Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, the Columba Centre Islay, is a visionary place of cultural, economic and educational significance. The Centre operates in partnership with the Gaelic College on Skye, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, in providing a range of courses in Gaelic language at further and higher education levels and offers teaching rooms, library, childcare unit, meeting and broadcasting facilities, computer suite and exhibition space for the benefit of the whole community.

Students on Islay can choose to study on the Cùrsa Inntrigidh for beginners looking to improve their spoken Gaelic, or on the Cert. HE An Cùrsa Comais (Level 1) as a year-long course for Gaelic learners having reached the intermediate level and looking to become fluent. Successful completion of the Cùrsa Comais will also allow students to progress onto the B.A. degree in Gaelic and Related Studies; the route chosen by the first three B.A. students to have graduated from Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle in September 2005.

We very much hope you enjoy finding out more about the work of Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle and we look forward to welcoming you to the Centre sometime soon.