Academic Year Programme 1

Program Overview

Academic Year Programme 1

About this course

Our long-term Academic Year Programmes (AYP) offer you a substantial level of flexibility. You can combine different modules and courses to suit your individual requirements. Our Director of Studies, your Academic Mentor and teachers will help design a study path to fully suit your level of English, your academic needs and your learning goals.

Long-term programme students usually begin in our Intensive Course to gain a firm understanding of general English skills. Our new ‘Integrated Learning’ curriculum is based on 21st Century Skills such as collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving. Learn more about our modern approach to Integrated Language Learning.

Once you have gained an appropriate level you can take part in our other 20-hour courses, such as our Cambridge and IELTS Examination Preparation courses.

Services for Academic Year Programme students

Your Academic Mentor, class teachers and the Director of Studies will keep in touch with you and monitor your progress throughout your stay. You are provided with:

• A personal mentor (a senior member of the teaching staff) who will provide academic guidance, advice and support in order to help you to make the most of your studies.
• Seminars and career guidance – a series of informative seminars on subjects such as CV Preparation, Interview Techniques and Further Study Options.
• Internship options allowing you to gain valuable insight into your chosen field working in an English-speaking environment (please note, INIS guidelines apply).

Programme Details

• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• Age: 18+
• Duration: From 25 - 35 weeks
• Class Size: Maximum 14, Average 9
• Tuition: 20 hours per week group tuition programmes
• Levels: CEFR A1 - CEFR C1
• Course Code: AYP1 - 20 hours group tuition per week
• Start Dates: Every Monday
• Class Times: AYP1: 09:00 - 11:00 and 11:30 - 13:30 Monday to Friday

Downloads & Prices

• Academic Year Programme 2025
• Emerald Price List 2025

Important Notes

• Academic Year Programmes may be subject to change as a result of updates to the current Immigration Guidelines and Procedures.
• Immigration regulations require all non-EU students to undertake a recognised examination at the end of an Academic Year Programme. Recognised Examinations accepted by Immigration include IELTS, Cambridge Examinations, Oxford Exam and the Test of Interactive English (TIE).

Testimonial

Ami Sato, Japan

I have been supported a lot in many ways by my tutor since I started course in this school. Especially when I was struggling with the CV for my internship, he kindly gave a lot of practical advice. I can consult him whenever I am worried about something even if it is small thing.

The Emerald Experience

• Written and oral assessment tests
• Regular progress reports
• Ongoing academic support and monitoring
• Study Plans designed with Academic Mentors for long-term students
• Free supervised study sessions in the afternoons
• Use of multi-media facilities
• Free programme of workshops and seminars
• Recognised test preparation centre for TOEIC and TIE Examinations
• Cambridge Examination Venue and Preparation Centre for Cambridge and IELTS examinations
• Course Diploma with student report
• Social & Cultural Programme

Centres offering this Course

• Dublin, Ireland

Palmerston Park

• Accommodation offered: Host Family, Year-Round Residence Options

Program Outline

Academic Year Programme 1: Extraction of Information

Outline:

• Program structure:
• Duration:
25-35 weeks
• Class size:
Maximum 14 students, average 9 students
• Tuition:
20 hours per week of group tuition
• Levels:
Elementary to Advanced
• Program content:
• Modules:
• Intensive Course
• Cambridge and IELTS Examination Preparation courses
• Other 20-hour courses based on individual student needs
• Schedule:

Teaching:

• Methods:
• "Integrated Learning" curriculum based on 21st Century Skills
• Seminars and career guidance
• Free supervised study sessions in the afternoons
• Use of multimedia facilities
• Faculty:
• Senior member of the teaching staff as a personal mentor
• Other teachers with expertise in various areas
• Unique approaches:

Other:

• Services for students:
• Academic mentor
• Internship options
• Additional features:
• Free programme of workshops and seminars
• Recognised test preparation centre for TOEIC and TIE Examinations
• Cambridge Examination Venue and Preparation Centre for Cambridge and IELTS examinations
• Course Diploma with student report
• Social & Cultural Programme
• Testimonial: Quote from Ami Sato about positive experiences and support received during the program.

Note:

Some information may be subject to change based on updates to immigration guidelines.