English plus Semester
Study at Griffith College

Develop your academic English at Emerald Cultural Institute
before progressing to a Study Abroad semester at Griffith College in Dublin.

About This Course

Students can choose the number of weeks of their English course in ECI depending on their current English level. During their time at Emerald Cultural Institute students will acquire the skills in academic English needed to successfully follow a Study Abroad Programme at Griffith College. 

There, they can choose from an impressive array of modules including Business, Accounting, Big Data Management and Analytics, Computing Science, Childhood Studies, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Media Production, Art and Design, Fashion Design, Interior Architecture, Journalism, Law, Music Production and more.

Academic Requirement

GPA 2.2 or higher

Age Group

18+

Level Required

IELTS 5.5 or higher

Tuition Hours

22 × 60-minute group lessons per week

Programme fees

Contact us for pricing

In this programme, you will be able to

Develop the academic English and study skills needed to progress confidently from language study at Emerald to semester-level study at Griffith College.

Develop Academic English

Strengthen the language skills needed to understand lectures, academic texts, assignments and other university-level course content.

Communicate in an Academic Environment

Build confidence participating in classes, discussions and presentations while communicating effectively with lecturers and other students.

Prepare for Independent Study

Develop the reading, writing, organisation and study habits needed to manage academic work more independently.

Explore Your Academic Interests

Progress to Griffith College and choose modules from a wide range of subject areas including Business, Computing, Law, Media, Design and other disciplines.

Explore our Year-Round Facilities

Join a diverse, supportive learning community where language comes to life.

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