The aim of this foundation course is to give adults who left school early, or who are a long time out of education the opportunity to return to education and to participate in a year of learning and Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further study.
The Return to Learning course is supported by the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) that enables adults to return to learning in a positive and supportive Classes are small and personal attention is assured.
This programme is timetabled for a maximum of 17 hours per week to facilitate learners combining their learning with family and other commitments.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203213 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Category | Development Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 4 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 4 Certificate in General Learning |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €150 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) What do you need to apply? Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education, although no formal qualifications are required. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. |
| Career Path | Students who successfully complete RTL may apply for entry to any of the QQI Level 5 courses in BCFE and other Colleges of Further Education. Students may also apply for entry to University Access courses such as the BCFE QQI Level 5 course Pre-University Foundation in Teaching |
| Course Code | RTL |
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