About Us
Patrick’s Academy was founded by Cork teacher Patrick McCarthy, a Cork native with a passion for teaching.
He is a fluent Spanish speaker and has taught students in English schools in both Spain and Cork for almost 10 years. Our language school is greatly influenced by these experiences.
AT PEA, it is our mission to offer high quality English courses in a warm, personal environment with qualified teachers and supportive management. AT PEA our objective is to;
-respond to student needs quickly and effectively.
-continously improve our courses and services.
-have student groups that are multicultural and multilingual.
-prepare you for your academic and professional future.
Patrick McCarthy,
Founder of Patrick’s English
Academy.
Why study at our English school?
OUR ENGLISH TEACHERS
Our teachers have been trained to guarantee a high quality service. At Patrick’s English Academy, your teacher will become your ‘personal trainer’ who expects only the best from you.
Multicultural groups
It’s important to study English with people from all over the world. In 2024 we had students from more than 25 countries.
A WARM AND PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT
With just 6 classrooms, at our English school everybody knows each other, we want our students to feel part of the family. We are the only ‘boutique’ school in Cork City.
GOVERNMENT ACCREDITATION
Our intensive courses are accredited by the Irish government ensuring standards of the highest quality. (ILEP).