GCI Galway Cultural Institute
School
Premium English language school in Galway and probably the best English language School in Ireland
Information
Why GCI Galway Cultural Institute is the best language school to learn English in Galway
- The English language school in Galway GCI was founded in 1989, the Galway Cultural Institute GCI is located in Salthill in a contemporary and modern building.
- The location is stunning, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and is just a ten-minute walk from the city centre.
- The spacious campus provides students with high-quality, technologically advanced teaching and learning facilities.
- GCI is the ideal place to prepare for a Cambridge exam, study General English for your career, or just for fun.
- The facilities at the English language school in Galway are excellent, and the teachers are the best.
- ACELS/QQI recognises the Galway Cultural Institute, and IALC and Equals accredit it.
- GCI is a member of ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations).
- GCI Galway Cultural Institute is a Cambridge, IELTS, and Trinity testing centre and offers exam preparation courses for all three.
- The school runs a varied social and cultural programme with opportunities for group activities, school events, volunteering, and sports.
- Galway Cultural Institute (GCI) is the best English school in Galway and also a quality English language school managed and run by an expert team of educational professionals.
- GCI offers you a wide range of comprehensive English language programmes year-round, from A1 Beginner to C2 Advanced, at very affordable prices.
- GCI’s varied social programme takes full advantage of all the city's beautiful sports, cultural, and musical events. As we are not only a language school (GCI) but also a business school (GBS), we have very close links with the business communities, offering opportunities for volunteer experience, particularly for our long-stay students.
The most popular activities English Language School in Galway GCI Galway Cultural Institute GCI organises in the afternoon
- Charity Bake Sales.
- Conversation Club.
- Craft Beer Tasting.
- CV Workshop.
- GCI Movie Club.
- GCI Student Pub Night.
- Irish Culture Lessons.
- Irish Dancing Lessons.
- Learn to Learn Lessons.
- Learn to make Irish Coffee.
- Sunday Meet-Up Activities - going for an Irish Breakfast, University Visit, etc.
- Walking Tour of Galway City.
The most popular activities the English Language School in Galway GCI Galway Cultural Institute organises in the evening
- Bowling.
- GCI Student Pub Night.
- Laser Tag.
- Movie Night.
- Themed Monthly Student Party – includes finger food.
Most popular excursions and trips English Language School in Galway GCI Galway Cultural Institute GCI organises at weekends
- Aran Islands.
- Cliffs of Moher.
- Connemara.
Location
Facilities
Library
Student Lounge
Vending Machine
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Access
Computer Room
Interactive White Board
Terrace
Garden
Summary
| Total students capacity | 450 |
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| Number of classrooms | 30 |
| Age minimum | 16 |
| Authorised exam centre for | CAE C1FCE B2PET B1Trinity College |
| Accreditations | ACELSALTOBILDUNGSURLAUBEaqualsEducation in IrelandErasmus+ILEP Interim List of Eligible ProgrammesOficial Authorised Exam Centre for CambridgeOficial Authorised Exam Centre for IELTSOficial Authorised Exam Centre for TrinityQQI - Quality and Qualifications Ireland |
| Last day for 2025 bookings with 2024 prices | 30/Oct |
Year 2024
| Holidays (school) | 23/Dic → 03/Jan |
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| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 05/Feb, 17/Mar, 18/Mar, 01/Apr, 06/May, 03/Jun, 05/Aug, 28/Oct, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
Statistics on ages
Low Season
| Students total average | 220 |
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| Students per classroom maximum | 12 |
| Students per classroom average | 9 |
High Season
| Students total average | 350 |
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| Students per classroom maximum | 14 |
| Students per classroom average | 12 |
Statistics on nationalities
Low Season
| Total nationalities | 22 |
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High Season
| Total nationalities | 30 |
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Year 2024
| EUR | ||
| Enrolment fee | 65€ | ≈ 0 |
| Enrolment fee online | 20€ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 65€ | ≈ 0 |
| Near homestay max minutes | 25 | |
| Supplement near homestay (per week) | 40€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material general course (total) | 75€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material exam course (total) | 100€ | ≈ 0 |
Accommodation
Homestay accommodation in Galway
Accommodation with a host family in Galway. Live the experience of full immersion living with an Irish host family in Galway
Shared Houses and Apartments in Galway
Residential accommodation in Galway is the best option for students seeking independent living with other international students in Galway, Ireland
Residence Dunaras Village
Residential accommodation in Galway. University student residence in Galway with free bus to the English school in Galway, Ireland
Courses
| # | Language | Course | Weeks | Lessons Week | Age Minimum | Profiles | Levels | Related Exams | Price Week from (EUR) | Price Week from () |
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| 1 | EN | General English Course 20 lessonsExcellent General English course Standard 20 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {49} | 1-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 200€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 2 | EN | General English Course 20 lessons 30+General English course for mature 30 plus students 15 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {1762} | 1-12 | 20 | 30 | Adults 30+ | A2B1B2C1 | 295€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 3 | EN | General English Course 20 lessons AfternoonAfternoon General English course Standard 20 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {52}GCI GE20 PM -15% | 1-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonGeneral English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 175€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 4 | EN | General English Course 30 lessonsThe most popular General English Intensive course 30 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {51} | 1-50 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 255€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 5 | EN | General English Course + One to One 20+6LCombined General English Course 20 lessons per week plus 6 Private One to One English classes per week in Galway, Ireland {124} | 1-12 | 26 | 16 | Adults 16+Language + One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 565€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 6 | EN | General English Course + One to One 20+10LCombined General English Course 20 lessons per week plus 10 Private One to One English classes per week in Galway, Ireland {125} | 1-12 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+Language + One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 765€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 7 | EN | General English Course + Business English 20+10LCombined general English course 20 lessons with Business English like Marketing, Digital, Social Media, Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Galway {1539} | 2 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+General EnglishLanguage + Business | B1B2C1C2 | 325€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 8 | EN | Full-time Cambridge PET Course 20 lessonsCambridge B1 Preparation Course full time 20 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {56} | 6 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge PET | B1B2C1C2 | PET B1 | 226.67€ | ≈ 0 |
| 9 | EN | Full-time Cambridge PET Course 20 lessons PMCambridge B1 Preparation Course full time 20 lessons per week in the afternoon in Galway, Ireland {1760} | 6 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonCambridge PET | B1B2C1C2 | PET B1 | 200€ | ≈ 0 |
| 10 | EN | Full-time Cambridge FCE Course 20 lessonsCambridge B2 preparation course full time 20 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {59} | 12 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge FCE | B1B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 224.58€ | ≈ 0 |
| 11 | EN | Full-time Cambridge FCE Course 20 lessons PMCambridge B2 preparation course full time 20 lessons per week in the afternoon in Galway, Ireland {1770} | 9 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonCambridge FCE | B1B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 220€ | ≈ 0 |
| 12 | EN | Full-time Cambridge FCE Course 30 lessonsCambridge B2 preparation course full time 30 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {58} | 6 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge FCE | B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 315.83€ | ≈ 0 |
| 13 | EN | Full-time Cambridge FCE Course 34 lessonsCambridge B2 preparation course full time 34 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {57} | 4 | 34 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge FCE | B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 400€ | ≈ 0 |
| 14 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CAE Course 20 lessonsCambridge C1 preparation course full time 20 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {68} | 12 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge CAE | B2C1 | CAE C1 | 224.58€ | ≈ 0 |
| 15 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CAE Course 20 lessons PMCambridge C1 preparation course full time 20 lessons per week in the afternoon in Galway, Ireland {1769} | 9 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonCambridge CAE | B2C1C2 | CAE C1 | 220€ | ≈ 0 |
| 16 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CAE Course 30 lessonsCambridge C1 preparation course full time 30 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {67} | 6 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge CAE | C1C2 | CAE C1 | 315.83€ | ≈ 0 |
| 17 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CAE Course 34 lessonsCambridge C1 preparation course full time 34 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {60} | 4 | 34 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge CAE | C1C2 | CAE C1 | 400€ | ≈ 0 |
| 18 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CPE Course 20 lessonsCambridge C2 preparation course full time 20 lessons per week in Galway, Ireland {1761} | 6 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge CPE | C1C2 | CPE C2 | 246.67€ | ≈ 0 |
| 19 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 20 lessonsFull time academic IELTS Preparation Course 20 lessons per week for 6 or 9 weeks in Galway, Ireland {494} | 6, 9 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge IELTS | B1B2C1C2 | IELTS | 286.67€ | ≈ 0 |
| 20 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 20 lessons afternoonFull time academic IELTS Preparation Course 20 lessons per week in the afternoon in Galway, Ireland {71} | 9 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+AfternoonCambridge IELTS | B1B2C1C2 | IELTS | 220€ | ≈ 0 |
| 21 | EN | English Classes + Internship 20 lessonsWork placements for European students. English classes of 20 weekly lessons of at least 4 weeks followed by unpaid internships in Galway {1768} | 4-50 | 20 | 18 | Adults 18+General EnglishInternship | B1B2C1C2 | 200€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 22 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 20L AMStudy and Work Visa Course 20 lessons per week in the morning for 25 weeks for non-European students, with a visa which allows you to work in Galway {142} | 25-25 | 20 | 18 | Adults 16+General EnglishVisa Ireland | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 155€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 23 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 20L PMStudy and Work Visa Course 20 lessons a week for 25 weeks in the afternoon for non-European students with a visa which allows you to work in Galway {979}GCI VISA course PM -10% | 25-25 | 20 | 18 | Adults 18+AfternoonGeneral EnglishVisa Ireland | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 131€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 24 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 20L AM RENEWALStudy and Work Renewal Visa Course 20 lessons in the morning for 25 weeks for non-European students with a visa which allows you to work in Galway {1341} | 25-25 | 20 | 18 | Adults 16+General EnglishVisa Renewal Ireland | A2B1B2C1C2 | 119.20€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 25 | EN | Work & Study with Student Visa 20L PM RENEWALStudy and Work Renewal Visa Course 20 lessons in the afternoons for 25 weeks for non-EU students with a visa which allows you to work in Galway {1511} | 25-25 | 20 | 18 | Adults 18+AfternoonGeneral EnglishVisa Renewal Ireland | A2B1B2C1C2 | 103.20€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 26 | EN | Course for Overseas Teachers TechnologyThe Erasmus+ General English Plus Technology course is designed for non-native teachers who teach subjects through English in Galway, Ireland {150} | 1 | 30 | 18 | Adults 18+Erasmus+Teacher Training | B2C1C2 | 400€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 27 | EN | Overseas Teachers Drama Music & CultureErasmus+ General English plus Drama, Music and Culture course for non-native teachers who teach subjects through English in Galway, Ireland {151} | 1 | 30 | 18 | Adults 18+Erasmus+Teacher Training | B2C1C2 | 400€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 28 | EN | Erasmus+ Teacher Refresher Course CLILErasmus+ General English course plus CLIL Methodology for Primary and Secondary Teachers in Galway, Ireland {152} | 1 | 30 | 18 | Adults 18+Erasmus+Teacher Training | B2C1C2 | 400€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 29 | EN | English & Academic Writing & Presentation SkillsThe Erasmus+ General English Plus Academic Writing & Presentation Skills for Lectures in Galway, Ireland {153} | 1 | 30 | 18 | Adults 18+Erasmus+Teacher Training | B2C1C2 | 400€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 30 | EN | English Course for Senior 50+ studentsGeneral English course for people over 50 year old combined with Activities and Excursions in Galway, Ireland {144} | 2 | 20 | 50 | Adults 50+General English | A2B1B2 | 387.50€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 31 | EN | One to One English Classes 20 lessonsPrivate English classes 20 lessons a week in Galway, Ireland {72} | 1-4 | 20 | General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,075€ | ≈ 0 | ||
| 32 | EN | One to One English Classes 30 lessonsPrivate English classes 30 lessons a week in Galway, Ireland {73} | 1-4 | 30 | General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,585€ | ≈ 0 |
Offers
Galway Cultural Institute % Discount GE PM
Special Offer of 15% discount when booking a General English Course 20 lessons in the afternoon with GCI in Galway
Booking: 15/Apr/2024 → 16/May/2024
OFFER Galway Cultural Institute % Visa PM
Special Offer of 10% discount on Study and Work afternoon course for Visa students with GCI Galway Cultural Institute
Booking: 15/Apr/2024 → 16/May/2024