Further Education and Training Information

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) is the patron of nine Post-Primary Schools, including one school which provides education through the medium of Irish and is joint trustee with five Community Schools. Our Further Education and Training service provides a wide range of quality learning opportunities for adults throughout Laois and Offaly. We are available to provide the following supports:

• Support access to LOETB post primary schools.
• English Language assessment, support and programmes.
• Programmes for adults of all ages from unaccredited to level 6 across many skills areas relevant to local job opportunities.
• Adult Career Guidance including support with application for recognition of foreign qualifications (NAIRC).
• Family learning programmes.
• Adult Literacy programmes.
• Community Education programmes that are based in local communities and promote lifelong learning by supporting active age, families and people with disabilities.
• Programmes and supports for early school leavers.

Contact Details:

• Натисніть тут, щоб отримати цю інформацію українською мовою (Click here for this information in Ukrainian)
• Натисніть тут, щоб отримати цю інформацію російською мовою (Click here for this information in Russian)

• What is the Further Education System in Ireland?
• Яка подальша система освіти в Ірландія?
• Что из себя представляет система дальнейшего образования в Ирландии?

• Further education and training offers a wide range of lifelong learning options for those over 16
• Подальша освіта та навчання пропонує широкий спектр варіантів освіти протягом усього життя для тих, хто старше 16 років
• Podalʹsha osvita ta navchannya proponuye shyrokyy spektr variantiv osvity protyahom usʹoho zhyttya dlya tykh, khto starshe 16 rokiv