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Emerald’s year-round campus

Palmerston Park
The Heart of Emerald

Palmerston Park is Emerald’s main year-round centre in Dublin, bringing together English language programmes, student support, welcoming facilities, and green outdoor spaces in one dedicated campus environment.
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Why Palmerston Park
School Is So Special

The moment you walk through our doors, you will know you are in a very special place.

Our beautiful main building has been perfectly restored to it’s original 1894 glory, and our modern teaching annex offers the best of modern teaching facilities.

Our neighbourhood is one of the most exclusive and culturally important in Dublin. You are in the footsteps of great Irish writers such as Bram Stoker (Dracula), prime ministers and international ambassadors.

For cultural and language immersion, plus student support and care, Palmerston is the perfect choice.

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“It was the best choice I have made. This school offered me different things compared to the others, I received the best welcome and the environment was very familiar. After two months of studying I improved a lot thanks to the great teachers and classes that I had.”
  • Javier, Chile

The Palmerston Park Campus

With 22 modern classrooms, school-wide WiFi, full-time student support officers, a full-service canteen, and our own private gardens, you’ll feel like you have discovered Ireland’s best kept secret.

Our Classrooms

Spacious and bright, your classroom at Palmerston offers the best of modern technology and personal comfort in a perfect mix of some of the most beautiful and modern classrooms anywhere in the world.

And Yes, Our Canteen Has Full-Time Chef!

A lot of schools have a sandwich and salad bar. Palmerston park has a fully-operational canteen with a full-time chef, Stefano, to cook you hot means every day. And our coffee is freshly ground and sourced form a local Dublin coffee roaster.
Students enjoying a break in the Palmerston Park canteen.

Stefano
Head Chef At Emerald

Our canteen, The Emerald Kitchen, is run by Stefano.
Stefano was trained at the internationally famous Ballymaloe Cookery School.

“At Emerald, we believe every student should have restaurant-quality food. That’s what we serve every day.

”We cook lunches that give our students the best of Irish food as well as international cuisine.

“And we are open in the morning and afternoon for snacks and freshly-ground coffee.
”Here are a few of our most popular dishes.”

History and Culture a Step Away

Rathgar, our neighbourhood

Not only is our Palmerston Park the perfect place to study and relax after lessons, you are in the heart of Rathgar, one of Dublin’s most beautiful and exclusive neighbourhoods.

And All Only Minutes From Dublin City
Centre

A lot of schools have a sandwich and salad bar. Palmerston park has a fully-operational canteen with a full-time chef, Stefano, to cook you hot means every day. And our coffee is freshly ground and sourced form a local Dublin coffee roaster.

Transport and Distances

  • Nearest tram stop
  • Nearest bus stop
  • Dublin Airport
  • Residences
  • City Centre
  • Trinity Hall Summer Residence

Our Dublin Cultural Activities

Dublin is one of Europe’s most popular cities. And there are over a thousand years of stories to discover and fun activities to do. We organise after-class tours all year round so you can experience the very best of Dublin.

The Real Irish Experience

Our day and weekend trips around Ireland

We also organise day and weekend trips with our expert guides to Ireland’s most ancient and magical places.

“My time in Ireland at the Emerald cultural Institute will stay always in my heart and in my memory.

“Is probably hard to believe how much difference our choices can make, but they do.”

  • Luca J Papini

“I noticed your special approach. How warm, genuine, and well-organised everything was.

“You bring such heart into Emerald and into the way you treat people, and because of that, it felt like home.”

  • Olena Akhremchyk

Courses Available in The Center

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English Plus Internship
General & Intensive English

English Plus Internship

Improve your English and gain valuable professional experience through a language course combined with a guaranteed unpaid…

  • Course Duration Minimum 8 weeks, maximum 6 months
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Online Individual Tuition
General & Intensive English

Online Individual Tuition

Learn English online with personalised one-to-one lessons designed around your specific language needs, goals and schedule.

  • Course Duration Minimum 1 week
  • Class Size Individual tuition
  • Lessons per week Flexible timetable; 60-minute lessons
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Combined Course
General & Intensive English

Combined Course

Combine morning General English group classes with five hours of individual tuition each week, focused on your…

  • Course Duration Minimum 1 week
  • Class Size Morning: maximum 14, average 9; afternoon: individual tuition
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with a programme designed for your goals.

Develop skills, make international friends, and enjoy immersive learning experiences designed just for juniors.

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