"Bringing Education and Training to a higher level"

We are focused on providing an environment of study that will enrich the learners quality of life.

Get in touch with us now to learn how you can enhance your educational and training needs.

Welcome to Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre

Our Mission Statement

The Portarlington Further Education & Training Centre (formerly known as Portarlington AEC – Adult Education Centre) is dedicated to facilitating learning, personal growth and critical reflection through a working partnership with participants and tutors and to enrich the quality of life for all. To enable participants to engage in life-long learning in an environment of mutual support.

Latest News

VTOS Programme Information Session: Tuesday 30th August 2022, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

August 24, 2022

Come along to Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre and find out about your eligibility to join the VTOS Programme...

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Free information Evening: Guest Speaker Dr. Tony Humphreys

August 17, 2022

Come in and check out Full and Part-Time Programmes (day and evening delivery) from September to December 2022. We are....

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Free Evening Course: Social and Vocational Integration (Social Care)

July 12, 2022

Now enrolling for our 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 in 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲), commencing this September.

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Free Course: Certificate for Accounting Technicians of Ireland

July 7, 2022

Interested in upskilling or gaining a career in Accountancy for FREE? We are now accepting applications for our FREE Certificate from the Accounting....

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Free Course: Business Management (QQI Level 6)

July 7, 2022

We are offfering applicants a FREE industry recognised course as a Major Award in Business Management at QQI Level 6. This FREE....

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Free Courses: Office Administration (QQI Level 5)

June 26, 2022

Free Course: Apply now for a rewarding programme designed to enable the learner to develop.....

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Courses

Learn about our full time and part time further education and training courses QQI Level 3 to level 6

Lifelong Learning

View our third level and higher education undergraduate and postgraduate courses QQI Level 7 to Level 9

Prospectus

View or download our current prospectus with course information for the academic year available as a pdf document

Timetable

View the latest timetable for the academic year at Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre

Study options

Full time (VTOS) or part time (BTEI) options, childcare education and training support programme (CETS)

Testimonials

Here’s what our past students and some of their employers have to say about their experience with Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre

“Upon completion of the leaving cert I then went on to complete Healthcare Support QQI level 5. Thanks to the support and encouragement from not only my teachers but also Margaret I am now working full time as a healthcare assistant and am currently applying for the position of senior carer.”

Joan Cash (Student)

Healthcare Assistant

“We have found that the quality of student from Portarlington Further Education Centre is excellent and as well as having very good accountancy knowledge they also have the required computer skills, which is very important for us."

Brian Somers (Employer)

Back Up Power Solutions, Portarlington

“Returning to education as a mature student was very daunting; however, the Teachers and my classmates made it a very enjoyable experience. I have continued my studies and am currently enrolled with Chartered Accountants Ireland and working as Trainee Accountant.”

Corina rowan (student)

Trainee Accountant

“Thanks to the Student Volunteers presently with us from your facility and my congratulations to you and to your colleagues and students on a wonderful programme you are running in Portarlington!”