Student and Academic Support
Who’s who in GCI
| To talk about… | Speak to… | Where? When? |
| Your visa & banking | Student Services | Week 1 Monday Meeting 11am Halla Mor |
| Selecting your exam | Director of Studies | Wednesdays 12.30 Library Room 102 |
| Your accommodation | Accommodation Officer | Reception |
| Your class/level | Your teacher | In class |
| Your timetable | Director of Studies | Every day Student Meetings 13.00 Library |
| Your attendance | Academic Department | Email: attendance@gci.ie |
| Your free time | Activities Coordinator | Mon, Tues, Weds & Fri 12.45 -13.15 Halla Mor |
Daily Student Meetings
We have open-door student meeting every day at GCI. You can come to the library (Room 102) at 13.00pm. You can ask questions about your lessons or about Galway, you can get information, get exam advice or explain a problem during these meetings.
Exam Advice Meetings
Because GCI is a Cambridge Testing Centre our students can sit examinations throughout the year. GCI offer specialised meetings for students who are looking for advice about formal exams:
- Cambridge Preliminary B1 (PET)
- Cambridge First B2 (FCE)
- Cambridge Advanced C1 (CAE)
- IELTS
- BULATS
GCI is also an IELTS Testing Venue. You can take your IELTS exam here in your own school.
Long Stay Student meetings
We have monthly meetings for our Study Abroad Year students and students who are on longer courses. This provides a platform for ideas exchange, feedback and reminders of any relevant rules and procedures.
Immigration Meetings
At GCI we will support and help you through your visa documentation and the process of opening a bank account. You will have a special meeting all about this (For full details please see the section: Immigration Information)
Departure Certificates
Each student receives a GCI certificate on departure in line with Council of Europe CEFR levels. Your name, course, final level, period of study, and the number of lessons per week will be detailed on this certificate.
If you are departing before Friday, please inform the Assistant Director of Studies (ADOS) well in advance so that your certificate is ready for you.
Certificates