In-Person Learning

Colaisde na Gàidhlig strives to offer one and all the opportunity to experience Nova Scotia’s Gaelic culture and traditions. Get away to beautiful St. Ann’s to feel it for yourself and learn in an immersive, inclusive environment. Evolving, ever-growing and expanding, the College now offers year-round learning to locals and visitors alike with a special focus on the revitalization of Gaelic language. With the rich and thriving Cape Breton culture surrounding all who partake, students are guaranteed to leave with a better appreciation of just what makes this part of the world so special.

  • September – March
  • Na Gaisgich Òga / The Young Heroes is a Gaelic mentorship program for youth, run by Colaisde na Gàidhlig in partnership with Iomairtean na Gàidhlig, Gaelic Affairs.
  • MORE INFORMATION HERE
  • April 28 – May 23, 2025
  • Intended for intermediate to advanced Gaelic language learners
  • In connection with our partners at Cape Breton University, Colaisde na Gàidhlig is proud to host two 6-credit courses on-site, An Cùrsa Bogaidh II (intermediate) designed for university students seeking second year credits, and An Cùrsa Bogaidh III (higher intermediate) designed for students seeking third year credits. These courses are also appropriate for personal development.
  • MORE INFORMATION HERE
  • August 25 – 29, 2025
  • Intended for beginner Gaelic language learners
  • Come to Colaisde na Gàidhlig for a week in August to dive into your Gaelic learning by hearing and speaking the language every day! This is an intensive opportunity to be immersed in Scottish Gaelic for new beginners.
  • MORE INFORMATION HERE
  • May 5 – 16, 2025
  • Intended for advanced beginner Gaelic language learners
  • Come to Colaisde na Gàidhlig for two weeks in May to kick up your Gaelic learning by hearing and speaking the language every day! This is an intensive opportunity to be immersed in Scottish Gaelic for advanced beginners.
  • MORE INFORMATION HERE
  • Youth Gaelic Weekend in March: March 28 – 30, 2025
  • Spring Gaelic Weekend: June 6 – 8, 2025
  • Halloween Gaelic Weekend: October 24 – 26, 2025
  • Youth Gaelic Weekend in November: November 21 – 23, 2025
  • Christmas Gaelic Weekend: December 5 – 7, 2025
  • Intended for all ages and levels
  • During the course of a year, the College offers various Gaelic weekends, each with its own special theme. The weekends offer instruction in the Gàidhlig Aig Baile (GAB) style of teaching, which allows students to be fully immersed, even at a most beginner level.
  • MORE INFO ON YOUTH WEEKEND HERE
  • MORE INFO ON SPRING WEEKEND HERE
  • March 8 – 10 and March 13 – 15, 2025
  • Intended for youth
  • The three-day March Break Program is the perfect addition to March Break for any youth aged 5-18. (Must be of school-age) With opportunities to learn the Gaelic arts in a variety of forms from some of the area’s top instructors and performers, in combination with the ton of fun planned, it’s easy to see why kids want to come back year after year.
  • MORE INFORMATION ON SESSION 1 HERE
  • MORE INFORMATION ON SESSION 2 HERE

 

  • 8 weeks in winter starting January 8, 2024
  • Intended for adults
  • Throughout the winter, weaving instructor Dianne Quimby will host a beginner weaving set of classes in the The Dr. Eveline MacLeod Weaving Centre. To learn more and register, email dianne@wovencloth.ca
  • 6 weeks in fall starting October 22, 2024
  • Intended for youth 6-18
  • Learn with Anna MacDonald and Margie Beaton in this 6 week program covering both beginner and intermediate/advanced classes for step dance and fiddle.
  • MORE INFO on Fall Classes HERE