General English Courses
General English Courses are our most popular programmes for learners who want to improve their practical English for everyday communication.
05 Dec
Choose to study English at Galway Cultural Institute
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.
Explore our English coursesStudy in the heart of Galway, Ireland
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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GCI Walking Tour
12:12p.m. 5th December 2022
Here at Galway Cultural Institute, we offer a different walking tour each week of the month! These tours explore Galway's history; architecture; waterways and even famous visitors to Galway! This is an excellent way to learn more about your new home! Accompanied by a GCI English teacher, you will be able to ask any extra questions you want & find out more about things that interest you. All new arrivals are encouraged to take a GCI walking tour in their first week as it provides a comprehensive orientation of your new home - Galway!
06 Dec
Conversation Club
3:15p.m. 6th December 2022
The art of conversation is a necessary skill for almost everything in life. The GCI Conversation Club provides a weekly opportunity to get better at precisely that. Conversations introduce you to new people, helping to build your new social circle in Galway.
07 Dec
Christmas Decorations
12:12p.m. 7th December 2022
Join us for our annual Chriistmas arts and crafts workshop where you can make some decorations and Christmas cards for your family and friends
11 Dec
Weekend Trips - Connemara
4:53p.m. 11th December 2022
Explore the heart of Connemara- Ireland's most untouched, rugged landscape with its majestic mountains, golden beaches, breathtaking valleys and expansive lakes. Along the way you'll learn more about Irish Culture, history that shaped the region and a few tales of the local residents. Our tours are provided by our partners Lally Tours and are available every weekend! You can buy your tickets here at GCI.
Galway Guides
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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