Adult Basic Education

The Adult Basic Education Service provides literacy, numeracy and computer tuition in a supportive environment for adults who need to develop their skills in reading, writing, spelling, maths and using everyday technology. It is aimed at those who left school early, are out of education a long time or have specific learning difficulties. The service welcomes adult learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Tuition is offered on a one to one or small group basis with the option of gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
Intake is ongoing but some courses have start dates in September and January each year.
The service offers courses at different levels and covers different subject areas
The Educational Assessment is confidential
The service is free of charge

Adult Basic Education - Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB

Basic education courses include:

Mainstream Literacy
Adult Learners can avail of classes in reading, writing, spelling, I.T. and everyday maths in small groups. They all start at the beginning and go at the students pace. Adult learners can also avail of themed literacy courses for example in health, culinary, horticulture or car maintenance while improving literacy skills.

Numeracy
Support is available in basic calculations, budgeting, everyday maths and maths for parents of school going children.

Information Technology
Using everyday technology to communicate and handle information for personal, social or economic reasons.

Family Learning
MSLETB Family Learning programmes recognise that parents are the first natural teachers of their children. Children learn about talk, reading, numbers and the digital world from everyday routines in the home. Family Learning programmes aim to:

Improve skills of parents giving them confidence to teach their children
Enhance the quality of parent-child relationship
Improve the developmental skills of young children
Recognise that Family Learning is a three-pronged approach: Parent / School / Community
Examples of Courses

My Baby & Me / Getting Ready for School / Maths for Parents of children from Infants to Second class / Child Development & Play / Family Relationships / Lego Building with Mam & Dad, Coding for parents / Maths for Parents of Children starting Secondary School / Easy Meals

All courses are free of charge

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The Adult Basic Education Service offers English classes to speakers of other languages:

ESOL Literacy QQI Level 1
ESOL Beginners QQI Level 2
ESOL QQI Level 3
ESOL QQI Level 4
ESOL QQI Level 5
Preparation for International English Language Testing IELTS

Intake is September and January for Certified courses. However, additional courses can be set up depending on need. All adult learners are assessed and placed according to their level of English on entry. Classes are free of charge

Intensive Tuition in Adult Basic Education (ITABE)
The ITABE programme is designed as an intensive literacy, numeracy and everyday technology programme using themed learning. It is run 6 hours per week (delivered in two or three sessions per week) over ten weeks. It is aimed at those who are below Level 3 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

The programme covers:

Communication skills: Reading / Writing / Spelling / Maths / Speaking and Listening skills
Learning to Learn: Understanding Learning styles / Study Skills / Educational Guidance
Introduction to Computers: Basic IT / Internet and everyday technology – Banking online, PayPal and Booking holidays online

Examples of Course Content:
Introduction to Horticulture / Cookery / Hair and Beauty / CV Writing and Looking for Work / Electrical skills & Maths / Motor Maintenance / Tourism / Family Tree / Health & Fitness / Nutrition

Classes are free of charge

Skills for Work
This programme provides tuition to help employees deal with the basic skills demands of the workplace e.g. retail sales, communications and I.T.

Refugee Resettlement Programme
The Irish Refugee Protection Programme resettles programme refugees in every county in Ireland. ETBs are responsible for providing intensive English classes for the first year that refugees arrive and settle in a community. This is to help refugees integrate into their new community and understand the new culture, navigate services and learn the English language. All learners are assessed, and an Intensive English programme is designed. On completing this programme, Refugees can access ESOL classes.

Achill Further Education Centre
Contact Details Address Achill Further Education Centre Cashel Bunnacurry Achill Co Mayo
Telephone 098 56342
Email rosariocooney@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Rosario Cooney

Carrick on Shannon Basic Education Centre
Contact Details Address Mayo Sligo & Leitrim Education & Training Board, St George’s Terrace, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim
Telephone 071 96 21366 or 086 045 5013
Email garyburke@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Gary Burke

Ballina Further Education Centre
Contact Details Address Ballina Further Education Centre Abbey Street Ballina Co Mayo
Telephone 096 71652 /087 7876905.
Email marymorrissey@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Mary Morrissey

Ballinrobe Further Education Centre
Contact Details Address Ballinrobe Further Education Centre The Neale Road Ballinrobe Co Mayo
Telephone 094 95 42288
Email noellestaunton@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Noelle Staunton

Belmullet Further Education Centre
Contact Details Address Further Education Centre Chapel Street Belmullet Co. Mayo
Telephone 097 82981
Email margaretkieran@msletb.ie
Adult Literacy Organiser Mary Morrissey

Castlebar Adult Learning Centre
Contact Details Address Adult Education (part-time) Level 2 MSLETB Further Education and Training Centre Castlebar Lucan Street Castlebar Co Mayo
Telephone 094 90 38038
Email rosariocooney@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Rosario Cooney

Claremorris Further Education Centre
Contact Details Address Further Education and Training Centre,Innovation House Chapel Lane, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Telephone 0949362762
Email noellestaunton@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Noelle Staunton
Development Officer Orla Ryder

Further Education Sligo
Contact Details Address MSLETB Quay Street Co. Sligo
Telephone 086 6043353 / 07138415
Email doloresmcloughlin@msletb.ie
Adult Literacy Organiser Dolores McLoughlin

Swinford Further Education Centre
Contact Details Address Further Education and Training Centre,Innovation House Chapel Lane, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Telephone 0949362762
Email noellestaunton@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Noelle Staunton
Development Officer Orla Ryder

Westport Further Education Centre
Contact Details Address MSLETB Further Education Centre Newport Road Westport Co Mayo
Telephone 098 56342
Email rosariocooney@msletb.ie
Adult Learning Organiser Rosario Cooney