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Prepare for an unforgettable experience. This is a place you will call home, where you will make lifelong friends and achieve the results in English language fluency that you need for your future success.

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General English Courses

General English Courses are our most popular programmes for learners who want to improve their practical English for everyday communication.

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Study English Abroad

Prepare to be amazed as you learn English in Ireland, the emerald island. There's no other country that feels more familiar even if you've never been!

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English Exam Preparation

International exams are vital when it comes to learning English. They give a goal to aim for and are crucial for future employment or for further education.

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Summer English Courses

Our summer English courses are designed for people who want to improve fluency and accuracy in English during the summer months.

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English for Professionals

The demands of work and business mean that our language training needs to be fast-paced and results-focused. English is the major medium of communication in the business world and mastering the English language will give you a competitive advantage in the business arena.

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Teacher Training Erasmus+

Erasmus+ Teacher Training are educational programmes promoted and supported by EU. Teacher Training courses address the needs of teachers and individuals working in the education sector providing them with teaching and training opportunities abroad.

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Professional Certificates

Developed by experienced GCI teachers, our English language business certificates will help you understand the world of business better. Students will gain an appreciation of the ever-changing environment in which a business operates through practising English.

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One to One English

One to One English classes is a good option if you prefer to learn on your own and / or want to focus on some particular aspects of the language such as pronunciation, fluency or formal writing.

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Tailored English Programmes

At Galway Cultural Institute we are specialists in delivering custom made English programmes for mature individuals (50 +) or young learners (Group Mini-Stays).

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Academic English

Academic English, or EAP (English for Academic Purposes), is what we call courses and materials which help prepare English learners for higher education. That could be a university degree or a higher-level diploma.

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Galway is one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Situated at the halfway point of the Wild Atlantic Way, this vibrant city – like its people – is warm, friendly and welcoming. We run a full range of general English, Cambridge and IELTS courses.

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01 Dec

Omniplex Cinemas

Watch a movie with buddies!!

01 Dec

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Omniplex Cinemas

Omniplex Cinemas

12:00p.m. 1st December - 12:00a.m. 31st December 2023

Salthill, Galway

The Omniplex Cinema in Salthill, though relatively new, has quickly become the best moviegoing experience in the city! Enjoy a chill evening with classmates while watching all the latest blockbusters from Hollywood and beyond!

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01 Dec

Experience a Winter Wonderland in Eyre Square!

Experience a Winter Wonderland in Eyre Square!

01 Dec

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Experience a Winter Wonderland in Eyre Square!

Experience a Winter Wonderland in Eyre Square!

12:00p.m. 1st December - 12:00a.m. 22nd December 2023

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

The 2023 Christmas Market is the thirteenth year of the market in Galway and visitors can expect to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and stalls located in Eyre Square in Galway City centre. It is expected that this year will once again feature amusement rides including a 32 metre high Big Wheel and traditional Carousel, Santa’s Express Train, live music performers, puppet shows, storytelling, school choirs, and a Santa’s Grotto to be run by local charities.

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07 Dec

Celtic Stories

Old Irish stories told in a modern setting!

07 Dec

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Celtic Stories

Celtic Stories

6:00p.m. 7th December - 12:00a.m. 21st December 2023

The Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway City

Storytellers from all over the country gather together to retell ancient tales of heroes and monsters, romance, loss, vengeance and everything in between every Thursday night at the Crane Bar on Sea Road at 20.00pm.

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15 Dec

End of Year Quiz

Practise answering questions with new GCI friends

15 Dec

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End of Year Quiz

3:15p.m. 15th December 2023

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Galway Guides

Day Trips from Galway city: The Burren & the Cliffs of Moher GCI Student Experience | The Spanish Arch ​ GCI Student Experience | Connemara ​GCI Student Experience | The Claddagh

Galway is the perfect place to learn English and experience the best that Ireland has to offer. Choose it as your base when looking to study abroad for work, travel or pleasure.

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