Why Choose GCI?
A unique educational service
Since 1989 Galway Cultural Institute has been offering students from all over the globe an educational service that is recognised as world class. We strive to provide students with a quality service and facilities that are second to none in Ireland. The development of our product and service is constant and our objective is to guarantee you have a unique and unforgettable experience while studying at GCI.
GCI is proud to offer you:
- A huge variety of courses, ranging from our General English programme to Specialist, Business, One-to-One and Executive courses, as well as many others
- Highly experienced, motivated and friendly teaching and administrative staff
- Wonderful facilities including the Ozone Coffee Company, full computer suite, library and free WIFI, providing you with all that is needed to get the most from your studies
- A fantastic location, surrounded by gardens and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
- A sophisticated and comprehensive activities programme, available all year round, and designed to ensure that you experience all that Galway has to offer
- Excellent linguistic diversity amongst the student body - we have welcomed students from over 30 countries to GCI
- A commitment to customer service excellence - we aim to satisfy all your needs while you study with us
Superb Teaching Standards
As one of Ireland's leading language schools, Galway Cultural Institute has superb teachers who are:
- Highly qualified & experienced
- Motivating & supportive
- Good communicators
John Bowman, our Director of Studies and his team of teachers ensure that your English language learning experience is rewarding. They are always available to help you achieve your individual language learning needs.
Our teachers all hold a university degree and a TEFL qualification, which often exceeds the standards set by the Irish Department of Education and Science. Our teachers are committed to continuous professional training and development.
At Galway Cultural Institute we use a comprehensive mixture of language learning techniques which accommodates the learning styles of our students and allows them achieve their language learning outcomes while having a rewarding cultural experience. These are supported by cutting edge technology and the most modern and authentic published materials from the print and broadcast media, which reflect modern English usage.
Innovative Language Learning Techniques
At Galway Cultural Institute we use a comprehensive mixture of learning techniques which accommodates the various learning styles of our students and allows them to achieve their learning outcomes while having a rewarding cultural experience.
The emphasis is on the communicative approach and we use the most modern and authentic published materials from the print and broadcast media, which reflect modern English usage.
These are supported by cutting edge technology and access to our modern learning resource centre with conventional and on-line library facilities.
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