Learn with Those You Can Trust — Over 25 Years of Excellence in English, Nature, and Culture

Welcome to our English school on the magical Mizen Peninsula, in the heart of Wonderful West Cork! Since 1999, we have built our reputation on trust, dedication, and real results — not marketing badges. For over a quarter of a century, students from around the world have chosen us for our proven excellence in education and care. Our student ages range from 4 to 84+ with separate but closeby centres in the same small town, giving all ages their own unique experience.We have one centre, one location, and one strong ethos: offering a personal, authentic learning experience with the founders and educator-owners living just a short stroll from the school.We are passionate about connecting students of all ages and sharing the beauty of South West Cork, by the Wild Atlantic Way.Our founder Barbara, an experienced English teacher, teacher trainer, and History graduate, has crafted syllabuses aligned with the CEFR for a solid academic foundation. With years of experience training teachers for Trinity College London and running CertTESOL courses, students learn from true professionals.Co-Director and Barbara's Life Partner, Peter, a Marine Biologist and Ecologist, shares Barbara’s passion for education, conservation, and Irish culture. Together, they provide a unique blend of academic excellence and cultural immersion, all set in the stunning beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way.Since 1999, we've been helping every student learn, grow, and live the real Ireland through authentic education and unforgettable Atlantic adventures.

Online English

The Atlantic S.E.A.L. teaching team is now offering an 'Online-English Programme' to interested students who want to continue or start to use and improve their English language when in their home country. Our Online-English Programme is tailor made for YOU , whether for your professional, academic or personal life - or all of these!

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The Wild Atlantic Way

The Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure is situated in Ireland's beautiful south-west, part of the Wild Atlantic Way’s stunning 2,500km stretch of coast.

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We chose to have one centre, one location, and one strong ethos: offering a personal, authentic learning experience with the founders living just a short stroll away since 1999, providing a sense of security and care while inspiring growth and connecting students of all ages to the beauty of South West Cork, by the Wild Atlantic Way.