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Contents
A. Overview of the Irish Education System
1. What is NFQ? (National Framework of Qualification in Ireland) .......... 4 2. What is QQI? (Quality and Qualification Ireland) ................................... 5 3. NARIC (how to have your previous qualifications recognised) ............. 6 4. How to Start you Education Journey in Ireland ....................................... 6
B. Further Education & Training
5. SOLAS (the state agency responsible for FET) ......................................... 8 6. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) .................................... 9 7. PLC (Post Leaving Certificate) ................................................................... 9 8. Apprenticeships .......................................................................................... 9 9. Work Permit and the Implications for Education .................................. 10 10. VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) ............................. 10 11. Youthreach ................................................................................................ 11 12. Springboard ............................................................................................... 11 13. Aontas (National Adult Learning Organisation) .................................... 11
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