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Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
• Applicable to people holding Labour Market Access Permission (Work Permit)
• Applicable to people with status
• Part-time courses for over 16s who have not completed a Leaving Certificate
• BTEI courses are usually QQI level 3 & 4, but it is possible to obtain QQI level 5 & 6
• Priority is given to the most educationally disadvantaged
• You can also take part in BTEI if you are working and on a low income
• For more details please see the Citizens Information page
Charitable and Non-governmental organisations
• Society of Saint Vincent DePaul – this charity provides Education Grants – click the link to find your local SVP.
• Doras –
• NASC – a non-governmental organisation working with Migrants and Refugees in Ireland.
Please contact NASC for Education advice and possible funding options.
working to promote and protect the rights of people from a migrant background in
Ireland. Please contact Doras for Education advice and possible funding options.
All information is for guidance only, it is not complete and any errors are unintentional. Please consult the relevant websites for accurate information
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