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Foundation of English Cambridge First Examination Course

Emerald Cultural Institute

  • Dublin, Ireland
  • 0.25 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

Cambridge B2 First exam-preparation course of 20 lessons a week, In Dublin.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Improve relevant reading
  • Writing
  • Listening and speaking skills
  • Practise communication in academic or everyday contexts
  • And develop greater confidence using the target language.

Career outcomes

  • English Cambridge First (FCE) Examination Course Specialist
  • English Cambridge First (FCE) Examination Course Associate

Curriculum

  • Twenty group lessons a week in a 12-week session focused on FCE exam techniques across all language skills
  • With written and oral assessment tests and regular progress reports. Students receive a course diploma and can sit the Cambridge exam at the Emerald centre in Dublin.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 18+
  • CEFR B2
  • Entrance test
  • Minimum number of participants.

Accepted academic background

No academic qualification published, Age 18+, Placement test, CEFR A1-C1 on the course pages, Although the price-list terms say no beginner class is run (free pre-course assessment), Speaking Skills needs A2, Business and EAP need B2, IELTS prep from target 5.5, Cambridge needs an entrance test).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Choose a course and start date and confirm availability. Complete the online enrolment form or email admissions@eci. Ie
  2. 100 EUR registration fee applies. Pay the 250 EUR non-refundable deposit (deducted from fees)
  3. Balance is due one month before start. ECI issues the acceptance letter. Non-EU students who need a visa pay via the TransferMate escrow account
  4. Apply for the visa at irishimmigration. Ie with proof of funds and medical insurance. Register with INIS within 90 days of arrival (300 EUR).

Other costs

Tuition per year€4,080 EUR
Application fee€100 EUR
Deposit€10,745 EUR

Program details

CampusPalmerston Park, Dublin
Faculty or schoolAdult Courses
DepartmentDepartment of English Cambridge First (FCE) Examination Course
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value15
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.25 years.