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Griffith Institute of Language (GILL)

Language school, English courses in Limerick, Ireland

Griffith Institute of Language is the English language school of Griffith College, an independent third-level college founded in 1974 that, according to the college, is Ireland's largest independent third-level institution and has just under 8,000 students. Griffith College is a designated institution of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). The language school teaches on the college's campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick; this profile covers the Limerick campus on O'Connell Avenue. It is a member of English Language Education (ELE Ireland) and validated by ACELS, and its courses are aligned with the CEFR.

  • Morning English classes (in Limerick from 9:20 to 13:35)
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with afternoon exam preparation classes, at the Dublin campus
  • Certificate in International Foundation Studies (CIFS), combining academic study, intensive English and study skills
  • Course renewals for students extending their stay

Students who go on to a bachelor's or master's degree at Griffith College may receive a rebate of their English tuition fees (selected markets only). In Limerick, students can choose student residences such as Groody Student Park and Grove Island Student Village, private rentals or host families. Enquiries for the Limerick campus go to [email protected].

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Housing

Options for students at the Limerick campus:

  • Student residences, such as Groody Student Park and Grove Island Student Village
  • Private rentals, found through sites such as daft.ie and rent.ie
  • Host families: a special rate for Griffith College Limerick students is available through [email protected]; hostingpower.ie also lists hosts, for a service fee

More information: [email protected].

Accreditation

ACELS

Subjects taught

  • Education
    • Education
  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • English Language and Literature (in Universities)
    • English Academic Writing
    • English Courses