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Intensive Learn Welsh Courses (Sabbatical Scheme) 2025-26

Intensive Learn Welsh Courses (Sabbatical Scheme) 2025-26

Intensive Learn Welsh Courses (Sabbatical Scheme) 2025-26

These are opportunities to Learn Welsh in a short amount of time through intensive learning over a specific time period.

You can read more about the types of courses available in 2025-26 on this page, and details on how to apply are below. Please note that the closing date for September 2025 applications was 20 February 2025.

The courses are provided by 3 providers, servicing 3 geographical areas:

  • North Wales (Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbigh, Flint and Wrexham)
  • Mid and South West (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, City and County of Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot)
  • South Wales (Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Newport City, Monmouthshire)

 

Intensive Two Term Course

The Intensive Two Term Course is an opportunity for Education Practitioners to develop their Welsh language skills during the Autumn and Spring Terms (Terms 1 and 2).

For whom? Primary school Teachers in English medium schools who already have some basic Welsh language skills (Foundation Phase Teacher and/or KS2).

Level: Foundation and Intermediate

Term 1 (Autumn Term) - Foundation Level

Term 2 (Spring Term) - Intermediate Level          

Learning Method: Tutor-led combined provision in a group under - face to face learning as well as virtual lessons.

Location: 3 virtual days and 2 days in a local 'Hub'

Course Aim: 

  • To learn the language and how to teach the Welsh language effectively across the curriculum in school.
  • Teachers are taught about language teaching methodologies so that they’ll have the necessary skills to raise Welsh standards back in school.
  • After completing both terms, you may be able to follow a continuation course on the Advanced Lefel during the Summer Term, but there won't be finance for supply costs during Term 3. 

2026 Summer Term (Term 3) Courses

During the Summer Term (Term 3), the courses vary across the 3 regions. Details for Summer Term 2026 has been released below. The application process will also open on this page in due course. 

North Wales

These are the courses available for those in Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbigh, Flint and Wrexham areas during the Summer Term (Term 3) 2026.

  • Teacher: Fluency Level - Professional Welsh, 15 day course (between June 1st - July 14th 2026)
  • Teaching Assistants Primary sector: Entry Level, 25 day course (between April 13th - May 15th 2026)
  • Teaching Assistants: Advanced Level, 20 day course (between April 16th - June 26th 2026)
Mid and South West Wales

These are the courses available for those in Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, City and County of Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot areas during the Summer Term (Term 3) 2026.

  • Teachers in the Secondary Sector: Fluency Level - Professional Welsh, 15 day course (between June 1st - July 17th 2026)
  • Teachers of Welsh as a Second Language, Secondary Sector: Fluency Level, 25 day course (between April 20th - July 9th 2026)
  • Teachers of Physical Education, Secondary Sector: Entry Level, 15 day course (between June 1st and June 19th 2026)
South Wales

These are the courses available for those in Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Newport City, Monmouthshire areas during the Summer Term (Term 3) 2026.

  • Teachers in English medium Primary Sector Schools: Foundation Level, 11 weeks (between April 13th - July 3rd 2026)
  • Teachers of Physical Education, Secondary Sector: Entry Level, 15 day course (between June 1st and June 19th 2026)
  • Teachers of Welsh as a Second Language, Secondary Sector: Fluency Level, 25 day course (between April 20th - July 9th 2026)

Applying for an Intensive Course (Sabbatical Scheme)

Applications

Applications for courses starting in September 2025 are now closed (since 20 February 2025).

Applications for courses running during Term 3 (Summer Term) 2026 will open on the 16th of September 2025, and the closing date for applications will be 13th of October 2025. 

 

If you have any questions, you're welcome to contact via email: cymorth@dysgucymraeg.cymru