
Price Lists 2025-2026
| Price List | Details |
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| Academic Year 2025-26 |
Click on the following course links to see prices and dates for Academic English, English for Work and Life (General English), Study and Work Programme, 'Gateway to University' programme. |
| Summer School 2026 |
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| Pre-sessional courses 2026 |
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| Part-time English language programmes 2025-26 |
Price Lists 2026-2027
| Price List | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Year 2026-27 |
Click on the following course links to see prices and dates for Academic English, English for Work and Life (General English), Study and Work Programme, 'Gateway to University' programme. |
| Summer School 2027 |
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| Pre-sessional courses 2027 |
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| Part-time English language programmes 2026-27 |
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How to Pay
Fees can be paid via TransferMate or by Bank Transfer.
Visa dependent students must pay their fees via TransferMate. TransferMate offers a fast and secure way to send funds to institutions globally, giving you the best exchange rate on your payment. The easiest, safest way to pay course fees is by
Transfermate.
If paying your fees by Bank Transfer, please contact
infolang@ucc.ie with details of your booking with us and you will be sent details of our bank account. All bank charges will need to be paid by the student.
Fees may also be paid by Credit Card
Credit cards are accepted if paying in person at the main Language Centre Office, G.36 Ground Floor O'Rahilly Building, University College Cork, Cork.
In some circumstances it may be possible to accept payment by card over the phone.
Terms and Conditions
- Students must register and pay in full before attending classes, as places are allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
- Courses will run only if minimum numbers are met to form a group.
- If minimum numbers are not met to form a group we reserve the right to transfer students to another course or combination of courses, which would be compatible with their English level on entry. If no courses are available to match a student's level on entry then a full refund will be given.
- A full refund will be given in the unlikely event of a class not forming.
- Please read full details of Refund and Cancellation Policy and Attendance Policy.
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Main Office, G36, O'Rahilly Building, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland