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About Us

The Emerald Cultural Institute has a very clear mission statement:

People are at the heart of what we do. We provide 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 – our goal is to make that happen. Our experienced management support team and inspiring teachers provide innovative English language courses. Our 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.

Quality Assurance & Accreditations

Quality is at the very centre of the Emerald Experience – it is at the heart of all our language courses and the basis of each decision. We are members of IALC and Quality English, we are accredited by EAQUALS and British Council, and recognised by Quality and Qualifications Ireland for English Language Teaching.

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EAQUALS aims to foster excellence in language education across the world by providing guidance and support to teaching institutions and individuals. As a member of EAQUALS (Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services) we are also bound by the EAQUALS charters, available to view at www.eaquals.org

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QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) is an independent State agency responsible for promoting quality and accountability in education and training services in Ireland. It was established in 2012 by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012. Among its responsibilities are the approval and regulation of English Language Teaching programmes. For more information on QQI, access www.qqi.ie

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ACELS is the quality assurance body for the English language teaching sector in Ireland. Emerald is recognised by ACELS (The Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services), a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English Language Education (ELE). To learn more, access www.acels.ie

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IALC (International Association of Language Centres) is all about quality. IALC is an international non-profit association that accredits independent language centres that teach the language of their country. As well as outstanding teaching standards and service, IALC language schools have individual character and a real connection with their local community. To learn more, access www.ialc.org

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The Quality English (QE) logo is an assurance that students will have a rewarding and enjoyable experience, whilst improving their English Language skills. For more information on Quality English standards, access www.quality-english.com

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English Education Ireland is the leading association of English Language schools in Ireland. Being a member of EEI is a badge of quality and assurance. For more information on EEI, access www.mei.ie

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Our UK centres and programmes are accredited by the British Council which monitors and improves standards of management, teaching, resources, welfare and care of under 18s in UK English language teaching (ELT). You can find more information here

Ethos

Experience Tradition, Embrace Innovation

As learners’ needs are constantly changing, we continually develop a sophisticated range of courses to meet those needs; academic year programmes, university pathway and examination preparation courses, tailor-made specialised programmes for groups and individuals, blended learning and in-service courses for teachers training through English.

We bring energy and enthusiasm in responding to the new reality that is international education today. We remain committed to an ongoing evaluation of our course content, in response to the constantly-evolving world of international education, without ever losing sight of the fact that it is the individual learner who is at the centre of what we provide. Our courses will always reflect typical, real-world situations and work issues.

Learning a language offers a new perspective on the world and on life and we are proud to be part of that experience. Whether you need English for work, study, travel or personal development, all our team at Emerald are looking forward to accompanying you on your language learning and cultural journey.

History

Emerald Cultural Institute is a privately owned, independent English language school with nearly 40 years of experience. We operate a year-round centre in Dublin and run multiple summer centres across Dublin and the UK. Over the years, we have welcomed more than 100,000 language students from over 60 countries, catering to diverse language abilities, personal interests, and academic goals.

We are proactive in course development, facility selection, and classroom design, continuously adapting to educational trends and aligning our study programmes with modern work practices and lifestyles. Our contemporary classrooms and study centres foster collaboration, reflecting the interactive and dynamic nature of today’s learning and professional environments.

Founded in 1986, Emerald Cultural Institute remains committed to providing high-quality language, professional development, and cultural programmes for individuals and groups of all ages. Our subsidiary, Emerald CI (UK), further expands our reach, reinforcing our dedication to excellence in language education.