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B.T.E.I. - The Back To Education Initiative

What is the Back to Education Initiative?

The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time courses for over 16s, aimed principally at those who have not completed Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) qualification. It gives individuals the opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities.

Who can take part in BTEI programmes?

Anyone who has left full-time education can take part in a course, but priority will be given to those with less than upper second level education.

Courses offered can include:

Subjects in the Junior or Leaving Certificate e.g. Junior and Leaving Certificate English and Maths
A wide range of modules such as communications, personal development, business, computing, childcare, arts & crafts, tourism, catering, sport and leisure etc. which are certified by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).
Intensive adult literacy and basic education which may ultimately lead to nationally certified programmes.
One or more subjects may be taken at a time, depending on availability. In some cases work experience may be included.

How much do they cost?

Participation is free to medical card holders, those in receipt of unemployment payments, means-tested welfare payments and the family income supplement. Other unwaged adults with less than Leaving Cert education pay 30% of the tuition fees. All other students pay the full tuition costs.

Please contact your local VEC for further information.

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