Emerald Adult Brochure 2014

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EMERALD

CULTURALINSTITUTE

Recognised by Quality andQualications Ireland forEnglish Language Teaching.

E X P E R I E N C E


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Your Needs,Our Experience


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2CON EN S

Dublin and Ireland_4

Our Centres_6 Palmerston Park_8Milltown Park _10Marino Institute of Education_12

D al k e y C a s t l e ,D u b l i n

I n t er n al G ar d en s ,P al m er s t onP ar k


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Our Programmes_14Emerald Study Experience and Study Path_16General Courses_18Intensive Plus Courses_20Examination Courses_22Academic Year Programmes_24University Pathways Programmes_26Specialised and Business Courses_28Internship Programmes_30Courses for eachers_32

Accommodation_34Residential, Host Family, Others

Emerald Services_36

General Information_38

Locations Map_39

estimonials _40

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4DUBLIN AND IRELAND

Experience the world famous Irishwelcome in our vibrant capital city.

Explore Dublin and learn moreabout 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, entertainmentand nightlife.

Go to see an Irish play in one of ourmany theatres in Dublin - a UnescoCity 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, GaelicFootball or Rugby match.

Discover Ireland and explore itsrenowned scenic areas such as Galway,Cork, Kerry and Sligo.


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6OUR CEN RES

We believe that social andpersonal development is anessential part of studyinga language abroad.


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8OUR CEN RES

Our Palmerston Park School is located ina prime residential neighbourhood withineasy reach of Dublin city centre yet closeto both our host families and studentaccommodation. Set in its own gardens,and overlooking the beautiful PalmerstonPark, it offers students the chance tostudy English in a peaceful and stress-freeenvironment. Te original school building isa gracious Victorian mansion and we haveenriched the campus by adding a specially

designed modern building with additionalclassrooms and a large serviced canteen.

Facilities include:wenty-four modern classrooms

Language laboratory

Interactive technologyMulti-media centre

WiFi access throughout the campus

Internet and e-mail facilities

Reading room and study space

Self-access library

Private landscaped garden

Large serviced restaurant and coffee bar

PALMERS ONPARK


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Milltown Park is a beautiful and supportivelearning environment for our internationalstudents. It was formerly the home of rinityColleges Irish School of Ecumenics andwe are proud to continue the tradition ofeducation on this impressive campus.

Located in its own peaceful and spaciouslandscaped grounds, Milltown Park is situatedin a vibrant and popular neighbourhood withmany restaurants, cafes, boutique shops

and traditional pubs. Te campus is wellconnected by bus and tram to the citycentre and student accommodation.

Facilities include:Tirty spacious well-equipped classrooms

Dedicated executive suites with lounge areas

Interactive technologyWiFi access

Internet and e-mail facilities

Self-access library

Spacious grounds and gardens

Reading room and study space

Student lounge areas

Fully-serviced canteen

MILL OWNPARK

OUR CEN RES

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Set amongst acres of landscaped gardens onthe grounds of Lord Charlemonts estate, theMarino Institute of Education offers stateof-the-art facilities in a unique environment.Tis college campus consists of beautiful,classically designed and modern buildings,including the student residences which provideaccommodation for over 300 students.

Used exclusively by the Emerald Cultural

Institute during the summer months, theInstitute offers eacher raining Coursesaccredited by rinity College Dublin duringthe Academic Year. Marino Institute isconveniently located in a prime residentialarea within easy reach of the city centreand Dublin airport.

Facilities include:30 unique classrooms and conference rooms

Lecture theatres

Fully serviced restaurantCosta Coffee shop

Reading and study rooms

WiFi access

2 Courtyard gardens and spacious grounds

Residential accommodationin single ensuite rooms

Extensive outdoor playing elds

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OUR PROGRAMMES

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During my rst week Imet with Liz, my academictutor, and we put togethera personal study plan.We had frequent meetingsbut of course I could talkto her anytime I had aquestion. My teacherswere also really helpfuland gave me regularfeedback, which helpedme improve in all areas.But it was much more thanlearning language skills.I discovered new ways oflooking at the world and Ihit my target IEL S score.

Raquel Sanchez, Spain


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16OUR PROGRAMMES

Our students come from a wide variety ofdifferent cultural backgrounds and age-groups. Whether they need English forwork, study or travel, our aim is to help themachieve their academic goals during theirtime with us. Te academic staff work closelywith students to develop a clear study planbased on their language level and learning

objectives. Troughout the programmestudents progress is closely monitored bytheir class teachers and by the Director ofStudies. Long-term students are assignedan academic mentor who arranges regularmeetings to discuss all aspects of thestudents study programme.

Your Study Path

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CPE/ IEL S 7.5 / OEFL iB 12

CAE/ IEL S 6.5-7.0/OEFL iB 110-119/ OEIC 701FCE/ IEL S 5.5-6.0/ OEFL iB87-109/ OEIC 541-700

PE / IEL S 4.5-5.0/ OEFL iB57-86/ OEIC 381-540KE / OEIC 246-380

CEFR C1C2

CEFR C1 Pre Advanced Advanced

CEFR B2 Upper Intermediate

CEFR B1 Intermediate

CEFR A2 Pre Intermediate

CEFR A1 Elementary

Level(Common European Framework Reference) Weeks Exams

HE EMERALDS UDYEXPERIENCE

Students progress is dependent on a number of factors includingattendance, ability, motivation, and the length and type of programme.

*Beginners (CEFR A0) courses start on specic dates throughout the year.


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Key Features of all ourProgrammes: 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 assiststudents with their study plans

Regular seminars such as Living andWorking in Ireland, CV Preparation andInterviews, and Immigration and BankingInformation

Rich and varied social programme

Welcome Kit with maps, guides andstudent handbook

Recognised Centre for OEIC, Oxford estof English and IE

Course Diploma with personalisedstudent report

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I cannot speak but well of ECI, withplenty of reasons!!!! As a matter offact, I am now studying what I amstudying - a PhD at the E H of Zrich- because Emerald made such a good job that allowed me to leap from ahigh school English level to 101 in the

OEFL iB 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 Ispent there. I told my parents how

great Emerald is, and they are alsothankful to you and are happy aboutmy IEL S results.

Gulnur Ualiyeva, Kazakhstan


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18OUR PROGRAMMES

GENERALCOURSES

Our General Courses focus on improvingstudents uency and accuracy in Englishand are designed to provide a thoroughknowledge of general English at all levels.

Intensive Course GEN120 x 60 minutes 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)

Te Intensive course covers the fourbasic skills of listening, speaking, readingand writing and is designed to improvecommunication in spoken and writtenEnglish. Te two class teachers work closelytogether to provide learner-focussed lessonswhich help build students condence,accuracy and uency.


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Combined Course GEN2 20 x 60 minutes group tuition + 5 hours ofone-to-one tuition weekly in the afternoons


+ one hour each afternoon



Age: 17 +


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

Students participating in our CombinedCourse follow a morning Intensive Coursewith an additional ve hours of individualtuition. Te individual afternoon lessons allowparticipants to concentrate on specic areasof language development and work on aone-to-one basis with their teacher inorder to achieve their academic goals.

Individual uition GEN3Up to 6 hours a day of individual tuition

Flexible timetable

Minimum duration: 1 week

Age: 17+

Starts: On any weekday from Monday to Friday

Available all year round

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Tis course is tailor-made to suit the

individual needs of any student who wishesto work with a private teacher to focus onspecic areas of language development. Tecourse content can be agreed in advance ofthe course following an assessment of theStudents Needs Analysis.

| Tese courses focuson improving studentsuency and accuracyin English |


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IN ENSIVEPLUS COURSES

OUR PROGRAMMES

Te Intensive plus Courses are designedfor students who wish to supplement theirGeneral English Course with additionalclasses in small groups. Tese courses areideal for students who want more exposureto the English language and more time withour expert teachers. Te materials for theafternoon lessons are carefully researchedand specially selected for each programme.

Te timetable for all the IntensivePlus Courses is as follows:20 hours of group tuition per week plus6 hours of classes in the afternoons

9.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15Monday to Friday

14.15-16.15 uesday, Wednesdayand Tursday

Intensive Plus Speaking SkillsGEN4Morning class size: Maximum 14, Average 9

Afternoon class size: Maximum 8


Age: 17+


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

Te course is designed to improve students

uency in English. It allows students todevelop their language skills in the morninglessons and put these skills into practice inthe afternoon group conversation classes.Te smaller conversation classes help tofacilitate meaningful discussion within thegroup. eachers concentrate on vocabularybuilding and idiomatic language, leading tomore natural English speech.

| Tese courses are idealfor students who wantmore exposure to theEnglish language |


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Intensive Plus Business GEN7Morning class size: Maximum 14, Average 9



Age: 21+


Level: Upper Intermediate Level (B2)

Te Business English course combines theGeneral English programme with afternoonlessons focusing specically on developinglanguage skills within the context of theworld of business. opics covered includethe language of meetings, negotiationsand presentations, marketing, sales andadvertising and techniques for telephoningand e-communication. Te smaller afternoongroups facilitate interaction in realisticbusiness scenarios.

Intensive Plus EAP GEN8Morning class size: Maximum 14, Average 9



Age: 17+

Starts: On Fixed Dates

Level: Upper Intermediate Level (B2)

Te Intensive Plus English for AcademicPurposes course is designed to help studentspreparing to join an undergraduate orpostgraduate programme in an Englishspeaking university. Signicant instructiontime is dedicated to developing academicEnglish skills. opics covered include:participating in tutorials and seminars,academic listening and note taking, givingpresentations, academic writing skills foressays and reports, examination techniques,academic reading skills and critical thinking.


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22OUR PROGRAMMES

We are specialists in preparing students fora wide range of international examinationsincluding Cambridge ESOL examinationsto IEL S, OEIC and OEFL, IE, LondonChamber of Commerce and the OxfordExaminations. We are a recognised centrefor the OEIC, IE and Oxford est of Englishand a recognised preparation centre for theCambridge ESOL and IEL S examinations.

Examination Course GEN520 x 60 minutes group tuition per week




Age: 17+

Starts: Fixed Course Dates

Level: Upper Intermediate (B2)

Minimum number of 6 participants required

Examination fees are not included

Cambridge ExaminationCourses GEN5Our Cambridge Examination Courses aretaught by expert teachers who have a provensuccess record in preparing students for theFirst Certicate, Advanced or ProciencyExaminations. Tese courses concentrateon developing key examination techniquesacross all the language skills.

First Certicate in English (FCE),Certicate in Advanced English(CAE), Prociency (CPE).

January March (9 or 10 weeks)

March June (12 weeks)

July August (6 weeks FCE only)

September December (12 weeks)

EXAMINA IONCOURSES

| We are specialists inpreparing students for awide range of international

examinations |


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IEL S Examination Course GEN5Te IEL S Examination Course focuses ondeveloping key techniques and strategiesfor the IEL S examination. Participantscomplete regular practice tests and aretaught how to effectively approach all thesections of the test. Our Academic eamand our Director of Studies are available toassist with the application process for theIEL S Examination.

Intensive Plus ExaminationPreparation GEN6

20 x 60 minutes group tuition per week


6 hours of exam-specic preparationclasses in the afternoons

14.15 16.15 uesday,Wednesday and Tursday



Age: 17+

Starts: Oxford est of Englishand OEFL Fixed DatesIEL S Ongoing

Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) forOxford est of English and OEFL,IEL S available at different levels

Examination fees are not included

Our Intensive plus Examination programmescombine General English classes in themorning with afternoon classes of exam-

specic preparation. Te programmes aredesigned to help students achieve the bestpossible results in their chosen examination.Te course contents focuses on the four skillsof Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writingand on developing examination techniquesand strategies.


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24OUR PROGRAMMES

ACADEMICYEARPROGRAMMESAcademic Year ProgrammeAYP1/AYP2/AYP3Choice of 20 or 26 hour programmesor a combination of both


Age: 17+


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

Students of an appropriate language levelmay incorporate any of our afternoonoptions into their study programme.Compatible with preparation for OEIC, IE,

OEFL, IEL S, 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.

Te Academic Year can be structuredto suit each individuals requirementsand a suitable study path is designed forthe student based on the starting level,academic needs and learning objectives.All of our Academic Year and UniversityPathway students are monitored regularlythroughout their programme by the classteachers and the Director of Studies.

Academic MentoringWe also operate a personal mentoringsystem whereby students are assignedan academic tutor for the duration of theirprogramme. Te tutor meets the students intheir rst week of study in the Emerald andthey subsequently have regular scheduledmeetings throughout their course. A recordis kept of each students progress, andclass teachers provide the mentors with anacademic report on each student in advanceof the meetings. Te mentors, teachers andthe Director of Studies are always available toassist or consult with students outside of thescheduled meetings.


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Sample Study Paths

Starting Level Course Sample Structure arget

ElementaryA1

36 weeks

GEN1

20 hours

12 weeks

GEN5

20 hours

Upper Intermediate

FCE Exam

AYP 1: 48 weeks

IntermediateB1

13 weeks

GEN4

26 hours

6 weeks

GEN6

26 hours

6 weeks

GEN8

26 hours

Pre-Advanced IEL S 6.0

AYP 2: 25 weeks x 26 hours

IntermediateB1

6 weeks

GEN1

20 hours

13 weeks

GEN4

26 hours

5 weeks

GEN7

26 hours

12 weeks

GEN5

CAE prep

20 hours

Advanced

CAE/IEL S 6.5

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

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26OUR PROGRAMMES

More and more international students arechoosing to study in an English-speakinguniversity or college. Te Emerald CulturalInstitute provides a university pathwayprogramme for students who are planningto continue further study through Englishin a third level college or university.

Students who do not meet the academicrequirements for direct entry to

undergraduate degrees should attendan International Foundation Programme.We are happy to assist students withthe application procedure and we canprovide referrals to our partners whooffer Foundation Programmes.

Our University PathwayService includes:Advice and assistance from our

Academic eam in deciding on yourcourse or university selection.

Identifying the specic requirementsand English language score neededfor your chosen course and advice onthe most suitable examination (IEL S,OEFL or Oxford est of English) to take.

Assistance in completing college applicationsand submission of all the required

documentation in the specied time frames.

Organising conditional Letters of Offerfrom our partner Universities or Colleges.

Regular contact and follow-up on yourapplication with the International Office ofthe chosen University.

Seminars with our third-level partners

Our Academic Year andUniversity Pathway Programmesare designed for students ofall levels who :Plan to enter university or college atundergraduate or postgraduate level.

Need to prepare for IEL S, OEFL, CambridgeESOL Examinations, Oxford est of English,or other university entrance examinations.

Want to prepare for their experiencein an English-speaking university byimproving their skills and techniques inour English for Academic Purposes Module.

Want to succeed in the universityclassroom with native English speakers.

Need English for their major or whoseuniversity programme will bethrough English.

UNIVERSI YPAHWAYPROGRAMMES


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We have partnerships with anumber of universities, collegesand foundation course providersin Ireland including:rinity College Dublin

Dublin Institute of echnology

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Marino Institute of Education, Dublin

International Study Centre for rinityCollege and University College Dublin

Dublin City University

University College Dublin


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Our Specialised and Business Courses havebeen designed for executive clients withunique learning needs. Te programmesfocus on the maximising progress andachieving desired learning objectives in ashort time frame. Our dedicated businesssuites provide a perfect study environmentfor the busy professional.

Personal Intensive Course SPC130 x 60 minutes individual tuition per week6 hours per day from Monday to Friday

Flexible timetable can be agreed

Minimum duration : 1 week

Age: 21+

Starts : Every Monday

Tis course is designed for the professionalwho wishes to concentrate on particularlanguage skills or work on specic areas ofEnglish. Te course is tailor-made to suitthe exact requirements of the client and allparticipants complete a Needs Analysis priorto their arrival.

English for Executives SPC225 x 60 minutes 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)


Tis intensive small-group course isdesigned for participants from professionalbackgrounds who require knowledge ofEnglish for their work and who wish toincrease their language and communicationskills. Te content of the course includessimulated discussions and businessmeetings, telephone conversations,negotiations, report writing, problemsolving and role plays.

SPECIALISEDAND BUSINESSCOURSES


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Intensive Combined Course SPC320 hours 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


Minimum duration: 1 week

Age: 21+


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

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

Professional DevelopmentProgrammes SPC4Tis tailor-made programme is availablefor groups only and offers participantsa combination of General English tuitionwith training for their specic professionin the afternoons. Our full-time staffis complemented by experts from theprofessional Irish scene who are invited tolecture in the institute. We can organise visitsto Irish companies involved in the eld.Te professions for which this course isavailable include: Law, Medicine, Informationechnology, Engineering, Banking, Finance,Journalism, Management, Aviation, GreenEconomy, Military and ourism.

Te timetable and content of the courseare designed to match clients needs andprogrammes are tailor-made to meet thegroups exact requirements.


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30OUR PROGRAMMES

Te Internship programme guarantees aninitial study period at the Emerald CulturalInstitute followed by an unpaid placementin a company, allowing the student to gainexcellent experience not only in a choseneld but also of working in an English-speaking environment.

Minimum duration: 4 weeks languagecourse and 6 weeks internship

Age: 18+

Eight weeks notice required prior tostart of internship

Company will decide on the work schedule

Availability of placements may varyaccording to the sector

Tis course combines a minimum of fourweeks language study with between sixweeks and six months of hands-on workingexperience. Our internship is an ideal optionfor students studying with us for an academicyear who want to improve future careerprospects by gaining valuable experience toinclude on a CV.

Te Emerald Cultural Institute cooperateswith our partner organisations who arespecialised in the area of recruitment to ndinternship placements. We provide courseparticipants with a range of internshippossibilities including placements in thefollowing sectors:

Financial Services, I , Marketing, Hospitality,Food, ravel, Fashion, Retail, Media, Arts, PR,Advertising, Event Planning, Politics, Lawand NGOs.

IN ERNSHIPPROGRAMMES


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Our internshipprogrammeallows studentsto improve

their Englishlanguage uencyin a professional,English-speakingwork environment


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32OUR PROGRAMMES

Tese courses have been specicallydesigned for non-native teachers ofEnglish at primary and secondary-schoollevel or for teachers who would like to useCLIL (Content and Language IntegratedLearning). Te courses were developedwithin the Comenius/Grundtvig frameworkand previous participants have obtained E.U.funding for our teachers programmes.

Courses for Non-Nativeeachers of English

SPC5/SPC6/SPC7/SPC8

25 hours per week including lessons,seminars and cultural activities


An afternoon programme ofseminars and cultural excursions

Class size: Maximum 15(e-learning class size 10)

Duration: 2 weeks

For qualied non-native teachers of English


Our raining OptionsWe offer several different course formats:

wo-week traditional face-to-facecourses in our Dublin training centres.

One, two or three-day intensive face-to-face 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)

raining Areas We offer training in four key areas:

English Language Development pluseaching Methodology for Primary orSecondary-School teachers of English

Language Development for English-

Language and CLIL eachers Introduction to CLIL for Secondary

School eachers Introduction to Online echnologies for

Secondary School eachers

COURSESFOREACHERS


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Primary School eachers SPC5Classes and modules focusing on the teachingof English in the Primary classroom, and onthe needs of young learners. Te main focus ison practical ideas and materials development.Modules include: Songs and Games in theClassroom; Drama and Role Play for YoungLearners; asks and Activities for LanguageLearning; Developing Listening and SpeakingSkills. Practical workshops focus on helping

participants to devise materials and lessonsfor their own teaching situations. Pre-Primarymodules available on request.

Non-Native Secondary Schooleachers of English SPC6

Tis course focuses on the teaching ofEnglish in the secondary school classroom.Learning theories and their application arediscussed. Practical modules include:Learner Strategies, eaching the Four

Skills; Use of Authentic Materials; asks andActivities in Language Learning; Drama inthe Language Classroom; Internet Resourcesand Language eaching. Special optionsin Literature and Cultural Awareness arealso available. Participants are given theopportunity to improve their condenceand competence in English by means oflanguage-development classes. A minimumlanguage level of Upper Intermediate (B2) isrequired for this programme.

Introduction to CLIL for Secondaryeachers SPC7

Tis course offers an introduction to whatCLIL is, how it is used and how contentteachers can apply it in their own teachingsituations. Tis introductory programme isfor teachers at secondary level who teachsubjects through English, or who mightdo so in the future and includes language-development lessons specially designed forteacher-training groups and modules on keyCLIL methodology. A minimum languagelevel of B2 is required for this programme.

Online echnologies forEducation SPC8Using technology in the classroom is becomingan important skill for all teachers. Tis courseis for secondary level teachers who are alreadyintermediate level users of computers and whowould like to learn about online technologies to

support their classes. At the end of the course,participants will have built their own teachingwebsite or class blog which will be ready to usein their own teaching situations. A minimumlanguage level of Upper Intermediate (B2) isrequired for this programme.

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34ACCOMMODA ION

Students attending courses at the EmeraldCultural Institute can choose from a widerange of high quality accommodation options.

Residential AccommodationWe offer a range of residentialaccommodation on university or collegecampuses. Te type of residentialaccommodation can vary from apartmentswith single ensuite rooms to single or twinrooms with shared bathroom facilities

Marino Institute of EducationTe student residence in Marino canaccommodate over 300 students inmodern self-catering apartments.Facilities include:

Single bedrooms with en suite toilet/shower

Study facilities in each bedroom

Fully-equipped kitchen and

a 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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St Raphaelas ResidenceOur year-round residence offers singleand twin room accommodation foradult students on a self-catering basis.

Single or twin room accommodationwith shared facilities

Self-catering facilities

WiFi access

Spacious lounge and common areas

Laundry facilities

Direct tram route to Milltown Parkand Palmerston Park

Laundry Facilities

Host FamilyStaying with a host family gives studentsan excellent opportunity to develop theirlanguage skills in a natural everyday context.Te host family experience is one of thebest ways in which students can learn aboutthe lifestyle and culture of the locationthey are studying in and encounter Irish

hospitality rst-hand.

Carefully selected host families

Half-board accommodation for adultswith full board at the weekends

Regular monitoring and feedback onhost families

About my host family, I simply haveno words to thank them. Te ORiainsmade me feel completely at homeand were always interested in talkingabout my days in Ireland. Tey arelovely and it was really hard for meto leave their home after some days,as I felt part of the family. It was awonderful time!

Renato Ferreira da Costa, Brazil

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


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At the Emerald Cultural Institute everyaspect of a students study abroadexperience is important to us and our staffwork to ensure that our services meetthe highest quality standards. Personalattention to the individual needs andcultural backgrounds of all our students isat the centre of the Emerald Experience.

Students who book our transfer service aremet 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 allour students social and personal needs andthey are also responsible for the organisationof 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.

Te service provided by our administrationand accommodation teams starts fromthe moment we receive the booking. Allstudents requests and individual needs aretaken into account when conrming yourcourse and accommodation. Our friendlyteam are always available to liaise with youduring your programme.

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VISA and Immigration GuidelinesAll 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 isthe 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 formore than 90 days to register with the GardaNational Immigration Bureau. Registrationneeds to be completed within 30 days ofarrival to Ireland. Te Student Welfare Officerwill assist the student with the requireddocumentation and procedures. Studentsstaying for more than 90 days must pay adeposit to the school for a recognised Englishexamination to be taken before the end oftheir course.

Medical and ravel InsuranceAll students studying in Ireland must obtainappropriate medical insurance in their owncountry before departure and students arealso advised to take out travel insurance to

cover accident or loss of baggage. MedicalInsurance can be arranged for non-EUstudents by the Institute on request.

Students travelling to Ireland from EUcountries must bring their European HealthInsurance Card with them. Non-EU studentswho require a visa to study in Ireland willneed to submit full details of their medicalinsurance policy to the Immigration Bureauwhen submitting their application and

they are required to have adequate medical

insurance valid for their entire stay in Ireland.Te policy should be submitted in English oraccompanied by an English translation.

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

School HolidaysIn the case of public holidays which occur ona Monday students may begin their courseon the uesday of that week. Public Holidaysare non-refundable.

erms and ConditionsFor a full list of our terms and conditionsplease refer to our Price List.

GENERAL INFORMA ION


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Marino Institute

Dublin City Centre

Notre Dame

Griffith College

RanelaghSandford Park

Palmerston Park Clonskeagh

Rathgar MilltownBooterstown

Mount Merrion

Windy Arbour

ChurchtownGoatstown

Dundrum Stillorgan

Blackrock

St Raphaelas

School

Milltown Park

Fairview

Phibsborough

Drumcondra

Croke Park

Dublin

Milltown Park

Palmerston Park

Marino Instituteof Education


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I would like to say thank you for allthe support you have given.

First, I would love to thank allthe staff in the reception andadministration for their warmwelcome, and thank them for theirwillingness to support and advise us.

Second, I am so glad to appreciateall the teachers who have taught me.

I really enjoyed being in their classes.Tey are not just highly qualiedthey are also kind and willing toteach us. Moreover, they have madestudying English very enjoyable byusing several teaching methodsand exciting activities with a senseof humour.

What I most appreciate is that theylove teaching and I felt that if theycould give us a copy of their minds,they would do. Also, I would like tothank the staff in the canteen fortheir cheerfulness and forperfecting their job.

Te atmosphere in this school wasvery warm, all the students andstaff had respect and love for oneanother, as if we were one familyin a big house. If I am ever asked torecommend a language centre, I willimmediately recommend EmeraldCultural Institute.

Tank you for your time, and thankyou for investing in our future.

Wafa El Matoni, Libya

Te experience of living and learningin a country like Ireland, immersed inEnglish is incomparable, especiallywhen you have the opportunity tolearn in such a great school.My teachers were fantastic, theclasses were fascinating, and notonly did we learn English, but wealso learnt history, culture, politicsand lots more. I was very lucky tohave studied in Emerald, I madefriends that will be in my heartforever. Emerald is a big family, andfrom the moment you walk in thedoor and Ann at reception greetsyou with her famous smile, youknow that it is not only businessfor them. Students are their priorityand they care about them. Teircommitment to us is something youwont see everyday.

atiane Barreira Possentidos Santos, Brazil

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