Galway Cultural Institute
GCI is a one of Ireland’s best language schools
Galway Cultural Institute is a quality English language school managed and run by an expert team of educational professionals. Our expert staff have the knowledge and skills to ensure that each student achieves their maximum potential. With your dedication and our expert help, your English language learning journey will be an unforgettable experience. Our programmes are flexible and students can supplement their course choice with modules in business or with individual lessons.
Highlights
- A full study pathway from language to foundation and degree programmes
- Record of excellent results and student progression
- Technology enhanced classrooms with flexible e-learning tools
- Cambridge Examination testing centre
Programmes Offered
Our programmes are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a vehicle for both promoting quality in language teaching and learning as well as a vehicle for opportunity and success in social, educational and professional domains. (Council of Europe, 2020). GCI offers a wide range of comprehensive English language programmes year round from A1 Beginner to C2 Advanced at very affordable prices. We have a full range of courses ESL programmes to undergraduate Bachelors programmes in business.
General English
20 and 30 lessons per week
Examination preparation (Cambridge and IELTS)
GCI is a testing centre for Cambridge exams, while IELTS venue exam is in the city centre
Study & Work
8 months for NON-EEA students
Business and individual English language classes
English for 30+
(max. 8 class size)
30+ Executive Skills
Summer Business Certificates
2 weeks long, during the summertime
Teacher Training / Erasmus+
50+ courses
Stage/Group programmes
For groups prices during the summer, please contact us and we will quote separately.
Contact
Galway Cultural Institute offers a range of different affordable accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets. When you come to GCI to study, we understand that you’re not just looking for a language school, you’re also looking for a place to call home when you’re away from family and friends. Our own accommodation department ensures that our accommodation is safe, modern, bright and comfortable.
- Homestay
- Residence
- Shared Apartment
Galway is located on the Atlantic West Coast and is mid-point on the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2,500km of an unforgettable coastal route with breath-taking scenery attracting thousands of international visitors every year. This vibrant city — like its people — is warm, friendly and welcoming.
As a university city, 25,000 of its 100,000 inhabitants are students – it is simply the only place to be if you are a student!
In recent years, Galway has become a booming technological centre with many high-profile companies choosing this location as their base. Galway offers a highly skilled and educated workforce. The primary industries in Galway are the medical device sector, software development, gaming and many other technology sectors.
Galway’s big appeal is the highly educated and skilled workforce, quality of life here, the number of cultural events and festivals (there are more than 30 per year) and affordable living costs.
Exams
At Galway Cultural Institute you can choose from different types of exam preparation courses to suit different learning needs. You’ll be guided through the right programmes for the right exam by experts, making sure you optimise your study time and your career prospects. Our exam preparation courses cover the Cambridge exams (Cambridge Advanced, First Certificate, Preliminary) and IELTS exams. As an exam testing centre for Cambridge exams, we have a proven track record of past students’ excellent results. Many of our students, who take IELTS for example, go on to study in international universities or work for multinational companies.
More Features
GCI’s varied social programme takes full advantage of all the wonderful sports, cultural, and musical events happening in the city and surroundings. As we are not only a language school (GCI), but also a business school (GBS) we have very close links with the business communities offering opportunities for volunteer experiences, particularly for our long-stay students. During your stay you can enjoy world-renowned events such as the Galway Arts Festival, the Oyster Festival, the Galway Races, the Macnas Parade, the Cuirt Festival – there are more than 30 festivals per year. As a GCI student you can be more than just an observer – you can actively take part in many of these festivals. We have volunteer arrangements with a number of local festivals and we encourage our students to get involved and have fun.
