ECI Juniors – Alexandra College

Discover Dublin Summer Camp at Alexandra College

Alexandra College is an exclusive private day and boarding school. The School is set on an attractive and secure 12-acre campus in Milltown, just 6 kilometres from Dublin city centre. Junior students attending a course in Alexandra College can stay with nearby host families in the local area or in the brand-new residence opened in August 2022 (Hermione Building).

  • School size: Small
  • Class size for Junior programs:
  • Age Group: Juniors (11+)
  • Class size for Juniors: 15
  • Levels: All levels welcome, including those with no prior knowledge
  • Accommodations: Homestay, Residence

Highlights

  • Excellent mix of nationalities
  • Fun and engaging lessons
  • All summer centres are managed by Emerald’s experienced year-round team
  • Each Emerald summer centre is just a 5-minute tram ride from either Dublin city centre or Dundrum town centre.

Programmes Offered

Multi-activity Programme

Age group 11-17 (homestay option available only from 13), for all levels. This programme is ideal for students who want to learn English and enjoy an interesting and varied social programme, including visits to popular cultural attractions, sports and tournaments, dance, music, drama and arts & crafts.

Contact

Contact School

Junior students attending courses at Alexandra College can choose between homestay accommodation with carefully selected local families or our modern on-campus residence, the Hermione Building, opened in August 2022.
Homestay
Our homestays are located within walking distance or a short tram or bus ride from the school. A transport pass is included for students using public transport, ensuring safe and easy travel each day.
Residence
The Hermione Building offers comfortable multi-bed rooms, multiple bathrooms per floor, a study hall, recreational areas, TV lounges, vending machines, and laundry facilities. Students benefit from free Wi-Fi and 24-hour on-site security.

  • Homestay
  • Residence

Alexandra College is located in the attractive neighbourhood of Milltown in South Dublin. The campus boasts excellent facilities and its prime location, only 10 minutes from Dublin City centre by tram, and modern amenities make it an ideal learning environment.

Milltown is a serene residential neighbourhood with shops, cafés and a scenic river walk. It is well-served by public transport, with bus and Luas tram services stopping at the school gates.

Alexandra College offers students a quiet, enclosed study environment as well as the convenience of proximity to the city centre.

From Dublin Airport Alexandra College is less than 20 kilometres from Dublin Airport. Transfers to and from the airport take approximately 25 minutes depending on traffic.

Exams

More Features

Emerald offers a highly personalised learning experience with small classroom groups, allowing students to receive individual attention and actively participate in lessons. This creates an engaging and supportive academic environment. Our programmes go beyond the classroom with a diverse calendar of cultural activities, guided excursions, and visits to some of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, helping students discover the country while practicing their English in real-life contexts. Students are immersed in a truly multicultural and safe environment, where they can build confidence and make friends from around the world. With 24/7 supervision and assistance, we ensure the well-being of our students and provide peace of mind for both students and parents throughout their stay.

Testimonials

The girls were very satisfied with lessons and teachers and other staff of the school, they say they were very friendly and helpful. The trip programme was superb, and they generally liked the activity programme.

My daughter came home extremely enthusiastic after her stay in Emerald. She had a very positive experience in school, with the activities and with her host family. Thank you and congratulations on your professionalism.

This sojourn through Ireland has taught me about its heritage and culture. The places we visited left me stupefied, amazed by their beauty and even bewildered in some cases.

I wanted to thank you and your entire team for providing such a wonderful summer experience for our students, they had an amazing time! Thank you for the constant support and help to Tamara, her mother asked to express her immense gratitude.

We really appreciate all the effort Emerald team put in to make sure our students had such a great experience. We’re already looking forward to the next time!

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