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"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.

Coronavirus Covid-19 Update: Centre Closure

Portarlington Further Education & Training Centre Closed from 12th March to 19th April 2020

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has this Thursday morning announced a closure of all schools and higher education institutions as Ireland has entered into a new phase in dealing with the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Click on the following Learn More button to find out more from the Department of Education and Skills.

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

Portarlington Further Education & Training Centre Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony

February 25, 2020

The Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre presentation of Awards and Certificates were held in the Heritage Hotel and Spa Resort in Killenard...

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Open Day tomorrow, February 25, with courses on offer are ‘Access to Further Education’ and ‘Healthcare Support’.

February 24, 2020

Portarlington Further Education are holding an Open Day tomorrow, February 25, with a number of courses on offer. Among the courses on offer are ‘Access to Further Education’ and ‘Healthcare Support’...

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Open Morning for Healthcare QQI Level 5 programme at Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre

February 6, 2020

Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre would like to invite you along to their free and informative Open Morning. On Tuesday 25th February from 10:00am...

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Aontas Looking Forward To Another 50 Years Supporting Learners

November 11, 2019

With the support of Aontas at Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre we believe it is never to late to return to learning and training. Past learners success stories...

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Aontas celebrating 50 years supporting adult learners

November 11, 2019

We believe it is never too late to return to education. Aontas is celebrating 50 years supporting learners and are sharing learners stories of their successes to mark this...

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Halloween Mid-Term Break

October 30, 2019

The centre will be closed for the October mid-term Halloween break from Monday 28th October and reopen on Monday 4th November...

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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!”