Galway Business School
GCI House, Salthill, Galway · ILEP verified
A city-centre English language school in Dublin with over 15 years of experience.
GCI House, Salthill, Galway
Bachelor of Business
Other
104 wks · 0 hr/wk
Award: Bachelor of Business · Awarding body: QQI · NFQ Level: 7 · Duration: 180 ECTS
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business
Other
40 wks · 0 hr/wk
Award: Bachelor of Business (Honours) · Awarding body: QQI · NFQ Level: 8 · Duration: 60 ECTS
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Enterprise Management
Other
104 wks · 0 hr/wk
Award: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) · Awarding body: QQI · NFQ Level: 8 · Duration: 240 ECTS
Higher Certificate in Business
Other
80 wks · 0 hr/wk
Award: Higher Certificate in Business · Awarding body: QQI / Galway Business School · NFQ Level: 6 · Duration: 120 ECTS
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Galway Business School, teaching since 2010, is an English language school in Galway that holds the TrustEd Ireland quality mark and appears on the ILEP list of programmes eligible for a Stamp 2 student visa. A 25-week visa course at 15 hours a week costs around €3,550, or roughly €142 a week. Students here get help with visa paperwork and student residence options. It also runs exam preparation for TIE. Google reviewers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 32 reviews.
Academic Bridge is an English language school with three campuses located in the heart of Dublin at Gardiner Place and Harcourt Street. The school provides English programmes supported by a team of accredited educators and a dedicated student support staff. Facilities include modern classrooms, a student lounge, and a large yard for social events. Students at Academic Bridge have access to an international community and a variety of services, including first-day induction, social activities, and assistance with health insurance and accommodation. The school is recognized as an ILEP member and a Trinity Exam Centre, providing a structured environment for language acquisition and cultural exploration in Ireland.
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What recent students say
Based on 5 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Reviews for Galway Business School are generally positive, with many students praising the teaching quality and location. However, one detailed review raises significant concerns about the academic experience and student diversity for undergraduate programs.
What students praise - Great location - Effective and supportive teachers/lecturers - Small class sizes for personalized attention - Positive international community experience - Specific programs like Springboard HR management are highly rated
Common concerns - Lack of student diversity, particularly a high percentage of French students - Very few contact hours for undergraduate studies (around 8 hours/week) - Absence of tutorials, with theoretical lectures and online self-study - Difficulty in making connections due to small overall student body and lack of local students
Recurring themes: good teachers, location, small classes, lack of diversity, limited contact hours, international experience
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The school is a member of Progressive College Network (PCN) and provides health insurance services.
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GCI House, Salthill, Galway
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