Fall Irish class registration is open for current and former students. Register now!
Registration for Fall 2025 Na Gaeil Chicago Irish language classes is now open! Use the links below to learn about and choose the class that's right for you. We have in-person and online classes at several levels. Come connect with Irish culture, heritage, and new friends through the first language of Ireland in an informal and fun setting. We can't wait to see you in class!
This fall, we're offering eleven classes on four levels, with more Beginner class space than ever before. Special welcome to new teacher Pat Duffy who will be teaching one of our two Wednesday evening in-person Beginner classes. Fáilte is fiche romhat, a Phádraig! The teachers are really looking forward to welcoming everyone.
In-person classes are at the Irish American Heritage Center, and online classes are on Zoom. Wednesday classes begin September 17th, Thursday classes the 18th, and Saturday classes the 20th. On Wednesday evenings there are two Beginner classes, section A and section B. The only difference between them is the instructor, so you can choose either one.
Beginner (section A), in-person Wednesdays at 7:00PM [view and register]
Beginner (section B), in-person Wednesdays at 7:00PM [view and register]
Beginner, ONLINE Thursdays at 7:00PM [view and register]
Beginner, in-person Saturdays at 11:00AM [view and register]
Beginner 2, in-person Wednesdays at 7:00PM [view and register]
Beginner 2, ONLINE Saturdays at 11:00AM [view and register]
Intermediate, in-person Wednesdays at 7:00PM [view and register]
Intermediate, ONLINE Thursdays at 7:00PM [view and register]
Intermediate, in-person Saturdays at 11:00AM [view and register]
Advanced, in-person Wednesdays at 7:00PM [view and register]
Advanced, in-person Saturdays at 11:00AM [view and register]
or, see all classes at once
Check out detailed class descriptions on their registration pages to determine which class is for you, based on your current level of Irish. Email us at
Classes fill up quickly, so it's best to register right away.. If the class you want is full, please join its waiting list. Class spaces that become available will be filled first-come, first-served from the waiting lists.
Online class sessions will be conducted through the Zoom videoconferencing system, requiring a desktop or laptop computer, a camera, and microphone. (Devices like phones and tablets have functionality limitations in Zoom, and audio and video will be necessary to participate fully in class.)
Tuition is $105 for returning Na Gaeil Chicago students and $130 for new students. Most classes will use the Gaeilge Gan Stró series of textbooks, and we'll provide one as part of your tuition if you haven't already received the one your class is using. Textbooks for the online classes, where needed, will be mailed to the address you give at registration, timed to arrive before your first class.
For questions about our classes, our activities, or Irish in general, anyone can email us at
We hope to see you in September.
Is muidne le meas,
Na Gaeil Chicago
