Wrexham
Welsh-medium Education in Wrexham
Are you considering Welsh-medium education in Wrexham for your child?
Welsh-medium education gives children the opportunity to learn, play and develop through the Welsh language, using Welsh naturally as part of their education and everyday life.
Parents and carers do not need to speak Welsh to choose Welsh-medium education for their child.
On this page, you can find information about primary schools offering Welsh-medium education, early years provision, before and after-school care and Welsh-medium secondary education in Wrexham.
Primary schools offering Welsh-medium education in Wrexham
There are 9 primary schools in Wrexham included in the provision listed here, including Welsh-medium schools and a school offering both Welsh-medium and English-medium provision.
Ysgol Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog
Ysgol Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog is part of Ceiriog Valley Federation and is a Welsh-medium primary school.
Provision is available for children from 18 months old onwards.
The school also offers:
- Breakfast club
- After-school club - Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 3:15PM-5:30PM.
Ysgol Min-y-Ddôl - Cefn Mawr
Ysgol Min-y-Ddôl is a Welsh-medium primary school.
A Cylch Meithrin is available for children between 2 and 4, along with an after-school club.
Ysgol Bodhyfryd - Wrexham
Ysgol Bodhyfryd is a Welsh-medium primary school in Wrexham.
A Cylch Meithrin is available for children aged between 2 and 4.
The school also offers:
- Breakfast club
- After-school club
Ysgol ID Hooson - Rhosllanerchrugog
Ysgol ID Hooson is a Welsh-medium primary school.
A Cylch Meithrin is available for children aged between 2 and 4, along with a breakfast club and after-school club.
Ysgol Plas Coch - Wrexham
Ysgol Plas Coch is a Welsh-medium primary school in Wrexham.
A Cylch Meithrin is available for children aged between 2 and 4.
The school also offers:
- Breakfast club
- After-school club
Ysgol Bro Alun - Gwersyllt
Ysgol Bro Alun in Gwersyllt is a Welsh-medium primary in Wrexham.
A Cylch Meithrin is available for children aged between 2 and 4, along with a breakfast club and after-school club.
Ysgol Bryn Tabor - Coedpoeth
Ysgol Bryn Tabor is located in Coedpoeth and is a Welsh-medium primary school.
A Cylch Meithrin is available for children between 2 and 4.
The school also offers:
- Breakfast club
- After-school club
Ysgol Llan-y-pwll - Borras, Wrexham
Ysgol Llan-y-pwll offers Welsh-medium education provision which is expanding year by year.
The provision includes Year 3 from September 2026.
A Cylch Meithrin is available for children aged between 2 and 4, along with an after-school club.
Ysgol Cynddelw - Glyn Ceiriog
Ysgol Cynddelw is located in Glyn Ceiriog and is part of the Ceiriog Valley Federation.
It is a dual-stream school, offering education through both Welsh and English.
The school also offers:
- Breakfast club
- After-school club
Welsh-medium secondary school in Wrexham
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd - Wrexham
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd is a Welsh-medium secondary school in Wrexham.
Sixth Form and post-16 education
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd also has a Sixth Form, allowing students to continue their education through Welsh after Year 11.
The Sixth Form offers a range of AS and A Levels, as well as BTEC vocational courses and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
Find out more about Ysgol Morgan Llwyd Sixth Form.
Young people can also explore opportunities to continue using Welsh through further education, college, training and career pathways.
Welsh-medium early years provision in Wrexham
A number of schools offering Welsh-medium education in Wrexham also have Cylch Meithrin provision for children between 2 and 4, giving children the opportunity to use Welsh from an early age.
Cylch Meithrin provision is listed at:
- Ysgol Min-y-Ddôl - Cefn Mawr
- Ysgol Bodhyfryd - Wrexham
- Ysgol ID Hooson - Rhosllanerchrugog
- Ysgol Plas Coch - Wrexham
- Ysgol Bro Alun - Gwersyllt
- Ysgol Llan-y-pwll - Borras, Wrexham
- Ysgol Bryn Tabor - Coedpoeth
Ysgol Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog also offers provision for children from 18 months old onwards.
Before and after-school care
A number of schools offering Welsh-medium education in Wrexham provide breakfast clubs and/or after-school clubs.
Provision varies between schools. For the latest information about breakfast clubs and after-school clubs, visit the relevant school website using the links above or contact the school directly for details of times and availability.
Additional information and support in Wrexham
Further support and opportunities are available for families who would like to introduce or use more Welsh before their child starts school, as well as children who join Welsh-medium education at a later stage.
Cymraeg i Blant
Cymraeg i Blant, run by Mudiad Meithrin, offers activities and support for new parents and their babies, helping families to introduce Welsh from the very beginning.
Activities include weekly sessions such as baby massage, baby yoga, and story, sign and rhym sessions.
Ti a Fi groups
Ti a Fi groups give parents, carers and young children an opportunity to play and socialise through the medium of Welsh.
You can search for you nearest Ti a Fi group through the Mudiad Meithrin website. Select "Cylch Ti a Fi" under the type of group when searching.
Funded Early Education
Some children in Wrexham may be eligible for Funded Early Education, depending on their age and date of birth.
You can find further information about eligibility and how to apply on the Wrexham Council Funded Early Education page.
You can find details of your local library here and contact them for information about local sessions.
Wrexham Family Information Service
Wrexham Family Information Service can provide information and advice for parents and carers about childcare, education, local activities and familiy support services.
Welsh Immersion
Children can join Welsh-medium education at a later stage, even if they began their education in an English-medium school.
Wrexham Council provides a Welsh Latecomers and Immersion Scheme, which supports children transferring to a Welsh-medium school. Support includes help within the school, support for families and, where appropriate, the opportunity to attend the Cynefin Language Centre.
Support is also available for pupils who wish to transfer from an English-medium primary school to Ysgol Morgan Llwyd for Welsh-medium secondary education.
Find out more about the Welsh Latecomers and Immersion Scheme.
Applying for a school place
If you have decided on Welsh-medium education for your child, you can find information about how to apply for a school place through Wrexham Council's school admissions pages.
You can also contact the school you are considering directly. Wrexham council notes that schools welcome families who would like to have a conversation or visit the school before making a decision.