TRANSITION YEAR
This is a one year optional educational programme available to students who have completed their junior certificate programme. With less of an academic focus it offers students space to learn, mature and develop holistically, by studying and participating in a wide range of subjects and activities.
Transition Year Subjects
Gaeilge
English
French
Engineering
Woodcraft
Mathematics
Business Studies
Science
Computer Studies
Media Studies
Horticulture
Physical Education
Construction Studies
Art
Career Guidance
Work Experience
Galway Community College have been offering Transition Year for over 20 years & it has proven to be an integral pillar of the educational provision on offer due to the high level of structure, purpose and commitment applied in its planning and implementation.
Our students avail of a range of opportunities and initiatives including a variety of workshops, guest speakers, educational trips and tours, mini-companies, fund-raising events, charity work and work placements. Work Experience is carried out in two phases of one week each, students are encouraged to advance their knowledge in professions of their choice.