Business English & ICT Skills
The SAY Business English courses are specifically designed to help you develop your career in the business field or progress onto higher education programmes at our sister school, GBS.
Learn English in Ireland
English for University Preparation Course
Galway Cultural Institute’s & Galway Business School’s English for university course is aimed at international high school students who are looking to improve their academic English skills before entering university.
Evening Cambridge Preparation Online Course
If you’re looking for an exam-focused, live online evening course, then the Cambridge Exam Preparation Evening Online course is perfect for you, whether you’re living in Galway, or anywhere else in the world.
Evening English Online Courses
Suitable for all levels, our four-week programme fits around you. Live, online English lessons take place over two evenings per week, and are complemented by extra English study resources available at any time on our e-learning platform.
IELTS Online
Our online IELTS exam preparation course is structured to ensure that you maximise your IELTS exam score. Lessons are intensive and focus on developing the key language skills and exam techniques you will need to achieve the result you need.
Individual Lessons Online
One to One lessons are the most effective way of learning English and receive the specific help you need.
Summer General English 20 lessons
General English Summer Afternoon Course is the bets option to gain fluency fast and learn how to speak in English while you study abroad in Galway.
General English 20 lessons
General English Courses are our most popular English language courses.You can choose to study English in Ireland with this popular 20 lessons per week course.
General English 26 lessons
If you want to speak and be fluent in English, the General English 26 course is the perfect option for you.
General English 30 lessons
Maximise your time and improve your language fluency quickly. The General English 30 Course is for those who want to get to proficiency fast.
Online General English
Online General English Courses are delivered by expert GCI teachers and supported technologically by two cutting-edge platforms to support the learning of our students, Zoom and Moodle.
Study English Abroad 20 lessons AM
The Study Abroad Year programme is aimed at students from outside the EEA area who need to improve their General English while taking an international English exam.
Study English Abroad 20 lessons PM
Our Work & Study programme is ideal for students who want to improvement their English level while living & working in Ireland. The programme includes 6 months (25 weeks) of tuition, an international recognised certificate and an 8-week holiday over an 8-month visa.
Study English Abroad 26 lessons
The perfect option for students wishing to study and work in Ireland at the same time. This course is for students from outside the EEA
B1 Preliminary 6 Weeks | 20 lessons
The Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) Preparation course will prepare you for the Preliminary Certificate exam.
B2 First 12 Weeks | 20 lessons
This exam preparation programme is specifically designed to maximise a candidate's chance of success in the Cambridge FCE examination.
B2 First 4 weeks | 36 lessons
This 4 week intensive programme is specifically designed to maximise a candidate’s chance of success in the Cambridge FCE examination.
B2 First 6 weeks | 30 lessons
This course will maximise your chances of success in the Cambridge FCE English Examination.
B2 First 9 weeks | 20 lessons
Our afternoon FCE exam preparation course in Galway enable students to gain internationally-recognised qualifications valued all over the world.
C1 Advanced 12 weeks | 20 lessons
Improve your English skills and gain an internationally recognised Cambridge Advanced Certificate on this Exam Preparation Course
C1 Advanced 4 weeks | 36 lessons
Improve your English skills and gain an internationally recognised Cambridge Advanced Certificate.
C1 Advanced 6 weeks | 30 lessons
Improve your English and pass the Cambridge Advanced Certificate CAE on this Exam Preparation Course with 30 lessons/week.
C1 Advanced 9 weeks | 20 lessons
Gain fluency fast and certification with this 9-week CAE Cambridge Advance exam preparation course including 20 lessons and succeed at both work and university level. Get in touch today!
Cambridge CAE Online
Get ready to pass the Cambridge Advanced Certificate CAE on this Exam Preparation Course online with 20 lessons/week, 6 week course - GCI, Ireland.
Cambridge FCE Online
Improve your English and maximise your chances to pass the Cambridge First Certificate FCE on this Exam Preparation Course online with 20 lessons/week, 6 week course - GCI, Ireland.
IELTS 9 weeks | 20 lessons
This 20 lessons a week IELTS examination course focuses on developing key techniques and strategies for the IELTS examination. Our academic team are available to assist with the application process for the IELTS examination.
IELTS 6 weeks | 20 lessons
This course has 30 lessons per week and is one of the most popular exam preparation course for IELTS, the ideal certificate for anyone planning to study at a third level institution in a speaking English country.
IELTS 9 Weeks | 20 lessons afternoon
This IELTS preparation course will have lessons during the afternoons for a nine weeks period. IELTS is globally recognised as an indicator of high English language abilities.
B1 Preliminary | Exam Only
B1 Preliminary, formerly known as Cambridge English Preliminary PET, is one of the four Cambridge English qualifications. This qualification shows that you have mastered the basics of English language. Book your exam here, GCI is an authorized Cambridge testing centre.
B2 First | Exam Only
A First Certificate Cambridge or B2 First qualification shows that you posses the necessary language skills to study in English and to work and live independently in an English speaking country. Book your exam here.
C1 Advanced | Exam Only
C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced CAE is a high-level qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world.
English Courses for 50+
The 50+ Programme is designed for mature students who want to improve and combine their language skills with an active social programme.
English Teacher Training + Academic Writing & Presentation Skills
This course will help students develop their academic language and skills. Throughout the programme participants will review and consolidate the important grammar and sentence structures needed for academic writing and basic presentation skills.
English Teacher Training Course in Ireland | Drama, Music & Culture
This programme is a specialist programme aimed at non-native primary teachers who wish to access tried and tested teaching materials and methodologies while increasing their own language awareness.
Teacher Training English & Technology in Ireland
Our Erasmus+ General English & Technology programme is designed for non-native teachers who teach subjects through English and want to gain skills in using the latest in educational technology.
Teacher Training Erasmus+CLIL in Language Teaching
Our Teacher Training / Erasmus + programme is designed for non-native English speakers who teach subjects through English and need a qualification.
Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship in Ireland
Our course is designed for the self-starter and during the course the conception, organization and design of new business opportunities will be discussed.
Certificate in Leadership and Management in Ireland
Our tailored made Certificate in Leadership & Management provides support to business development professionals who require English to explore their business knowledge.
Certificate in Marketing and Social Media in Ireland
This unique programme has been designed to offer an insight into how businesses can utilise social media networks to benefit and grow their business.
Combination Course | 26 lessons
This Combination Course allows students to get the full benefits of a General English 20 programme with the added bonus of 6 One-to-One afternoon classes in the afternoons. Here, you can choose the learning topics you would like to focus on.
Combination Course | 30 lessons
As part of our English for Business & Professionals suite, GCI offers intensive Combination Courses which allow students to combine General English with One to One training in the afternoons.
Private One to One English Lessons
Galway Cultural Institute offers tailored One-to-One programmes with the option of taking 20, 30 or 40 individual lessons per week. A One-to-One programme will quickly improve student’s general or specialised English.