Our Location
Cork is Ireland’s second city and capital of the ancient province of Munster. It is a small city with a population of 150,000 and a compact city centre. Yet, it has all the facilities of a modern city, as befits its status as the commercial, cultural and political capital of the South. Cork is located on the South Coast and is accessible through Cork international Airport and Ferryport as well as through an excellent Bus and Rail Network departing from all major Irish cities.
CEC IELTS Centre is conveniently located in a beautiful historic building in the heart of Cork City.
Saint Patrick’s Bridge,
Cork, Ireland
T: +353 21 4551522
F: +353 21 4551508
Email: ielts@corkenglishcollege.ie
Test Venue
The morning session of the test which includes Listening, Reading and Writing sections takes place at either our main venue Cork English College on Patrick’s bridge in Cork city centre, or in a nearby partner venue. More information about our venue and how to reach us can be found at https://corkenglishcollege.com/. Details of other locations on test days will be communicated to you in advance so you can easily plan your trip.
The Speaking section takes place in the afternoon at Cork English College. It is very important that you carefully check the address and information you are emailed before the test date for the test location. Test takers who arrive late or miss the test due to arriving at the wrong location will not be entitled to a refund or a test date transfer. The full test details are usually emailed to candidates approximately 1 week before the test. Please check your email inbox and junk mail inbox regularly. You may also wish to list our email address ielts@corkenglishcollege.ie as ‘not junk mail’ or ‘safe’ in your email provider’s settings. If you have not received the confirmation email or there is a problem with your email box, please give us a call on 021 4551522. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 5.30pm. Please note that the IELTS office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Getting to Cork
By car
Cork is 257km southwest of Dublin and is accessible via the M7 and M8. From Killarney take the N22, access from Limerick and Galway is on the N20 and the N25 is South East gateway to the city. Belfast is 424km away.
See route planner on www.aaireland.ie
By train
Iarnrod Eireann services Kent Station Cork which is 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre. Services operate to most of the country including to Dublin, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford. Cork- Kent Station is located just off Railway Street, Lower Glanmire Road.
For further information on rail services in Cork, telephone 021 4557277 or visit www.irishrail.ie.
By air
Cork airport is located just 8km from Cork City, and operates daily domestic and international flights to and from Cork. The best way to get into the city is the shuttle service. This runs every half hour from outside the arrivals hall and the service is available 7 days a week. The trip takes 10-15 minutes.
For further information on route details and carriers that fly in and out of Cork, telephone 00353 214313131 or visit www.corkairport.com and websites of Ryanair and Aerlingus
By sea
The Port of Cork operates seasonal Ferry services to Roscoff. Ferris from Britain (Fishguard and Pembroke) and France (Le Havre and Cherbourg) serve Rosslare all year. The driving time from Rosslare to Cork is approximately 3 hours.
For further information contact the Port of Cork on 00353 21 4273125 or visit www.portofcork.ie
Getting around Cork
By bus
Bus Eireann operates 18 routes serving the city, as well as 17 suburban most of which run from early in the morning until around midnight. Many of these routes also connect the city with its environs. The bus station is located a short walk from the city centre, on Parnell Place.
For further information on bus services in Cork telephone: (021) 4508188 or visit www.buseireann.ie
On foot
With its compact city centre, Cork is an easy city to get around on foot. A lot of the main shopping areas are open to pedestrians only. As well as this, many of the main attractions are within walking distance of each other.
Moreover, it’s the best way to keep the shape !
By taxi
There are a lot of taxis in the city and rates are quite reasonable. The main taxi rank is located on St. Patrick’s Street and offers late night services. The taxis, which you can pick up outside Brown Thomas, run from 12 midnight right up to 3.30am on Friday and Saturday nights.
There are also a huge variety of Taxi companies that can be pre-booked in Cork. These include: Cork Taxi Co-Op (Tel : 00353 21 4272222), Shandon Taxi Cabs (Tel: 00353 21 4502255) and Douglas Street Cabs.
By bike
For those who wish to explore Cork by bicycle, Rothar Cycles, 55 Barracks Street (Tel : 00353 21 4313133; www.rotharcycletours.com) has bicycles for hire. Cycle Scene, 396 Blarney Street Cork, 00353 21 430 1183 or Visit www.cyclescene.ie