The School

Cutting-Edge Facilities

Galway Cultural Institute is situated in a wonderful building that is bright and airy and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. We have spectacular ocean views and we can see the Clare Hills and the Burren from all south facing classrooms. Our school is purpose-built and combines high-tech specifications with an ideal environment for studying, relaxing and making friends.

The school is open from 08:15 until 20:30 each evening and students can use the building freely to meet, log on to WIFI or have a drink or some food in the Ozone Coffee Company.

School Features

• Comfortable spacious rooms with lots of natural light
• Bright open foyer and large seminar rooms for workshops and student meetings
• Comprehensive learning resource centre
• Library / Self Access Resource Centre
• IT room with 20 PCs with free internet access
• WIFI for students with their own laptop
• Ozone Coffee Company
• Large common room - the Halla Mor
• Landscaped gardens & paved area for student relaxation and barbecues

 

Library / Self Access Resource Centre

Students can access the library / self access resource centre to study, to complete assignments and to borrow and return books. This centre contains books, reference materials, journals, CDs, videos, and multimedia equipment. Students preparing for examinations have access to practice tests and a full range of examination materials. You may also avail of our wide range of virtual and online resources.

IT Room / Lab

The IT Lab has 20 PCs with free internet access for our students. Times are allocated in 30 minute slots. Printing facilities are also available. WIFI is available throughout the school and in Ozone Coffee Company for students with their own laptop computer. Students are allocated 2 x 30 minute slots per week. Additional times are often available.

Common Room

Our common room - the Halla Mor - can seat 100+ students and is open all day for students to sit, chat or use our free WIFI internet access. Table-tennis and games are available for your enjoyment and relaxation. Our Movie Club takes place in the Halla Mor and we have a wide range of videos and DVDs for student use.

Ozone Coffee Company

Ozone Coffee Company is the ideal dining experience for the GCI student and prices are very competitive. The café serves delicious coffees and teas, breakfasts, two daily hot lunches, light meals, a wide range of sandwiches, paninis and wraps. There is a deck overlooking the ocean for those who like to dine al fresco. It is a very popular location and is open to the public allowing GCI students the opportunity for additional language practice. Fair Trade We serve fair trade coffee and teas in Ozone Coffee Company and endeavour to serve locally produced food.

Ozone Menu

Gardens & Paved Area

Galway Cultural Institute is surrounded by landscaped gardens and an extensive paved area allowing students additional space to sit outside, relax and chat while looking at the Clare Hills and the Atlantic Ocean. There is ample parking for cars and bicycles.