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FOR JUNIORS IRELAND & UK Emerald Cultural Institute
Our Your
Programmes Experience
Multi-Activity Ireland 4 Marino Institute of Education 24
Multi-Activity UK 6 Trinity College 26
Trinity Walton STEM Programme 8 Alexandra College 28
Young Adult Discover Dublin 10 Griffith College 30
Intensive Programme 12 St. Raphaela’s School 31
English Plus Music 13 Ballinteer Community School 32
English Plus AC Milan 14 Sandford Park 33
English Plus Leinster Rugby 15 Cobham Hall 34
English Plus Horse-riding 16 Worth School 36
English Plus Golf 17 Rendcomb College 38
Mini-stay Programme 18 Student Services 40
General Information 41
Gallery 42
Location 50
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St. Raphaela’s
IRL
School
Ballinteer
Community
IRL
School
Marino Institute
IRL
of Education
UK
Cobham Hall
UK
Worth School
Rendcomb
UK
College
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OUR PROGRAMMES
Multi-Activity Programme
Dublin, Ireland
IRL
Marino Institute Sandford Park
Trinity College & Trinity Hall St. Raphaela’s School
Alexandra College Ballinteer Community School
Griffith College
Programme duration: Minimum 2 weeks 15 hours of group tuition per week
This programme is ideal for
students who want to learn English At a glance — Age Group 11 – 17*
and enjoy an interesting and varied 15 hours of English group tuition per week
social programme, including visits Wide range of activities including Emerald Chat Zone
to popular cultural attractions, & Emerald Clubs
a programme of sports and All students receive an Emerald Project Book &
Journal allowing them to record every aspect of their
tournaments or other fun activities stay, including lessons, activities, cultural visits and
such as dance, music, drama or weekend excursions
S pecially-designed material on Irish History & Culture
arts & crafts. ne full-day excursion each weekend to places of
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cultural interest
We aim to provide students with an understanding
2 evening activities per week (host family)
of Irish Culture and History through both the
7 evening activities per week (residence)
English language classes and the engaging
activity programme. Cultural lessons are Homestay and residential accommodation
options available
incorporated into the classes and our unique
Emerald Chat Zone allows students to further Available to groups and individual students
practise their speaking skills. Group leader course
Transport included
Morning or afternoon lessons
* For young learners who are not part of a group the
minimum age for host family accommodation is 14.
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“ My daughter came
home extremely
enthusiastic after
her stay in Emerald.
She had a very positive
experience in school,
with the activities
and with her host
family. Thank you and
congratulations on your
professionalism”
Laura, Parent - Spain
Sample Programme (Residence)
Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8.00-9.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9.00-10.30 Level Test & Grammar & Grammar & Grammar & Grammar & Full-Day Free Day
Orientation Use of English Use of English Use of English Use of English Excursion
10.30-10.45 Break Break Break Break Break
10.45-12.15 Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening
Fluency - Fluency – Irish Fluency – Fluency – Irish & Fluency
Geography & Writers Pre-Christian Traditional – Class
Facts Ireland/The Music Presentation
Celts
12.15-13.15 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
13.15-17.00 City Centre Introduction Introduction Irish Dancing Introduction Powerscourt & Emerald
Orientation to Gaelic & worksheet Workshop & worksheet Glendalough Olympics
Sports preparation preparation
OUR PROGRAMMES
Emerald Chat Visit to Trinity Sport/Film Visit to GAA
Zone College & Museum &
Book of Kells Croke Park
Stadium
18.00-19.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Evening Treasure Hunt Irish Music Magic Show Themed Disco Movie Night Challenge / Karaoke
Games night
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Multi-Activity Programme
UK
Programme duration: Minimum 2 weeks UK
Cobham Hall
Worth School
15 hours of group tuition per week Rendcomb College
Age group 9-17
Our UK Multi-Activity programme
takes place in three beautiful At a glance — Age Group 9 – 17
campuses which offer a wide 15 hours of quality English lessons
variety of facilities for English per week
language students. Wide range of activities in the afternoons
and evenings
International students enjoy a varied programme All students receive an Emerald Project
of exciting in-school activities on delightful Book & Journal allowing them to record
campuses. Trips to the city will include popular every aspect of their stay, including
attractions such as the London Eye and the Thames lessons, activities and cultural visits
river boat cruise. Guided by our activity leaders,
students will explore unique local sites such Two half-day excursions per week
as Canterbury, Oxford, Brighton, Hever Castle, One full-day excursion each week to places
Rochester and Bath. of cultural interest
Safe and secure campuses nestled in the
English countryside.
Comfortable residential accommodation
Excellent facilities
Available to groups and individual students
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Sample Programme (Cobham Hall)
WEEK 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8.00–9.00 ARRIVAL Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Full-Day Breakfast Breakfast
9.00–10.30 Level Test & Grammar & Grammar & Excursion to Grammar & Grammar &
Orientation Use of English Use of English London Use of English Use of English
10.30-10.45 Break Break Break Break Break
10.45-12.15 Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening &
Movie in School
Powerscourt and Glendalough
Dublin: Day Trip:
Fluency Fluency Fluency Fluency Fluency
12.15–13.15 Lunch Lunch Lunch Thames River Lunch Lunch
13.15-18.00 Arts & Crafts Introduction Sports/Film boat trip Cultural Hever Castle,
& worksheet and Royal Workshop childhood
preparation Observatory home of Anne
Greenwich Boleyn
Sports/Film Visit to Dance/ Emerald
Rochester, Drama Olympics
home of
OUR PROGRAMMES
Charles
Dickens
18.00-19.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Evening Table Quiz Fashion Show Scavenger Challenge / Disco Movie Night
Hunt Games night
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Trinity Walton
STEM Programme
Programme duration: 2 weeks IRL
Trinity College & Trinity Hall
10 hours of STEM sessions per week
10 hours of English tuition per week
Emerald, in collaboration with
the prestigious Trinity Walton At a glance —
Club, is delighted to offer a unique Age Group 13 – 14, 15 – 17
programme that allows students 10 hours of general English group tuition
to enhance their STEM knowledge per week
and skills while improving their 10 hours of physics, maths, engineering
and technology sessions per week (age-
English language. specific programme)
STEM related workshops and activities 2
Students aged between 13-14 and 15-17 will join a
afternoons per week
STEM camp at Trinity Walton Club, in Trinity College
Dublin. They will have the opportunity to expand A minimum level of upper intermediate
their scientific vocabulary, as well as enhancing their (CEFR B2) required (subject to entrance test)
problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Learners Starts on fixed dates and minimum
will work in teams alongside STEM experts and numbers of participants required
engage in activities such as designing mathematical Wide range of activities in the afternoons
functions; building micro controlled projects; and and evenings
having fun with Newton’s laws of motion. One full-day excursion each weekend to
places of cultural interest
Available with residential accommodation
Open to groups and individual students
8Come join us for a
challenging and fun
STEM experience
that sparks curiosity,
fuels exploration and
ignites innovation!
Profile Profile
Trinity Walton Club Ernest TS Walton
Trinity Walton Club is a STEM (Science, Technology, Trinity Walton Club was named after ETS Walton who
Engineering and Maths) club based at Trinity College studied Mathematics and Science in Trinity (1922-
Dublin. At the Club, students connect with like-minded 26) and obtained his Master’s degree in 1927. After
individuals and STEM role models and each day they doctoral studies in Cambridge with Ernest Rutherford
are provided with an invigorating learning experience he collaborated with John Cockcroft to develop a
where they partake in a range of challenging STEM particle accelerator to carry out the first artificial
sessions and activities. Trinity Walton Club strives to ‘splitting of the atom’ in 1932. He returned as a staff
support each student to reach their STEM potential and member to Trinity in 1934 and later became Professor.
experience lots of Eureka! moments. In 1951 he and Cockcroft were awarded the Nobel
Prize in Physics.
Sample Programme
Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8.00 – 9.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9.30 – 11.30 Level test & Physics session English lesson Engineering English lesson
Orientation session
11.30 – 11.45 Break Break Break Break Break
11.45 – 13.45 Maths session English lesson Technology and English lesson Technology and Visit to Birr
Free Day
Project session Project session Observatory
13.45 – 14.45 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
14.45 – 17.00 City Centre Physics Activity Sports Engineering STEM Speaker
Orientation Activity Series
18.00 – 19.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Evening Treasure Hunt Irish Music Magic Show Themed Disco Movie Night Challenge / Karaoke
Games Night
OUR PROGRAMMES
Engineering Maths Science Technology
9Young Adult Programme
Discover Dublin
Programme duration: 2,3 or 4 weeks IRL
Trinity College & Trinity Hall
St. Raphaela’s School
20 hours of group tuition per week
Age group 16-18
Our Young Adult Programme is
designed for students aged 16-18 At a glance — Age Group 16 – 18
who wish to spend their time in 20 hours of general English group tuition
Ireland with other international per week
teenagers of a similar age group. Social and cultural programme to include
orientation, two cultural
We offer an intensive English language programme, visits per week and evening activities
accompanied by an interesting social programme (2 per week in host family, 7 per week in
with the theme of “Discovering Dublin”. residence)
Students are either accommodated in the Students are assigned an Emerald tutor
modern Trinity Hall residence or in twin rooms in Students can choose between residential
carefully-selected host families. They are given the or host family accommodation
opportunity to explore the city at their own pace Free time in Dublin city centre
with a combination of guided cultural visits and
One full day excursion each weekend to
free time. Lessons may be held in one of our year-
places of cultural interest
round centres.
Additional excursions available at an
extra cost
Morning or afternoon lessons
10“The Young Adult Programme
is ideal for this age group of
students, offering them some
independence but also activities
and organised excursions. My
daughter had the opportunity
to attend an excellent language
course and to explore the city of
Dublin, which she really liked!”
Mariangela, Parent - Italy
Sample Programme (Residence)
Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8.00-9.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9.30-12.30 Visit to Book Free time in Free time in Free time in Visit to Phoenix
of Kells and Dublin City Dublin City Dublin City Park, bikes in
tour of Trinity Centre Centre Centre the park
College
campus Day-trip to
12.30-13.30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Powerscourt & Free Day
13.30-15.30 Grammar & Use Grammar & Use Grammar & Use Grammar & Use Grammar & Use Glendalough
of English of English of English of English of English
15.30-15.45 Break Break Break Break Break
15.45-17.45 Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening &
OUR PROGRAMMES
Fluency Fluency Fluency Fluency Fluency
18.30-19.30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Evening Irish Music Bowling Visit to Howth, Movie night Disco Shopping in Sports evening
seaside village Dundrum Town
Centre
11Intensive Course
Programme duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks IRL
Marino Institute (Conversation & Speaking Skills,
Leadership & Innovation)
A variety of different electives available St. Raphaela’s School (Conversation & Speaking
Skills)
UK
Age group 14-17 Cobham Hall (Conversation & Speaking Skills)
Worth School (Conversation & Speaking Skills)
The intensive course is designed for Students attending one of our intensive electives
will also have the opportunity to participate in our
students who wish to spend more afternoon cultural visits and full-day excursions at
time in the classroom perfecting the weekend.
their language skills, while at he
same time enjoying our varied
At a glance - Age Group 14-17
social programme.
15 hours of general English tuition
per week
Conversation & Speaking Skills
6 hours of specialised tuition per week
The intensive conversation course allows
learners to improve their fluency in English, by Starts on fixed dates and is subject to a
practising conversation and speaking skills in minimum number of participants
groups in the afternoons. Minimum language level required
Cultural visits on 2 afternoons per week
Leadership & Innovation
This interactive course will introduce older 2 evening activities per week (host family)
students to leadership and innovation and 7 evening activities per week (residence)
offer them key insights into the importance of One full day excursion each weekend to
innovation in shaping future leaders. Students places of cultural interest
will gain an understanding of the key attributes
of effective leaders and innovators and will
undertake case studies of leaders from across
the spectrum of life, including business,
education, technology, sport and the arts.
This course is available for two weeks only in
Marino Institute.
12English +
Music
Programme duration: 2 weeks IRL
Alexandra College
10 hours of ensemble music training
15 hours of English group tuition per week
Together with Tutti Music we are
delighted to offer an English Plus At a glance — Age Group 11 – 17
Music Programme which combines 15 hours of English group tuition per week
expert English language tuition 10 hours of ensemble music training per
with ensemble music training and week, Monday – Thursday afternoons
orchestral instruction. Minimum language level of B1 required
One full-day excursion each weekend to
This course is designed for students between the
places of cultural interest
ages of 11 - 17 years and offers young people the
opportunity to improve their English and music 2 evening activities per week (host family)
playing skills in a two-week programme. The music 7 evening activities per week (residence)
training and instruction is given by professional
musicians, conductors and composers, in small
groups together with English speaking students. The
music course finishes with all music students coming
together for a performance.
Tutti Music aims to provide motivated young music
students with a fun and relaxed way to enjoy and
explore music-making with young players from other
countries, through English. Tuition takes place in
our dedicated music classrooms on the campus of
Alexandra College.
Profile
Tutti Music Ireland
Tutti Music Ireland provides orchestra workshops and
master classes in conducting and performance to
young musicians from all over the world. Tutti Music
OUR PROGRAMMES
engages professional musicians who are experienced
tutors and international performers specializing in
running chamber groups with young people. The
directors of Tutti Music Ireland have, between them,
over twenty years in youth orchestra management
involving musicians aged from 8-25 years.
13English +
AC Milan
Programme duration: 2 weeks IRL
Griffith College
10 hours of football training per week Alexandra College
15 hours of group tuition per week
Profile
AC Milan
The AC Milan Football Club was founded in 1899 and the
club has spent almost its entire history in Italy’s premier
division (Serie A). AC Milan is one of the most successful
clubs in world football. They have won the European
Champions’ League seven times. The Milan Junior Camp
have been working with young people from all over the
world for more than 18 years through projects based on
the “AC Milan approach”.
At a glance — Age Group 11 – 17
15 hours of English group tuition
per week
Students with a keen interest in 10 hours of football training per week with
football can combine morning official AC Milan coaches
English lessons with afternoon Daily private transfer from school to
football training ground
training sessions, led by
AC Milan Training Kit
professional football coaches from
AC Milan Certificate on completion
the renowned AC Milan Club. of course
The aim of this programme is to give young players One full-day excursion each weekend to
the opportunity to improve their technical and places of cultural interest
tactical knowledge of the game in an international 2 evening activities per week
environment. Coaches also focus on individual (host family)
development, while instructing and assisting
7 evening activities per week (residence)
participants in achieving competence in the game.
14English +
Leinster Rugby
Programme duration: 2 weeks IRL
Griffith College
10 hours of rugby training per week Alexandra College
15 hours of group tuition per week
Leinster Rugby is famous across
the rugby playing world. This At a glance — Age Group 11 – 17
programme offers students 15 hours of English group tuition
the opportunity to improve per week
their English and avail of 10 hours of rugby training per
expert rugby coaching in an week with official Leinster Rugby
Club Coaches
international setting.
Daily private transfer from school to rugby
Players will develop core rugby skills such as training ground
passing, tackling, positioning, contact and Tour of the Aviva National
game sense. They will learn to perform under Rugby Stadium
challenging conditions through the high class
Leinster Camp Welcome Kit
training of official Leinster Rugby club coaches.
Leinster Rugby Certificate on completion
of the course
One full-day excursion each weekend to
places of cultural interest
2 evening activities per week
(host family)
7 evening activities per week (residence)
Profile
Leinster Rugby Club
Founded in 1875, Leinster Rugby Club is a premier Irish
professional rugby team based in Dublin. They have
won four European Rugby Champions Cups in recent
OUR PROGRAMMES
years and the team features a host of international
players, including Rob Kearney and Johnny Sexton. It
is the former team of Irish national rugby legend Brian
O’Driscoll. Leinster play their home games in the RDS
Arena or in the Aviva Stadium.
15English +
Horse Riding
Programme duration: 2 weeks IRL
Griffith College
10 hours of horse riding per week St. Raphaela’s School
Alexandra College
15 hours of group tuition per week
Ireland has a long-standing
tradition in equestrian sports.
Our English plus Horse-Riding
programme allows students to
experience this tradition while
also improving their English
language skills.
At a glance — Age Group 11 – 17
Professional instructors take charge of the
15 hours of English group tuition afternoon horse-riding lessons, which include
per week dressage, polo-crosse, trekking, cross-country
10 hours of horse-riding lessons and competitions.
per week
Daily private transfer from school
to Equestrian Centre
Profile Carrickmines
A range of different abilities
Equestrian Centre
catered for This family-owned equestrian centre has been built up
One full-day excursion each weekend to over 20 years and is today one of the largest in Ireland.
places of cultural interest The centre is located in a very picturesque setting
overlooking Dublin Bay. The centre boasts some of the
2 evening activities per week finest equestrian facilities in Ireland including an indoor
(host family) arena, 80 acres of farmland (for trekking and cross
country), a large all-weather arena ideal for polo-crosse
7 evening activities per week (residence)
and a floodlit outdoor sand arena.
16English +
Golf
Programme duration: 2 weeks IRL
Griffith College
10 hours of golf coaching per week St. Raphaela’s School
Alexandra College
15 hours of group tuition per week
At a glance — Age Group 11 – 17
Our English Plus Golf programme
15 hours of English group tuition combines morning English lessons
per week
with afternoon golf coaching with a
10 hours of golf coaching per week with
a licenced PGA Professional, supervised licenced PGA professional.
practice sessions and level permitting, the
opportunity to play on a championship These lessons and daily practice sessions allow
golf course students of all levels to focus on different aspects of
their game, including Set up, Backswing, Short game,
Daily private transfer from school to Golf Long game & Rules & Etiquette.
Centre or Golf Course.
Golf Clubs provided
One full-day excursion each weekend to Profile Dun Laoghaire
places of cultural interest Golf Club
2 evening activities per week
(host family) Dun Laoghaire Golf Club is located between the
mountains and the sea in Ballyman Glen, a uniquely
OUR PROGRAMMES
7 evening activities per week (residence) beautiful valley on the border of Co. Dublin. The 27-hole
championship course is complemented by a state-of-
the-art golf academy and an extensive practice facility
allowing golfers to hone their skills. The Golf Club
offers students a unique golfing experience against the
backdrop of the Wicklow Mountains.
17Mini-Stay
Programme
IRL
Dates: September to June
Available in our year-round adult centres
Marino Institute
Group Tuition: 15-20-25 Hours
Programme duration: Minimum 1
week (possibility of mid-week arrival)
The Emerald Mini-Stay Programme
is offered between the months of At a glance — Age Group 13 – 17
September and June and is designed 15 – 20 – 25 hours of tuition per week
to cater for groups of young learners Maximum 15 students in each class
and school groups, who participate Classes are in closed groups in the
in a tailor-made programme of mornings or afternoons
lessons and activities. Available September to June
Accommodation in carefully selected host
families (residential option subject
to availability)
18Standard Mini-Stay Programmes English for the Workplace
The English for the Workplace programme provides
The standard mini-stay programme includes: students with the essential language skills required
Expert English language tuition to join the working world. We will arm our students
City centre orientation with the skills needed to communicate effectively and
confidently in the world of work.
Accommodation in carefully selected host families
(hotel, hostel or residential accommodation can Topics can include:
also be arranged, subject to availability) CV Preparation; Writing Effective Cover Letters;
Return airport transfers Interview Simulations; Presentation Skills; Starting a
Emerald welcome kit with map and student card new job; Working with a team; Company Case Studies;
Email writing preparation; Listening skills, Notetaking;
Support and advice of a specialised Emerald Interpreting and discussing charts and graphs.
activity coordinator
Emerald Certificate at the end of the course English and Irish Culture
Groups can choose to focus on Irish culture as part of
Additional services available include: their mini-stay programme. Integrated culture topics
Hot lunch option allow students to discover Irish culture and make it
their own.
A wide range of additional excursions and activities
to choose from
Topics can include:
An Emerald tour guide for all chosen activities Irish Sport + GAA, Geography + Facts, Irish Writers,
Public transport passes The Vikings, Irish Traditional Music.
Groups can also choose general English classes or
Standard mini-stay programme options include: request a customised syllabus. Additional options
include English for Business & Marketing and English
English and Examination Preparation for Academic Purposes.
Groups can chose to prepare for a recognised English
examination as part of their mini-stay programme.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Our teachers have proven success records in Trinity
College London, IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC and
TIE examination teaching. We have also prepared
groups for IGCSE examinations with a focus on English
for specific subjects.
19Mini-Stay Plus Programmes Topics covered will include vocabulary and
terminology focusing on sustainable energy, water and
We can also offer courses for groups wishing to attend food, reducing waste, air and water pollution, as well
programmes related to the world of work. Groups as conserving and recovering ecosystem health.
can choose from our Mini-Stay Plus Programmes or
can tailor courses to suit different areas of interest, Students will then combine the workplace skills and
including relevant company visits. language learned in their classes with an interesting
programme of workshops, visits and seminars related
Mini-Stay Plus Programme options include: to creating and promoting a sustainable environment.
English for the Workplace Plus Agriculture English Plus Hospitality and Tourism
Students will cover a range of topics relating to finding This course is ideal for anyone who needs to develop
a job and developing English skills for employability the language and skills necessary to work in a tourism
and the workplace. Students will then combine the or hospitality environment. Students will learn how to
workplace skills learned in their classes with an communicate effectively with customers and clients
interesting programme of workshops and visits related and work on the specialist vocabulary required for the
to the agriculture sector. tourism industry. Topics covered include hotels, travel
agents, restaurants, customer service, tours and
English for the Workplace Plus Sustainable planning itineraries.
Environment
This programme provides students with the essential Students will prepare a project to promote a tourist
language skills required for the workplace together destination involving research, marketing and
with a specific focus on English for a sustainable advertising. Students will design an advertisement
environment. leaflet and present the details of their tour to the class
and teachers at the end of their programme.
20Mini-Stay Accommodation Mini-Stay Activities
The majority of our students stay in host families, Dublin is the perfect city for a short stay. The city
allowing them to make the most of their short time in centre is contained, easy to navigate and yet with
Ireland. Living with an Irish host family is an excellent plenty of fascinating sites to explore. We can put
opportunity for students to experience Ireland’s together a programme of fun in-house activities,
renowned hospitality and develop their language skills cultural excursions, and exciting daytrips. Depending
in a natural, everyday context. Residential options are on budgetary requirements, we can book a range
subject to availability. of visits – both free and with an entrance fee – and
arrange for transport passes or private coaches.
Sample one-week Programme (English and Irish Culture)
TIME Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9.00-10.30 General English General English General English General English General English
10.30-11.00 Break Break Break Break Break
11.00-12.30 Youth Culture in An Introduction to Irish History as Contemporary Irish History as
Ireland Irish Writers: represented in Irish History represented in films
Irish History in Music, modern and
Literature Traditional
12.30-2.00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
14:00-17:00 City Orientation Guided Visit of Dublin Guided Visit of Dublin Guided Visit of Trinity Shopping in the City
Castle Writers’ Museum College and the Book Centre
of Kells
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19:30-21:30 Irish Music Evening in
the School
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Your
Experience
Marino Institute of Education 24
Trinity College 26
Alexandra College 28
Griffith College 30
St. Raphaela’s School 31
Ballinteer Community School 32
Sandford Park 33
Cobham Hall 34
Worth School 36
Rendcomb College 38
Student Services 40
General Information 41
Gallery 42
Location 50
23Marino Institute
of Education,
Dublin, Ireland
Residential Age Group 11 – 17
The Marino Institute campus is The campus is home to one of the Emerald Cultural
Institute’s junior residential programmes during the
ideally located on the north side summer months. The student residence provides
of Dublin city, combining the accommodation for over 300 students and is located
convenience of proximity to the city within 22 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds,
providing an ideal learning environment for students.
centre and Dublin airport with the
peaceful, beautifully landscaped
and spacious grounds of the college.
24Centre Information:
Residence: Facilities:
Accommodation consists of single en-suite 30 fully-equipped, unique classrooms
rooms which are grouped in apartments
A spacious indoor gymnasium
accommodating typically 4 people
Extensive playing fields for outdoor sports
Apartments include a well-fitted kitchen area
and games
and living room
Student common rooms for recreation
24-hour supervision by our Residential Managers
and activities
and Supervisors
Theatre
Secure key card access to each apartment
Fully-serviced canteen
Full-board accommodation with
YOUR EXPERIENCE
on-campus restaurant Costa Coffee shop
Laundry facilities WiFi access through the campus
Host family accommodation is also available 15 minutes from Dublin city centre by bus
Reading and study rooms
25Trinity College, the
University of Dublin
and Trinity Hall
Residential Age Group 14-17, 16-18
(Young Adult Programme)
Students attending this programme The residence is less than 10 minutes by tram
or bus from the city centre. Classes will be held
will be accommodated in Trinity in Trinity Hall or in Trinity College. Students will
Hall Residence located in the be able to make use of the fantastic facilities the
beautiful and prestigious residential college and residence have to offer.
area of Dartry.
26Centre Information:
Residence:
Accommodation consists of single and twin
en-suite rooms which are grouped in apartments
accommodating typically 6 people
Apartments include a well-fitted kitchen area and
living room
24-hour supervision by our Residential Managers
and Supervisors
Student common rooms and games rooms
Sports areas
Secure key card access to each apartment
Full-board accommodation with
on-campus restaurant
Laundry facilities
10 minutes from Dublin City Centre
(by bus or tram)
Trinity College Campus:
Restaurant
Extensive playing fields for outdoor sports and
games, including tennis facilities and rugby and
cricket pitches
College Park
Access to sports centre and guidance of instructors
with swimming pool, climbing wall, squash courts,
dance studios, indoor sports hall
City Centre location
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27Alexandra College,
Dublin, Ireland
Residential & Homestay Age Group 11 – 17
Alexandra College is an exclusive Junior students attending a course in Alexandra
College can stay with nearby host families in the local
private day and boarding school. area or in the College’s residence. This facility is a
The School is set on an attractive 15-minute walk from the main school. The residence
and secure 12-acre campus in was purpose-built to house residential students and
has recently been refurbished by Alexandra College.
Milltown, just 6 kilometres from
Dublin city centre and a short tram
journey away, while the residence
is located on a secure campus
in Rathmines.
28Centre Information:
Residence:
Single and twin rooms with shared bathroom
facilities
Study facilities in each bedroom
WiFi throughout the building
Secure access to each dorm
On-campus laundry facilities
Facilities:
Spacious dining area
Modern, spacious classrooms
A gated complex with on-site security
Science and music buildings
24-hour supervision by our Emerald residential
managers and supervisors Modern multi-purpose hall for sports such
as badminton & volleyball, and music and
Comfortable common rooms
drama events
Gymnasium
Outdoor sports facilities including hockey, soccer,
rugby and athletics pitches, basketball courts,
tennis courts
10 minutes from the city centre by tram
Student common rooms and shop
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Arts and crafts rooms
Host Family accommodation is also available
29Griffith College,
Dublin, Ireland
Residential Age Group 11 – 17
Griffith College, a former Centre Information:
military barracks, is today a Residence:
modern educational institute Accommodation consists of twin rooms in
with modern classrooms and its apartments accommodating typically 4 people.
own on-site residence. Each apartment has 2 bathrooms
Each apartment includes a well-fitted kitchen
Situated on the south side of the city, it is a short and living area
walk from St. Stephen’s Green, in the heart of
Dublin city centre.
Full board accommodation for junior students
24-hour supervision by our Residential Managers
and Supervisors
Laundry Facilities
Host Family accommodation is also available
Facilities:
Fully-serviced Canteen
WiFi access available
10 minute walk from city centre
25 fully-equipped Classrooms
30St. Raphaela’s
School, Dublin,
Ireland Homestay Age Group 11 – 17
This centre is situated in the Centre Information:
quiet and mature residential Facilities:
neighbourhood of Stillorgan on 26 fully-equipped classrooms
the south side of Dublin city. Sports hall, also suitable for drama, arts & crafts
workshops, evening shows and events
St. Raphaela’s School is Emerald’s longest
running international Summer Centre. The school All-weather sports facilities including an
boasts excellent facilities and students are astro-turf sports field
accommodated with local host families. Tennis Courts
Fully-serviced Canteen
15 minutes from Dublin city centre (by tram)
5 minute walk from Stillorgan shopping centre
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31Ballinteer
Community School,
Dublin, Ireland Homestay Age Group 11 – 17
Ballinteer Community School, also Centre Information:
known as BCS, opened in 1974. The Facilities:
school is located in Ballinteer, a Fully-equipped classrooms
lovely residential area in the south All weather sports’ facilities
side of Dublin city. During the Indoor sports hall
year, BCS welcomes boys and girls
Basketball courts
ranging in age from 12 to 18 years.
Tennis courts
The school campus was redeveloped
Performance space
and a new school building was
Walled garden
officially reopened in 2008.
Dining hall
Students attending classes in Ballinteer Community 20 minutes from city centre (bus)
School are accommodated in local host families,
many of which are in walking distance to the school 20 minutes walk from Dundrum Shopping Centre
or a short bus journey away.
32Sandford Park,
Dublin, Ireland
Homestay Age Group 14 – 17
Sandford Park is an exclusive Centre Information:
private day school during the Facilities:
academic year. 20 fully-equipped classrooms
The school is situated on beautiful wooded grounds Modern and spacious Sports’ Hall
in the Ranelagh neighbourhood, a short distance Extensive playing fields for outdoor
from downtown Dublin. During the summer months sports and games
Sandford Park is a popular homestay centre for
Emerald students. Tennis Courts
Fully-serviced Canteen
WiFi access available
Music room
Library
2 minute walk from all of the
amenities of Ranelagh
20 minute walk from Dublin city centre
5 minutes from city centre (by tram)
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33Cobham Hall, UK
Residential Age Group 11 – 16
Cobham Hall is located in the idyllic Originally an English Stately Home dating from the
16th century, Cobham Hall is set in 150 acres of
county of Kent, which is known as beautiful parkland, only 20 minutes from central
“The Garden of England.” London and 2 hours to Paris by high speed rail. With
fantastic leisure facilities, well-equipped classrooms
and comfortable accommodation, Cobham offers
an unbeatable UK summer experience for students
aged 11-16 years.
34Centre Information:
Travel:
20 minutes by train from central London
40 minutes from Gatwick airport
1 hour from Heathrow airport
2 hours to Paris (via high speed train)
Facilities:
Large well equipped gym
Dance studio
Drama studio
Art rooms
Home economics room
Tennis courts
Several playing fields and sports pitches
Indoor heated swimming pool
Computer room
150 acres of beautiful parkland
Residence:
Accommodation consists of single, twin
and multi-bed (3-4 bed) rooms
Shared bathroom facilities
24-hour supervision by our Residential
Managers and Supervisors
Secure coded access to boarding houses
Full-board accommodation provided in
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on-campus restaurant
WiFi access
Comfortable common room areas
35Worth School, UK
Residential Age Group 12 – 17
Worth School is situated in Located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, Worth has housed the Benedictine
500 acres of beautiful Sussex School since the early 1930’s. It is within easy reach
countryside, within the grounds of London and Brighton and only 10 minutes from
of Worth Abbey. Gatwick Airport. With excellent facilities and boarding
houses which have won architectural design awards,
it provides a wonderful, safe environment for our
students to experience and enjoy.
36Centre Information:
Travel:
10 minutes from Gatwick Airport
1 hour from Heathrow Airport
1 hour to central London
30 minutes to Brighton
Facilities:
Rugby and football pitches
Fencing Salle
Hockey and Lacrosse pitches
Astro Turf pitches
9 Tennis courts
9 hole Golf course
Sports hall
Theatre
Art, drama and music rooms
Dance studio
Residence:
Accommodation consists of twin and multi-
bedded rooms with shared bathroom facilities,
or single and twin en-suite rooms
24-hour supervision by our residential managers
and supervisors
Full-board accommodation provided in on-
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campus restaurant
Student recreation areas
Stunning views
WiFi access
37Rendcomb
College, UK
Residential Age Group 9 - 12, 13 - 15
Rendcomb College is located in the
Special Programme
beautiful area in South Central Programmes at Rendcomb College will provide
England known as The Cotswolds. students with the unique opportunity to
learn about British Wildlife and Conservation.
Founded in 1920 in Rendcomb Park, close to the Utilising the nearby Forest School, students
old Roman city of Cirencester, Rendcomb College will experience their specialist outdoor
offers not only a fantastic location in close proximity education area which provides a multitude of
to Oxford, Bath and Stratford-Upon-Avon, but also opportunities for bush craft, leadership and
wonderful facilities and modern accommodation. orienteering.
38Centre Information:
Travel: Residence:
1 hour to Oxford Accommodation consists of single, twin and
multi-bedded rooms.
1 hour to Heathrow Airport
Shared bathroom facilities
1 hour to Stratford Upon Avon
24-hour supervision by our Residential
1 hour 20 mins by train to central London
Managers and Supervisors
Full-board accommodation in
Facilities: on-campus restaurant
Outdoor heated swimming pool Comfortable common room areas
Dance studio WiFi in common room areas
Theatre
Several playing fields, astroturf and
sports pitches
Tennis courts
Sports Hall
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Wilderness and forest school area
39Student Services
First Day at School
Getting to School
Host Families will bring junior students to school on their
first morning.
Students will be introduced to their Centre Manager and
the Emerald Team. This will be followed by a level test and a
verbal orientation. On their first afternoon students will be
taken on a city centre orientation, led by Emerald guides.
Junior students participating in one of our English Plus
Sports’ programmes will be given a separate sports’
programme orientation and an Emerald staff member
will accompany them to the different sports’ centres.
Airport Transfers
Our dedicated transfer teams in Dublin and London look
Student Welfare
after and manage the arrival and departure of our young All students who are not part of a group are assigned an
students who are either unaccompanied or part of a group. Emerald tutor for the duration of their course. Tutors
are in daily contact with students and can deal with
Individual Students any issues which may arise. Tutors also organise the
On arrival individual students are met in the arrivals hall of extra‑curricular programme.
the airport and brought directly to their accommodation,
either host family or residence. Our drivers carry a sign with
the student’s name clearly marked. Accommodation Services
On departure individual students are collected from their We have a number of accommodation options available
accommodation at least 3 hours prior to their flight’s to our students.
departure time, assisted with their check-in at the airport Host Family
and accompanied to the security gate by our transfer staff. Host family accommodation remains a popular option for
Groups young learners. It gives students the opportunity to improve
Groups of students are also looked after by one or more their language skills surrounded by native speakers. It is
drivers upon arrival and again on departure. The transfer also an important cultural immersion, particularly for young
team will have a sign with the group leader or teacher’s students who are away from home for the first time.
name clearly marked. Homestay accommodation for junior students is in shared
rooms on a full-board basis unless otherwise specified.
Residential Accommodation
We offer a range of residential accommodation on
university or college campuses. The type of residential
accommodation can vary from apartments with single or
twin en suite rooms to dormitory-style accommodation
with shared facilities.
See Centre Information for full Residence descriptions.
Students must pay a damage deposit of €50/£50 on arrival
in residence. This will be refunded at the end of the stay
provided there has been no damage.
Hotel or Hostel Accommodation
Groups of junior students may, from time to time, request
www.eci.ie hotel or hostel accommodation. This can be arranged on a
full or half-board basis.
40General Information
English Plus Sports Public Holidays
Programmes In the case of public holidays which occur on a Monday
students will begin their course on the Tuesday of that
Sports’ equipment can be provided for all sports’ camps,
week. Public holidays are non-refundable. During the
however in the case of particular programmes a few items
summer months activities are organised for junior students
are compulsory.
on public holidays which fall on a weekday.
Students participating in our English plus Leinster rugby
programme must wear a gum shield.
Airport Transfers
Students participating in all sports’ programmes must
Students under 18 years are obliged to book a return airport
ensure they have the appropriate footwear and attire.
transfer unless accompanied by an adult.
Medical and Travel Insurance Terms and Conditions
All students studying in Ireland or the UK must obtain
The school needs to receive a signed copy of both our
appropriate medical insurance in their own country before
‘Terms and Conditions’ and our ‘Parental/Guardian Consent
departure and students are also advised to take out travel
Form’ for all Junior Students.
insurance to cover accident or loss of baggage.
For a full list of our terms and conditions please refer to our
Students travelling to Ireland or the UK from EU countries
website www.eci.ie
must bring their European Health Insurance Card with
them. Non-EU students who require a visa to study in
Ireland or the UK will need to submit details of their medical Disclaimer
insurance when submitting their application (information
While the Emerald Cultural Institute has tried to ensure
correct at the time of print, may be subject to change).
that all of the information in this brochure is accurate,
the contents are for information purposes only and do
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Personal Insurance not constitute an agreement between the company and
any client. Emerald reserves the right to make changes to
Students are not insured by the school or by the host
courses, contents, fees or any other information without
family against illness, injury, theft or loss of personal
prior notice.
effects and the school accepts no responsibility in the
event of such occurrences. Personal Insurance cover is
therefore recommended.
41Enjoy the attractions
around Dublin’s city.
Trinity College, Dublin Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin
42Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
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Oscar Wilde Statue, Merrion Square
43Sports Centre, Trinity College Dublin
Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
44YOUR EXPERIENCE
Golf Club, Wicklow
45Cobham Hall, Kent 46
Cobham Hall, Kent
Visit London’s
famous sights
while enjoying the
picturesque English
countryside.
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Tower Bridge, London
47The Emerald team
looks forward to
accompanying you
on your Ireland &
UK experiences.
4849
YOUR EXPERIENCELocation
Dublin
Marino Institute
Drumcondra
Fairview
Phibsborough
Croke
Park
Dublin City Centre
Trinity
College
Merrion Square
School
Griffith College
Ranelagh
Sandford Park
Alexandra
Residence
Palmerston Park
Alexandra
Rathgar College Booterstown
Trinity Hall Milltown
Blackrock
Churchtown
Dundrum Stillorgan
St Raphaela’s
Ballinteer School
Community
School
Year-round Centres
Palmerston Park Merrion Square School
50UK
Rendcomb College
Cheltenham
A40 Stansted
Airport
Gloucester Rendcomb
A417
College M1 A1 M11
A40 Oxford
A429 M25
The Cotswolds
M5 M40 A127
Swindon
Southend-on-Sea
M4 Heathrow
London
Reading Airport Dartford A2
Cobham
M3 Croydon Hall
M25 A217
Maidstone M20
Gatwick
Airport
M23
Crawley Worth School
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Worth School Cobham Hall
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