Choose to study English at Galway Cultural Institute

Prepare for an unforgettable experience. This is a place you will call home, where you will make lifelong friends and achieve the results in English language fluency that you need for your future success.

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Study in the heart of Galway, Ireland

General English Courses

General English Courses are our most popular programmes for learners who want to improve their practical English for everyday communication.

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Study English Abroad

Prepare to be amazed as you learn English in Ireland, the emerald island. There's no other country that feels more familiar even if you've never been!

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English Exam Preparation

International exams are vital when it comes to learning English. They give a goal to aim for and are crucial for future employment or for further education.

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Summer English Courses

Our summer English courses are designed for people who want to improve fluency and accuracy in English during the summer months.

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English for Professionals

The demands of work and business mean that our language training needs to be fast-paced and results-focused. English is the major medium of communication in the business world and mastering the English language will give you a competitive advantage in the business arena.

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Teacher Training Erasmus+

Erasmus+ Teacher Training are educational programmes promoted and supported by EU. Teacher Training courses address the needs of teachers and individuals working in the education sector providing them with teaching and training opportunities abroad.

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Professional Certificates

Developed by experienced GCI teachers, our English language business certificates will help you understand the world of business better. Students will gain an appreciation of the ever-changing environment in which a business operates through practising English .

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One to One English

One to One English classes is a good option if you prefer to learn on your own and / or want to focus on some particular aspects of the language such as pronunciation, fluency or formal writing.

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Galway is one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Situated at the halfway point of the Wild Atlantic Way, this vibrant city – like its people – is warm, friendly and welcoming. We run a full range of general English, Cambridge and IELTS courses.

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Galway Arts Festival

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Galway Arts Festival

15 July 2019

Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway

Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) is a major cultural organisation which produces one of Europe’s leading international arts festivals, develops and produces new work, and presents a major discussion platform First Thought Talks. GIAF productions go on to tour nationally and internationally, and First Thought Talks have taken place in Galway, New York, and London.

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Cliffs of Moher

Visit Irelan'd favourite tourist attraction.

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Cliffs of Moher

20 July 2019

Book in Halla Mor, Galway Cultural Institute

You simply cannot travel to Ireland without paying a visit to Ireland’s top tourist attraction, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated in County Clare along the wild Atlantic Way. The Cliffs of Moher have majestically faced the Atlantic for over 350 million years and their beauty is incomparable – it is Ireland’s most visited tourist attraction and when you visit you will understand why.

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Galway is the perfect place to learn English and experience the best that Ireland has to offer. Choose it as your base when looking to study abroad for work, travel or pleasure.

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