English courses in Galway

Your English lessons in Galway last 45 minutes and take place in classes of a maximum of 12 in low season, and 14 in high season.

You have a choice of different course intensities, depending on the program you want to follow:

• 20 lessons per week : General English | IELTS preparation | Cambridge exam preparation | Summer certificates (Leadership & Management, Marketing & Social Media, Business & Entrepreneurship) | 50+ Seniors
• 26 lessons per week : General English | Business English
• 30 lessons per week : General English | IELTS preparation | Cambridge exam preparation | Business English. These 30-lesson-per-week courses are eligible for Forem Language Plan grants .
• 36 lessons per week : Cambridge exam preparation

Accommodation options for your Galway language stay

Shared apartment/house

If you are looking for a little more independence, choose the residence:
bright, modern and fully equipped
apartments or houses. All located 5 to 20 minutes walk from the school.
Single or shared room.
Private bathroom options.
Free Internet access.
A special meal plan is available if you do not wish to cook every day.

Foster family

Staying with a host family is a great way to get to know the local people, culture, and customs; the Irish are known for being extremely welcoming and love to chat. It's the perfect solution for those who feel more comfortable living in a family environment.

Homestay accommodation is:
Friendly, welcoming, and hospitable.
Located 10-25 minutes by bus from the school.
Carefully selected.
Half-board during the week and full-board on weekends.
Single room (all year round) or shared room (summer only).
Private bathroom options.

The advantages of your Galway language stay at our partner school

• GCI's diverse social program is linked to all events taking place in the city and its surroundings.
• Our partner school has volunteer agreements with a number of local festivals , and we encourage our students to get involved and have fun.
• This means that during your stay you can enjoy world-renowned events such as the Galway Arts Festival, the Oyster Festival, and the Galway Races . As a GCI student, you can be more than just an observer – you can actively participate in many of these festivals .

Apart from that, take advantage of your English language stay in Galway to:

• Take a boat trip to the Aran Islands
• Hiking in Connemara
• Windsurfing in Galway Bay
• Volunteering at the annual Macnas parade
• Going to a jazz session on Sunday morning
• Enjoy fresh oysters at the September Oyster Festival
• Attend the parties organized by the school

Galway is a small city, but that doesn't mean you'll be bored... Quite the opposite!

Dates of your Galway language stay

Classes start every Monday except for exam preparation, senior 50+ courses and summer certificates (contact us for dates)

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The advantages of Galway as a language stay destination

Galway is one of Languages ​​& Travel's favorite destinations .

The reasons? A city of manageable size and relaxed atmosphere , its safety, its geographical location on the Atlantic coast and close to many of the country's attractions, and its undeniably lower cost compared to Dublin – for example, a one-bedroom apartment in Dublin city center costs an average of €1701 per month, while in Galway city center, it would cost €1061. You will undoubtedly be able to add to this non-exhaustive list once your stay is over!

Tip : Get off the beaten track, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by what the world has in store for you.

This program at GCI is also can be combined with a paid job or a demi-pair programThis combined formula of paid work and travel is part of our DNA, especially with our ultra-popular destinations: Australia, there New Zealand and the CanadaFor the more ambitious among you, it is also possible to receive a certificate (during the summer only) in the following areas: Leadership & Management, Marketing & Social Media, Business & Entrepreneurship.

Perhaps you'd like to experience all the diversity Ireland has to offer and would also like to take English courses in Dublin? Check out our language course or our language course with a paid job program  in Dublin .