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6 language schools in Galway from 255€ for a 1 week English course

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Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Galway
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Galway
Influent, Galway
Influent, Galway
SEDA Summer School, Galway
SEDA Summer School, Galway
Galway Cultural Institute, Galway
Galway Cultural Institute, Galway
InTuition, Galway
InTuition, Galway
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Galway ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Galway

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Galway
52 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Galway
Nightlife
4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Geographic setting
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Public transport
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Climate
3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Cleanliness
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Affordability
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shopping
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Safety
4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

What our students said about Galway

The language school is located in the immediate city centre. Apart from many advantages, this has the disadvantage that the daily lunch in the heavily frequented city centre is very expensive. A minimum of 10 Euros is to be expected in each case. But the offer is very varied. The public transport is offered on the line 407, which was used to reach my host family, only every half hour and on Sundays as well as in the evening hours only once per hour. The bus is always at least 5 minutes late during rush hours. It also happened that the bus did not come at all.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Anja Germany

A wonderful city! Full of music and friendly locals. Within easy walking distance of important tourist attractions, such as the Cliffs of Moher, which can be reached for an inexpensive price by public transport. A well-developed network of travel agencies that also offer trips to more distant places for reasonable prices.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Ewa Germany

Galway is worth a visit, a beautiful city with lots of attractions. Live Irish music in the pubs is sensational. Residents friendly, smiling whatever the weather.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Lucyna Poland

It is a great place to go to study English, it is a university town so it is very lively and because it is small it is very liveable for students.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Andrea Italy

Very relaxed in the off-season, probably unbearably overcrowded in the summer!

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Olaf Germany

A beautiful city, very well laid out. I felt very comfortable.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Henriette Germany

I would recommend it to my friends and family to try it

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Tímea Hungary

Wonderful environment, cozy downtown.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Dorottya Hungary

What language school directors said about Galway

Patrick Creed

Galway is young vibrant university city with lots to see and do on the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. We are European City of Culture 2020.

Patrick CreedDirector of Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, lives in Galway since 1989

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Galway

Galway Cultural Institute

The school is well organised as per the course level, the teachers were very competent and the staff all very friendly.

26 August 2024
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 34 years

5.0

Rating: 5

| 1 review
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

The downtown location and the school is always open. The teachers are helpful and welcoming. The secretary's office is very helpful

18 June 2024
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 52 reviews
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

The building
In my experience other schools are much better

4 September 2023
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 71 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 52 reviews
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

Very good teachers using varied teaching methods. Very helpful and courteous staff in the school administration.
None

15 August 2023
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 0 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 52 reviews
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

Great teachers, well organised interesting methods of working during classes. Very helpful office staff.
A very atmospheric building that houses the school.

15 August 2023
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 0 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 52 reviews

Information about Galway

Why Galway? Looking for bohemian cool and traditional culture on the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way? Then look no further than the artsy and history filled city of Galway, Ireland. Small sea-front painted pubs are buzzing with live music, while street side restaurants and cafes offer front-row views to enjoy the many buskers, street performers and trad sessions all over town. Galway’s got one of the liveliest pub scenes in the whole of Ireland and coupled with the delicious food served here it makes the city a gastronomic gem. Remnants of the medieval town wall are still to be found and lie between shops, bridges the Galway bay. Here, you can find handcrafted Claddagh rings, old Irish books and musical instruments. A long promenade will take you to Salthill, a seaside suburb where you can find and enjoy the area's famous oysters. Sitting right on the doorstep of many of the islands most exciting attractions you can enjoy the natural wonders of places such as the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and the wild beauty of Connemara.
Population: XS  2,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: Connaught, County Galway
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0426 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term English courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Ireland in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Ireland on the official website - Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 273 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 225 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 81* (19% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 59* (41% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:71* (29% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Ireland average): 4.58 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Galway
July
Galway Film Festival
Galway Film Festival

July 2025The Galway Film Fleadh, is a six-day festival of international film and the self-purported leading Irish film festival. The event goes beyond screenings of new projects to include the Galway Film Fair with its many conferences, masterclasses and network events.

Galway Arts Festival
Galway Arts Festival

July 2025Galway International Arts Festival both produces and exports some of the most interesting theatre being made in Ireland at present. The festival also welcomes great names and productions in theatre, music, puppetry and performance art from around the globe.

Galway Races
Galway Races

July 2025 - August 2025The Galway Races Summer Festival is a seven day horse racing event and the biggest mid-summer festival in Ireland. Aside from the daily races, events include a competition for the best-dressed lady, a mad-hatters competition and a family day.

September
Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival
Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

September 2025The oldest oyster festival in the world, the Galway Oyster & Seafood Festival is a three-day extravaganza where people come from all over to eat the famed Galway oysters. Events include a masked fancy dress dinner party, world oyster opening championship and a family day.

Galway City Museum
Galway City Museum
Galway Cathedral
Galway Cathedral
Connemara
Connemara

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about English courses in Galway

  • All schools reserve their accommodation for students enrolling on a language course with them. We will be happy to send you a detailed quotation for a language course including accommodation with the features you require.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 10, 2024
  • Many schools in summer organize junior programmes comprising course + activity programme + accommodation in a residence or host family (with full board). However, most of these programmes end the last week of July, or the first week of August. If you can't move your travel dates, we have an ultra-comprehensive programme, "Study and Live in Your Teacher's Home", which allows you to organize both your course and activities more freely, where you study and live in your teacher's home for rapid and complete language progress.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 04, 2024

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