Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra CollegeDublin, Ireland
Milltown Rd, Rathmines - D06 X520 Dublin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Outdoor sports facilities including hockey, soccer, rugby and athletics pitches, basketball and tennis courts.
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
---|---|
1-18 years | 100% |
18-24 years | 0% |
25-34 years | 0% |
35-50 years | 0% |
>50 years | 0% |
Location: Emerald Cultural Institute Dublin is located in the unique and bustling Irish capital city of Dublin. The school has various centres all over the city, the central of these being in the Rathgar area, a residential area on the outskirts of the city centre. There are several eateries, cafés, banks, and links to public transport close by. Attractions within walking distance include the historic centre of Dublin, River Dobbler and Palmerston Park. The city centre is within a 15-minute journey of the school via public transport.
English Courses
General Language
Junior Homestay Programme: Young Adult Programme
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
960€936€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 19951946 | 29452872 | 38403744 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 895873 |
Price in US$ | 2023 | 2987 | 3894 | 908 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 21002048 | 31003023 | 40403939 | 47004583 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 2130 | 3144 | 4097 | 4766 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:15
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Residential Programme: Multi-Activity (13 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1261€1230€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 25902526 | 38403744 | 50454919 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12051175 |
Price in US$ | 2627 | 3894 | 5116 | 1222 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 27002633 | 40003900 | 52405109 | 62006045 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 2738 | 4056 | 5314 | 6287 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:15
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Bluebeam Ltd | Tax registration ID: 114023
General school facilities
Restaurant
Library
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Gym
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 120
Minimum age of students
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 14 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
---|---|
Italy | 15% |
England | 12% |
Japan | 12% |
Korea | 10% |
Spain | 9% |
Turkey | 8% |
China | 5% |
France | 5% |
Saudi Arabia | 5% |
Germany | 4% |
Venezuela | 1% |
Switzerland | 1% |
Chile | 1% |
Sweden | 1% |
Other nationalities | 11% |
Information for all courses offered by Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Unaccompanied Minor Supplement: EUR 30 each way
Refundable deposit for accommodation: EUR 50
Special Dietary Requirements: EUR 40
Hot Lunch Voucher in School Canteen: EUR 60
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
02 Jan 2024, 17 Mar 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 05 Jun 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 30 Oct 2024, 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
02 Jan 2024, 17 Mar 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 05 Jun 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 30 Oct 2024, 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Dublin Airport:
105 € one way
210 € return (both ways)
210 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Dublin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Dublin page. For flight comparisons to Dublin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
FAQ about Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College, Dublin
- What is the best price for a course at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College, Dublin?English courses at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College start at 936 € for Junior Homestay Programme: Young Adult Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (105 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College varies from 15 students (Junior Homestay Programme: Young Adult Programme) to 15 students (Junior Homestay Programme: Young Adult Programme)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College?100% of teachers at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College from?The highest Nationality percentage at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from England (12%) and Japan (12%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College offers courses for which ages?Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Alexandra College offers courses from 13 years (Junior Residential Programme: Multi-Activity, 15 lessons per week) to 20. Average age is 16 during the summer and 14 for the rest of the year.
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