R EMERALD CULTURAL INSTITUTE

JUNIOR
EMERALD
CULTURAL
INSTITUTE
Ireland & USA
Recognised by Quality and
Qualifications Ireland for
English Language Teaching.
Certified by the New York State
Education Department.
PROGRAMMES
JUNIOR
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Students travelling to Ireland from EU
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who require a visa to study in Ireland will
need to submit details of their medical
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CONTENTS
Muti-activity Programme_8
English Plus AC Milan_10
English Plus Leinster Rugby_12
English Plus Tennis_14
English Plus Horse-riding_15
English Plus Golf_16
Family Programme_17
Leinster Rugby Camp
International Summer Programmes_4
St Raphaela’s School
Manhattan, New York
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Palmerston Park
International Winter Programme_20
Mini-stay Programme_21
Emerald staff
Multi-activity programme
High School Programme_22
Emerald Junior Centres_24
Sudent Services_30
General Information_31
Maps of Different Locations_32
Mini-stay Programme
Year-round Programmes_20
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER
PROGRAMMES
The Emerald Experience for Junior
Summer Students:
15 hours of English lessons per week in
International Classes
Maximum 15 students in each class
We cater for all levels from Beginner to Advanced
Specially developed Emerald Curriculum focused
on the needs of young learners
Emerald Course Certificate, stating level on
completion of course
Close monitoring of all students by teachers and
experienced activities’ staff
All individual students are assigned an Emerald
Tutor for the duration of their stay
Emerald’s International Summer Programmes
offer students a variety of options to improve
their English while experiencing the cultures
of Ireland and the USA.
Our Multi-activity and English Plus courses
ensure that we have programmes which will
suit every young learner and allow them to
thrive in an international environment.
A variety of fun visits and in-school
activities to choose from, including the
Emerald Chat zone
All students receive an Emerald Project Book and
Journal allowing them to record every aspect of
their stay, including lessons, activities, cultural
visits and weekend excursions
English Plus Sports’ options to choose from
Choice of homestay or residential accommodation
Group leaders are provided with a comprehensive
Emerald Group Leader Manual
Group Leader Course (Dublin)
All Students receive an Emerald Student Card
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Course
Course
Code
Age
Morning
Programme
Afternoon
Programme
Period
Location
Multi-activity
SUM 1
11 -17
English
Programme
Full programme of
activities, sports &
excursions
June, July, Dublin & New York
August
English Plus
AC Milan Camp
SUM 2
11 -17
English
Programme
AC Milan Football
Training
July
Dublin & New York
English Plus Leinster
Rugby Camp
SUM 6
11 -17
English
Programme
Leinster Rugby
Camp
July
Dublin
English Plus Tennis
SUM 3
11 -17
English
Programme
Tennis Coaching at
David Lloyd Centre
July
Dublin
English Plus
Horse-riding
SUM 4
11 -17
English
Programme
Horse-riding
lessons
July
Dublin
English Plus Golf
SUM 5
11 -17
English
Programme
Golf Lessons
July
Dublin
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
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Dun Laoghaire Golf Club
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
MULTIACTIVITY
PROGRAMMES
SUM 1
Age Group 11 - 17
This programme is ideal for students
who want to learn English and enjoy an
interesting and varied social programme,
including visits to popular cultural
attractions, a programme of sports and
tournaments or other fun activities such
as dance, music, drama or arts and crafts.
Students can choose to participate in this
programme in Dublin or New York. See
Sample Programme on page 9.
15 hours of English group tuition per week
Wide range of activities in the afternoons
and evenings
One full-day excursion each weekend to
places of cultural interest
Locations: Dublin & New York
Programme Duration: minimum 2 weeks
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SUM 1 - Sample Multi-Activity Residential Programme, New York & Dublin
Week 1
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Afternoon
Programme,
New York
5th Avenue,
Rockefeller
Centre & St
Patrick’s
Cathedral
Midtown
Manhattan,
Madison Avenue,
Sony Building and
Sony Lab, Nike
Town
Sports in
School:
Baseball,
Swimming,
Basketball
Empire State
Building &
Shopping in
Macy’s
Museum of
Modern Art
(MoMa)
Evening
Programme,
New York
Dinner in
Downtown
Manhattan
Dinner in Little
Italy
Dinner on
Campus and
Blues Concert
Visit to
Chinatown
and Dinner
Greenwich
Village and
Dinner
Afternoon
Programme,
Dublin
City
Orientation
and Visit to
an Irish Pub
Introduction to
Gaelic Sports
Introduction
& Worksheet
Preparation
Irish Dancing
Workshop
Introduction
& Worksheet
Preparation
Evening
Programme,
Dublin
Welcome &
Icebreaker
evening
Emerald Chat
Zone
Treasure Hunt
Trinity
College & The
Book of Kells
Irish Music
Sport/Film
African
Drumming
GAA Museum
& Croke Park
Stadium
Themed
Disco
Emerald Olympics
Lunch
Movie in School
Lunch
Dublin: Free Day
English Language Programme
New York: Ellis Island/Liberty Island and Wall Street Area – Dinner in Manhattan
Morning
Programme,
Dublin
Sun
Dublin: Day Trip: Powerscourt and Glendalough
English Language Programme
Sat
New York: Metropolitan Museum, Central Park - Dinner in Manhattan
Morning
Programme,
New York
Fri
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
ENGLISH
PLUS
AC MILAN
SUM 2
Students with a keen interest in football
can combine morning English lessons
with afternoon training sessions, led by
professional football coaches from the
renowned AC Milan Club. The aim of this
programme is to give young players the
opportunity to improve their technical
and tactical knowledge of the game in an
international environment.
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Age Group 11 - 17
AC Milan Profile
15 hours of English group tuition per week
The AC Milan Football Club was founded in
1899. 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.
10 hours of football training per week with
official AC Milan coaches
Daily private transfer from school to Football
Training Ground
AC Milan Training Kit
AC Milan Certificate on completion of 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)
Locations: Dublin & New York
Programme Duration: 2 weeks
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
ENGLISH PLUS
LEINSTER
RUGBY
SUM 6
Leinster Rugby is famous across the rugbyplaying world. This 2-week programme
offers students the possibility to improve
their English and avail of expert rugby
coaching in an international setting. Players
will develop core rugby skills and learn to
perform them under challenging conditions
through the high class training of official
Leinster club coaches.
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Age Group 11 - 17
Leinster Rugby Club Profile
15 hours of English group tuition per week
Founded in 1875, Leinster Rugby Club is a
premier Irish professional rugby team based
in Dublin. They have won three European
Heineken Cup championships in recent years
and the team features a host of international
players, including the Irish national rugby
legend Brian O’Driscoll.
10 hours of rugby training per week with
official Leinster Rugby Club Coaches
Daily private transfer from school to
Rugby Training Ground
Tour of the Aviva National Rugby Stadium
Leinster Rugby Kit for all participants
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)
Location: Dublin
Programme Duration: 2 weeks
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
ENGLISH
PLUS
TENNIS
Age Group 11 - 17
15 hours of English group tuition per week
10 hours of tennis coaching per week with
David Lloyd Tennis Coaches
Daily private transfer from school to David
Lloyd Tennis Centre
One full-day excursion each weekend to
places of cultural interest
2 evening activities per week (host family),
7 evening activities per week (residence)
Location: Dublin
Programme Duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
SUM 3
David Lloyd Profile
In co-operation with the prestigious David
Lloyd Tennis Club we organise a unique
English Plus Tennis experience. The David
Lloyd centre has excellent facilities including
10 indoor and 5 outdoor tennis courts.
Our students are coached by a team of
professional tennis coaches from around the
world, allowing them to improve their skills
in a friendly international environment.
A former Captain of the British Davis Cup
Tennis Team and leading British Tennis
player in the 1980’s David Lloyd established
the David Lloyd Leisure Group in 1990. It is
now Europe’s largest racquet, health and
fitness group. The Group has 87 high-end
Tennis and Fitness Centres across Europe,
however only one is located in Ireland. These
clubs were always distinct from traditional
sports’ centres, due to the emphasis placed
on racquet sports and particularly tennis.
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ENGLISH
PLUS
HORSE-RIDING
SUM 4
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.
Professional instructors take charge of
the afternoon horse-riding lessons, which
include dressage, polo-crosse, trekking,
cross-country and competitions.
Age Group 11 - 17
15 hours of English group tuition per week
10 hours of horse-riding lessons per week
Daily private transfer from school to
Equestrian Centre
One full-day excursion each weekend to
places of cultural interest
2 evening activities per week (host family),
7 evening activities per week (residence)
Location: Dublin
Programme Duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
Carrickmines Equestrian
Centre Profile
This family-owned equestrian centre has
been built up over 20 years and is today one
of the largest in Ireland. The centre is located
in a very picturesque setting overlooking
Dublin Bay. The centre boasts some of
the finest equestrian facilities in Ireland
including an indoor arena, 80 acres of farm
land (for trekking and cross country), a large
all-weather arena ideal for polo-crosse and a
floodlit outdoor sand arena.
Thornton Park Equestrian
Centre Profile
Thornton Park Equestrian Centre is a
purpose-built, modern equestrian centre
situated on 30 acres of grasslands in an
idyllic North Dublin setting. The facilities
include an Indoor Arena, two floodlit outdoor
arenas and stabling for 50 horses. Thornton
Park is certified by the British Horse Society
and is conveniently located close to our
Marino College Centre.
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
ENGLISH
PLUS
GOLF
Age Group 11 - 17
15 hours of English group tuition per week
10 hours of Golf Coaching per week with
a licenced PGA Professional, supervised
practice sessions and the opportunity to
play on a championship golf course
Daily private transfer from school to Golf
Centre or Golf Course.
One full-day excursion each weekend to
places of cultural interest
SUM 5
Our English Plus Golf programme combines
morning English lessons with afternoon golf
coaching with a licenced PGA professional.
These lessons and daily practice sessions
allow students of all levels to focus on
different aspects of their game.
Leopardstown Golf Centre Profile
Home to a number of PGA professionals,
Leopardstown Golf Centre has served as one
of Ireland’s premier golf practice and tuition
centres for over four decades. The centre
provides golfers of all ages with their first
introduction to the game side by side with
experienced club golfers.
2 evening activities per week (host family),
7 evening activities per week (residence)
Location: Dublin
Programme Duration: 2 weeks
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club Profile
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club is located between
the mountains and the sea in Ballyman Glen,
a uniquely beautiful valley on the border
of Co Dublin. The 27-hole championship
course is complemented by a stateof-the-art golf academy, an extensive
practice facility allowing golfers to
hone their skills.
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FAMILY
PROGRAMME
Emerald’s Family Programme is a unique
offering allowing families to combine a
summer holiday in Ireland with an English
language programme.
Parents can choose from our range of
General and Specialised programmes while
children between the ages of 11 and 17 will
enjoy one of our fun and exciting summer
junior programmes.
Families have the option of staying in a
host family, either together or separately,
staying in a residence or alternatively we can
organise a self-catering apartment.
The programme includes the option of
afternoon activities and cultural visits and
a full-day excursion at the weekend for the
whole family to enjoy.
Age Group of children 11 - 17
Programme for children: Choice of our Multi-Activity and English
Plus Programmes
Programme for Parents: Choice of our General and Specialised
Programmes
Accommodation: Host family, residence, self-catering
apartments
Period: July, August
Location: Dublin
Programme Duration: 2- 7 weeks
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
YEARROUND
PROGRAMMES
Outside of the summer months Emerald has
a number of options to give young learners
the opportunity to improve their language
skills and familiarise themselves with
another culture.
International
Winter Programme
WIN 1
Our International Winter Programme
takes place during the month of January
and allows young learners to benefit from
a full range of organised activities in the
afternoons, evenings and weekends. This
programme welcomes both individuals and
groups of students.
Age Group 11 - 17
Dates: January
15 hours of group tuition per week
Suitable for individuals and groups
Maximum 15 students in each class
Wide range of activities in the afternoons
and evenings
One full-day excursion each weekend to
places of cultural interest
Minimum 2 evening activities per week
Accommodation: Homestay/ Hotel
Location: Dublin, Year-round centres
Programme Duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
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Mini-Stay Programme
WIN 2
The Emerald Mini-stay Programme is
offered between the months of September
and June and is designed to cater for groups
of young learners, who participate in a
tailor-made programme of lessons and
activities. Groups can choose between our
two Mini-stay programme options.
Emerald Standard Mini-Stay Programme
Emerald Premium Mini-Stay Programme
Emerald Standard
Mini-Stay Programme
This programme includes:
Expert English language tuition
Accommodation in host family,
residence or hotel
Return Airport Transfers
Emerald Welcome Kit with map and
student card
City Centre Orientation
Emerald Premium
Mini-Stay Programme
This programme includes:
All the features of our Standard
Programme as well as the following:
A dedicated Emerald activity co-ordinator
to oversee and organise the agreed
programme
Specialist Emerald Tour Guide for all the
chosen activities
A wide range of additional excursions
and activities to choose from, subject
to a supplement
Choice of Premium Programme
Activities, Dublin
City Centre Orientation
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
Guinness Storehouse
Dublinia & Christchurch
Viking Splash
Liffey Cruise
Bowling & Quazar
One day trip to Kilkenny Castle
& Dunmore Caves
One day trip to Belfast & Titanic Museum
Irish Music & Dance Evening
African Drumming Evening
Choice of Premium Programme
Activities, New York
The Empire State Building
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
The Metropolitan Museum
Museum of Modern Art
Natural History Museum
Trip to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
One day trip to Washington D.C.
One day trip to Woodbury Common Outlet
Evening Blues Concert
Broadway Musical
Age Group 11 – 17
Dates: mid-September to mid-June
15- 20 hours of group tuition per week
Maximum 15 students in each class
Classes in closed groups in the mornings or
afternoons
Accommodation Dublin: Host family,
Residence, Hotel
Accommodation New York: Host Family,
Hotel, Hostel
Locations: Dublin & New York
Programme Duration: minimum 1 week,
possibility of mid-week arrival
Choice of a wide range of additional excursions
and activities subject to a supplement
Specialist Emerald Tour Guide for all chosen activities
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JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
HIGH
SCHOOL
PROGRAMME
High School Programme Services
Our High School Programme offers
international students the opportunity to
integrate into the Irish education system
for either part or all of an academic year.
The Emerald Cultural Institute works with a
number of select, private high schools in the
Dublin area. See a selection of these schools on
page 23. While our high school partners look
after the students’ day to day academic needs
we offer a complete placement and monitoring
service as well as the possibility of additional
English language support when necessary.
Host family Placement
Students are placed with one of our carefully
selected Irish host families. This allows them to
experience Irish family life and the traditions of
a different country. Our accommodation team
are responsible for placing our high
school students and liaising with the host
family throughout the student’s stay.
Monitoring Service
All high school students in our care will be
assigned a tutor. The tutor will keep in touch
with the student throughout their stay and
monitor the student’s progress. Students and
tutors will meet regularly, particularly during
the initial settling-in period.
Orientation
On arrival high school students will be met
at the airport and brought directly to their
host family by our representative. Shortly
after arriving in Dublin students will have an
orientation with our student welfare officer
and our high school tutor. Non EU students will
also be advised on immigration requirements
at this meeting and be accompanied to the
relevant office.
Additional Language Support
If requested and subject to a supplement we
can provide additional English language tuition
to high school students. This can be organised
during the school year at times that suit the
student’s timetable. We can also arrange for
high school students to prepare and sit an
English exam while in Ireland. for example the
Cambridge First Certificate or the Oxford Test
of English.
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Name
Gender
Accommodation Type
Age
Uniform Sports
St Kilian’s School
Mixed
Host Family
14 - 17
No
Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball
St Conleth’s College
Boys, Mixed
from 4th Year
Host Family
14 - 17
Yes
Rugby, Soccer, Tennis
Notre Dame
Girls
Host Family
14 - 17
Yes
Hockey, Basketball, Tennis
Alexandra College
Girls
Host Family or Boarding
14 - 17
Yes
Hockey, Basketball, Athletics
St Michael’s College
Boys
Host Family
14 - 17
Yes
Rugby, Tennis, Archery
Sandford Park
Mixed
Host Family
14 - 17
Yes
Rugby, Cricket, Hockey
Rosemont School
Girls
Host Family
14 - 17
Yes
Hockey, Basketball,
Orienteering
St. Kilian’s School
Is a co-educational, multi-denominational
school situated on the Eurocampus, a joint
initiative which is home to both St Kilian’s
School and the French Lycée. It offers the
full range of academic subjects, however
its main focus is on language. German is a
compulsory subject and all students must
participate in this class.
St Conleth’s College
Is a lay Catholic school. While the majority of
students are boys, girls are welcome in both
Fifth and Sixth year. Art, applied maths, latin
and music are available on demand outside
of school hours.
Notre Dame
Is a Catholic girls’ school. The school has a
high standard of excellence in the pursuit
of the overall education of the young person.
Class sizes are small and the emphasis is
on the attention to and care for each
individual student.
Alexandra College
Is a girls’ school operating under a Church of
Ireland ethos and its aim is to generate and
maintain an inclusive climate of learning,
within which every pupil is enabled to
develop and fulfil her own unique potential.
It is also a boarding school with a capacity
for 170 boarders.
St Michael’s College
Is a Catholic boys’ school. The College
authorities promote a collaborative
approach to the pursuit of excellence
incorporating students and teachers.
Rugby is an important part of school life
in St Michael’s College.
Sandford Park
Is a non-denominational, co-educational
school. The pupil-centred academic
approach of the school is complemented
by a comprehensive range of co-curricular
activities. All classrooms are fitted with
interactive smart-board technology.
Rosemont School
Is a Catholic girls’school. The value system
in place in Rosemont consists of giving the
student a good Christian education; fully
developing their intellectual emotional and
spiritual capabilities.
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JUNIOR CENTRES
St Raphaela’s School, Dublin
Centre Information:
Programmes: International Summer
Accommodation: Homestay and Residence
Residence Description: Two- and Four-bed
rooms with shared facilities. Full-board
accommodation for junior students. Spacious
living and study areas. 24-hour supervision by
our Residential Managers and Supervisors.
26 fully-equipped Classrooms
This centre is situated in the neighbourhood
of Stillorgan on the south side of Dublin city.
St Raphaela’s School is Emerald’s longest
running international Summer Centre.
The school boasts excellent facilities and
students have the choice of staying with a
host family or in the on-campus residence.
Sports hall, also suitable for drama, arts &
crafts workshops, evening shows and events.
All-weather sports facilities including an
astro-turf sports field.
Tennis Courts
Access to local swimming pool
Fully-serviced Canteen
15 minutes from Dublin city centre (by tram)
5-minute walk from Stillorgan shopping centre
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Marino Institute, Dublin
Marino Institute is located on the north
side of Dublin city and is only a 10-minute
bus journey from the city centre. This
architecturally beautiful campus is home to
Emerald International Summer students and
mini-stay groups throughout the year.
Centre Information:
Programmes: International Summer,
Mini-Stay
Accommodation: Residence and Homestay
Residence Description: Three- and four
-bedroom apartments. All bedrooms are
single with private bathroom. Secure key
card access to each apartment. Full-board
accommodation for junior students. 24-hour
supervision by our Residential Managers
and Supervisors.
30 fully-equipped, unique Classrooms
A spacious indoor gymnasium
Extensive playing fields for outdoor sports
and games
Student common rooms for recreation
and activities
Theatres
Fully-serviced Canteen
Costa Coffee shop
Wi-fi access throughout the campus
15 minutes from Dublin city centre (by bus)
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JUNIOR CENTRES
Sandford Park, Dublin
Sandford Park is an exclusive private day
school during the academic year. The school
is situated on beautiful wooded grounds
in the Ranelagh neighbourhood, a short
distance from downtown Dublin. During the
summer months Sandford Park is a popular
homestay centre for Emerald students.
Centre Information
Programmes: International Summer,
High School
Accommodation: Homestay
20 fully-equipped Classrooms
Modern and spacious Sports’ Hall
Extensive playing fields for outdoor sports
and games
Tennis Courts
Fully-serviced Canteen
Wi-fi 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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Griffith College, Dublin
Griffith College, a former military barracks,
is today a modern educational institute
with state-of the-art classrooms and its
own on-site residence. During the summer
months Griffith is one of Emerald’s summer
residential centres.
Centre Information
Programmes: International Summer
Accommodation: Residential
Residence Description: Two-bedroom
apartments. Most bedrooms are twin rooms.
Each apartment has two bathrooms. Full
board accommodation for junior students.
24-hour supervision by our Residential
Managers and Supervisors.
Fully-serviced Canteen
Wi-fi access available
10-minute walk from city centre
25 fully-equipped Classrooms
Notre Dame, Dublin Notre Dame School is located in Dundrum, a
lovely area on the south side of Dublin city.
This is a popular Emerald summer centre due
to its location and the proximity of students
to their host families. It is a short walk from
both bus and tram stops and from Dundrum
Town Centre, one of Europe’s largest
shopping centres.
Centre Information
Programmes: International Summer,
High School
Accommodation: Homestay
20 fully-equipped Classrooms
Sports’ Hall
All weather sports’ facilities
Tennis Courts
10 minutes from city centre (by tram)
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JUNIOR CENTRES
Wagner College, New york
Our Wagner College campus is located in
the north east of Staten Island, one of the
five Boroughs of New York City. The campus
overlooks Manhattan, the Atlantic Ocean
and New York Harbour. Its prime location and
on-campus facilities mean that Wagner is an
ideal base for Emerald students to discover
New York City.
Centre Information:
Programmes: International Summer
Accommodation: Residential
Residence Description: Two-bed rooms
with shared facilities. Rooms with private
bathroom are also available on request
and subject to a supplement. Full-board
accommodation for junior students. Rooms
equipped with air conditioning. 24-hour
supervision by our Residential Managers
and Supervisors.
State-of-the-art Sports’ Facilities:
gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts,
aerobic and dance studio, soccer, baseball
and football fields
Fully- serviced canteen
Convenience Store on campus
24-hour campus security
Wi-fi access for students and free access to
all computers on campus
30 fully-equipped Classrooms
Library with study areas
105 acre wooded grounds
25-minute ferry ride to lower Manhattan
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Xaverian High School, New york
Bay Ridge is a beautiful Brooklyn
neighbourhood, overlooking the Hudson
River. This area is often referred to as
‘Brooklyn’s Gold Coast’. The Emerald Bay
Ridge homestay programme provides
students with a great opportunity for full
language and cultural immersion.
Centre Information
Programmes: International Summer,
Mini-stay
Accommodation: Homestay
20 Classrooms equipped with smart boards
Sports’ Hall, basketball court, volleyball
court, indoor soccer arena
All weather sports fields
Computer laboratory
Fully-serviced Canteen
30 minutes by subway to downtown
Manhattan
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STUDENT SERVICES
Airport Transfers
Our dedicated transfer teams in Dublin and
New York look after and manage the arrival
and departure of our young students who
are either unaccompanied or part of a group.
Individual Students
On arrival individual students are met in
the arrivals hall of 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.
On departure individual students are collected
from their accommodation at least 3 hours prior
to their flight’s departure time, assisted with
their check-in at the airport and accompanied
to the security gate by our transfer staff.
Groups
Groups of students are also looked after by
one or more drivers upon arrival and again
on departure. The transfer team will have a
sign with the group leader or teacher’s name
clearly marked.
First Day at School
Getting to School
Host Families will bring junior students to
school on their first morning
Orientation and Level Test
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.
Student Welfare
All individual junior students are assigned
an Emerald tutor for the duration of their
course. Tutors are in daily contact with
students and can deal with any issues which
may arise. Tutors also organise the extracurricular programme
Accommodation Services
In both Dublin and New York we have a
number of accommodation options for
junior students.
Host Family
Host family accommodation remains a
popular option for young learners. It gives
students the opportunity to improve their
language skills surrounded by native
speakers. It is also an important cultural
immersion, particularly for young students
who are away from home for the first time.
Host Family Accommodation for junior
students is on a full-board basis unless
otherwise specified.
Available in Dublin and New York
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.
Available in Dublin and New York
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Hotel or Hostel Accommodation
Groups of junior students may, from time
to time, request hotel or hostel
accommodation. This can be arranged on
a full or half-board basis.
Available in Dublin and New York
General Information
English Plus Sports’ Programmes
Sports’ equipment can be provided for
all sports’ camps, however in the case of
particular programmes a few items are
compulsory.
Students participating in our English plus
Leinster rugby programme must wear
a gum shield
Students participating in all sports’
programmes must ensure they have the
appropriate footwear and attire.
Medical and Travel Insurance
All students studying in Ireland or the US
must obtain appropriate medical insurance
in their own country before departure and
students are also advised to take out travel
insurance to cover accident or loss
of baggage. Students travelling to Ireland from EU
countries must bring their European Health
Insurance Card with them. Non-EU students
who require a visa to study in Ireland will
need to submit details of their medical
insurance when submitting their application.
Personal Insurance
Students are not insured by the school or
by the host family against illness, theft
or loss of personal effects and the school
accepts no responsibility in the event of such
occurrences. Personal Insurance cover is
therefore recommended.
Public Holidays
In the case of public holidays which occur on
a Monday students may begin their course
on the Tuesday of that week. Public holidays
are non-refundable. During the summer
months activities are organised for junior
students on public holidays which fall on
a weekday.
Airport Transfers
Students under 18 years are obliged to book
a return airport transfer unless accompanied
by an adult.
Terms and Conditions
The school needs to receive a signed copy
of both our ‘Terms and Conditions’ and our
‘Parental/Guardian Consent Form’ for all
Junior Students.
For a full list of our terms and conditions
please refer to our website www.eci.ie
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