English schools in Galway — Stamp 2 eligible
Stamp 2 courses need an ILEP and/or TrustEd Ireland listed school — every school here is checked against those lists.
2 Stamp 2 eligible in Galway
Galway offers a smaller, student-friendly city for English language study on Stamp 2, with Stamp 2 eligible schools (ILEP and/or TrustEd Ireland) and a strong international community.
Use the list below to open school profiles, compare prices and check each school's own accreditation badge before you enquire. Pair this with our cost-of-living guide for a realistic budget.
Stamp 2 English schools
2
ILEP and/or TrustEd Ireland listed
Course price (25 weeks)
€3,100 – €3,550
From 2 schools with published prices
Typical weekly cost
€133/week
Tuition only
Average class size
15 students
Offer visa support
1 of 2
Arrange accommodation
2 of 2
There are 2 English language schools in Galway in our Stamp 2 English directory — each one is on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) and/or holds TrustEd Ireland, the Irish State's quality mark from QQI. Badged schools are on the official TrustEd list, either as English language education providers or as higher education institutions. Check with the school which of its full-time courses it offers for student-visa purposes, and confirm current requirements on the official Irish immigration website. The differences between schools are price, class size, timetable and the help you get once you arrive.
Course prices in Galway run from €3,100 to €3,550 for the standard 25-week visa course, which works out at roughly €133 a week. That figure covers tuition only: budget separately for accommodation, the €300 IRP registration fee, medical insurance and the funds you must show at the airport. The cheapest option we currently hold in Galway is Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre at €3,100.
1 of these schools help with visa paperwork. Stamp 2 still allows 20 hours a week in term and 40 in the official holidays, whether or not a school lists work guidance. 2 arrange host family or student residence places, which matters most around the September and January intakes when rooms in Galway go quickly. Classes average about 15 students.
Before you pay a deposit, open the learner-protection badge on each school profile. That cover is what refunds your fees if a school stops teaching mid-course. If the badge does not show verified insurance, ask the school for the insurer and the policy number and get the answer in writing. Being listed here does not mean GoStudy is holding that school's certificate.
2 Stamp 2 eligible in Galway
Filters
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Studying English in Galway
- How much does it cost to study English in Galway?
- A 25-week full-time English course in Galway costs between €3,100 and €3,550, about €133 a week of tuition. A shared-room student budget in Galway is about €325 a week (roughly €1,410 a month) for rent plus food, transport and everyday costs. That comes from our cost-of-living figures and is a planning band, not a quote for your room. Add about €300 for the IRP card, plus private medical insurance for the length of your stay.
- Do these schools qualify for a Stamp 2 student visa?
- Every school listed here is in our Stamp 2 English directory: it appears on the ILEP and/or holds TrustEd Ireland. TrustEd Ireland is the Irish State's quality mark from QQI. Badged schools are on the official TrustEd list, either as English language education providers or as higher education institutions. For a Stamp 2 you also need to enrol on a 25-week course, pay the course fees, hold private medical insurance and show the required funds. For a typical 25-week English course (residence of about eight months or less) that is €6,665 in total, or €833 a month; if your residence would run longer than eight months, the figure is €10,000. Non-visa-required nationals usually prove this at their first IRP registration, while visa-required nationals are checked at the visa stage. On fees: if your tuition is under €6,000 you pay it in full before you register or renew; if it is over €6,000 you pay at least €6,000, shown on your Letter of Enrolment. GoStudy compares schools and is not immigration advice — check the current Student Finances and Required Documents pages on irishimmigration.ie and confirm with the school before you pay.
- Can I work while I study in Galway?
- Stamp 2 permission lets you work 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours a week during the official holiday periods (June to September and 15 December to 15 January). You need a PPS number first. Ask the school if they help you apply for one.
- How do I choose between these schools?
- Compare four things: the total price for the same course length, the average class size, whether the school arranges accommodation, and what the learner-protection badge says. If cover is not confirmed, ask for the insurer and policy before you pay. Shortlist two or three and send one enquiry — schools reply with current prices and start dates.
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