This programme is based on the campus of the prestigious MTU (Munster Technological University), in a tranquil suburb of Cork city. Students will build and develop their confidence in communicating in English and increase their vocabulary and social English while learning more about rugby values including teamwork, respect, and integrity.
About the Course
This school has been welcoming young learners to Cork since 1978 and has over 48 years’ experience in combining expert English language classes with energetic, enjoyable, and expert sporting activities.
Being part of the English + Rugby Programme with Munster Rugby offers students the opportunity to gain proficiency in English while making friends, playing rugby and having fun in Cork!
The English + Rugby Programme is an exclusive partnership with Munster Rugby and combines English language classes with rugby sessions from Munster’s professional academy coaches. Munster is one of the world’s leading professional rugby clubs with famous players such as Ronan O’Gara, Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray.
Students on this course attend English language classes in the morning and the focus of the afternoon
activities is on rugby training and matches with Professional Munster Rugby coaches.
This programme is for those looking to improve their tactical and technical knowledge of the game, as well as have fun with students from all over the world who love the game of Rugby.
Start Dates: 28th June or 12th July 2026
Package Includes:
15 hours of English Language
5 afternoons rugby training with Munster Rugby Academy per week
Munster Academy T-Shirt included
Visit to Virgin Media Stadium.
Welcome pack and School materials -National Geographic Learning
On campus residential accommodation in Single Ensuite Room with 3 meals a day
1 full day excursion per week:
End of course certificate
Airport transfers to/from Cork Airport Sunday arrival and Sunday departure
Student Travel Insurance
Full Supervision
Social and cultural evening Activities
Supplements:
Airport transfers to/from Dublin Airport - € 185 each way
Deposit (refundable upon departure ( if no damage to the property has been done and the key is returned) - € 50
Host family accommodation also available.
About the School
The Campus
The campus boasts a state-of-the-art leisure complex with two pools, 18 and 25 metre, an indoor multi-sports
hall and 4 all-weather pitches for use by the students. So in rain and shine there is plenty to keep students
occupied
Facilities:
Modern & spacious classrooms
Cinema Room
Dance Hall
International standard athletics 8 lane running
track
3 soccer pitches
2 rugby pitches
2 GAA pitches
MTU Arena, which includes a 1,340m2 hall, two studios, a café and a 600m2 gym
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided in the campus canteen.
Accommodation - Melbourn Point & Deans Hall
All of residential programme students benefit from state-of-the-art, newly built complexes of apartments adjacent to campus, just a short walk away. The apartments are four & five bedroomed and have all modern amenities
Single room with private bathroom
24 hr security & 24 hr live-in CEC staff
Desk, storage and individual key cards
High speed internet
Shared living room/kitchen
Communal games room
Laundry Facilities
Trips and Activities
1 full day excursion per week:
Killarney National Park, Cahir + Cashel, Michelstown Caves, Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Cobh Titanic Experience, Fota Wildlife Park
Evening activities:
Bowling, Cinema Night, International Disco, Quiz Night, Talent Show Night, Irish Dancing
