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Foundation of Academic Year Programme AYP3

Emerald Cultural Institute

Dublin, Ireland
0.5 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Full-time 25 to 35 week English programme combining 20-hour and 26-hour weeks, For adults in Dublin.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop academic knowledge of Academic Year Programme AYP3
Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

Academic Year Programme AYP3 Specialist
Academic Year Programme AYP3 Associate

Curriculum

Combines 13 weeks at 20 lessons and 12 weeks at 26 lessons within a 25 to 35 week stay. Students normally begin with the Intensive Course and add afternoon options
With Cambridge
IELTS and TOEIC preparation available. Assessments
Mentor support
Career seminars and a diploma with student report are included.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 18+
CEFR A1 to C1 placement. Non-EU students must sit a recognised English exam at the end.

Accepted academic background

No academic qualification published, Age 18+, CEFR A1 to C1 placement test, Non-EU students must sit a recognised English exam (IELTS, Cambridge, Oxford Test of English or TIE) at the end.

Documents you’ll need

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

How to apply

Choose a course and start date and confirm availability. Complete the online enrolment form or email admissions@eci. Ie
100 EUR registration fee applies. Pay the 250 EUR non-refundable deposit (deducted from fees)
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
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	€9,123 EUR
Application fee	€100 EUR
Deposit	€6,665 EUR

Program details

Campus	Palmerston Park, Dublin
Faculty or school	Adult Courses
Department	Department of Academic Year Programme AYP3
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.5 years.