Back to Education Initiative BTEI
Our Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) offers part-time further education courses for people aged 18 and over. We provide individuals with the opportunity to combine learning with family, work and other responsibilities.
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
What is BTEI
Back to Education Initiative courses are FREE of charge for those with less than leaving certificate or equivalent education.
You are eligible for free tuition if you:
have less than leaving certificate level of education
are in receipt of a Department of Social Protection payment – including dependants
have a full medical card
are in the workforce with low skill levels and want to upgrade your
skills in order to advance your career
Fees will apply to other applicants.
Some of the course we offer through our Back to Education Initiative include Leaving Certificate, Childcare, Healthcare and Business Administration.
For more information, please see our List of Courses or contact your local Further Education and Training Centre or our Adult Guidance and Information Service.
Eligibility
Further information
Ballinasloe, Clifden, Dunmore, Gort, Loughrea, Oughterard, Portumna, Roscommon, Galway City, Tuam, Rosmuc, Letterfrack, Headford, Moycullen, Cahsel & Glinsk.
Breacadh
FET Centre
Casla, Co. na Gaillimhe
091 506951
GRETB Training Centre
FET Centre
Mervue, Galway
091 706200
Adult Education Centre – Ballaghderreen
FET Centre
Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
087 2074924
Adult Education Centre – Portumna
FET Centre
Portumna, Co. Galway
090 9741946
Adult Education Centre – Dunmore
FET Centre
Dunmore, Co. Galway
093 39778
Adult Education Centre – Tuam
FET Centre
Tuam, Co. Galway
093 28640
Adult Basic Education Service – Tuam
FET Centre
Tuam, Co. Galway
093 26609
Adult Education Centre – Loughrea
FET Centre
Loughrea, Co. Galway
091 841387
Adult Education Centre – Clifden
FET Centre
Clifden, Co. Galway
095 41302
Adult Education Centre – Oughterard
FET Centre
Oughterard, Co. Galway
091 866912
Adult Basic Education Service – Galway
FET Centre
New Dock Street, Galway
091 567660
Adult Education Centre – Headford
FET Centre
Headford, Co. Galway
093 34746
Adult Education Centre – Moycullen
FET Centre
Moycullen, Co. Galway
091 555877
Adult Education Centre – Gort
FET Centre
Gort, Co. Galway
091 630624
Adult Education Centre – Casla
FET Centre
Casla, Co. na Gaillimhe
091 506060
Petersburg OEC FET Centre
Clonbur, Co. Galway
094 9546483