Expand+Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Pro...

Hide-Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Programmes are offered in partnership with a number of agencies throughout the country on a flexible part-time basis. Classes are offered throughout the year in the morning, afternoons, evenings or weekends. Courses lead to a range of accreditation at levels 1-6 on the NFQ.

Expand+BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit.

This is a one year part time BTEI course. The course has been designed to suit the needs of ...

Hide-BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit.

This is a one year part time BTEI course. The course has been designed to suit the needs of those wishing to improve their English language skills in order to gain employment or progress into further education and third level here in Ireland. It aims for students to become independent users of the language. By the end of this course students will have reached an Intermediate level and be able to express themselves on a range of topics, both in writing and verbally.

The majority of the course is given over to study of English, whilst modules such as Teamworking and Historical Studies promote learning about Irish culture and history, and the application of English to group projects.

Course Content
English as a Second Language, Communications, Teamworking, Historical Studies

Certification
QQI Level 4 Part Award

Duration
1 year part time course (September to May)

Entry Requirements
All BTEI applicants for this course must be at an intermediate level. There will be a written assessment test to identify the applicant’s written level of English and spoken English will be assessed at the individual’s interview. All students who present for this course will be given individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs.

Progression
Successful learners may progress into further education and third level here in Ireland

Career Opportunities
This area of study will enhance student’s career opportunities.