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The programme is made up of an English language course at the Emerald Cultural Institute in Dublin, followed by a personalised internship in the field of interest that you specify.
The programme is aimed at current students and recent graduates (within 12 months of graduation) from all faculties.
Applicants must have a minimum B1 level of English.
The language courses begin every Monday. You can choose your own start date.
Participants stay in Dublin for at least 3 months, undertking a 4-week language course followed by an 8-week internship.
Application for the programme must be completed at least 8 weeks before the start of the language course.
The courses offered by Emerald Cultural Institute are available throughout the year, with start dates every Monday.
The programme requires the language course to last at least 4 weeks.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes.
Enrolment on the course includes:
Select from course options:
| Course type | Length | Lessons | Cost (4 weeks) |
| GEN1 - Intensive course | 20 hours per week | Group lessons of General English | € 1,252 |
| GEN 4 – Intensive Plus | 26 hours per week | Group lessons of General English | € 1,540 |
| GEN 5B – IELTS Examination Course | 20 hours per week | Group lessons of IELTS preparation | € 1,252 NB cost of IELTS exam not included in the cost of the course |
At the conclusion of your English course, you can start your 8-week internship.
When applying you will be able to tell the provider, World Endeavors, what field you wish to carry out your internship in.
The provider conducts a preliminary interview with you and then looks for an internship opportunity that fits with your CV, skills and academic profile.
Internships are generally offered in small and medium-sized companies. It is not possible to guarantee that the internship will be carried out 100% in person.
Price:
If this is your first international experience during your current course of studies, you will automatically receive 1 extra ECTS credit upon your return for international activities.
Additionally, it is possible to recognize the Internship completed in Dublin as a curricular internship!
To verify the possibility of recognition, you should consult your faculty guide and contact the Internship Tutor at your Faculty. The names, contact details, and office hours of the Internship Tutors are available online. Simply visit your degree program’s page and click on the "Activities and Experiences" section.
Once the provider confirms the name of the company and your responsibilities, you can inform your reference tutor. After obtaining their approval, you can proceed with activating the internship on the Stage and Placement Portal (STeP), following the activation guide.
All participants have access to scholarships to the value of €1,000, while funds last. Your application for the programme automatically registers your application for a scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded in two instalments after you have submitted the required documentation: €800 when the language course has started and €200 at completion of the internship.
The overall cost of the programme will vary depending on the course and accommodation options selected and whether other options are requested.
The costs listed above include:
The following costs are not included
*transport to and from the airport can be booked at a cost of:
The Emerald Cultural Institute offers various types of housing.
You can choose the accommodation option you prefer, although the actual availability of your preference can only be confirmed by Emeral Cultural Institute during the application process.
Host family accommodation:
Accommodation with a selected host family, including breakfast and evening meal.
| Fixed costs | |
| Administration fee | € 100 |
| Single room accommodation |
€ 295 per week (during the course period) June / July / August: |
| Shared double room accommodation (per person), if available |
€ 270 per week (during the course period) June / July / August: |
| Optional extras upon request – added costs | |
| Special dietary needs, e.g., celiac, gluten free, vegan, etc. | + € 45 per week |
| School lunch voucher (Monday to Friday) | + € 60 per week |
| Extra nights (over and above the dates of the course) | + € 45 per night |
| Host family accommodation with private bathroom | + € 70 per week |
| Family accommodation supplement during the Christmas holidays (2 weeks) | + € 70 per week |
| Summer supplement (bookings 2-11 weeks in July and August) | + € 35 per week |
Residence: single room accommodation, meals excluded
| Cost | |
| Administration fee | € 100 |
| Single room. All year except July and August | € 360 per week |
| Single room. Summer: 30 July to 1 September | € 385 per week |
A deposit of €150 is payable on check in.
The Student Safety Package is included in the programme. This consists of:
When you have completed your application, you will be contacted by the Emerald Cultural Institute to check your language level and by World Endeavors for a preliminary interview to discuss your areas of interest for your internship.
When you have received confirmation of admission to the programme, you will be asked to pay a programme fee of € 280.
The Emerald Cultural Institute and World Endeavors will notify of you of subsequent payments to be made and when they need to be paid.
Cattolica International - MILAN
Tel: 02 7234 5252
@: info.outbound@unicatt.it
Cattolica International - BRESCIA
Tel: 030 2406 250
@: ucsc.international-bs@unicatt.it
Cattolica International - PIACENZA
Tel: 0523 599 107
@: programmi.internazionali-pc@unicatt.it
Cattolica International - ROME
Tel: +39 06 3015 5819
@: ucsc.international-rm@unicatt.it
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