Mainstream Courses:
Courses on Entry 1, Entry 2, Foundation 1, Foundation 2, Intermediate, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 levels as well as a thematic course called 'New Horizons'. There is a cost to these courses and they are open for anyone to register. You can register to stay on a course on full‑board terms or travel daily; see more information below.
Work Welsh:
'Use'
Courses at High Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency - Speaking and Proficiency - Writing levels for individuals who work or volunteer in Wales.
The ‘Use’ Work Welsh courses are fully funded by the Welsh Government through the National Centre for Learning Welsh. You can register on a course as an individual or you can book a sector-specific course for a group of employees. These courses aim to increase the use of Welsh in the workplace.
Work Welsh and Health and Social Care September - December 2026 Timetable
Health and Social Care
These fully funded courses are specific for staff working within the Health and Social Care sector in Wales. The provision varies from Entry courses to courses for people who can speak a good level of Welsh (High Foundation / Intermediate+ / Advanced and Proficiency) but who would like more practice and support to be confident in using their Welsh at work. There will be lessons with a specialist tutor and plenty of opportunities to enjoy practising speaking Welsh. A programme of activities through the medium of Welsh will support the learning, including yoga and mindfulness sessions, musical entertainment in the evenings and guided walks along the coast.
Education Workforce
We offer courses for the Education Workforce in Wales at Entry, Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency level. These courses are specifically for individuals working in schools in Wales. Please get in touch for more information. These courses are also fully funded and a grant towards supply costs is also available.
For more information on how to register for the Education Workforce courses, please use the links below and complete the enquiry form.
Information on Residential Courses for the Education Workforce
Welsh Courses Timetable for the Education Workforce 2026/2027
Important: Before registering on a fully funded course, a telephone conversation will be required to ensure that the level is suitable for you.
If you would like to discuss your level, contact us or use the button below to arrange a chat.
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This is a great opportunity to learn Welsh with us, either at our wonderful site on the Llŷn Peninsula, or in the comfort of your own home on a virtual course. Choose your level and register.
Nant Gwrtheyrn courses are supplementary courses and we have unique course files. These courses support the national courses taught by other mainstream providers. It’s an effective method of supporting any other learning activities you do. Choosing the right course is important so if you are unsure of which level to choose please contact us for an informal conversation. One of our tutors will be happy to offer advice.
*Important: The New Horizons course replaces our old Advanced 2 course. This year's Advanced 2 course will follow our Advanced 1 course and will be similar to the national Advanced 2 course. The New Horizons course is now the thematic course which will be taught by a guest tutor on a specific theme.
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'Use' Work Welsh Courses*
These are five-day courses offered on High Foundation (Start Using your Work Welsh), Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency – Speaking and Proficiency – Writing levels which are fully funded for anyone working or volunteering in Wales.
*these courses are not suitable for learners at the start of their language journey.
Confidence Building Work Welsh Courses
We’re now offering Confidence Building courses for specific sectors. These courses are for workers who can speak Welsh at Intermediate+ level but who would like more practise and support to be confident in using their Welsh at work. There will be workshops with specialist tutors and plenty of opportunities to enjoy practising speaking Welsh.
Courses for the Health and Social Care Sector in Wales
These fully funded courses are specific for staff working within the Health and Social Care sector in Wales. The provision varies from Entry courses to courses for people who can speak a good level of Welsh (High Foundation / Intermediate+ / Advanced and Proficiency) but who would like more practice and support to be confident in using their Welsh at work. There will be lessons with a specialist tutor and plenty of opportunities to enjoy practising speaking Welsh. A programme of activities through the medium of Welsh will support the learning, including yoga and mindfulness sessions, musical entertainment in the evenings and guided walks along the coast. Dates can be seen in the table below.
Our mainstream courses at Nant Gwrtheyrn are very popular and often fill up quickly. Your best chance of securing a place on a mainstream course is to register when the dates for the academic year are released in May.
If a course is full:
Unfortunately, we are unable to predict your chances of obtaining a place on a course. We recommend keeping an eye on your emails for any updates.
We understand that missing out on a place on a course you were hoping to attend can be disappointing and frustrating. However, we are limited in the number of courses we can run due to our grant funding and the capacity of the site. We do our best to provide as many courses as possible to meet the high demand. We would greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, and understanding throughout this process.
If you would like to discuss your level before joining the waiting list, please contact us or follow the link below:
Level assessment
addysg@nantgwrtheyrn.org
01758750334 and choosing option 3 for the Education Department.
If this is not possible, we can offer a ‘Pay in Three’ option to help spread the cost of your course fees. To use this option, please contact us before registering to request a code.
Once you have registered, we will send you a payment plan showing how your course fee will be divided into three instalments. Payments can be made by bank transfer or over the phone.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this option further:
addysg@nantgwrtheyrn.org
01758 750 334 and option 3 for the Education Department
Take advantage of our special offer for residents of Gwynedd and Anglesey. If you live* locally you can come on a course and travel to the Nant every day at a discounted price. The price is £185 for a 5 day course. Accommodation is not included. Lunch from Monday to Friday will be included as well as supper on the Tuesday night when there's entertainment.
*This offer is for individuals whose main home is in Gwynedd or Anglesey. If your main home is not in Gwynedd or Anglesey the price to travel daily is £356 for a 5 day course. We will verify you address after you register.
You will be able to select this option as an 'Additional Option' when registering. By selecting the option, you will activate the discount and can then proceed to pay.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this option further:
addysg@nantgwrtheyrn.org
01758 750 334 and option 3 for the Education Department
Looking for a gift for a Welsh learner?
We offer vouchers for any amount towards the cost of a course. Vouchers are available as either a physical gift voucher or an e-voucher.
Redeeming a voucher
If you have a voucher and would like to use it to pay for a course, please contact us before registering to request a code.
Once you have registered, we will apply the voucher to your course manually. If there is any remaining balance to pay, you can do this through your Dysgu Cymraeg account or over the phone.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase a voucher or discuss the options available:
addysg@nantgwrtheyrn.org
01758 750 334 and option 3 for the Education Department
If your employer is happy to fund your mainstream course, you can indicate this during step 5 of the registration process by selecting ‘Workplace funded’ under ‘Reason for enrolling’.
Please make sure you provide the email of the person who’s responsible for the payment within your workplace so that we can issue an invoice directly to them.
Please contact cymraeggwaith@nantgwrtheyrn.org for further information
01758 750 334 and option 3 for the Education Department
The courses give people the opportunity to practice all linguistic skills – speaking, reading, listening and writing – but particular emphasis is placed on developing the confidence to speak. This is done by encouraging you to take every opportunity to practice your Welsh during your time with us. Our experienced tutors can tailor the content of courses according to the needs of the group. We manage class sizes to allows us to support all learners during your time with us.
Please follow the buttons below to view our Learn Welsh cancellation policy and other Nant Gwrtheyrn policies.
Please follow the button below to view the residential information pack
Please follow the button below to view the daily information pack.
By learning the language, which is spoken by over 700,000 people worldwide, you open the door to many opportunities and new experiences. Those of you who have already started learning Welsh are aware of the benefits of being able to understand and pronounce the language around you. You’ll have twice the choice of entertainment, with TV, radio and websites available for speakers of the language, and, ultimately, a wide range of literature spanning centuries.
People learn Welsh for many different reasons: for work, for family, to feel part of the community, to name a few. But, whatever your reason for learning the language, the process should be enjoyable and one that gives you great satisfaction.
Usually, the Welsh lessons are held in the ‘Plas’, the former home of the manager of the quarry and the ''Sgubor'. The rooms are furnished with the latest equipment to enable us to offer a variety of learning methods, including traditional methods. Weather permitting, we aim to carry out some activities outside the classroom, enabling us to make the most out of the natural resources around the site.
Students who attend our residential Welsh courses stay at the old quarrymen’s cottages which have been upgraded to a 4* standard (Group Accommodation - Croeso Cymru). Every student will stay in a private en-suite room. Our rooms are comfortably furnished and there's a traditional Welsh blanket on every bed. We have accessible rooms on request.
Students are welcome to use the lounge at ‘Y Plas’ throughout their time at Nant. The lounge is a convenient room for studying or relaxing during the evening. The café will be open during your time at Nant and the staff will be more than happy to encourage you to use your Welsh. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the heritage centre and the quarryman’s cottage during their stay and learn the history of this unique area.
Entertainment will be arranged for the Tuesday night and a visit to a local attraction on the Wednesday afternoon. We encourage our students to visit Tafarn y Fic in the village of Llithfaen on Thursday evenings in order to experience a Welsh pub and have the opportunity to chat with the local residents.
We encourage students to discuss their needs with a tutor in advance and we aim to have all students on the course that is most suitable for their personal needs to ensure the best experience for them and their co-learners.
If you are unsure of your level we encourage you to contact our education team to discuss. A tutor will not always be available as they will be teaching, but a member of staff at the Office will take your details and arrange for the tutor to contact you as soon as possible.
Our tutors are always happy to help you choose the best course for your needs.
To register on a Mainstream course:
Other Schemes:
In order to register on a 'Use' Work Welsh course, a Confidence Building course, a course for the Health Sector or a course for the Education Workforce you will have to contact us directly to arrange a telephone conversation in order to check that the level of the course is suitable for you before you can register. Once we have confirmed your level we will share a registration link with you so that you can register online.
NOTE: Nant Gwrtheyrn must ensure that a minimum of 4 learners are registered on any course in order to proceed with the course and that's to ensure the best experience for everyone.
If Nant Gwrtheyrn has to cancel a course for any reason, efforts will be made to inform the learner two weeks before the first day of the course where possible. In these circumstances your payment will be refunded or you can attend another course within 24 months.
To find out more about the Dysgu Cymraeg provision at Nant Gwrtheyrn, please see our Estyn report, published in January 2024.
