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How much does a language course in Galway cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 30 September 2026

In briefA 2-week stay in Galway costs from 2,755.00 EUR at Galway Cultural Institute: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in Galway: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in Galway depends on the school and the length of stay. The table prices a standard stay at Galway Cultural Institute, an English language school in Galway for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks.
DurationCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksfrom580.00 EURfrom1,965.00 EURfrom790.00 EURfrom2,755.00 EURfrom1,377.50 EURBuild my quote
4 weeksfrom1,160.00 EURfrom2,545.00 EURfrom1,510.00 EURfrom4,055.00 EURfrom1,013.75 EURBuild my quote
8 weeksfrom2,320.00 EURfrom3,705.00 EURfrom2,950.00 EURfrom6,655.00 EURfrom831.88 EURBuild my quote
12 weeksfrom3,240.00 EURfrom4,625.00 EURfrom4,390.00 EURfrom9,015.00 EURfrom751.25 EURBuild my quote
  • Galway Cultural Institute — course: General English 20; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).

Official Galway Cultural Institute 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the school's standard programme
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • homestay accommodation, placement fee included
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in Galway?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
Galway Cultural Institutefrom2,755.00 EURfrom70.00 EURfrom200.00 EURfrom3,025.00 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in Galway vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

  • General English 20 (chosen above): from290.00 EUR per week
  • General English 26: from360.00 EUR per week
  • General English 20 Afternoon: from220.00 EUR per week
  • SAY General English Morning: from168.00 EUR per week
  • SAY General English Afternoon: from142.00 EUR per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 11 weeks: from290.00 EUR per week
  • 12 weeks or more: from270.00 EUR per week

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

  • Host Family - Single Room (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from360.00 EUR per week; Accommodation placement fee: 70.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Residential - Single Room Self-Catering (18+) — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from330.00 EUR per week; Accommodation placement fee: 70.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Westwood Residence - Single En-suite (18+) — single room, no meals, private bathroom: from525.00 EUR per week; Accommodation placement fee: 70.00 EUR (one-off)
  • Residential - Twin Room Self-Catering (18+) — double room, no meals, shared bathroom: from270.00 EUR per week; Accommodation placement fee: 70.00 EUR (one-off)

Peak season

No peak-season supplement is planned in the 2027 rates of this school.

Galway 2027 in figures

  • Standard coursefrom270.00 EUR per week
  • Homestayfrom360.00 EUR per week
  • 2-week stayfrom2,755.00 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom4,055.00 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom6,655.00 EUR

Your exact quote in 2 minutes

These prices are standard stays. Choose your dates, your course and your accommodation: the online quote calculates your exact price, based on the school's official rates, with no commitment. A question about these prices? Ask Sophie, your online adviser, or an adviser.

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in Galway

How much does a language course in Galway cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in Galway costs from 2,755.00 EUR at Galway Cultural Institute: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Galway?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Galway?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Galway?
  • Stay longer. At Galway Cultural Institute, the course costs from 290.00 EUR per week, then from 270.00 EUR per week from 12 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

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Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.

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