Searching for an intensive Learn Welsh course?
There are two options available to you:
Option 1 – Two-term intensive course (Autumn and Spring)
Option 2 – Summer term courses
More information is available below.
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The 2 Term Intensive Course
These courses provide opportunities for education practitioners to develop their Welsh language skills through intensive, full-time study over a set period.
Providers and Regions
Courses are delivered by three providers, serving the following regions:
North Wales: Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham
Mid and South West Wales: Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot
South Wales: Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Monmouthshire
Two-Term Intensive Course
- Who is it for? Primary school teachers in English-medium schools with basic Welsh skills (Foundation Phase and/or KS2).
- Levels: - Term 1 (Autumn) – Foundation, Term 2 (Spring) – Intermediate
- Duration: 2 school terms, full-time
- Learning Method: A mix of face-to-face and online learning (3 online days + 2 days in a local ‘Hub’)
Course Aims
- Develop Welsh language skills and apply them effectively across the curriculum.
- Learn language teaching methodologies to raise standards and strengthen teacher confidence.
Note: Applications for the September 2026 courses will open in January 2026.
In the meantime, we offer free courses for the education workforce on our Education Workforce Portal.
Summer Term Courses 2026 (Term 3)
During the Summer Term (Term 3), the courses vary across the 3 regions. Details for Summer Term 2026 has been released below.
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)
How to Apply?
Applications for the Intensive Learn Welsh Courses (Sabbatical Scheme) Summer Term 2026 are made online via this site. There are three steps to the application process:
1) Application Form to be completed by the Practitioner (teacher/teaching assistant)
2) Supporting Form to be completed by a School Leader
3) Supporting Form to be completed by the Local Authority
When all 3 online forms have been presented, the application will be assessed.
You should ensure that the 3 parts of the application have been completed by the closing date (24 October 2025 for Summer Term 2026 courses).
Click here to start your application.
If you have any questions, you're welcome to email support@learnwelsh.cymru