​Booking and Payment Options

How to Book

You can register with Galway Business and English School in a few easy steps:

• The easiest way is to book online. If you are unable to book directly on our website, you can complete all sections of the GCI school registration form and send it with a non-refundable deposit of €150.00 by Bank Transfer, Transfermate or Credit Card six to eight weeks prior to course commencement. For visa requiring students, you must use ONLY TRANSFERMATE escrow account to pay your fees.
• Upon receipt of your registration form we will confirm your place and send you a full invoice.
• Full settlement of the account should be made 28 days in advance of your arrival. Should you register late, full fees must be sent on receipt of invoice.
• Proof of payment of fees must be sent to us and please email a scanned copy of your bank transfer and quote your STUDENT REFERENCE NUMBER on all correspondence.
• Full fees must be received before accommodation details are sent.  These are usually sent two weeks prior to your arrival.
• Flights and airport transfer details should be sent at the time of booking or/and as soon as they are available (28 days in advance prior to the course commencement).

Sample Pricing

We are committed to transparency in relation to all fees and costs associated with studying English language programmes in Ireland. We aim to provide clear information on tuition fees and additional costs to prospective learners prior to enrolment to support informed decision-making. You can view our full pricelist here. 

Tuition fees vary depending on the programme type, course duration and intensity. Here are some sample course packages in 2026 of what to expect when booking a course with us. 

Payment Options

You have a number of payment options including Transfermate, Bank Transfer or Credit Card.

Whatever type of payment you choose, proof of payment of fees must be sent to us. Please quote your Student Reference Number on all correspondence. Your Student Reference Number is essential to track your payments. Please email a scanned copy of your payment type to us.

We have chosen TRANSFERMATE as our preferred option because:

• It is secure and efficient and is done online.
• You can pay online by bank transfer or by credit card.
• You can pay in your own local currency and see the euro amounts due to us.
• Bank charges do not apply.
• Both you, the student, and we, the school, can very easily track your payments from beginning to end.
• There are additional options for specific countries which you can see on https://www.transfermate.com/

Payment Using Transfermate

To pay your fees:

i) You can log on directly onto GCI Transfermate Page to begin the payment process

ii) Choose your country & select your course

iii) Enter the total amount to pay in €Euro and select the payment method

iv) Next, follow the steps and enter your details (Name, surname, Date of birth, etc.)

v) Confirm your booking

PLEASE NOTE

We will send your accommodation details and arrival information approximately two weeks before departure. These are subject to receipt of full payment of your fees into Galway Business and English School bank account.

Bank Transfer

Account Name: Galway Business School

Bank: AIB Bank, 18 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Swift: AIBKIE2DXXX

Sort Code: 93-72-23

Bank Account: 08820189

 IBAN:- IE 81 AIBK937223 08820189

All bank charges are the responsibility of the student. 

Credit card

Payment by credit card is subject to an additional 2.5% charge of the total fee due. Please quote YOUR STUDENT REFERENCE NUMBER in the narrative as without it, we cannot track your payment, and we will think that you have not paid us. 

Payment Receipt

Upon receipt of payment, the school will issue final acceptance letters (LOA) confirming full payment and can issue on request a receipt (to the learner or the authorised agent/partner, where applicable) showing an itemised breakdown of fees paid (tuition, registration, accommodation/placement, materials, insurance and any optional services). 

Visa Requiring Students

We can assist you in your application for a VISA should you require one. Please allow a minimum of 6+ weeks to process your VISA application. We recommend that long stay students apply for a D-VISA.

All fees must be paid in advance and are refundable (except for the deposit of €150 for English language courses & €300 for higher education programmes) in the case of a visa being refused unless false documentation has been submitted.  This includes a minimum of four weeks accommodation and medical insurance.

For Visa Requiring Students: You must pay through Transfermate Escrow Account where your fees will be held on behalf of the student and GCI/GBS pending the VISA Decision.

• Delays in issuing visas will mean that a course is postponed to the next course starting date and additional charges may apply.
• Fees will not be refunded if a visa is denied due to submission of false or inaccurate information.
• Visit Department of Justice website for visa applications information. There is a fee of €300 each time a visa is issued or extended by ISD (Irish Immigration Service Online).
• Visa requiring and all non-EEA students must have adequate health insurance to cover their stay in Ireland and is available for purchase from the school.
• Students, particularly long stay non-EEA students, are required to sit an international examination while they are in GCI as part of their visa conditions.
• When you arrive at the airport, Immigration usually stamps your passport with a permission stamp for one to three months.