Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre -
International House Galway

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre has joined the International House World Organisation of schools in 2025. New beginnings for the school.

The school  has been located in The Bridge Mills, a historic 18th century mill situated on the River Corrib in the centre of Galway since 1987. From the school windows there is a superb view of the river below with its colonies of swans and wild birds, and in the distance, Galway Bay and the hills of Co. Clare.

The school, the oldest in Galway, began as a small group of teachers wishing to bring academic excellence and a high standard of personal attention to students visiting from overseas to study English in Galway. We have now expanded to our present year-round school with 17 classrooms and an average of 200 students per week (full and part-time), but we have never forgotten the principles of the early school.

Mission Statement:

Our Mission is to be a leading language solutions provider and promote excellence in language education. We aim to provide the highest quality of language learning and to promote innovation and standard setting in language teaching, learning and teacher training.

Going Green and Our Commitment to Sustainability:

We strive to promote and market our school online, and to avoid unnecessary travel where possible. 

We believe in doing our part to protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of the west of Ireland for future generations. As part of our ongoing sustainability efforts, we are proud to partner with Catch My Carbon, (catchmycarbon.ie) an Irish organisation dedicated to restoring native ecosystems through tree planting and carbon offsetting.

Through this partnership, we are actively working to offset the carbon emissions generated by business-related air travel. By funding the planting of native Irish trees across the west of Ireland, we are helping to restore local biodiversity, improve soil health, and capture atmospheric carbon — all essential steps in the fight against climate change.

Native trees such as oak, birch, and rowan play a vital role in supporting local wildlife, creating habitats for birds, insects, and mammals that are crucial to Ireland’s ecosystems. These trees are particularly well-suited to the Irish climate and soil, which means they require less maintenance and offer long-term environmental benefits. Over time, each tree contributes not only to carbon sequestration but also to preventing erosion, improving water quality, and increasing the resilience of our natural landscapes.

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in our environmental practices. Our collaboration with Catch My Carbon is just one step on our sustainability journey — and we are proud to be taking it in a way that reflects both our local roots and global responsibility.