EMERALD CULTURAL INSTITUTE

Ireland & USA

PRICE LIST 2014

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EMERALD CULTURAL INSTITUTE

PRICES 2014
General cOurses Intensive Course (20 Hours group tuition) Combined Course (20 Hours grp + 5 individual) Individual Tuition Intensive Plus (26 Hours group tuition) Examination Course (20 Hours group tuition) Intensive Plus Examination Intensive Plus Business Intensive Plus Academic (26 Hours group tuition) Code GEN1 extra week GEN2 extra week GEN3 GEN4 extra week GEN5 extra week GEN6 GEN7 GEN8 extra week 586 879 2 weeks 460 940 3 weeks 690 1,410 -

Prices valid from 6th January to 19th December 2014

GENERAL AND SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES

4 weeks 12 weeks 920 210 1,880 445 2,360 194 5,200 429 Example: Price for GEN1 Course 14 weeks Price for 12 weeks extra weeks 194 x 2 Total 2,360 388 2,748

55 per hour 1,172 268 920 210 3,064 252 2,360 194

A minimum language level of pre-intermediate is required for GEN4. GEN5 is subject to Entrance Test. Exam Fee NOt included for GEN5 Exam Fee NOt included for GEN6. A minimum level of good intermediate is required for these courses.

640 -

960 -

1,280 295

3,400 279

ACADEMIC YEAR Academic Year Programme 1 (20 Hours group tuition)

Code aYp1 extra week

25 weeks 4,506 178

36 weeks 6,344 174

48 weeks 8,288 170 Can include courses GEN1 and GEN5 (subject to entrance test for GEN5, exam fee not included). Can include courses GEN4, GEN6, GEN7 and GEN8 (subject to minimum levels/ exam fee not included). Combination of 50% aYp1 and 50% aYp2.

Academic Year Programme 2 (26 Hours group tuition)

aYp2 extra week

5,927 235

8,380 227

10,756 221

Academic Year Programme 3 aYp3 (50% 20 hours and 50% 26 hours extra week group tuition)

5,216 206

7,362 200

9,522 195

Non-EU students booking an academic year programme must register and pay for a recognised English examination. Exam fee not included in course fees.

Course Registration Fee (payable on all course bookings) 68 per student

SPECIALISED COURSES Personal Intensive Course English for Executives Intensive Combined Course Training Through English TEACHERS COURSES Primary Teachers Course Secondary Teachers Course Introduction to CLIL Online Technologies for Education

Code SPC1 SPC2 SPC3 SPC4 Code SPC5 SPC6 SPC7 SPC8

Per Week 1,470 1,175 715

Description 30 Hours Individual Tuition 25 Hours Small Group Tuition 20 Hours Group + 10 Hours Individual Contact the Institute for more details

2 Weeks

Description

940

50 Hours Specialised Programme over 2 weeks

General and Specialised Course Prices Include the Following: Tuition (60 minutes per lesson) Diploma on completion of course Teaching materials Welcome Kit with guides and maps

Internet and WiFi access Social Programme Text Books NOT included (add 35 max per book)

Family AccOmmOdatiOn

Family Half Board Extra nights in Family Bed & Breakfast Evening Meal

180 per week 26 per night Lunch at weekends

Family Accommodation Price Includes: Family Accommodation Supplements:

Hot Lunch Voucher in school canteen (Monday + 45 per week to Friday) Executive Host Family + 50 per week Family Accommodation during Christmas + 45 per week (2weeks) Self-Catering: Single Room Self-Catering: Twin Room 195 per week 155 per week 224 per week + 168 per week

STUDENT RESIDENCES

St. Raphaelas Residence Available September to June

Summer University Residence Self-Catering: Single Room Available July and August Full Board Supplement

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Airport Transfer Shared Airport Transfer (each way)

70 per trip 40 per student

Administration Fee (payable on all types of accommodation) 65 per student

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GENERAL AND SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES
Course Dates 2014

Our General Courses and Academic Year Programmes are available all year-round. Classes are held Monday Friday. Students can begin their course on any Monday morning at 9.00am (subject toavailability). Complete beginners can only start their course on the following dates in2014: January 6th, March 3rd, May 6th, June 3rd, July 7th, August 5th, September 1st, November 3rd. The Institute will be closed for the following public holidays in2014: January 1st, March 17th, April 21st, May 5th, June 2nd, August 4th, October 27th, andfrom: December 21st 2013 to January 5th2014 December 20th 2014 to January 4th2015 In the case of public holidays which occur on a Monday, students may begin their course on the Tuesday of thatweek. Public holidays are non-refundable.

Examination CourseDates (GEN5):

Cambridge Examination or IELTS
20x60 minute morning lessons of examinationpreparation

Cambridge Examination CourseDates:

First CerticateCourses: Monday January 6th to Friday March 7th (9weeks) Tuesday March 18th to Friday June 6th (12weeks) Monday July 14th to Friday August 22nd (6weeks) Monday September 22nd to Friday December 12th (12 weeks) Cambridge AdvancedCourse: Monday January 6th to Friday 14th March (10weeks) Tuesday March 18th to Friday June 6th (12weeks) Monday September 15th to Friday December 5th (12weeks)

Cambridge ExaminationDates*:
First Certicate in English (FCE) March Examinations: Saturday March 8th2014 June Examinations: Saturday June 7th and Tuesday June10th August Examinations: Thursday August21st December: Saturday December 13th Cambridge in Advanced English (CAE) March: Saturday March15th June: Saturday June 7th or Wednesday June11th December: Wednesday December 3rd *The examination fees are not included in the course fees.

IELTS Course Dates*:

Monday January 6th (Target Score 5.00-6.00) Monday March 3rd (Target Score 6.00-7.00) Tuesday May 6th (Target Score 5.00-6.00) Monday September 1st (Target Score 6.00-7.00) Monday November 3rd (Target Score 5.00-6.00) *Course duration 6 weeks. Gen 5 IELTS preparation classes may be available outside of these dates subject to minimum numbers of course participants. Course will only run for a minimum number of 7 participants. The examination fee is not included in course fees.

Intensive Plus Examination Course (GEN6)

IELTS 6 weeks (20 hours General English Tuition plus 6 hours IELTS preparation perweek) The IELTS afternoon option will run year-round subject to a minimum number of three participants for the afternoon classes. The Examination Fee is not included in the coursefees. TOEFL 4 weeks (20 hours general English tuition plus 6 hours TOEFL preparation perweek) 6th January, March 18th, July 14th, September 22nd Oxford Test of English 6 weeks (20 hours general English tuition plus 6 hours Oxford examination preparation per week) 3rd February, April 14th, June 3rd, August 11th, October 20th

Intensive Plus English for Academic Purposes (GEN8)

Course duration 6 weeks (20 hours General English Tuition plus 6 hours EAP per week) Monday January 13th, Monday May 12th, Monday August 18th, Monday November3rd

English for Executives & Professionals (SPC 2)*

Course duration 1 week 25x60 minute lessons of English for Executives and Professionals January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 12th, June 9th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December1st *In the event we do not have any other applicants on these dates the student will be oered the same number of tuition hours of individual lessons at no extra cost. If participants do not have the correct level they will be redirected to other General or Individual Course options. Lunch with the tutor is only included for a minimum of 2 participants (Lunch voucher costs 45).

Courses for Non-Native Teachers ofEnglish

Primary School Teachers Course (SPC5): July 7th July18th August 18th August29th

Secondary School Teachers Course (SPC6): January 27th February 7th April 14th April25th July 21st August1st Introduction to CLIL with Language Development for Secondary School Teachers (SPC7): August 18th August29th E-Learning: Online Technologies for Education with Language Development forSecondarySchoolTeachersandEducators (SPC8): August 5th August15th NB: A minimum of 6 participants is required to run a closed group course for Non-Native Teachers. In the event that there are less than 6 people on the scheduled dates General Classes will be oered in the morning at the appropriate level with the teacher training modules to be held in the afternoons.

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JuniOr prOgrammes Prices 2014

JuniOr Year-ROund PrOgrammes Dublin

JUNIOR SUMMER HOMESTAY PROGRAMMES Multi-Activity Course Code SUM1 2 weeks 1,330 3 weeks 1,955 4 weeks Extra weeks 2,540 585

AC Milan Junior Camp English + Tennis English + Horse Riding English + Golf Leinster Rugby Camp

SUM2 SUM3 SUM4 SUM5 SUM6

1,848 1,988 1,848

2,732 2,942 2,732

3,616 3,896 3,616

JuniOr Summer Residential PrOgrammes Multi-Activity Course AC Milan Junior Camp English + Tennis English + Horse Riding English + Golf Leinster Rugby Camp

Code

2 weeks

3 weeks

4 weeks Extra weeks

SUM1 R SUM2 R SUM3 R SUM4 R SUM5 R SUM6 R

1,720 2,238

2,540 3,317

3,320 4,396

780 -

2,378 2,238

3,527 -

4,676 -

JUNIOR WINTER PROGRAMMES DUBLIN

JuniOr INTERNATIONAL WINTER PrOgrammes Multi-Activity Course Homestay Multi-Activity Course Hotel Mini-Stay Programme Code WIN1 WIN1 R 1 week 665 860 2 weeks 1,197 1,548 3 weeks 1,760 2,286 4 weeks 2,286 2,988

WIN2

Standard Mini-Stay Programme Premium Mini-Stay Programme Host family or residential Academic Year or Term

High School Programme

HSP

Prices and information available on request

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The prices fOr the juniOr summer and juniOr internatiOnal winter prOgrammes include the fOllOwing: - Tuition (60 minutes per lesson) - 15 hours per week - Homestay, Hotel or Residential Accommodation with full board - Use of Textbooks and teaching materials - Full programme of extra-curricular activities (see sample programmes) - Diploma on completion of course - One Full Day Excursion every week Supplements - Welcome Kit with guides and maps - Transport Costs to and from School (if not walking distance) and to and from ECI Activities. - Kit for AC Milan and Leinster Rugby Camp - Football or Sports Training for AC Milan or Sports Camps - Registration and Administration Fees 40 per trip From 145 per trip From 160 per trip 45 per week 70 per trip 40 per student

Extra Full Day Excursions (includes transport, guide + entrance fees) Weekend Trip (as above + includes half board accommodation) Weekend Trip to Aran Islands (as above + includes boat trip) Hot Lunch Voucher in school canteen (Monday to Friday)

AIRPORT TRANSFERS Airport Transfer (return transfer required for juniors) Shared Airport Transfer (each way)

JuniOr PrOgrammes New YOrK

Residential PrOgram WAGNER COLLEGE Multi-Activity Course AC Milan Camp Code SUM1 SUM2 2 weeks $2,604 $3,364 3 weeks $3,846 4 weeks $5,028 Extra weeks $1,182 per week -

Supplement for Premier Rooms with Private Bathroom:

Single Room $231 per week Twin Room $140 per week

HOMESTAY PROGRAM BAY RIDGE Multi-Activity Course

Code SUM3

2 weeks $2,220

3 weeks $3,264

4 weeks $4,242

Extra weeks $978 per week

The Prices fOr the New YOrK JuniOr PrOgrammes Include the FOllOwing: 15 Lessons per week Use of Text books Diploma Extra-Curricular Program Welcome Kit Enrolment Fees Transport Pass Accommodation with Full Board Milan camp includes full kit and soccer training

AIRPORT TRANSFERS (return transfer required for juniors)

Airport Transfer Shared Airport Transfer (each way)

$130 per trip $65 per trip

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JuniOr prOgrammes

Dublin Course Dates 2014

Sum 1 Multi-Activity Course Host Family Monday 23rd June Friday 8th August 2014 Sum 1 Multi-Activity Course Residence Monday 23rd June Friday 22nd August 2014 Sum 2 AC Milan Camp Monday 30th June Friday 25th July 2014 Sum 3 English & Tennis Camp Monday 30th June Friday 25th July 2014 Sum 4 English & Horse-Riding Monday 30th June Friday 25th July 2014 Sum 5 English & Golf Monday 7th July Friday 18th July 2014 Sum 6 Leinster Rugby Camp Monday 7th July Friday 1st August

Summer Programmes

Win 1 Junior International Winter Programme Monday 6th January Friday 31st January 2014 Win 2 Junior Mini-Stay Programme Available from January to May and from September to December. Contact the Institute directly for moreinformation. The Institute will be closed for the following publicholidaysin 2014: January 1st, March 17th, April 21st, May 5th, June 2nd, August 4th, October 27th, and from: December 21st 2013 to January 5th 2014 December 20th 2014 to January 4th 2015 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.

Winter Programmes

New York Course Dates 2014

Wagner College Residential Programme 15th June 3rd August 2014 AC Milan Camp Wagner College 6th July - 20th July 2014 Bayridge Homestay Programme 15th June 3rd August 2014 Public Holidays USA In the USA the following are national holidays in 2014: January 1st, January 20th, February 17th, May 26th, July 4th, September 1st, October 13th, November 11th and November 27th. Classes missed due to public holidays are non-refundable.

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ENROLMENT AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS

1. Enrolling in a Course To enrol for a course applicants should complete the enrolment form and send it to the Emerald Cultural Institute by post, fax or email or book on-line at www.eci.ie. A booking deposit of 150 (Ireland), or $150 (USA) must accompany all applications and must be sent either directly by bank draft to the Institute, by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or by inter-bank transfer to the Institutes bank account. Please add 10 (Ireland) or $20 (USA) for bank charges and 50 for a bank draft/Travellers Cheque. All payments must be in Euro for courses in Ireland, and in dollars for courses in the USA. A copy of the bank receipt should be sent to the Institute with the enrolment form. Upon receipt of these documents the conrmation documents will be sent together with the full invoice. The deposit is non-refundable but is deductible from the total amount payable. The balance of fees due to the Institute should be paid at least two weeks in advance of the course start date. Accommodation details will be conrmed once we have received proof of full payment. 2. Paying for a course Ireland Payments can be made in a number of ways: - By international bank draft in EURO () posted directly to the Institute. By inter-bank transfer in EURO () to: Bank: AIB Bank Address: 60 Clonskeagh Road, Dublin 14, Ireland.

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Sort Code: 93-11-87 Account Name: Bluebeam Ltd. Account Number: 00259102 IBAN: IE81AIBK93118700259102 Swiftcode: AIBKIE2D By Credit Card: MasterCard and Visa By Travellers Cheques: Euro, Sterling or U.S. Dollar Travellers Cheques

Additional bank charges incurred for both the sending and receiving banks are payable by the sender. A 50 fee will be applied to all payments by bank draft or Travellers Cheques. Paying for a course USA Payments can be made in a number of ways: - By inter-bank transfer in US$ to our US$ account: Beneciary Name/Address: Bluebeam Ltd, 10 Palmerston Park, Rathgar, Dublin 6, Ireland Bank Name/Address: AIB International, Ashford House, Tara Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Sort Code: 93-00-67 Account No. USD16973982 IBAN Code: IE32AIBK93006716973982 Swift (BIC) code: AIBKIE2D - By Credit Card: MasterCard and Visa Additional bank charges for both sending and receiving banks are payable by the sender.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Cancellation Cancellation of booking before arrival: For cancellations received at least fourteen days prior to the course commencement, fees will be refunded less the nonrefundable deposit of 150 (Ireland) or $150 (USA). For cancellations received within 7-13 days of course commencement 50% of the course fees will be refunded. For cancellations of less than 7 days no refund is given. Cancellation After Arrival: Once a student has commenced their course at the Institute they are obliged to complete their full course of study. The full course of study is dened as the initial enrolment period. No refund will be given for course fees if a student withdraws from the course before the completion of the full course of study. If a student wishes to change the course they are attending it may be possible to change to an alternative course or programme of the same value, depending on availability. Students cannot change from group tuition to individual tuition. No refunds can be given for course changes including changes to a less intensive course. Students who have obtained an extension to their visa as a result of a course extension cannot cancel that extension and will not be entitled to any refund. 2. Visa and Immigration Guidelines - Ireland Students requiring a Visa to study in Ireland should contact the nearest Irish embassy for detailed information and allow at least two months to process Visa applications. We can assist with the application procedures for the Visa when required. All fees must be paid in advance and an invitation letter with details of the transfer will only be issued once the funds have been received in full by bank transfer. If original copies of documents are required from ECI they can be sent by mail free of charge or by courier for a fee of 65. Students who experience delays in having their visa issued can postpone their course. Visa Refusals: We will refund all prepaid money minus 150 for administration costs on all visa refusals. Written proof of the visa refusal from the Embassy is required. Immigration Procedures: All non-EU students attending a course of more than 12 weeks (90 days) duration are required to register with the Immigration Bureau. A fee of 300 is payable to the Immigration Bureau by students on their initial registration and students will also be charged 300 for any extension of their immigration period. (The registration fee quoted is 300 at time of printing, but may be subject to change). 3. Holidays for long-term students - Ireland Students are permitted to take holidays depending on the duration of their course. The following regulations apply: The minimum holiday period permitted is 2 weeks Holidays cannot be taken in the middle of a week (must be booked from Monday to Friday) Students must give the Institute at least 2 weeks notice in advance of the holiday Upon returning from a holiday, students may have to take a level test before being placed in a class In the interest of the students academic progress, only one holiday is permitted during any 12 week period Where possible, students are advised to take holidays only on completion of their current level course-weeks booked 12 weeks 25 weeks 48+ weeks holidays permitted 1 holiday period 2 holiday periods 3 holiday periods

4. Postponement of Courses Ireland If you cannot attend your course, you may postpone it. All postponements must be made in writing at least seven days prior to the course start date. You have three months in which to inform the Emerald Cultural Institute of your new dates and pay the re-arrangement fee of 65. The Emerald Cultural Institute will hold all fees already received for the three-month period. A course may only be re-arranged once. 5. 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. 6. Adult Beginners - Ireland Complete beginners can only start their course on xed dates. Please note that students who test at complete beginners level outside the above dates will not be permitted to join a group course but can book private tuition at an additional cost.

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7. Accommodation Prices for accommodation are quoted per week, 7 nights. Refunds will not be given for early departure. Extra nights in host family and residence are possible subject to availability and an additional charge. Accommodation details will only be sent once all fees have been paid in full. Students wishing to extend their accommodation should check availability well in advance of completion of their initial stay. Students who wish to extend their accommodation but require a change of host family must pay of deposit of 60 (Ireland). This deposit is nonrefundable but will be deducted from the rst weeks accommodation fee. A deposit for residential accommodation is charged and is payable on the rst day. This deposit will be refunded provided that no damage has been caused. Any damage caused by a student to homestay or residential property will be charged to the student or students responsible and the school reserves the right to recover the cost for exceptional cleaning. 8. Airport Transfers Transfer details should be sent to us at least seven days prior to the arrival of the student. For students booking an airport transfer we ask for the ight number and arrival time. Unless accompanied by an adult, students under 18 must book and pay for transfers on arrival and departure. Missed transfers are non-refundable. 9. Discipline If students behaviour or conduct is unsatisfactory, they will be subject to the Schools disciplinary procedures. A serious breach of conduct may result in expulsion. In the event of an expulsion, fees are not refunded. Additional charges for ights and other costs will not be covered by the school and are the responsibility of the student or, in the case of underage students, their parents/guardians. 10. Insurance Ireland Students must arrange appropriate medical, travel and personal insurance. Students travelling from EU countries should bring their European Health Insurance Card with them. This only entitles students to emergency hospital care and attendance at certain doctors. Please note that this will not cover elective procedures or dental visits. To comply with immigration guidelines, all non-EU students are required to have medical insurance valid for their entire stay in Ireland. We can organise medical insurance for nonEU students at a cost of 110 per year. Students are not insured by the school or by the family, against accidents, illness, theft or loss of personal eects, and the school accepts no responsibility in the event of such occurrences.

Insurance USA Students must arrange appropriate medical, travel and personal insurance. Students are not insured by the school or by the family/residence, against accidents, illness, theft or loss of personal eects, and the school accepts no responsibility in the event of such occurrences. 11. Publicity Materials Permission is given for the use of student comments or testimonials and photographs/images of students in the ocial promotional material for the Emerald Cultural Institute by the student or their parents or legal guardian with acceptance of these terms and conditions. 12. Junior students For all junior students, parents/guardians must sign and agree to accept the school rules and Terms & Conditions prior to receiving the booking conrmation. For all students under the age of 18, parents/guardians must complete and sign our consent form and return it to the Institute together with the enrolment form. 13. Legal Notice The Emerald Cultural Institute and the Emerald Institute NY reserves the right to change the details of its services, including courses, facilities and course dates where circumstances beyond the Institutes/companys control necessitate such changes or where the number of enrolments is not enough to operate a course viably. The right is also reserved to decline any person at any time without liability. The Emerald Cultural Institute gives notice that all arrangements for transport, activities or for accommodation are made by the Emerald Cultural Institute as an agent upon the express condition that they shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of any defect in any vehicle or through the acts of default of any company or persons engaged in conveying the passenger, or in carrying out the arrangements of the programmes, or otherwise in connection therewith of any family member. No responsibility is accepted for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in air, sea, rail, bus or other services, sickness, weather, war, quarantine, strikes, or other liability.

Central Bookings Office: Emerald Cultural Institute 10 Palmerston Park Rathgar, Dublin 6 Ireland t +353 1 4973361 f +353 1 4975008 e emerald@eci.ie

Dublin Emerald Cultural Institute 10 Palmerston Park Rathgar, Dublin 6, Ireland e emerald@eci.ie www.eci.ie New York Emerald New York 40 Exchange Place, Suite 700 New York, NY 10005 e emerald@eci.ie www.eci.ie