Founded in 1986, the Emerald Cultural Institute has over 30 years of experience in providing quality language, professional development and cultural programmes to groups and individuals of all ages and from more than 60 countries worldwide. They have welcomed over 100,000 language students through our doors; all with different language abilities, personal interests and academic goals.
Today, their year-round centre is in Dublin and they have 9 summer centres across Dublin and the UK, offering students a wide variety of English language courses. Their 30-plus years of experience have taught us to be proactive in developing their courses, choosing our facilities and designing our classrooms. They are always looking to the future and adapting to trends in education, modelling their study programmes on current working practices and modern lifestyles. As such, their contemporary classrooms and study centres reflect the collaborative approach which we now see in their work and daily life.
Why Emerald Cultural Institute?
The Emerald Cultural Institute has a very clear mission statement:
‘People are at the heart of what Emerald Cultural Institute does. Emerald Cultural Institute provides a transformative educational and cultural experience within a positive, nurturing environment where both students and staff can grow and prepare to meet their personal and professional goals.’
Your goal is to become an efficient and confident English communicator – Emerald Cultural Institute's goal is to make that happen. Their experienced management support team and inspiring teachers provide innovative English language courses. Emerald Cultural Institute's programmes are clearly structured with weekly learning goals, and evaluation tests, so you can monitor your personal progress and have a clear overview of your academic journey.
Offered Programs
- General English
- Academic English
- Business English
- Exam Preparation
- Teacher development courses
- Junior Summer School
- Online Lessons
- Junior Virtual Programmes
Facilities
- 24 modern classrooms
- Language laboratory
- Interactive technology
- Multi-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
Social Activities
Examine a sample social program delineating activities systematically arranged and regularly refreshed on a monthly cadence.
Accommodation Options
Homestays
The vast majority of the students who come to the Institute are accommodated with Irish families. Accommodation is offered on a paying-guest basis with carefully- selected families. We have a large host family database, the majority of which have been with us for at least 12 years.
Student Residences
Trinity Hall Residence, Dublin
Trinity Hall is an official residence of Trinity College Dublin, which is available to our students during the month of August. The residence is situated in the quiet residential area of Dartry in Dublin. It is only a short 10-minute LUAS (tram) ride to the city centre. The Hall offers single or twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, in apartments with shared kitchen and living areas. The residence also offers 24-hour laundry facilities, an on-site convenience shop, free WiFi and 24-hour on-site security. This residence is conveniently located a 2-minute walk from our Palmerston Park school.
Griffith College Residence, Dublin
Accommodation consists of twin rooms with two shared bathrooms in a 4-person apartment with shared kitchen and living space. Features include laundry facilities, full-board on-campus restaurant for junior students, free WiFi, secure key card apartment access and 24-hour supervision by our Residential Managers and Supervisors.
Year-Round Residence
These offer mainly single rooms with private bathrooms in apartments with shared living and kitchen facilities. They provide social spaces and a range of facilities and services.