Intensive Learn Welsh Courses (Sabbatical Scheme)

Intensive Learn Welsh Courses (Sabbatical Scheme) 2026/2027

These programmes provide an opportunity to learn Welsh in a relatively short period through intensive learning delivered over a specific timeframe. Primary teachers can apply for the two-term Welsh Sabbatical Scheme course, which runs from September to Easter. In addition, shorter summer term intensive courses are available for primary teachers, secondary teachers and teaching assistants.

The majority of supply cover costs are funded by the Welsh Government, helping schools and settings to support staff participation. In addition, travel costs incurred for face-to-face teaching days will be reimbursed.

You can read more about the courses available during 2026/27 below, together with details of how to apply.

The programmes are delivered by three providers across three geographical regions:

North Wales (Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham)

Mid and South West Wales (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot)

South Wales (Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Newport and 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 (A2)

Term 2 (Spring Term) - Intermediate Level (B1)

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.

Summer Term Courses 2027

North Wales: Summer Term Courses 2027

Here are the courses available in North Wales (Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham)

Course	Dates	Number of Days	Location
Primary Teachers: Foundation Level 11 Weeks (A2)	19 April 2027 - 9 July 2027	55	St Asaph / Online
Teaching Assistants: Entry Level (A1)	7 June 2027 - 9 July 2027	25	St Asaph

Mid and South West Wales: Summer Term Courses 2027

Here are the courses available for Mid and South West (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, City and County of Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot):

Course	Dates	Number of Days	Location
Professional Welsh: Proficiency Level (C1/C2)	5 April 2027 - 18 May 2027	15 (2 days per week)	Carmarthen
Primary Sector Teaching Assistants: Entry Level (A1)	7 June 2027 - 9 July 2027	25	Swansea

South Wales: Summer Term Courses 2027

Here are the courses available in South Wales (Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Newport City, Monmouthshire)

Course	Dates	Number of Days	Location
Primary Teachers: Foundation Level 11 Weeks (A2)	12 April 2027 - 2 July 2027	55	Cardiff
Primary Sector Teaching Assistants as Language Models: Proficiency Level (C1/C2)	14 April 2027 - 13 May 2027	10 (2 days per week)	Cardiff
Physical Education Teachers: Entry Level (A1)	7 June 2027 - 25 June 2027	15	Cardiff

Applying for an Intensive Course (Sabbatical Scheme)

Applications for the two term course starting in September 2027 will open in January 2027. In the meantime, have various courses tailored to the education workforce available here.

Interested in a summer term 2027 course? Please fill out this expression of interest form. A formal application will be needed at a later date.

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