Accredited Irish Language Course for visiting students
Accredited Irish Language Course for visiting students 2026-2027
The aim of the courses below is to give basic knowledge and understanding of Irish to students who have no prior knowledge of the language. Through these courses, the students’ communicative skills will be developed to enable them to interact through Irish in a range of basic everyday situations.
All courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, Level A1.
Classes will be held in Áras na Gaeilge, an Irish-language centre on campus, that functions through the medium of Irish. Áras na Gaeilge also has an Irish-language seating area with coffee and vending machine. All classes will be held in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Course materials are included in the price.
Students staying for ONE semester
Irish for Beginners – 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)
Module Code: GDT1011
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge is offering an Irish language course aimed at students with no prior knowledge of the Irish language, consisting of one 2-hour class per week. This class will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Assessment Procedures
As well as continuous assessment, course participants will sit an oral and written examination at the end of the semester. Students will also be required to complete 5 assessments during the course.
Fee & Registration
Registration will take place online. A fee of €30 will be payable in Room 103, Áras na Gaeilge to cover course materials.
Provisional class times are as follows:
Tuesday 10.00am –12.00 noon in Room 116
or
Wednesday 11.00am – 13.00 in Room 214
or
Thursday 10.00am – 12.00 noon in Room 104
The 5 ECTS Course begins on Tuesday, 14th September 2026.
Important dates – Semester 1
14 September – Beginning of Term
20 November 2026 – End of Teaching Period
23 November to 26 November 2026 – Study period
27 November 2026 – End of Semester Written Examination: 10:00am to 11:00am
27 November 2026 – End of Semester Oral Examination: Begins at 11:30am
You must contact us in advance if you cannot be present for the end of semester exam. Other examination dates will not be organized for students except in cases of illness (a doctor’s certificate must be provided) or if the exam time clashes with a lecture.
For further information regarding GDT1011, Irish for Beginners, please contact:
Oifig Aonad na Gaeilge Feidhmí, Room 103, Áras na Gaeilge.
Phone: 091-493616
email: treasa.depaor@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie
Students staying for TWO semesters
Irish for Beginners (15 ECTS)
Module Codes:
GA8170 – Listening & Speaking 1 A1
GA8171 – Reading & Writing 1 A1
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge is offering a one-year Irish language course with certification, consisting of one 3-hour class per week. This class will also focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Assessment Procedures
As well as a term assessment, course participants will sit an oral and written examination at the end of the academic year. Students will also be required to complete 10 assessments during the course.
Fee & Registration
A fee of €60.00 will be payable in Room 108, Áras na Gaeilge to cover course materials. In 2026– 2027, this course will run on Wednesday evenings between 6 and 9pm.
It will commence on Wednesday, 16 September.
For further information regarding Irish for Beginners 15 ECTS please contact:
Oifig an Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Room 108, Áras na Gaeilge
Phone: 091-495248
email: andioplomasaghaeilge@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie