Galway Cultural Institute in Galway: 2027 prices
In briefAt Galway Cultural Institute (Galway), the “General English 20” course costs EUR 1,160 for 4 weeks, and accommodation costs from EUR 270 to EUR 525 per week, depending on the option you choose. The school's fees come on top: see the details below.
Prices checked on 26 October 2026, calculated by the Move & Study quote engine from the school's official catalogue. Prices are shown in EUR (euro), the school's currency. As a guide in euros: a 4-week stay (course, accommodation and fees) comes to EUR 4,055, or about EUR 4,055, at the quote engine's exchange rate on the date checked.
All Galway Cultural Institute courses in 2027
Every course sold by Galway Cultural Institute, with its exact catalogue name, lessons per week and price for 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Prices are for the course only, outside high season; a dash means that length is not available for that course.
| Course | Lessons per week | Hours per week | Minimum length | 1 week | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English 20 | — | — | 1 week | EUR 290 | EUR 1,160 | EUR 2,320 | EUR 3,240 |
| General English 26 | — | — | 1 week | EUR 360 | EUR 1,440 | EUR 2,880 | EUR 4,140 |
| General English 20 Afternoon | — | — | 1 week | EUR 220 | EUR 880 | EUR 1,760 | EUR 2,400 |
| English for 30+ | — | — | 1 week | EUR 370 | EUR 1,480 | EUR 2,960 | EUR 4,440 |
| English for 30+ Executive | — | — | 1 week | EUR 895 | EUR 3,580 | EUR 7,160 | EUR 10,740 |
| Combination Course 26 | — | — | 1 week | EUR 650 | EUR 2,600 | EUR 5,200 | EUR 7,800 |
| Combination Course 30 - English Accelerator | — | — | 1 week | EUR 825 | EUR 3,300 | EUR 6,600 | EUR 9,900 |
| CLIL for Primary Teachers | — | — | 1 week | EUR 475 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 5,700 |
| CLIL for Secondary Teachers | — | — | 1 week | EUR 475 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 5,700 |
| English Language & Irish Culture | — | — | 1 week | EUR 475 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 5,700 |
| Supporting Multilingual Learners in Diverse Classrooms | — | — | 1 week | EUR 475 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 5,700 |
| AI for Smarter Teaching | — | — | 1 week | EUR 475 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 5,700 |
| English for Higher Education Professionals | — | — | 1 week | EUR 475 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 5,700 |
| General English + Skills for Academic Success | — | — | 1 week | EUR 325 | EUR 1,300 | EUR 2,600 | EUR 3,900 |
| SAY General English + Business/ICT Skills | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | — | — | — |
| C1 Advanced (CAE) - 4 weeks | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | EUR 1,700 | — | — |
| C1 Advanced (CAE) - 6 weeks | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | — | — | — |
| B2 First (FCE) - 4 weeks/34 lessons | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | EUR 1,700 | — | — |
| B2 First (FCE) - 4 weeks/20 lessons | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | EUR 1,200 | — | — |
| IELTS Academic Mornings | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | EUR 1,200 | — | — |
| IELTS Academic Afternoon | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | EUR 900 | — | — |
| Online Pre-sessional English | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | — | — | — |
| 50+ Programme | — | — | Fixed-date sessions | — | — | — | — |
Fixed session dates
- SAY General English + Business/ICT Skills: from 11 January 2027 to 4 July 2027 (25 weeks): EUR 4,750; from 18 January 2027 to 11 July 2027 (25 weeks): EUR 4,750; from 25 January 2027 to 18 July 2027 (25 weeks): EUR 4,750; from 6 September 2027 to 27 February 2028 (25 weeks): EUR 4,750; from 13 September 2027 to 5 March 2028 (25 weeks): EUR 4,750; from 20 September 2027 to 12 March 2028 (25 weeks): EUR 4,750.
- C1 Advanced (CAE) - 4 weeks: from 5 July 2027 to 1 August 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 1,700; from 3 August 2027 to 30 August 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 1,700.
- C1 Advanced (CAE) - 6 weeks: from 26 April 2027 to 6 June 2027 (6 weeks): EUR 1,800; from 1 November 2027 to 12 December 2027 (6 weeks): EUR 1,800.
- B2 First (FCE) - 4 weeks/34 lessons: from 5 July 2027 to 1 August 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 1,700.
- B2 First (FCE) - 4 weeks/20 lessons: from 19 April 2027 to 16 May 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 1,200; from 15 November 2027 to 12 December 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 1,200.
- IELTS Academic Mornings: from 22 February 2027 to 21 March 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 1,200; from 13 September 2027 to 10 October 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 1,200.
- IELTS Academic Afternoon: from 26 April 2027 to 23 May 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 900; from 27 July 2027 to 23 August 2027 (4 weeks): EUR 900.
- Online Pre-sessional English: from 30 August 2027 to 19 September 2027 (3 weeks): EUR 475.
- 50+ Programme: from 10 May 2027 to 23 May 2027 (2 weeks): EUR 960; from 14 June 2027 to 27 June 2027 (2 weeks): EUR 960; from 9 August 2027 to 22 August 2027 (2 weeks): EUR 960; from 6 September 2027 to 19 September 2027 (2 weeks): EUR 960.
All Galway Cultural Institute accommodation in 2027
Every accommodation option offered by Galway Cultural Institute, with the room, bathroom, meals, weekly price, placement fee and minimum stay. Prices are outside high season; any seasonal supplement is shown in the last column.
| Accommodation | Room | Bathroom | Meals | Price per week | Placement fee | Minimum stay | High season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host Family - Single Room Homestay | Single room | Shared bathroom | Half board | EUR 360 | EUR 70 (once per stay) | 1 week | No supplement |
| Residential - Single Room Self-Catering (18+) Student residence | Single room | Shared bathroom | No meals | EUR 330 | EUR 70 (once per stay) | 1 week | No supplement |
| Residential - Twin Room Self-Catering (18+) Student residence | Twin room | Shared bathroom | No meals | EUR 270 | EUR 70 (once per stay) | 1 week | No supplement |
| Westwood Residence - Single En-suite (18+) Student residence | Single room | Private bathroom | No meals | EUR 525 | EUR 70 (once per stay) | 1 week | No supplement |
Airport transfers to Galway Cultural Institute
The price of each transfer offered by Galway Cultural Institute, one way and return.
| Transfer | One way | Both ways |
|---|---|---|
| Coach Service Galway | EUR 45 | EUR 90 |
| Taxi Transfer Galway Coach Station to Accommodation | EUR 35 | EUR 70 |
| Taxi Transfer Dublin/Cork Airport (DUB/ORK) | EUR 475 | EUR 950 |
| Taxi Transfer Shannon/Knock Airport (SNN/NOC) | EUR 300 | EUR 600 |
Galway Cultural Institute fees
These fees are added to the course and accommodation prices; each one is included in the sample budgets below.
- Books & materials : EUR 75, once per stay.
- Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Exam : EUR 160, once per stay.
- Cambridge B2 First (FCE) / C1 Advanced (CAE) Exam : EUR 205, once per stay.
- Enrolment fee : EUR 70, once per stay.
- Exam books (Cambridge/IELTS) : EUR 100, once per stay.
- External/late exam registration : EUR 60, once per stay.
- IELTS Academic Exam : EUR 250, once per stay.
- Medical insurance : EUR 160, once per stay.
- Meet & Greet Service : EUR 230, once per stay.
- PEL Protection of Enrolled Learners : EUR 75, once per stay.
- Accommodation placement fee : EUR 70, once per stay.
Sample budgets at Galway Cultural Institute: 2, 4 and 8 weeks
Three sample stays, calculated by the quote engine: the “General English 20” course with the reference accommodation (“Host Family - Single Room”), fees included, excluding flights and transfers, outside high season.
| Length of stay | Course | Accommodation | Fees | Total | Guide price in euros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | EUR 580 | EUR 720 | EUR 1,455 | EUR 2,755 | ≈ EUR 2,755 |
| 4 weeks | EUR 1,160 | EUR 1,440 | EUR 1,455 | EUR 4,055 | ≈ EUR 4,055 |
| 8 weeks | EUR 2,320 | EUR 2,880 | EUR 1,455 | EUR 6,655 | ≈ EUR 6,655 |
Frequently asked questions about Galway Cultural Institute prices
How much does a course at Galway Cultural Institute cost in 2027?
At Galway Cultural Institute, the “General English 20” course costs EUR 1,160 for 4 weeks, excluding fees. The course table gives the price of every course (23 in total) for 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks.
How much is accommodation at Galway Cultural Institute?
Accommodation costs from EUR 270 per week (Residential - Twin Room Self-Catering (18+)) to EUR 525 per week (Westwood Residence - Single En-suite (18+)), depending on the option. Each option in the table shows the room, bathroom, meals and minimum stay.
Which fees should I budget for?
Books & materials: EUR 75, once per stay; Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Exam: EUR 160, once per stay; Cambridge B2 First (FCE) / C1 Advanced (CAE) Exam: EUR 205, once per stay; Enrolment fee: EUR 70, once per stay; Exam books (Cambridge/IELTS): EUR 100, once per stay; External/late exam registration: EUR 60, once per stay; IELTS Academic Exam: EUR 250, once per stay; Medical insurance: EUR 160, once per stay; Meet & Greet Service: EUR 230, once per stay; PEL Protection of Enrolled Learners: EUR 75, once per stay; Accommodation placement fee: EUR 70, once per stay.
How much is the airport transfer?
A one-way transfer costs from EUR 35 to EUR 475 depending on the airport (Taxi Transfer Galway Coach Station to Accommodation is the lowest), and double that for a return trip, according to the quote engine.
How much should I budget for 4 weeks at Galway Cultural Institute?
A 4-week stay (“General English 20” course, “Host Family - Single Room” accommodation, fees included) costs EUR 4,055, or about EUR 4,055, excluding flights and transfers.
What is the minimum length of stay?
The “General English 20” course is available from 1 week; the shortest accommodation can be booked from 1 week. A dash in the table marks a length that does not exist for that course.
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Gross prices in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the school's official catalogue, calculated by the Move & Study quote engine, checked on 26 October 2026. Amounts in euros are guide figures calculated by the engine on that date and may vary. The exact amount is confirmed in your quote.