Adult Education Ireland

Adult Education
Ireland

National Association of Community Education Directors
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Adult Education Courses

Accredited

Get qualified and start a new career in areas from Special Needs Assisting to Animal Care to Psychology.

Hobbies

Pick up a new hobby, learn a new skill, start a new exercise routine and make new friends!

Community

Access courses that interest you, within your own community.

Evenings

Courses are run during the evening-times in schools all around the country near you.

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Locations

Check out photos from classes around the country on our Gallery page.

You’ll find more information on the type of courses run on the Courses page.

Enrolment for Spring 2025 courses, which start from mid-January, is now open at many of our schools.

About Us

 

Our network of Community and Comprehensive schools runs a range of Adult Education evening and night classes across Ireland.

Everything from Art & Drawing to Zumba is covered, with a variety of QQI courses on offer for adults who want to pick up formal qualifications and boost their employability.

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Testimonials

Adult Education opens so many doors, from career change to hobbies, lifelong learning and upskilling. It is a wonderful way of continuous personal growth. All in your community!
Peter Keohane, Principal, Donahies Community School, Dublin 13
Adult Education in a Community School enables the school to fulfil its role in the community, by providing an educational service to all members of the local community.
Séamus Scully, Deputy Principal, Scoil Mhuire, Clane, Co. Kildare
Our Adult Education programme also serves as a platform for community members to connect and engage with each other, leading to increased social capital and a stronger sense of community.
David Hayes, Principal, Malahide Community School, Co. Dublin.