Palmerston Park Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute Language School
Description of Palmerston Park Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute Language School
- Founded: in 1986
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Age of students: from 17 years
- Type of studying: mixed
- Accommodation type: host family, residence
- The language of instruction: English.
Palmerston Park Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute is a language school in Dublin for students aged 17+. Throughout the school year, students come here to learn English - they have access to a wide variety of programs where everyone can find the right, relevant course for them.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Palmerston Park Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute Language School
Intensive English Course
- Students age: from 17 years old,
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9,
- Intensity: from 20 lessons per week (each = 60 minutes),
- Level to start: any (from Elementary to Advanced).
The program is specially designed to help students in the shortest possible time to improve the basic skills in English - reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students significantly expand their vocabulary, study grammar, increase fluency and literacy of speech, due to which they become more confident, more fluent in speaking and writing in English.
The program is based on the principles of integrated learning, which, in the best traditions of the XXI century, are set up for cooperation, critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills.
The course provides several options/options:
- Intensive Course (basic version),
- Intensive Plus Speaking Skills, 26 lessons per week. Admission requirements: Pre-intermediate (A2), Intermediate (B1), Upper-Intermediate (B2), not lower. To the 20 standard lessons, 6 afternoon lessons per week are added, aimed at the active development of conversational skills: fluency, literacy, vocabulary (including idioms), accent correction, freedom of speech and removal of the language barrier.
- Intensive Plus Business, 26 lessons per week. Admission requirements: Upper-Intermediate (B2). For those who need English to advance their career (ideally with experience in real business conditions). Thematic afternoon classes (6 per week) may cover the language of business meetings or negotiations, presentations and reports, marketing and advertising strategies, etiquette of e-mail correspondence or telephone conversations, etc.
- Intensive Plus English for Academic Purposes (EAP), 26 lessons per week. Admission requirements: Upper-Intermediate (B2). An enhanced course for students who are preparing for admission to foreign universities and already have a strong level of English. Academic English will help to upgrade special language areas and skills, significantly expand vocabulary (including terminological). 6 afternoon lessons per week can focus on academic reading, critical thinking development, presentation/research skills, academic listening and note-taking, writing essays/reports/reviews, effective participation in workshops and seminars, etc.
Combined English Course
- Students age: from 17 years old (evening classes – 21+),
- Minimum duration: 1 week,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9,
- Intensity: from 20 lessons (each = 60 minutes) + 10 one-to-one lessons per week,
- Level to start: any (from Elementary to Advanced).
The course effectively combines group and individual lessons: the first is held in the morning, the second in the afternoon. One-to-one lessons will allow you to focus on the topics you need: it can be working through difficult moments, focusing on a specific skill (for example, listening or writing), working on pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, etc. This is one of the most productive and fastest ways to improve your English skills as soon as possible.
Academic Year of English
- Students age: from 18 years old,
- Duration: 25-35 weeks,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9,
- Intensity: from 20 lessons (each = 60 minutes) per week,
- Level to start: any (from Elementary to Advanced).
Long-term English programs are both flexible and very effective: they allow you to customize a basic, universal course with the help of personal modules that help you. Each student can come for a consultation with their academic mentor, any educator or director of training and jointly develop a suitable curriculum. So you can achieve your personal goals 100%, discovering new academic, personal and career horizons!
The beginning of a long-term academic program is, in fact, a basic intensive course: it is both a high-quality infusion into the learning pace and the actualization of knowledge and skills of English. In the future, students will improve not only language competencies, but also critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective cooperation. During the academic year, it will be possible to add various options to the basic program - for example, preparation for exams (IELTS, FCE, CAE).
Additional course bonuses:
- Personal mentor for each student (senior lecturer),
- Seminars and career guidance course: how to write and present a resume, pass an interview, choose further curricula, etc.,
- Options for an English-language internship.
The course is offered in three versions:
- Academic Year Programme 1: 20 lessons per week, any level to start,
- Academic Year Programme 2: 26 lessons per week, starting level from Pre-Intermediate,
- Academic Year Programme 3: a combination of courses of 20 and 26 lessons weekly, any level to start.
FCE Preparation
- Students age: from 17 years old,
- Duration: 8-12 weeks,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9,
- Intensity: from 20 lessons (each = 60 minutes) per week,
- Level to start: from B2.
The special program of preparation for the FCE exam takes into account all its specific features and subtleties. Along this path, students will be led by experienced teachers who are thoroughly familiar with the FCE exams: they know all its pitfalls and typical difficulties, teach useful exam and academic techniques, and tell you what to pay special attention to.
The minimum period of study for high-quality training is at least 8 weeks. The exam itself is paid separately, held on strictly allotted dates (the nearest convenient one can be determined together with the manager).
Preparing for CAE
- Students age: from 17 years old,
- Duration: 10-12 weeks,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9,
- Intensity: from 20 lessons (each = 60 minutes) per week,
- Level to start: from C1.
A difficult CAE level exam requires particularly thorough preparation. And the experienced specialists of Palmerston Park are ready to organize it for you!
Within 10-12 weeks (as practice shows, it is almost impossible to prepare in less than 10 weeks), students will practice in all language aspects:
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing,
- Grammar
- Vocabulary (vocabulary),
- Fluency and literacy of speech, overcoming the language barrier, getting rid of the accent.
The exam itself is paid separately, held on strictly allotted dates (the nearest convenient one can be determined together with the manager).
IELTS Preparation
- Students age: from 17 years old,
- Duration: minimum 2 weeks,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9,
- Intensity: from 20 lessons (each = 60 minutes) per week.
To prepare students for the IELTS exam, the language school invites experienced, qualified teachers who work out curricula and strategies specifically to ensure that the IELTS exam is easy and with the highest possible score. In addition to intensive classes covering all language skills and knowledge, the program includes regular tests - mock exams: they will help you get acquainted with the structure of the exam, the number and order of its blocks. This will help reduce anxiety and stress, show what you need to pay close attention to each individual student.
Additionally, teachers help with applying for the IELTS exam. The exam itself is paid separately, held on strictly allotted dates (the nearest convenient one can be determined together with the manager).
Intensive Plus IELTS Preparation
The intensive IELTS preparation program is 26 lessons per week for prepared students with strong initial knowledge of English (from Intermediate). The basic preparatory course is complemented by afternoon classes (8 per week) in mini-groups of up to 8 people.
One-to-one English
- Students age: from 17 years old,
- Minimum duration: 1 week,
- Intensity: up to 6 lessons every day (each = 60 minutes),
- Level to start: any (from Elementary to Advanced).
One-to-one lessons can be taken as an independent course, or they can serve as an additional effective option for any other course at the Palmerston Park Dublin language school. This is an opportunity to focus on topics and skills that are fundamentally important to you. The teacher will fully customize the entire program for you: intensity, duration, topics and focus of classes to help you achieve personal goals. If a particularly intensive course is required, classes can be held in the evenings and on weekends.
One-to-one lessons can be booked as a whole course in several variants (for students 21+):
- Personal Intensive Course - 30 hours per week,
- Personal Intensive Course — 25 lessons per week,
- Personal Intensive Course — 20 lessons weekly.
English + Internship
- Students age: from 18 years old,
- Minimum duration: 4 weeks of classes + 8 weeks of internship,
- Intensity: 20-26 lessons weekly, in groups (each = 60 minutes),
- Start level: Upper-Intermediate (B2).
This is an excellent course for adult students who want to simultaneously improve their knowledge of the English language, and improve it in real working conditions, and get real work experience abroad, thus pumping their resume. The language school cooperates with many trusted organizations - you can find a suitable place for yourself without any problems, in Ireland, the EU or other countries. Examples of areas in which Palmerston Park students have already completed internships:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Architecture
- Beauty industry,
- Preschool education and pedagogy,
- Engineering (a very popular direction, because the queue for a place should be taken in 6 months),
- Environmental protection,
- Internet marketing,
- Food & Beverage Industry,
- Hairdressing,
- Hotels & Hospitality Industry,
- Gardening and landscaping,
- Law (a very popular direction, because the queue for a place can be 3+ months),
- Logistics
- Work in non-profit organizations,
- Tourism
- Publishing
- Mechanics
- Marketing
- Sales Industry,
- Sound engineering,
- Telecommunications
- Retail.
English for Teachers
- Students age: from 21 years old,
- Minimum duration: 1-2 weeks,
- Classes of up to 15 people,
- Intensity: 25 lessons weekly (each = 60 minutes),
- Level to start: from B2.
The program for teachers of CLIL (primary and secondary classes, students from 10 years old) focuses on the practical application of the principles of CLIL, teaches teachers to apply it in the classroom. The course program includes not only group lectures, but also lively seminars and class discussions, additional master classes and specialized events.
The Fun Lesson Creation Course: Primary-level
The mini-course for teachers successfully combines theoretical and practical blocks that will give modern teachers valuable methodological developments in order to teach English to younger students effectively and productively. After completing this course, the teacher will be able to easily create original, relevant, interesting and exciting lessons, combine different methods so that classes are suitable for any class and child.
The Energizer Master Course: Secondary-level
An advanced lesson creation program is what you need for a modern interested teacher. In this mini-course (1-2 weeks), you will learn how to develop activities that will captivate children from the first minutes, breathe energy, curiosity into them, and cultivate a thirst for knowledge. A useful addition will be techniques aimed at retaining attention, classes on Irish culture.
Academic English
Long-term academic English courses are presented in two formats.
Pre-Sessional Foundation Programme
- Students age: from 17 years old,
- Minimum duration: 3, 6 or 9 months,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9 (afternoon lessons - no more than 6),
- Intensity: 20-26 lessons weekly (each = 60 minutes),
- Start level: from A2 (IELTS 3.5).
A course for students who want to enroll in an English-speaking university abroad after graduating from high school in their home country. If you already have a base of English, but you need to deepen and improve it, including in the academic direction, then the Pre-Sessional Foundation Program is perfect for you. The expected result by the end of the course is IELTS from 5.0 and full readiness to study at the university.
This course of the Palmerston Park Dublin language school is valuable because it was specially designed according to the recommendations and requirements of partners - higher schools and universities. Therefore, taking this course here, the student has the opportunity to subsequently be guaranteed to transfer to a bachelor's course at a partner university in Ireland or the UK (for example, to the famous Trinity College Dublin).
Gap Year Academic Programme
- Students age: from 18 years old,
- Minimum duration: 12 weeks of English + semester at the university,
- Classes of up to 14 people, usually no more than 9,
- Intensity: 20-26 lessons weekly (each = 60 minutes),
- Level to start: from IELTS 5.5.
An academic program that combines an English language course at Palmerston Park Dublin (12 weeks) and a semester at a partner Irish university, Maynooth University. The student can choose the module of university education on his own - 34 departments are offered at 3 faculties, including in-demand degrees in science, technology, business, law and law, and the media. In addition to deepening knowledge, this will provide an opportunity to earn ECTS educational credits and use them in the future to obtain a degree. Students who complete the fall semester can earn a valuable certificate in international business.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students in Palmerston Park Dublin programs can choose the type of accommodation that is most convenient for them for the duration of their studies.
Host family
In addition to comfort and safety, this option offers the opportunity for constant language practice with native speakers of English, allows you to learn more about the traditions and mentality of Irish people, interesting places in Dublin and Ireland.
This type of accommodation is available for students of any age. All families are carefully screened and selected by the staff, many of them have been cooperating with Palmerston Park for more than 12 years. Meals can be board or half board.
Cost (per week per person, half board):
Private room = 260€,
Double room = 240€,
Extra night = 40€,
Dietary meals (special diet) = +35€,
Hot lunches at school on weekdays = +60€,
Room with private bathroom = +60€,
Accommodation during Christmas (two weeks of vacation) = +60€,
Homestay in summer (2-11 weeks from July to August) = +30€.
Summer Residence
Trinity Hall Residence, Dublin is available during the high season: usually from the end of May to the end of August (the exact dates will be advised to you by the manager). It's a great option to stay in a quiet, peaceful Dublin neighborhood Dartry, just 10 minutes by streetcar from the city center (school is just a few minutes away on foot). The facilities here are: rooms for 1-2 people with private bathrooms / apartments with kitchen and living room. All students have access to 24/7 laundry, security, on-site store, WiFi.
Cost (per week per person, self-catering) = from 360€.
Year-round residences
For students who come for year-round courses, outside the summer season, the language school individually selects suitable options from city residences, hotels, apartments and apartments. Most often students choose private rooms (bathroom can be private or shared), access to a shared kitchen and living room, with a range of services and facilities.
Cost (per week per person, self-catering) = from 320€.
Activities and sports
Activities Palmerston Park Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute Language School
Free from academic classes, students can devote their free time to sports, attend excursions as part of the social program offered by the school, or prefer to explore the city and its surroundings on their own.
Facilities and equipment at Palmerston Park Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute Language School
Palmerston Park Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute language school is located in the cozy and beautiful Rathgar district of Dublin in the southern part of the Irish capital. The campus occupies a beautifully landscaped garden in Palmerston Park: it is one of the oldest public parks in the city. It is a peaceful and picturesque place to study, relax and walk.
The campus has excellent transportation links to all parts of the city, making travel, transfers and excursions easy. You can get to the city center by streetcar in just 6 minutes (stop near the school) or 15 minutes on foot, to Alexandra College Women's Residence in 5 minutes, to St. Raphaela's in 20 minutes, and a trip to Dublin International Airport will take no more than 25-30 minutes. Host family homes are also selected so that students do not have to spend a lot of time traveling to their studies.
The language school is well equipped for efficient and comfortable classes. There are 22 cozy and bright classrooms with a beautiful view of the park, a large cafe canteen and coffee station, WiFi throughout, reading and self-study rooms, common spaces-lounges for socializing and relaxing (including a private enclosed terrace garden).
Admission dates and extra charges
Palmerston Park Dublin Language School is open all year round. Classes are held on weekdays, Monday to Friday. Most courses can be started every Monday. Please note weekends and public holidays when the school is closed and lessons are not available:
- January 2,
- February 6,
- March 17,
- April 10,
- May 1,
- June 5,
- August 7,
- October 30,
- December 17-January 2.
Programs are not included in the price and must be paid separately:
- Registration fee = 100€,
- Study aids = about 50€,
- Banking and financial services = from 35€,
- Health Insurance = from 140€,
- Learner Protecion Insurance (PEL) for bookings of 25 weeks or more = 50€,
- Optional language exams = from 120€,
- Airfare,
- Transfers = from 55-95€ one way,
- Out-of-pocket expenses,
- Accommodation and meals, including administration fee (110€) and refundable deposit (100€).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 80 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 80 EUR
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Anyone with a minimum level of English from beginner to advanced can become a student at the Palmerston Park Emeral Cultural Institute in Dublin. The required language level is determined by the specific course of study.
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- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
