Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School Dublin, Ireland
11 Sandford Rd, Ranelagh - 6 Dublin - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- All-weather sports facilities including an astro-turf sports field.
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
- Tennis courts.
Location: Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School takes place in Sandford Park School, located south east of Ireland’s capital city in a bustling neighbourhood called Ranelagh. Ranelagh’s high street, a short walk from Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School, is filled to the brim with unique cafes and bistros. For a calmer pace, the promenade along the canal takes students away from the busy city life.
Getting around: Ranelagh is a 20 minute tram ride from Dublin’s centre. Other attractions in the city, like the bustling area of St James, is 30 minutes on public transport. Within walking distance of the school is the centre of the suburb, local parks, a hospital and sport facitilies.
Courses: The school offers students a range of packages with homestay accommodation. The intensive and Young Adult programmes concentrate more on the English learning elements, whilst the multi-activity package uses the after class activities as an interactive learning tool.
Star feature: Sandfield Park School has all weather sports facilities including an astro-turf sports field.
Chain: Emerald Cultural Institute offers English adult courses and junior programmes in Ireland and England UK. The school originated in 1986, and offers a large nationality mix. With its years of experience comes an array of accreditations; membership with IALC and Quality English as well as accredited by EAQUALS and British Council. The selection of English courses has expanded throughout the years based on the current trends of the students. Now there is a wide selection available including exam preparation, academic year, business and erasmus programmes for adults as well as sport and university subject add ons for the juniors.
English Courses
General Language
Junior Homestay Programme: Young Adult (16 to 19 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,060€1,034 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Homestay Programme: Young Adult (16 to 19 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,060€1,034 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,200 2,145 | 3,250 3,169 | 4,240 4,134 | 5,230 5,100 | 6,220 6,065 |
| Price in US$ | 2,480 | 3,664 | 4,780 | 5,896 | 7,012 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 15:45 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Age range:
- 16 - 19 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Homestay Programme: Intensive Course (14 to 17 years old)21 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,124€1,096 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Homestay Programme: Intensive Course (14 to 17 years old)
21 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,124€1,096 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,330 2,272 | 3,445 3,359 | 4,495 4,383 | 5,545 5,407 | 6,595 6,431 |
| Price in US$ | 2,627 | 3,884 | 5,067 | 6,251 | 7,434 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior Homestay Programme: Multi-Activity (13 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,060€1,034 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Homestay Programme: Multi-Activity (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,060€1,034 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,200 2,145 | 3,250 3,169 | 4,240 4,134 | 5,230 5,100 | 6,220 6,065 |
| Price in US$ | 2,480 | 3,664 | 4,780 | 5,896 | 7,012 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Full board on weekdays, half board on weekendsInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
British Council, Select Ireland- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School.
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Library
Games room
Garden
Student support desk
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 26
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20% |
| Germany | 10% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| China | 5% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 30% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 300
- Minimum age of students
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 16 years
Information for all courses offered by Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Refundable deposit for accommodation: EUR 70.
Special Dietary Requirements: EUR 45
Hot Lunch Voucher in School Canteen: EUR 60.
Bank charges (non-EU): EUR 35.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 02 Feb 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 01 Jun 2027, 03 Aug 2027, 26 Oct 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Dublin Airport:
- €105 one way
€210 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Juniors only.
Adults - Paid activities
- Juniors only.
Junior - Free activities
- - Soccer Tournaments
- Themed Parties
- English Language film nights
- Irish dancing lessons
- Bingo night
- Fashion show
- Stop
- Volleyball
Junior - Paid activities
- - Soccer Tournaments
- Themed Parties
- English Language film nights
- Irish dancing lessons
- Illusionist
- Disco night
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Football (soccer) | |
FAQ about Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School, Dublin
What is the best price for a course at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School, Dublin?
“English courses at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School start at 1034 € for a Junior Homestay Programme: Young Adult course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (105 €)”
Which countries are students of Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School comes from Italy with a 20% representation, followed by students from Russia (15%) and Germany (10%).”
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Terms of Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Centre - Sandford Park School
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Bluebeam Limited (trading as Emerald Cultural Institute) | Tax registration ID: 4808428E
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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