Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre Galway, Ireland
The Bridge Mills, Bridge Street - H91 R1WF Galway - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in an 18th century mill in the city centre
- Best rated school in Galway
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from Brazil
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is located in the harbour city of Galway, on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. The school is located centrally, in a rustic stone building on the banks of the River Corrib. Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is within walking distance of several eateries, restaurants, and supermarkets. Local attractions such as the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, and Grattan Beach are no more than a 20-minute walk away. The Galway Railway Station is within 1km of the school's front doors.
Course structure: The school is extensively experienced, having taught English as a foreign language for over 30 years. It offers students anything from General English and Exam Preparation programmes to Advanced Language Materials and Methodology courses. Many programmes are available over various intensities and durations, whilst private lessons may also be taken independently or in conjunction with any other programme.
School facilities: The large size of the school building allows for many facilities and comforts. The school's facilities include a cafeteria, restaurant, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a library, a movie room and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accreditations: Quality English accredits Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, in addition to Marketing English in Ireland, EAQUALS and many other accreditors. The school is also an examination centre for the Cambridge Exams and TOEIC Exams.
English Courses
General Language
General English
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€225€214 / week More
General English
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 36 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | 675 642 | 900 855 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,250 2,138 | 3,600 3,420 | 5,400 5,130 | 7,200 6,840 | 8,100 7,695 |
| Price in US$ | 496 | 744 | 992 | 1,488 | 1,984 | 2,480 | 3,968 | 5,952 | 7,936 | 8,927 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "General English" at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
Sabrina
"Excellent "
Dorottya
"I met professionally excellent teachers."
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Intensive English
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€330€314 / week More
Intensive English
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 36 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,640 2,508 | 3,300 3,135 | 5,280 5,016 | 7,920 7,524 | 10,560 10,032 | 11,880 11,286 |
| Price in US$ | 728 | 1,092 | 1,455 | 2,183 | 2,910 | 3,637 | 5,820 | 8,729 | 11,639 | 13,093 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Afternoon lessons usually run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:15 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive English" at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
Vincenzo
"The afternoon hours quite useless .Students are invited to chatter all the time without the teacher intervening to correct etc."
Lucyna
"I rate this course very highly."
Ewa
"A very good course if you want to learn a lot in a short time. The classes are taught in such a way that they force each student to speak English. "
Henriette
"The course was great and a lot of fun. For me personally, the part in the morning was more relevant, as knowledge was refreshed again during this time (prepositions etc.). Therefore, if I were to do a course again, I would rather stay a week longer and only take the morning classes."
Anja
"Small classes; no frontal teaching, but active teaching, in which the student is encouraged and challenged through diverse group work; constructive feedback."
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Year Long Course: General English20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from€158€151 / week More
Year Long Course: General English
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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| Weeks | 25 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 3,950 3,753 |
| Price in US$ | 4,354 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
This course includes 25 weeks of studying and 8 weeks holiday.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 25 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Year Long Course: General English (Afternoon)20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from€124€118 / week More
Year Long Course: General English (Afternoon)
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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| Weeks | 25 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 3,100 2,945 |
| Price in US$ | 3,417 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
This course includes 25 weeks of studying and 8 weeks holiday.
Lessons take place on Monday through until Thursday.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 25 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Private
Private Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€750€713 / week More
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 750 713 | 1,500 1,425 | 2,250 2,138 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,750 3,563 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,250 4,988 | 6,000 5,700 | 6,750 6,413 | 7,500 7,125 | 9,000 8,550 |
| Price in US$ | 827 | 1,654 | 2,480 | 3,307 | 4,133 | 4,960 | 5,786 | 6,613 | 7,440 | 8,266 | 9,919 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Private lessons must be booked and paid for at least 24 hours in advance. If cancellation occurs after 5pm the day before the lesson the fee is non refundable.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Cambridge Exam Preparation FCEThis course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€198€189 / week More
Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE
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| Weeks | 4 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 790 751 |
| Price in US$ | 871 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 16 Feb 2026, 05 May 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 16 Nov 2026
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is an examination centre for Cambridge First Certificate.
Speaking exam dates set 2 weeks in advance of the written papers.
Course Material Fee: EUR 120.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
- Exam dates
- 13 Mar 2026, 30 May 2026, 30 Jul 2026, 27 Aug 2026, 12 Dec 2026
- Exam fee
- 230 €
- Average Cambridge First Certificate exam score of former students of this course
- 95%
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Cambridge Exam Preparation CAEThis course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€198€189 / week More
Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Weeks | 4 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 790 751 |
| Price in US$ | 871 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 16 Feb 2026, 11 May 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 16 Nov 2026
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is an examination centre for Cambridge Advanced Certificate.
Speaking exam dates to be confirmed 2 weeks before the written papers.
Course Material Fee: EUR 120.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
- Exam dates
- 14 Mar 2026, 06 Jun 2026, 31 Jul 2026, 28 Aug 2026, 12 Dec 2026
- Exam fee
- 230 €
- Average Cambridge Advanced Certificate exam score of former students of this course
- 95%
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Our prices for Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
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Host Family14/23
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Dunguaire Castle. Co. Galway19/23
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Student opinions about Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway
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Overall school rating of
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway
53 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (5 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (17 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (12 ratings)
Students 50+ years (15 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Sabrina
Overall rating
5.0
“Teachers are qualified and prepared. The classes are interesting and pleasant.”
“It would be nice to have accommodations closer to school.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent Other comments: Great centre of studies
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jul. 2025 by Sabrina Viciani (Group)
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Laura
58 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The downtown location and the school is always open. The teachers are helpful and welcoming. The secretary's office is very helpful”
“Very few inclusive and socializing activities. Only one in two weeks.
Very high prices for individual tuition. I was disappointed by the school that I was not notified that the day was closed for a holiday that fell on my first day of school. I found out by accident and luckily I asked, otherwise I would have gone to the school and found no one. And then they also could have given me back the money for the day that I paid for and didn't do.”
Very high prices for individual tuition. I was disappointed by the school that I was not notified that the day was closed for a holiday that fell on my first day of school. I found out by accident and luckily I asked, otherwise I would have gone to the school and found no one. And then they also could have given me back the money for the day that I paid for and didn't do.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Jun. 2024 by Laura Modesti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Vincenzo
71 yearsOverall rating
1.0
“The building”
“One of the two teachers (Maddy) lacking aptitude for the role (no empathy, disinterest, etc.)”
Insider tip: “It feels like being in a middle school with picky teachers untrained to interact with adults”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The afternoon hours quite useless .Students are invited to chatter all the time without the teacher intervening to correct etc.Other comments: In my experience other schools are much better
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2023 by Vincenzo Sironi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ewa
Overall rating
5.0
“Very good teachers using varied teaching methods. Very helpful and courteous staff in the school administration.”
“The afternoon lessons were in groups with varying levels of English, which was sometimes difficult when doing exercises in pairs and groups. But this was not a big problem. I understand that this was due to organisational reasons.”
Insider tip: “It is a good idea to find accommodation close to the school and the old part of the city.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: A very good course if you want to learn a lot in a short time. The classes are taught in such a way that they force each student to speak English. Other comments: None
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2023 by Ewa Wardęga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lucyna
Overall rating
5.0
“Great teachers, well organised interesting methods of working during classes. Very helpful office staff.”
“Everything was ok.”
Insider tip: “It is worth buying the book, it is helpful to learn. If the course doesn't suit the level you have been qualified for, wait two days of class and move to a lower level you will benefit more and not be stressed.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: I rate this course very highly.Other comments: A very atmospheric building that houses the school.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2023 by Lucyna Krupa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Tímea
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Enthusiastic teachers, flexibility and well-organized lessons mostly with well-prepared teachers”
“Not many practical details on CLIL”
Details of the review
Other comments: Thank you for Gareth and Patrick for being so helpful and professional
Course: Teacher Refreshers Course - No accommodation - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Jul. 2023 by Tímea Nagy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ildiko
54 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Flexibility. Care. Kindness. Friendliness. Good teachers. Enthusiasm.”
“There were no exact groups, we were put into different groups in the morning, in the afternoon, even for the second week. It had advantages, too, but there was no strong connection between the group members.”
Details of the review
Course: Teacher Refreshers Course - No accommodation - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Jul. 2023 by Ildiko Balogh-Szikora
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dorottya
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I met excellent teachers. They used very good methods to help with language learning. If I can, I will come back one day. I returned home with lifelong memories, I had a lot of experiences. I got to know interesting people.”
“I didn't have a bad experience.”
Insider tip: “It's just that they use every minute to study. Do the homework because it helps a lot in understanding and repeating the course material.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: I met professionally excellent teachers.Other comments: Everyone was very nice and patient.
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2023 by Dorottya Kiss
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Henriette
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked everything and can absolutely recommend the school.”
Insider tip: “You can book great excursions at the school - highly recommended.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was great and a lot of fun. For me personally, the part in the morning was more relevant, as knowledge was refreshed again during this time (prepositions etc.). Therefore, if I were to do a course again, I would rather stay a week longer and only take the morning classes.Other comments: I felt very welcome - all the teachers are very nice and well organised.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2022 by Henriette Gläser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Olaf
30 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great, highly motivated and very professional teachers and a very relaxed atmosphere in the off-season.”
Insider tip: “With 30 lessons per week, the 3 afternoons at school are very long. However, the classes are smaller and the teachers can deal very intensively with individual questions and problems of the students.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Feb. 2020 by Olaf Beck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anja
41 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I felt very comfortable in this language school. Small class sizes, different levels, very friendly and open-minded teachers. The teachers rotate so that I also had the pleasure of being taught by different teachers. Everyone has their own methods and approach. I not only learned English there, but also a lot about the country and its people and this has not been limited to Ireland. The classes are mixed differently: different backgrounds, different cultures, different mother tongues. Through the group work, you have the opportunity to learn about all these, to get into conversation and make friends at the same time.
The school itself offers various leisure activities and additional hours. Bus tours can also be booked and paid for at the school.”
The school itself offers various leisure activities and additional hours. Bus tours can also be booked and paid for at the school.”
Insider tip: “Book market "Charly Brown", bus tours, pub Quays with fantastic music and great atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Small classes; no frontal teaching, but active teaching, in which the student is encouraged and challenged through diverse group work; constructive feedback.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Sep. 2019 by Anja Große
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Massimo
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are really good”
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Other comments: I had a host family too far from the school. More than 4 km. No flexibility from the school if you need start or finish in the middle of the week you have to pay the whole week
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2018 by Massimo Azzolin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sineia
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teachers MARTIN & EVANS - these two are the best.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Martin, my afternoon teacher, is one of the most talented, I have no words to describe him. I never saw or met someone so sensible and close to the students. The way he interacts is really amazing!! I hope next year when I return for my IELTS course, he can still be there.
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Mar. 2018 by Sineia Silva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Inés
39 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Teaching and teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments: Its staff is very kind and helpful.
Course: Express Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Sep. 2017 by Inés Marín Padilla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Tomasz
24 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“International community of co-students
Wide range of social activities”
Wide range of social activities”
Insider tip: “Attend Pronunciation Class. I missed most of the classes and I regret.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2017 by Tomasz Kucharski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Julián
26 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are highly qualified.”
Insider tip: “Check and be ready for the daily weather.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2017 by Julián García Cidoncha
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Julius
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The small class size. I attended classes in February/March and the average class size was about five or six students, especially the classes in the afternoon were characterized by a very small amount of students taking part in the class.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Mar. 2017 by Julius Scheib
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Yumi
34 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The historic building. Location. Friendly staff.”
Insider tip: “The school responds flexibly to your requests, such as change of a class, purchase of textbooks, arrangement of a tour etc. I recommend you to consult the school without any hesitation.”
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Other comments: Facilities (including PCs) are not very new though, there is free WiFi in the school. So, you don't have any problems, if you take your device with you. The school organises the excursions and the activities. There are many popular bars and restaurants around the school. The school staff gives you the information
Course: General English - Low season - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jan. 2017 by Yumi Takehara
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Josefa
56 yearsOverall rating
2.0
“The location”
Insider tip: “The classrooms are quite small”
Details of the review
Other comments: I enrolled for the 2-week CLIL course starting the 11th of July and you sent me to a teachers' refresher course the first day. The 2nd day I asked for a change and you sent me to a CLIL closed group that had started the previous week. The following week new students arrived and the teacher more or less started again with the lessons. My teacher Julie is an excellent teacher, very professional and well prepared, but because of all these changes I felt I had not taken advantage of this course and in my case it´s not worth the money I paid. I have been taking teacher training courses for ten years, and this is by far the worst of them. For the money I paid I was really expecting a good social program and more choices of learning activities in the afternoon.
Course: Teacher Refresher (ERASMUS+) - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2016 by Josefa Retave
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gerd
36 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Everyone was very laid back and friendly which created a pleasant atmosphere.”
Insider tip: “You should join the Pub Night. ^^”
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Other comments: WLAN (or WiFi) was unfortunately only partially usable. The lunch break between morning and afternoon sessions was quite long at 75 minutes.
Course: Intensive English - High Season - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2016 by Gerd Meinhold
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jose Antonio
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked the good atmosphere and the good teachers, as well as the fact that everybody at the school was very friendly.”
Insider tip: “I was there for two weeks and I think it was not enough.”
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Other comments: I had an afternoon class and the second week I did not speak much because two people distracted the class.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jun. 2016 by Jose Antonio Martin Rodriguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Clara
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teacher and the social activities”
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Other comments: I think it is a good school
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2015 by Clara Seguranyes Molas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gregor
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The infectious attitude of the teachers who know how to motivate us to participate.”
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Course: Intensive English - High Season - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Aug. 2015 by Gregor Rusterholz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alessandro
60 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The teachers were well prepared.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Low season - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2015 by Alessandro Girardi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Toni
28 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The perfect number of students in each classroom and the atmosphere that reigned in the classroom, but also the excellent teachers”
Insider tip: “Absolutely don't buy at the beginning the text books suggested by the school, but just wait until you'll be placed in your right and definitive level, otherwise you will be forced to buy more books”
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Other comments: You can organize yourself independently from the school trips to the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara Park, because you are you will not save anything at all doing it troughout the school
Course: General English - Low season - 5 weeks
Review date: 22. Dec. 2014 by Toni Calabrese
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Federica Giuseppina
33 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers' involvement in helping you learn English. They are Always available and they do thier best to make things easier for you....”
Insider tip: “Bring an umbrella with you, unfortunately it often rains...But it's Worth it for all the rest!!!! :)”
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Other comments: I recommend this school!!!! I had a great time there...
Course: General English - Low season - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Dec. 2014 by Federica Giuseppina Nicoletti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
.geoffroy
22 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“I particularly enjoyed the fact of studying in a class composed of different nationalities and languages.”
Insider tip: “Visit Connemara, go out as much as you can, meet people from there, talk.”
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Other comments: The host families should be better selected : closer to the city center and with a true relationship between host and student.
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Oct. 2014 by .geoffroy De Moncuit
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Antonella
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Quality teachers, small classes, organization, building in a central location and pleasant”
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Course: General English - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2014 by Antonella Piani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alvaro Enrique
55 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Teachers and friendly staff, especially the manager”
Insider tip: “If you're not happy with the level you've been placed, request for a change”
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Other comments: Missing interactive visual media, and outdated facilities
Course: General English - 7 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2014 by Alvaro Enrique Gonzalez Rodriguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pierre-henri
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teachers, activities organized by the school”
Insider tip: “Connemara, Moher cliff, Aran Island and the pubs.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Very good school, efficient staff and very welcoming.
Course: General English - Low season - 25 weeks
Review date: 20. May. 2014 by Pierre-henri Maillerie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
“Small school with big ideas - We are here to put te student at the centre of everything. Culture, education, social life!”–Patrick Creed,Director of Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
- Accreditations and Quality seals
FETAC- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre.
- Year of school foundation
- 1987
- The school is an official exam center
- The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 16
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 50% |
| Germany | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Japan | 5% |
| China | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2% |
| France | 2% |
| Turkey | 1% |
| Italy | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 10% |
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 250Adult courses - Throughout the year: 180Junior courses - In summer: 40Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 10Adult courses Throughout the year: 10Junior courses In summer: 10Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €65
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €65 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Insurance - 8 months: EUR 195.
Learner Protection - 8 months: EUR 95.
Students requiring a student visa must:
- Have adequate medical insurance to cover their stay in Ireland. The policy must be in English. The school can arrange medical insurance before a student arrives.
- Open a bank account in Ireland and have evidence of more than EUR 3000 balance. The school can help students to open an account on arrival (please bring proof of funds from your home bank with you to Ireland).
While there is no policy that students must buy their course book through the school, they must have the correct course books with them when going to class. If not, they will not be allowed to enter the class which will affect their attendance negatively. There is a Student Noticeboard located in the school where students can buy and sell course books.
Payments for VISA reuqiring students must be processed by TransferMate only.
- Have adequate medical insurance to cover their stay in Ireland. The policy must be in English. The school can arrange medical insurance before a student arrives.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Dublin.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Welcome city walk
Adults - Paid activities
- - Pub night
- Bowling
- Cinema night
- Video about leisure activities at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre Galway
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
24 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
€260/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
24 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€260/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 604 | 905 | 1,207 | 1,509 | 1,810 | 2,112 | 2,414 | 3,017 | 3,620 | 302 | 76 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Saturday 13:00-22:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65€.
- Price extra night
- €55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50€
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Student reviews about Homestay
Laura
"Very clean house, hosting very helpful in talking and lunch times. Nice area is convenient to walk to in 25 minutes
Vincenzo
"No laundry, no electricity adaptor, scarse dinners with no variety, food at maximum economy, water heater at minimum to save money, zero sense of welcome.
Ildiko
"Dirty bathroom, no flexibility. We were treated like children, not as guests who paid for food, too. Being at home at 6 o’clock when you are an adult and school finishes at 4.30, also it is a long distance! Ridiculous. But if you were not at home by 6, you didn’t get dinner. She played for it, I guess.
Olaf
"Since buses only run every 30 minutes, if at all, and often get stuck in traffic jams, it is extremely important that the school in Galway is within walking distance, so that you do not have to constantly rely on taxis in the evenings or at night. In my opinion, a 30-minute walk is the absolute limit!
Anja
"Very warm host family, fresh towels every other day, half board, varied meals, other guest students.
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
24 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€250/ week Show more
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
24 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 291 | 581 | 871 | 1,161 | 1,451 | 1,741 | 2,031 | 2,321 | 2,901 | 3,481 | 291 | 76 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 13:00-22:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65€.
- Price extra night
- €55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 45€
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 1
1 Bedroom Apartment Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€1,600/ week Show more
1 Bedroom Apartment
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€1,600/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1600 | 3200 | 4800 | 6400 | 8000 | 9600 | 11200 | 12800 | 16000 | 19200 | 1600 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 1,857 | 3,713 | 5,569 | 7,425 | 9,281 | 11,137 | 12,994 | 14,850 | 18,562 | 22,274 | 1,857 | 76 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Saturday 11:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 7:00-10:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65€.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
2 Bedroom Apartment
1 rating Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€2,450/ week Show more
2 Bedroom Apartment
1 rating
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€2,450/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 2450 | 4900 | 7350 | 9800 | 12250 | 14700 | 17150 | 19600 | 24500 | 29400 | 2450 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 2,843 | 5,685 | 8,527 | 11,369 | 14,212 | 17,054 | 19,896 | 22,738 | 28,423 | 34,107 | 2,843 | 76 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Saturday 11:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 7:00-10:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65€.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about 2 Bedroom Apartment
Sabrina
"MC and the connection with public transport is not ideal.
Shared Ensuite Apartment - Summer Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€735/ week Show more
Shared Ensuite Apartment - Summer
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€735/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 735 | 1470 | 2205 | 2940 | 3675 | 4410 | 5145 | 5880 | 7350 | 8820 | 735 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 853 | 1,706 | 2,559 | 3,411 | 4,264 | 5,117 | 5,969 | 6,822 | 8,527 | 10,233 | 853 | 76 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 11:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 7:00-10:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65€.
- Price extra night
- €105 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026, 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Questions and answers about Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
Do I need to bring a Laptop to class?
“No need to bring a laptop. A notebook is fine. ”
Paula, Administration from Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway - Sep 30, 2025
I am a complete beginner. Can I start a standard 20-lesson course at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre?
“Yes, this is possible. Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre offers courses for all language levels.”
Ayelen Horvath, Office Assistant from Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre - Sep 14, 2023
Is there a shuttle service that takes you from the airport to Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre and back again?
“We as Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre don't offer shuttle services, but there is some companies who offer this type of services.”
Ayelen Horvath, Office Assistant from Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre - Sep 14, 2023
Can the Teacher Refresher course start on any Monday?
“We don't have a planned open enrolment course but if there was a group, we can organise a course in any week of the year (min. 5 students)”
Patrick, Director from Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway - Aug 22, 2023
FAQ about Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway
Is it possible to book a 14-week Cambridge Exam Preparation CPE course?
“No, Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre only offers a 4-week course, which ends with the exam. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 19, 2024
Are there different types of accommodation in the school area? If so, which is the cheapest?
“We only offer the accommodation options that the school offers. The cheapest option is to stay with a host family. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 19, 2024
Do you know if choosing the courses at this school means that the exam will be held at the school?
“Yes, Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is an official examination centre. All Cambridge exams can be taken on-site (FCE, CAE, CPE).”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 19, 2024
Are the courses suitable for adults?
“Yes, this school is suitable for mature students. The average age during the year is 28 years. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 22, 2023
What is the procedure to enrol for a course ?
“Once you decide on a course simply click on the green button at the top of the school profile that says "Reserve at the lowest price". You will automatically be redirected to our registration form. After submitting the registration form, you will enter a secure page to submit your payment details. These are necessary in order to secure your booking.
Once the registration is completed, one of our agent will personally look after your enrollment keeping you informed regarding the status of it. We have an agreement with our schools by which they confirm placements within 48 hours, i.e. two business days.”
Once the registration is completed, one of our agent will personally look after your enrollment keeping you informed regarding the status of it. We have an agreement with our schools by which they confirm placements within 48 hours, i.e. two business days.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 22, 2023
The homestay with a single room and private bathroom description tells me that the distance to the school is 20 minutes by public transport. I wanted to know if this applies to all accommodation with this option or if it refers to the fact that the furthest accommodation you can get is a maximum of 20 minutes by public transport from the school.
“Most of the accommodations are about 20-25 minutes away (some on foot others by public transport) from the school.
Obviously during the high season it cannot be guaranteed that all accommodation will be within this distance as availability obviously tends to decrease, but the school always makes every effort to find families within this distance.”
Obviously during the high season it cannot be guaranteed that all accommodation will be within this distance as availability obviously tends to decrease, but the school always makes every effort to find families within this distance.”
Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 10, 2023
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Terms of Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Galway Language Centre | Tax registration ID: TIN:9675289a
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 75 €
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
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No matter which level your English skills are currently at, the General English Group Lessons will assign you to a group that closely matches where you are right now in your language journey. There are 20 lessons per week for you to develop your English in, with each of these lasting 45 minutes each.
The course follows the curriculum set out by the textbook that the school uses, and this will be complemented by a range of dynamic activities from the experienced and qualified teachers.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 12:15.