English courses in Galway
with Galway Cultural Institute

A long-duration general English programme for students from outside the European Economic Area, combining language learning with life in Galway. It includes academic support, guidance on studies and information on immigration procedures.

Attendance and an international examination are required. Lessons take place in the morning.

The afternoon version of the SAY programme: a long-duration general English course for students from outside the European Economic Area, with academic support, guidance towards studies and information on immigration.

Mornings are free; attendance and an international examination are among the conditions of the programme.

A long-duration programme for students from outside the European Economic Area, combining intensive general English with business English and IT courses, given with the support of the Galway business school, the institute's sister school.

It is for those who want to enter the international job market or set up a business that will work with multinationals, or who see this stay as a springboard to business studies. A solid intermediate level, at least B1+, is required at the start.

A targeted, professional English course, designed for more mature learners who want to study with people of their own generation.

The group shares similar expectations, which makes for a pace and topics that suit them.

The most personalised formula of the 30+ programme: the morning group class, in a small class of people over thirty, is complemented in the afternoon by individual sessions with a teacher.

The group works on general English and professional communication; the individual sessions are tailored to your needs: presentations, meetings, negotiations or vocabulary specific to your sector. An option designed for managers, executives and professionals who want rapid progress that is directly useful in their role.

The morning group general English course, complemented by individual sessions on three afternoons a week: the entry formula of the combined range, for quick progress while keeping free time in Galway.

The individual part follows a programme negotiated with the teacher: oral fluency, business English, preparation for work, study or a trip. All levels are accepted, from beginner to advanced, and enrolment is possible for a single week, with a start every Monday.

A course to progress as fast as possible: general English in a morning group, then each afternoon an individual session with a teacher, on a programme defined with them.

It consolidates speaking and listening, prepares a professional or academic project, or works on a specific point. All levels are possible, from beginner to advanced, with a start every Monday, from one week.

Preparation for the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate, a high-level qualification recognised by more than 8,000 institutions, companies and governments worldwide. It attests to English sufficient for postgraduate study or a management position.

The programme alternates classroom work and personal study, with regular progress reviews and exam practice.

A more extended preparation for the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate, which proves advanced-level English for study or for responsible work.

The schedule is demanding, combining group classes and homework, with regular checkpoints and mock tests.

Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First certificate, which sits between B1 Preliminary and C1 Advanced: proof of English sufficient to live, work or study in an English-speaking environment.

It also opens access to preparatory or bridging programmes taught in English. Mock tests and exam techniques are at the heart of the work.

Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First certificate for candidates who want to keep free time alongside their lessons: the same goal, at a lighter pace.

Classroom study, personal work, progress reviews and exam practice structure the programme.

IELTS Academic preparation focused on exam techniques and strategies, covering reading, writing, listening and speaking. The teaching team also helps with application procedures.

It is for those who plan to study or work in an English-speaking country and need to provide proof of it. Classes take place in the morning.

The same IELTS Academic preparation, with an afternoon programme: exam strategies for the four tests, progress tracking and support in building an admissions file.

A solution for working in the morning or enjoying the city before lessons.

A one-week course for primary school teachers whose mother tongue is not English and who teach a subject in English, or who want to introduce this approach into their class. It takes place at the institute, in Galway, and can be included in the Erasmus+ European programme.

The programme combines the EMILE methodology (CLIL, learning a subject through a foreign language), classroom English, lesson-sequence preparation and practical application. An intermediate level (B1) is required. This session is reserved for its audience: primary school teachers.

The CLIL course session for secondary school teachers: you learn to teach your subject, whether science, history, geography, arts or another, in English, while supporting students' language.

One week of practical training in Galway: methodology, classroom English, lesson planning and applied work. Teachers who request Erasmus+ funding can check the dates and eligibility with the school before booking.

A programme for teachers that combines improving English with discovering Irish literature, folklore, music and history, both traditional and contemporary.

It alternates interactive workshops and social activities in Galway, and also presents methods for renewing classroom practice.

An Erasmus+ training course for teachers facing increasingly diverse classes: designing inclusive lessons, managing linguistic diversity and developing intercultural sensitivity.

It places emphasis on critical thinking, language development and student engagement.

An Erasmus+ training course for teachers who want to integrate digital tools and artificial intelligence into their practice: lesson preparation, assessment and personalised learning.

It also offers strategies for managing workload better and supporting engagement in class.

A training course for university and higher education staff: academic lecturers, researchers and administrative staff.

It works on academic writing, presentation and professional communication, with attention to fluency, clarity and intercultural competence.

A specialised English course for higher education, designed for international students preparing to study at an English-speaking university.

Academic English is worked on from authentic texts and materials, across all four skills.

A course that prepares students to study in English at university: language is developed alongside university study methods, understanding a scholarly text, following a lecture, taking part in a seminar and carrying out personal work.

It is for students who already have a good general level, at least intermediate (B1), and who aim for higher education in Ireland or another English-speaking country. Students gain confidence in speaking and writing, and in critical thinking.

A stay for people aged fifty and over: a general English course in a closed group in the morning, made up of students of the same generation from around the world, and an activity programme that introduces Irish heritage.

The aim is to express yourself with more confidence in everyday situations and to practise English while travelling. The atmosphere is friendly; the levels accepted range from pre-intermediate to upper-intermediate.