SEDA Summer School Galway, Ireland
University of Galway, University Rd - H91 TK33 Galway - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Irish Culture or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Programmes.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Tennis courts.
Location: SEDA Summer School Galway is a summer school for junior students located in the bustling Irish city of Galway. Housed within the University of Galway`s Dunlin Village, a well-equipped campus, ensuring that students have all they need in terms of tuition, recreation and nutrition all under one roof. Galway is around a 50-minute journey from Galway Airport or a 200-minute journey from Dublin International Airport via public transport.
Course selection: These summer programmes are open to studetns aged 12-17 years. Each programme includes 15 hours of morning English lessons, 5 afternoon cultural activities, 5 evening activities, 1 half-day excursion and 1 full-day excursion per week. All meals are included. All rooms are single en-suite. Students of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu receive 2-afternoon cultural activities per week.
One amount of laundry is included per week.
Learning materials, and an end-of-course certificate, are given for all completed programmes.
Social and cultural: Activities within these programmes can include Irish dancing, University walking tours, Gaelic sports, disco nights, bowling and much more.
Excursions may include trips to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher, visits to the Connemara National Park and much more.
Accommodation: Accommodation is within the student residences of Dunlin Village on the University of Galway campus. Rooms are en-suite single rooms with shared communal areas.
English Courses
General Language
English with Irish Culture and Activities - Homestay (12 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€995€971 / week Includes accommodationMore
English with Irish Culture and Activities - Homestay (12 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€995€971 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,990 1,941 | 2,985 2,911 | 3,980 3,881 | 4,975 4,851 |
| Price in US$ | 2,244 | 3,365 | 4,487 | 5,608 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
English with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,125€1,097 / week Includes accommodationMore
English with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,125€1,097 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,250 2,194 | 3,375 3,291 | 4,500 4,388 | 5,625 5,485 |
| Price in US$ | 2,537 | 3,805 | 5,073 | 6,341 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Special Dietary Requirements (coeliac, gluten free, vegan etc.): EUR 40 per week.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English with Irish Culture and Activities - Residence (12 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,025€1,000 / week Includes accommodationMore
English with Irish Culture and Activities - Residence (12 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,025€1,000 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,050 1,999 | 3,075 2,999 | 4,100 3,998 | 5,125 4,997 |
| Price in US$ | 2,311 | 3,467 | 4,622 | 5,777 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Special Dietary Requirements (coeliac, gluten free, vegan etc.): EUR 40 per week.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for SEDA Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
Fun times1/7
SEDA Summer School students 2/7
In the classroom3/7
4/7
Accommodation living room5/7
Residence 6/7
Students in class 7/7
Student opinions about SEDA Summer School, Galway
4.0
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SEDA Summer School, Galway
SEDA Summer School, Galway
2 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Greta
11 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Kind staff”
“Too many Italians”
Tamás
Overall rating
3.0
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Course: English with Irish Culture and Activities - Homestay - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2024
Ratings of SEDA Summer School compared to ratings of all schools in Ireland
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SEDA Summer School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- 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
- 45% male / 55% 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 SEDA Summer School.
- Year of school foundation
- 2009
General school facilities
Restaurant
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Cafeteria
Library
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Table soccer / football
Outdoor swimming pool
Tennis courts
Soccer field / football pitch
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 25% |
| China | 15% |
| Spain | 15% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Korea | 10% |
| Chile | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 9.5238095238095% |
| 18-24 years | 23.809523809524% |
| 25-34 years | 33.333333333333% |
| 35-50 years | 19.047619047619% |
| >50 years | 14.285714285714% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 60Junior courses - Throughout the year: 150
- Minimum age of students
- 17 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by SEDA Summer School
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 28 Jun 2026, 17 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 28 Jun 2027, 17 Aug 2027 - 31 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - 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.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Sample Schedule SEDA Summer University of Galway
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Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
SEDA Summer Camp Activity sample 2026
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Junior - Paid activities
- All included.
FAQ about SEDA Summer School, Galway
What do this school's field trips consist of?
“Currently (2025), excursions may include trips to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher, visits to Connemara National Park and more. Please note that the activity programme is subject to slight variations in case of bad weather or low numbers of participants. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2025
Which countries are students of SEDA Summer School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at SEDA Summer School comes from Brazil with a 25% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Spain (15%).”
SEDA Summer School offers courses for which ages?
“SEDA Summer School offers courses from 12 years to 17. The average age is 15 during the summer and 25 the rest of the year.”
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Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Sample Schedule SEDA Summer University of Galway
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Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
SEDA Summer Camp Activity sample 2026
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Summer Camp 2026
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Terms of SEDA Summer School
- 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
- Tax registration ID: 4198554RH
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)
- 85 €
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Special Dietary Requirements (coeliac, gluten free, vegan etc.): EUR 40 per week.