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Expression Of Interest Form

Interested in finding out more about our further education programmes or perhaps you are interested in applying for one of the part-time undergraduate/postgraduate courses available through our Lifelong Learning Department.

If you are ready to apply then fill out the following Expression of Interest Application Form to find out what you are truly capable of.

Expression of Interest Application Form

Your expression of interest application will be directed via email to Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre or The Lifelong Learning Department depending on your selected course.

Entries marked with an * are required and cannot be left blank.

Please complete your application as follows:

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address 2

Address 3

County *

Eircode

Phone *

Email *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Male
Female

Are you in receipt of any Social Welfare payment? *

If Yes, please specify payment?

Please indicate the date you first received this Social Welfare payment

The Social Welfare information requested above is used by Portarlington Further Education & Training Centre solely to determine your eligibility for either the VTOS scheme or BTEI (Back To Education Initiative) programme . VTOS and BTEI can provide access to additional funding and supports for eligible applicants.

Is your first language English? *

If you answered 'No' please explain what your first language is and at what level is your english.

Further Education and Training Courses *

Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre offer a range of further education and higher education and courses. We are able to offer these courses as full time (VTOS) or part time (BTEI) options through further education and at higher education with financial help for the long term unemployed. Please see the list of Further Education and Training Courses currently available.

Further Education and Training (ATI, IPASS) *

Community Education *

What is Community Education? It is about creating opportunities for people to identify their learning needs and learn in their own community. A Community Education programme aims to Build community participation, Address social isolation, Engage vulnerable adults, Develop active citizenship and Address educational needs. Our ethos is to promote social inclusion for all groups and engage specifically with socially disadvantaged adults. Programme Duration Usually 6 to 8 weeks with a minimum of 10 people.

Further Information

Use the 'Further Information field' if you would like to tell us about anything that relates to your application and the course you have expressed an interest in.

Phone Us

Give us a call anytime between our business hours and someone will be happy to help: (057)8623161

Email Us

If you prefer to contact us via email click on the link above or use the following email address: portarlington@loetb.ie

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Business Hours

Mon - Thurs: 9am - 3:30pm
Friday: 9am - 1pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Bank/Public Holidays: Closed

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Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre, Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois, R32 NW63, Ireland

Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois.R32NW63 ¦ Tel: (057) 8623161 ¦ Email: portarlington@loetb.ie