Host Family

Live with a friendly host family in Cork, where you’ll experience life in a local household and practice your English in real-life situations.

Location: All host families are on the Cork City Bus Red Zone (bus numbers 201 to 220), with an average journey time of 30 minutes to Cork English Academy.

Transfers: Transfers to and from Cork Airport or Cork City on arrival and departure are included.

Booking: Stays are booked from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. Arrivals must be between 08:00 and 00:00 midnight. If arriving mid-week or late, book a hostel in Cork, and the host family can pick you up from there on the weekend.

Included in Your Stay: Wi-Fi and access to laundry facilities. Check-out is generally at 11 am unless a later time is arranged with the host family.

Minimum Stay: A minimum booking of 2 weeks is required. However booking at least 4 is strongly advised.

Suitability: Host family accommodation is not suitable for students needing to work remotely. These students should consider a shared apartment stay instead. Students are not permitted to smoke in the home.