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Emerald Cultural Institute
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Rathgar, Dublin 6
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EMERALDCULTURALINSTITUTE

Recognised by Quality andQualifications Ireland forEnglish Language Teaching.

GENERAL AND
SPECIALISEDPROGRAMMES

www.eci.ie

EXPERIENCE

Emerald Cultural Institute
10 Palmerston Park
Rathgar, Dublin 6
Irelandt +353 1 4973361
f +353 1 4975008
e emerald@eci.ie

EMERALDCULTURALINSTITUTEPersonal attention to the individual
needs and cultural backgrounds of all ourstudents is at the centre of the Emerald
Cultural Institute experience. Every
aspect of the study-abroad programme
is important to us, and all our staff arecommitted to delivering the highest
quality service in a friendly, personal
and professional environment.

JUNIOR

We have been providing quality English
language and professional development
programmes since 1986 to groups andindividuals of all ages and from more than
50 different countries world-wide.
We offer a sophisticated range of English
language courses and programmes
specially designed to cater for all thelearning needs of our adult clients.
Students can choose whichever oneof our beautiful campuses best suits
their unique needs.

Students of all levels benefit frominteresting and challenging lessons byhighly qualified and experienced teachers.
Monitoring progress, continuous
evaluation and feedback from clients are
an integral part of maintaining quality
and ensuring that students continuously
learn and improve.

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We want all our students to have anexperience of the culture and lifestyleof Ireland and therefore provide theopportunity of participating in a lively
and varied social and cultural programme.

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We believe that social and personal
development is an essential part ofstudying a language abroad.

Ireland & USA

Central Bookings Office:Emerald Cultural Institute
10 Palmerston Park
Rathgar, Dublin 6
Irelandt +353 1 4973361
f +353 1 4975008
e emerald@eci.ie
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Students receive a warm and friendly
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Language Teaching.

Your Needs,
Our Experience2
CONTENTS

Our Centres_6

Palmerston Park_8
Milltown Park _10
Marino Institute of Education_12

St. John’s Lane Church, Dublin

Dublin and Ireland_4

Dalkey Castle, Dublin
Internal Gardens, Palmerston Park

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Emerald Study Experience and Study Path_16
General Courses_18
Intensive Plus Courses_20
Examination Courses_22
Academic-Year Programmes_24
3U Pathway University Foundation Programme_26
Specialised and Business Courses_28
Internship Programmes_31
Courses for Teachers_32
Milltown Park
Restaurant, Palmerton Park

Accommodation_34

Residential, Host Family, Others

Emerald Services_36
General Information_38
Locations Map_39
Testimonials _40

Milltown Park

Our Programmes_14

4Dublin aND Ireland

Experience the world-famous Irish
welcome in our vibrant capital city.
Explore Dublin and learn more
about our rich heritage in culture,
history, music and literature.
Visit our excellent museums,
galleries and tourist attractions.
Study in a lively and bustling city withexcellent shopping, entertainment
and nightlife.
Go to see an Irish play in one of ourmany theatres in Dublin - a Unesco
City of Literature!
Enjoy our traditional Irish music and dancing
in one of the many pubs across Dublin city.

Experience the passion, colour andexcitement of a Hurling, Gaelic
Football or Rugby match.
Discover Ireland and explore its
renowned scenic areas such as Galway,
Cork, Kerry and Sligo.

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OUR CENTRES

We believe that social andpersonal development is an
essential part of studying
a language abroad.

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OUR CENTRESPALMERSTON
Park
Our Palmerston Park School is located ina prime residential neighbourhood withineasy reach of Dublin city centre yet close
to both our host families and student
accommodation. Set in its own gardens,
and overlooking the beautiful Palmerston
Park, it offers students the chance tostudy English in a peaceful and stress-freeenvironment. The original school building is
a gracious Victorian mansion and we haveenriched the campus by adding a speciallydesigned modern building with additionalclassrooms and a large serviced canteen.

Facilities include:
24 modern classrooms
Language laboratory
Interactive technology
Multi-media centre
WiFi access throughout the campusInternet and e-mail facilities
Reading room and study space
Self-access library
Private landscaped garden
Large serviced restaurant and coffee bar

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OUR CENTRES

Milltown
Park
Milltown Park is a beautiful and supportive
learning environment for our international
students. It was formerly the home of Trinity
College’s Irish School of Ecumenics and
we are proud to continue the tradition of
education on this impressive campus.
Located in its own peaceful and spacious
landscaped grounds, Milltown Park is situatedin a vibrant and popular neighbourhood withmany restaurants, cafes, boutique shops
and traditional pubs. The campus is wellconnected by bus and tram to the city
centre and student accommodation.

Facilities include:
30 spacious well-equipped classrooms
Dedicated executive suites
Interactive technology
WiFi accessInternet and e-mail facilities
Self-access library
Spacious grounds and gardens
Reading room and study space
Fully-serviced canteen
Student lounge and coffee areas

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Our Centres

MarinoInstituteof Education
Set amongst acres of landscaped gardens on
the grounds of Lord Charlemont’s estate, theMarino Institute of Education offers state–ofthe-art facilities in a unique environment.
This college campus consists of beautiful,classically designed and modern buildings,
including the student residences which provide
accommodation for over 300 students.
Used exclusively by the Emerald Cultural
Institute during the summer months, theInstitute offers Teacher Training Courses
accredited by Trinity College Dublin during
the Academic Year. Marino Institute isconveniently located in a prime residential
area within easy reach of the city centre
and Dublin airport.

Facilities include:
30 unique classrooms and conference rooms
Lecture theatres
Fully-serviced restaurant
Costa Coffee shop
Reading and study rooms
WiFi access2 Courtyard gardens and spacious grounds
Residential accommodationin single ensuite rooms
Extensive outdoor playing fields

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OUR PROGRAMMES

During my first week I
met with Liz, my academic
tutor, and we put together
a personal study plan.
We had frequent meetings
but of course I could talkto her anytime I had aquestion. My teachers
were also really helpful
and gave me regularfeedback, which helped
me improve in all areas.
But it was much more thanlearning language skills.
I discovered new ways oflooking at the world and I
hit my target IELTS score.
Raquel Sanchez, Spain

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OUR PROGRAMMESTHE EMERALD
STUDYEXPERIENCE
Our students come from a wide variety ofdifferent cultural backgrounds and agegroups. Whether they need English forwork, study or travel, our aim is to help themachieve their academic goals during theirtime with us. The academic staff work closelywith students to develop a clear study plan
based on their language level and learning

objectives. Throughout the programme
students’ progress is closely monitored bytheir class teachers and by the Director ofStudies. Long-term students are assigned
an academic mentor who arranges regularmeetings to discuss all aspects of thestudent’s study programme.

Your Study Path
Level(Common European Framework Reference) Weeks Exams
CEFR C1–C2

12-16

CPE/ IELTS 7.5 / TOEFL iBT 120+

CEFR C1 Pre Advanced – Advanced

12-16

CAE/ IELTS 6.5-7.0/
TOEFL iBT 110-119/ TOEIC 701-910

CEFR B2 Upper Intermediate

12-14

FCE/ IELTS 5.5-6.0/ TOEFL iBT
87-109/ TOEIC 541-700

CEFR B1 Intermediate

12-14

PET/ IELTS 4.5-5.0/ TOEFL iBT
57-86/ TOEIC 381-540

CEFR A2 Pre Intermediate

12-14

KET/ TOEIC 246-380

CEFR A1 Elementary

12-14

Students’ progress is dependent on a number of factors including
attendance, ability, motivation, and the length and type of programme.
*Beginners’ (CEFR A0) courses start on specific dates throughout the year.

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Key Features of all our
Programmes:
Written and oral placement tests
60-minute lessons
Interesting and stimulating course materials
Use of multi-media facilities
Ongoing support and monitoring by classteachers and Director of Studies
Personal academic mentors to assist
students with their study plans
Regular seminars such as “Living andWorking in Ireland”, “CV Preparation andInterviews”, and “Immigration and Banking
Information”
Rich and varied social programme
Welcome Kit with maps, guides andstudent handbook
Recognised Centre for TOEIC, Oxford Test ofEnglish, TIE and Trinity Examination
Course Diploma with personalised
student report
Exclusive access to Emerald student website
with information, interactive presentations
and free learning resources.

“I cannot speak but well of ECI, withplenty of reasons!!!! As a matter offact, I am now studying what I am
studying - a PhD at the ETH of Zürich
- because Emerald made such a good
job that allowed me to leap from ahigh school English level to 101 in the
TOEFL iBT test.
I guess cannot say more than thankyou very much for the course,
accommodation and everything else!”
Alberto Restuccia, Switzerland“I am writing you to thank you andEmerald for the wonderful time I
spent there. I told my parents how
great Emerald is, and they are also
thankful to you and are happy about
my IELTS results.”
Gulnur Ualiyeva, Kazakhstan

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OUR PROGRAMMESGeneralCOURSESOur General Courses focus on improving
students’ fluency and accuracy in English
and are designed to provide a thoroughknowledge of general English at all levels.

Intensive Course
20 x 60 minutes of group tuition per week
9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15 Monday to Friday

Class size: Maximum 14, Average 9
Minimum duration: 2 weeks
Age: 17+
Starts: Every Monday
Levels: *Beginner to Advanced 		(* Fixed Dates for Beginners)

The Intensive course covers the fourbasic skills of listening, speaking, reading
and writing and is designed to improve
communication in spoken and written
English. The two class teachers work closely
together to provide learner-focused lessons
which help build students’ confidence,
accuracy and fluency.

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Combined Course

Individual Tuition

20 x 60 minutes of group tuition + 5 hours of
one-to-one tuition weekly in the afternoons

Up to 6 hours a day of individual tuition

9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15 Monday to Friday

Flexible timetable+ one hour each afternoon

Minimum duration: 1 week

Class size: Maximum 14, Average 9

Age: 17+

Minimum duration: 2 weeks

Starts: On any weekday from Monday to Friday

Age: 17 +Available all year roundStarts: Every Monday

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Levels: *Beginner to Advanced 		(* Fixed dates for Beginners)

Students participating in our Combined
Course follow a morning Intensive Coursewith an additional five hours of individual
tuition. The individual afternoon lessons allow
participants to concentrate on specific areasof language development and work on a
one-to-one basis with their teacher inorder to achieve their academic goals.

This course is tailor-made to suit theindividual needs of any student who wishes
to work with a private teacher to focus on
specific areas of language development. The
course content can be agreed in advance ofthe course following an assessment of theStudent’s Needs Analysis.

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on improving students’fluency and accuracy
in English |20
OUR PROGRAMMESINTENSIVE
PLUS
Courses
The Intensive plus Courses are designed
for students who wish to supplement their
General English Course with additionalclasses in small groups. These courses are
ideal for students who want more exposure
to the English language and more time with
our expert teachers. The materials for theafternoon lessons are carefully researchedand specially selected for each programme.

Intensive Plus Speaking Skills

The timetable for all the Intensive 		
Plus Courses is as follows:

Starts: Every Monday

20 hours of group tuition per week plus
6 hours of classes in the afternoons

Levels: Pre- Intermediate ( A2), Intermediate(B1), Upper Intermediate (B2)

Morning class size: Maximum 14, Average 9
Afternoon class size: Maximum 8
Minimum duration: 2 weeks
Age: 17+9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15
Monday to Friday
14.15-16.15 Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday| These courses are ideal
for students who wantmore exposure to theEnglish language |The course is designed to improve students’fluency in English. It allows students todevelop their language skills in the morning
lessons and put these skills into practice inthe afternoon group conversation classes.
The smaller conversation classes help tofacilitate meaningful discussion within thegroup. Teachers concentrate on vocabularybuilding and idiomatic language, leading tomore natural English speech.

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Intensive Plus EAP

Morning class size: Maximum 14, Average 9Morning class size: Maximum 14, Average 9

Afternoon class size: Maximum 6

Afternoon class size: Maximum 8

Minimum duration: 2 weeks

Minimum duration: 2 weeks

Age: 17+ (Morning lessons)21+ (Afternoon Business lessons)Age: 17+		

Starts: Every Monday
Level: Upper Intermediate Level (B2)

The Business English course combines theGeneral English programme with afternoon
lessons focusing specifically on developing
language skills within the context of theworld of business. Topics covered include
the language of meetings, negotiations
and presentations, marketing, sales andadvertising and techniques for telephoning
and e-communication. The smaller afternoon
groups facilitate interaction in realistic
business scenarios.

Starts: On Fixed Dates
Level: Upper Intermediate Level (B2)

The Intensive Plus English for Academic
Purposes course is designed to help students
preparing to join an undergraduate or
postgraduate programme in an English
speaking university. Significant instruction
time is dedicated to developing academic
English skills. Topics covered include:
participating in tutorials and seminars,
academic listening and note taking, giving
presentations, academic writing skills foressays and reports, examination techniques,
academic reading skills and critical thinking.

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OUR PROGRAMMESExamination
COURSESWe are specialists in preparing students fora wide range of international examinations
including Cambridge ESOL examinations
to IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL, TIE, London
Chamber of Commerce and the Oxford
Examinations. We are a recognised centre
for the TOEIC, TIE, Oxford Test of English
and Trinity Examination and a recognised
preparation centre for the Cambridge ESOLand IELTS examinations.

Examination Course
20 x 60 minutes of group tuition per week
9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15 Monday to Friday
Class size: Maximum 14, Average 9
Minimum duration: 2 weeks
Age: 17+

Cambridge Examination
Courses
Our Cambridge Examination Courses aretaught by expert teachers who have a provensuccess record in preparing students for theFirst Certificate, Advanced or Proficiency
Examinations. These courses concentrateon developing key examination techniques
across all the language skills.

First Certificate in English (FCE),
Certificate in Advanced English(CAE), Proficiency (CPE).
January – March (9 or 10 weeks)
March – June (12 weeks)
July – August (6 weeks – FCE only)
September – December (12 weeks)Starts: Fixed Course Dates
Level: Upper Intermediate CEFR B2 (FCE)
Minimum number of 6 participants required
Examination fees are not included| We are specialists in
preparing students for awide range of international
examinations |23
Intensive Plus Examination
Preparation
20 x 60 minutes of group tuition per week
9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15 Monday to Friday
6 hours of exam-specific preparation
classes in the afternoons
14.15 – 16.15 Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday

IELTS Examination Course
The IELTS Examination Course focuses ondeveloping key techniques and strategies
for the IELTS examination. Participants
complete regular practice tests and aretaught how to effectively approach all thesections of the test. Our Academic Teamand our Director of Studies are available toassist with the application process for the
IELTS Examination.

Class size: Maximum 14, Average 9
Minimum duration: 2 weeks
Age: 17+
Starts: IELTS – Every Monday
TOEFL - Fixed Dates
Level: IELTS available at different levels
Upper Intermediate (B2) for TOEFL
Examination fees are not included

Our Intensive plus Examination programmes
combine General English classes in themorning with afternoon classes of examspecific preparation. The programmes aredesigned to help students achieve the best
possible results in their chosen examination.
The course focuses on the four skills of
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing andon developing examination techniquesand strategies.

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OUR PROGRAMMESACADEMICYEAR
PROGRAMMESAcademic Year Programme
AYP1/AYP2/AYP3
Choice of 20 or 26-hour programmes
or a combination of both
Minimum duration: 25 weeks
Age: 17+
Starts: Every Monday
Levels: *Beginners to Advanced(*Fixed dates for Beginners)
Students of an appropriate language levelmay incorporate any of our afternoon
options into their study programme.
Compatible with preparation for TOEIC, TIE,
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Preparation, orOxford Examinations.
Examination fees are not included*** Immigration Regulations require all non-EU students
registering for an Academic Year Programme to bookand pay for a recognised English language examination.

The Academic Year can be structured
to suit each individual’s requirements
and a suitable study path is designed forthe student based on the starting level,
academic needs and learning objectives.
All of our Academic Year and University
Pathway students are monitored regularly
throughout their programme by the classteachers and the Director of Studies.

Academic Mentoring
We also operate a personal mentoring
system whereby students are assigned
an academic tutor for the duration of theirprogramme. The tutor meets the students intheir first week of study in the Emerald andthey subsequently have regular scheduled
meetings throughout their course. A record
is kept of each student’s progress, andclass teachers provide the mentors with anacademic report on each student in advanceof the meetings. The mentors, teachers andthe Director of Studies are always available toassist or consult with students outside of thescheduled meetings.

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Seminars and Career Guidance
We run a series of informative seminars, including Living
and Working in Ireland, CV Preparation & Interview
Techniques and Immigration Procedures & Registration
to help our Academic Year students settle into life here.
We provide information and details about pathway anduniversity foundation programmes as well as the different
third level options which can be accessed by students.
Our Academic team is available to assist students with theapplication procedures for further study.

Sample Study Paths

Starting Level

Course Sample Structure

TargetElementaryA1+

36 weeks

12 weeks

Upper Intermediate

GEN1

GEN5

FCE Exam

20 hours

20 hours

AYP 1: 48 weeks
Intermediate
B1

13 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

GEN4

GEN6

GEN8

26 hours

26 hours

26 hours

Pre-Advanced
IELTS 6.0

AYP 2: 25 weeks x 26 hours
Intermediate
B1

6 weeks

13 weeks

5 weeks

12 weeks

Advanced

GEN1

GEN4

GEN7

GEN5

CAE/IELTS 6.5

20 hours

26 hours

26 hours

CAE prep
20 hours

AYP 3: 18 weeks x 26 hours+18 weeks x 20 hours

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OUR PROGRAMMES

3U Pathway
University FOUNDATIONPROGRAMME
3U Partnership has partnered with Emerald
Cultural Institute to offer the 3U Pathway
University Foundation Programme in our
Milltown campus. 3U Partnership is a newforce in Irish higher education that combines
the complementary strengths of Dublin
City University, NUI Maynooth and theRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland. 3UPartnership brings together three distinctive
and leading institutions working together
on shared initiatives to deliver world-classeducation to international students.
The 3U Pathway University Foundation
Programme is aimed at preparing
international students for undergraduate
study at two of Dublin’s top universities,
DCU and NUI Maynooth. Throughout the
programme, students can improve theirEnglish language skills and acquire greater
knowledge of their chosen academic subject
whilst developing their social and intercultural skills and integrating into student life
in Ireland. On successful completion, of the 3U
Pathway University Foundation Programme,
students will be:✔		 Awarded a Certificate in International
Foundation Studies (Special Purpose
Award) – 60 credits, level 6 by the NUI
Maynooth.
✔		 Guaranteed a place in their selectedundergraduate programme at their chosen
university i.e., DCU or NUI Maynooth.

Entry Criteria*: Students will be required tohave a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (with a minimumof 5.0 in all bands).
* For full details on country-specific entry
requirements, visit www.3u.ie/international

Duration: 30 weeks, 30 hours per week
Term Times:
5 January to 7 August 2015 (inclusive)
28 September – 28 May 2016 (inclusive)“3U Partnership’s choice ofEmerald Cultural Institute asits chosen English language
provider is indicative of
all three institutions’commitment to quality,
collaboration, creativity
and innovation in promoting
Ireland as an education
destination abroad.”
Professor Philip Nolan,
President NUI Maynooth

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NUI Maynooth

NUI Maynooth is a university of international
standing, renowned for the quality and value of
its research and scholarship, for its dedication
to excellent teaching, and for providing a worldclass of learning environment for its students.
NUI Maynooth is home to outstanding academics
who have established a strong reputation forresearch and teaching excellence and has over
8000 students from more than 20 countries.
NUI Maynooth has been recognised as one of
the leading new universities in the world, ranked#67 in the new Times Higher Education (THE) 100
Under 50 rankings.

Dublin City University

Dublin City University is an innovative,
research-intensive and globally-engaged
university delivering over 120 programmes to
11,500 students across four faculties: Humanities& Social Sciences; Science & Health, Engineering& Computing and the DCU Business School. DCU
has an international and multi-ethnic campus
with some 2000 of its students coming from116 countries around the world. DCU has been
consistently ranked in the Top 50 of the world’s
universities (QS Top 50 under 50, 2012).

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OUR PROGRAMMESSPECIALISEDAND BUSINESSCOURSESOur Specialised and Business Courses havebeen designed for executive clients withunique learning needs. The programmes
focus on the maximising progress andachieving desired learning objectives in ashort time frame. Our dedicated businesssuites provide a perfect study environment
for the busy professional.

Personal Intensive Course
30 x 60 minute-classes ofindividual tuition per week
6 hours per day from Monday to Friday
Flexible timetable can be agreed
Minimum duration: 1 week
Age: 21+

English for Executives
25 x 60 minutes of
specialised tuition per week
Lunch with tutor
9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15 and14.15-15.15 Monday to Friday
Class size: Maximum 5
Duration: 1 week
Age: 21+
Level: Upper intermediate (B2)Starts: On Fixed Dates

Starts: Every Monday

This course is designed for the professional
who wishes to concentrate on particularlanguage skills or work on specific areas ofEnglish. The course is tailor-made to suitthe exact requirements of the client and allparticipants complete a Needs’ Analysis prior
to their arrival.

This intensive small-group course isdesigned for participants from professional
backgrounds who require knowledge ofEnglish for their work and who wish toincrease their language and communication
skills. The content of the course includes
simulated discussions and businessmeetings, telephone conversations,
negotiations, report writing, problem
solving and role plays.

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Intensive Combined Course
20 hours of group tuition per week
+ 10 hours of individual tuition
9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15 and14.15-16.15 Monday to Friday
Class size: Maximum 14, Average 9
Minimum duration: 1 week
Age: 17+ (Morning Lessons)21+ (Afternoon Lessons)Starts: Every Monday
Level: *Beginner to Advanced(*Fixed dates for Beginners)

This course offers a combination of groupand individual classes and makes full use of
the limited time available during a short stay.
Clients have the benefit of studying in generalinternational group classes in the morningand can use their individual hours of tuition toconcentrate on specific areas of interest.

Professional Development
ProgrammesThis tailor-made programme is available
for professional groups only and offers
participants a combination of General
English tuition with training for their specificprofession in the afternoons. Our full-time
staff is complemented by experts from theprofessional Irish scene who are invited tolecture in the institute. We can organise visits
to Irish companies involved in the field.
The professions for which this course isavailable include: Law, Medicine, Military,
Information Technology, Engineering, Banking,
Finance, Journalism, Management, Aviation,
Green Economy and Tourism.
The timetable and content of the course
are designed to match clients’ needs andprogrammes are tailor-made to meet thegroup’s exact requirements.

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OUR PROGRAMMESINTERNSHIPPROGRAMMESThe Internship programme guarantees aninitial study period at the Emerald Cultural
Institute followed by an unpaid placement
in a company, allowing the student to gain
excellent experience not only in a chosen
field but also of working in an Englishspeaking environment.

The Emerald Cultural Institute cooperates
with our partner organisations who are
specialised in the area of recruitment to findinternship placements. We provide course
participants with a range of internshippossibilities including placements in thefollowing sectors:

Minimum duration: 4-weeks language
course and 6-weeks internship

Financial Services, IT, Marketing, Hospitality,
Food, Travel, Fashion, Retail, Media, Arts, PR,
Advertising, Event Planning, Politics, Law
and NGO’s.

Age: 18+
Eight weeks’ notice required prior tostart of internship
Company will decide on the work schedule
Availability of placements may vary
according to the sector

This course combines a minimum of fourweeks’ language study with between six
weeks and six months of hands-on working
experience. Our internship is an ideal option
for students studying with us for an academic
year who want to improve future careerprospects by gaining valuable experience toinclude on a CV.

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OUR PROGRAMMESCOURSESFORTEACHERS
These courses have been specificallydesigned for non-native teachers ofEnglish at primary and secondary-schoollevel or for teachers who would like to use
CLIL (Content and Language Integrated
Learning). The courses were developed
within the Erasmus+ framework.

Courses for Non-Native
Teachers of English
25 hours per week including lessons,seminars and cultural activities
9.00-10.45 and 11.15-13.00 Monday to Friday
An afternoon programme ofseminars and cultural excursions
Class size: Maximum 15
Duration: 2 weeks for Primary, Secondary& CLIL Courses,
1-week Course for Drama, Literature andSong in the Language Classroom andTeaching Examination Classes.
Starts: On Fixed Dates and On request
for Closed Groups outside
the fixed dates

Our Training Options
We offer several different course formats:
One or two-week traditional, face-to-facecourses in our Dublin training centres.
One, two or three-day intensive face-toface courses at our clients’ home location(for groups).
Online courses which can be as short as afew weeks to as long as an academic year.
Blended courses (a mix of face-to-faceand online training)

Primary School Teachers
This course provides classes and modules
focusing on the teaching of English in thePrimary classroom, and on the needs ofyoung learners. The main focus is on practicalideas and materials’ development. Modules
include: Songs and Games in the Classroom;
Drama and Role Play for Young Learners;
Tasks and Activities for Language Learning;
Developing Listening and Speaking Skills.
Practical workshops focus on helping
participants to devise materials andlessons for their own teaching situations.
Pre-Primary modules available on request
for groups.

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Drama, Literature and Song in the
Language Classroom

Non-Native Secondary School
Teachers of English
This course focuses on the teaching ofEnglish in the secondary school classroom.
Learning theories and their application are
discussed. Practical modules include:
Learner Strategies, Teaching the Four
Skills; Use of Authentic Materials; Tasks andActivities in Language Learning; Drama in
the Language Classroom; Internet Resourcesand Language Teaching. Special optionsin Literature and Cultural Awareness arealso available. Participants are given theopportunity to improve their confidence
and competence in English by means oflanguage-development classes. A minimum
language level of Upper Intermediate (B2) isrequired for this programme.

By using drama, literature and song,
today’s language teacher is able to bringnew life and energy to his or her lessons.
With this course we use classic Irish folktales
and music to demonstrate how these forms
can be used to develop all four language
skills, from pronunciation to writing.
We show how drama and role play canhelp students internalise new grammar
and vocabulary and also develop theirlanguage confidence. This course includes
language-development classes and is forteachers at secondary level with a minimum
language level of CEFR B2.

Teaching Examination Classes
More and more students require aninternationally-recognised EnglishLanguage qualification. Exams such as
IELTS and FCE are enormously importantand teaching a successful exam class isa specialised skill. This course looks at
general exam preparation with particularemphasis on the Cambridge exams. We
demonstrate specific exam techniques andexercises which can help students improvetheir grades. This course includes languagedevelopment classes and is for teachers at
secondary level with a minimum language
level of CEFR B2.

Introduction to CLIL for
Secondary Teachers
This course offers an introduction to what
CLIL is, how it is used and how content
teachers can apply it in their own teachingsituations. This introductory programme isfor teachers at secondary level who teachsubjects through English, or who might doso in the future, and includes languagedevelopment lessons and modules on key
CLIL methodology. A minimum language
level of B2 is required for this programme.

| These courses are forteachers who teach English
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ACCOMMODATION

Students attending courses at the Emerald
Cultural Institute can choose from a wide rangeof high-quality accommodation options.

Residential Accommodation
We offer residential accommodation on
university or college campuses. The type ofresidential accommodation can vary, fromapartments with single ensuite rooms to single
or twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities
Marino Institute of Education
The student residence in Marino can
accommodate over 300 students inmodern self-catering apartments.
Facilities include:
Single bedrooms with en suite toilet/shower
Study facilities in each bedroom
Fully-equipped kitchen anda comfortable living area
On-campus laundry facilities
WiFi access throughout the campus
Landscaped gardens and grounds
Fully-serviced restaurant and coffee shop
Gated complex with on-site security

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Carefully selected host families

St Raphaela’s Residence
Our year-round residence offers single
and twin room accommodation for
adult students on a self-catering basis.

Half-board accommodation for adults
with full board at the weekends

Single or twin room accommodation
with shared facilities

Regular monitoring and feedback onhost families

Self-catering facilities
WiFi access
Spacious lounge and common areas
Direct tram route to Milltown Parkand Palmerston Park
Laundry Facilities“ About my host family, I simply have
no words to thank them. The O’Riains
made me feel completely at home
and were always interested in talking
about my days in Ireland. They are
lovely and it was really hard for me toleave their home, as I felt part of thefamily. It was a wonderful time!”
Renato Ferreira da Costa, Brazil

Host Family
Staying with a host family gives students
an excellent opportunity to develop theirlanguage skills in a natural, everyday
context. The host family experience is one of
the best ways in which students can learn
about the lifestyle and culture of the location
they are studying in and encounter Irish
hospitality first-hand.

Guesthouses, Hotels andSelf-Catering Apartments
Students can choose from a wide range ofalternative accommodation options all withineasy reach of our study centres. We canoffer special rates in guesthouses, hotels or
corporate self-catering apartments.

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EMERALD SERVICES

At the Emerald Cultural Institute every
aspect of a student’s study-abroad
experience is important to us and our staff
work to ensure that our services meetthe highest-quality standards. Personal
attention to the individual needs andcultural backgrounds of all our students is
at the centre of the Emerald Experience.
Students who book our transfer service are
met by our friendly and professional drivers
at the meeting point at the airport.
Students receive a warm welcome from themoment they arrive at their study centre andall our staff help students to feel at home.
Our Student Welfare Officers look after ourstudents’ social and personal needs and they
are also responsible for the organisation of
the Social and Cultural Programme.

Students can enjoy their breaks andmealtimes in our campus restaurants.
Coffee, pastries and a selection of freshlyprepared hot and cold meals are served daily.
The service provided by our administration
and accommodation teams starts fromthe moment we receive the booking. All
students’ requests and individual needs aretaken into account when confirming a course
and accommodation. Our friendly teamare always available to liaise with students
during your programme.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONVISA and Immigration Guidelines
All non-EU students should contact theirnearest Embassy or Consulate to checkif they require a visa to study in Irelandor refer to the Department of Justicewebsite www.inis.gov.ie for full detailsof the online application procedure. It is
the responsibility of enrolling students toprovide documentation in accordance withthe appropriate visa procedures as advisedby the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration
Service (www.inis.gov.ie) and/or theappropriate Irish embassy or consulate.
It is a requirement for all non-EEA andnon-EU students who intend staying for
more than 90 days to register with the Garda
National Immigration Bureau. Registrationneeds to be completed within 30 days ofarrival to Ireland. The Student Welfare Officer
will assist the student with the required
documentation and procedures. Students
staying for more than 90 days must pay adeposit to the school for a recognised English
examination to be taken before the end of
their course.

Medical and Travel Insurance
All students studying in Ireland must obtainappropriate medical insurance in their own
country before departure and students arealso advised to take out travel insurance tocover accident or loss of baggage. Medical
Insurance can be arranged for non-EU
students by the Institute on request.
Students travelling to Ireland from EU
countries must bring their European Health
Insurance Card with them. Non-EU students
who require a visa to study in Ireland willneed to submit full details of their medical
insurance policy to the Immigration Bureau
when submitting their application andthey are required to have adequate medical
insurance valid for their entire stay in Ireland.
The policy should be submitted in English or
accompanied by an English translation.

Personal Insurance
Students are not insured by the school orby the host family against illness, theftor loss of personal effects and the school
accepts no responsibility in the event of suchoccurrences. Personal insurance cover istherefore recommended.

School Holidays
In the case of public holidays which occur on
a Monday students may begin their courseon the Tuesday of that week. Public Holidays
are non-refundable.

Terms and Conditions
For a full list of our terms and conditions
please refer to our Price List.

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DublinMarino Instituteof Education
Marino InstituteDrumcondra

Fairview
Croke Park
PhibsboroughDublin City Centre

Milltown Park

Griffith College

Ranelagh
Sandford Park
Milltown Park
Palmerston Park

RathgarClonskeagh
Milltown

Booterstown

Windy Arbour

Blackrock
Mount Merrion

Churchtown
Goatstown
Notre Dame

Dundrum

Stillorgan
St Raphaela’s
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TESTIMONIALS“ I would like to say thank you for all
the support you have given.
First, I would love to thank all
the staff in the reception andadministration for their warm
welcome, and thank them for their
willingness to support and advise us.
Second, I am so glad to appreciate
all the teachers who have taught me.
I really enjoyed being in their classes.
They are not just highly qualified
they are also kind and willing toteach us. Moreover, they have madestudying English very enjoyable byusing several teaching methods“ The experience of living and learningand exciting activities with a sense
in a country like Ireland, immersed inof humour.
English is incomparable, especially
What I most appreciate is that they
when you have the opportunity tolove teaching and I felt that if theylearn in such a great school.
could give us a copy of their minds,
My teachers were fantastic, thethey would do. Also, I would like toclasses were fascinating, and notthank the staff in the canteen for
only did we learn English, but wetheir cheerfulness and foralso learnt history, culture, politics
perfecting their job.
and lots more. I was very lucky tohave studied in Emerald, I madeThe atmosphere in this school wasfriends that will be in my heart
very warm, all the students andforever. Emerald is a big family, andstaff had respect and love for one
from the moment you walk in theanother, as if we were one family
door and Ann at reception greetsin a big house. If I am ever asked to
you with her famous smile, yourecommend a language centre, I willknow that it is not only business
immediately recommend Emerald
for them. Students are their priority
Cultural Institute.
and they care about them. Theircommitment to us is something you
Thank you for your time, and thankwon’t see everyday.”you for investing in our future. ”
Wafa El Matoni, Libya

Tatiane Barreira Possenti
dos Santos, Brazil

Personal attention to the individual
needs and cultural backgrounds of all ourstudents is at the centre of the Emerald
Cultural Institute experience. Every
aspect of the study-abroad programme
is important to us, and all our staff arecommitted to delivering the highest
quality service in a friendly, personal
and professional environment.

JUNIOR

We have been providing quality English
language and professional development
programmes since 1986 to groups andindividuals of all ages and from more than
50 different countries world-wide.
We offer a sophisticated range of English
language courses and programmes
specially designed to cater for all thelearning needs of our adult clients.
Students can choose whichever oneof our beautiful campuses best suits
their unique needs.

Students of all levels benefit frominteresting and challenging lessons byhighly qualified and experienced teachers.
Monitoring progress, continuous
evaluation and feedback from clients are
an integral part of maintaining quality
and ensuring that students continuously
learn and improve.

Main Photography: Peter Evers

We want all our students to have anexperience of the culture and lifestyleof Ireland and therefore provide theopportunity of participating in a lively
and varied social and cultural programme.

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We believe that social and personal
development is an essential part ofstudying a language abroad.

Ireland & USA

Central Bookings Office:Emerald Cultural Institute
10 Palmerston Park
Rathgar, Dublin 6
Irelandt +353 1 4973361
f +353 1 4975008
e emerald@eci.ie
www.eci.ie

Recognised by Quality andQualifications Ireland forEnglish Language Teaching.
Certified by the New York State
Education Department.

Learn more about
our Junior Courses
for Students
aged 11-17

Our centres are equipped with excellent
facilities to enhance the learning
experience of every student.

Students receive a warm and friendly
welcome from the moment they arrive.

EMERALDCULTURALINSTITUTE

The Emerald Cultural
Institute is a school
recognised by Quality
and Qualifications
Ireland for English
Language Teaching.

Recognised by Quality andQualifications Ireland forEnglish Language Teaching.

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EXPERIENCE

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10 Palmerston Park
Rathgar, Dublin 6
Irelandt +353 1 4973361
f +353 1 4975008
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