Ballsbridge College of Further Education, Ireland

Ballsbridge College of Further Education

The well-known state-owned Ballsbridge College of Further Education is situated in the suburbs of Ballsbridge, approximately two kilometers from Dublin's city center. The College is conveniently reachable by public transportation, notably Dublin's DART light rail system, given its central location in the economic district.

The college has undergone significant transformation in recent years in response to the challenges posed by the advent of new technologies in the workplace and shifting economic conditions. Ballsbridge College of Further Education has renovated its facilities to the highest standards to meet these increased needs and implemented new courses. They offer top-notch extracurricular activities, student support services, and computer facilities. The college takes great pride in being one of the few higher education institutions in Ireland to receive the designation of Green Campus in 2013.

Ballsbridge College is friendly and open, and its student body is always vibrant and eager to learn. There is a course at the college that will work for you whether you are an adult returning to school, an adult leaving school, or an international student studying in Ireland.

QQI has certified all of its courses, and all successful students will receive full national certification.  Join the numerous alumni who have completed their studies at Ballsbridge College and who have gone on to new heights in their chosen fields of endeavor.

Facilities

  • 7 computer rooms with high speed broadband access
  • Designated student computer time access
  • College library and partnership with local libraries
  • High speed wireless internet access

Student Services

  • Student Council
  • Sports and Cultural Activity Programme
  • Basketball, Five-a-side football, Tennis, Swimming
  • Free Gym Access
  • Mandarin (Chinese) language for beginners
  • Entrepreneurship
  • College Music and Choir Club

Student Supports

  • Experienced teaching staff
  • Course tutors
  • Allocated tutorial time
  • Virtual learning environment (Moodle)
  • Student Welfare offers support for students with special needs
  • Guidance and counseling service
  • National and International Work Placement Program

Ballsbridge College of Further Education Courses

Day Courses 

  • Computing and Multimedia Courses
  • Social and Community Studies
  • Education and Training
  • English (EFL) Courses
  • Business Courses
  • Property Courses
  • Design Courses

Evening and Part-time Courses

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Lifestyle & Leisure
  • Wellbeing & Fitness
  • Language Courses
  • Skills to Advance

Ballsbridge College of Further Education Admission Procedure

    Step 1: Apply

    Step 2: Interview and Course Offer

    A member of the College staff will give you a call to go over your application and address any queries you may have regarding the course.

    The first-come, first-served policy applies to the allocation of spots, contingent upon space availability and fulfillment of any prerequisites for the particular course.

    Step 3: Pay The Registration Fee 

    For 2023–2024, the City of Dublin ETB has lowered the cost of every PLC course to €50. 

    Pay your non-refundable €50 registration fee online to secure your place. 

    Step 4: Finish Registering and Attach Your Files

    After successfully completing your course fee, it’s time to attach your documents to the college website. The following are the necessary documents – 

    • A current, appropriate passport-style photo
    • A photocopied ID card or passport serving as proof of identity
    • A copy of your Leaving Certificate results, upon receipt if you are a school leaver.
    • In the case of applicants who do not hold a Leaving Certificate, a statement of results from their most recent course
    • Please submit your Labour Market Permission letter or GNIB card (stamp 4) if you are an applicant from outside the EU.

    Ballsbridge College of FE complies with the City of Dublin ETB's Data Protection Policy and Protocols to safeguard your information.

Ballsbridge College of Further Education Employment Opportunities

    February. Throughout the academic year, the Work Placement Program for Level 6 courses operates twice a week.

    Employers wanting to participate in the work placement program can gain a lot from it. A few of these benefits are:

    • Get friendly, trustworthy, and skilled additional help
    • Possibility of training/assessing possible staff
    • Get pupils ready for their future work.
    • Invest in the labor of the future.
    • Contribute to college curricula so that the education meets the needs of employers.
    • Obtain more assistance for your business.

Ballsbridge College of Further Education Scholarship

Students who meet the requirements can apply. The specific financial circumstances of each applicant determine eligibility, and a grant application must be submitted through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI; www.susi.ie). 

FAQ

    1.What should I apply for?

    Generally speaking, you must have earned at least five ordinary level passes on your Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied, or FETAC Level 4 certificates are encouraged to apply. When exceptional circumstances exist, an exception may be made. For mature students, the Leaving Certificate is not mandatory, and suitable experience might be viewed as a substitute for the Leaving Certificate.

    2.How do you apply to Ballsbridge College of Further Education? 

    Directly to the college starting in December

    3.Can I get a grant? 

    Sure. Students who meet the scholarship requirements can apply. The specific financial circumstances of each applicant determine eligibility, and a grant application must be submitted through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI; www.susi.ie).

    4.How is the course certified?

    The National Framework of Qualifications includes courses that have earned QQI certification.

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