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.
English Courses in Galway
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.
Individual Lessons
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.
Summer General English 26 lessons
Our General English Summer Afternoon Course is the perfect option to spend a summer in Galway, gain fluency fast and learn how to speak in English while you study abroad.
Summer General English 30 lessons
This General English Summer Course is ideal for students wishing to spend a summer in Galway and learn English from effective communication to comprehensive work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills.
Study English Abroad 20 lessons
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 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
Study English Abroad 30 lessons
Students enrolled in the Study Abroad Year Programme 30 lessons will avail of our intensive course plan in order to gain a firm grounding in general English skills.
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!
IELTS 4 weeks | 30 lessons
With 30 lessons per week, this four week intensive IELTS preparation course will help you get the results you need to succeed at both work and university level.
IELTS 6 weeks | 20 lessons
This exam preparation courses is delivered across 20 lessons per week that are specifically designed to support students taking the IELTS exam.
IELTS 6 weeks | 20 lessons afternoon
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 | 30 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.
50+ Programme
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.
Teacher Training CLIL
Our Teacher Training / Erasmus + programme is designed for non-native English speakers who teach subjects through English and need a qualification.
Teacher Training English & Technology
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 Programme: General English - Drama, Music and 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.
Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship
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 & Management
Our tailored made Certificate in Leadership & Management provides support to business development professionals who require English to explore their business knowledge.
Certificate in Marketing & Social Media
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 at GCI
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 at GCI
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.
One To One 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.