Basic Education

The Basic Education Service provides classes for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, spelling, maths and basic computers. Learners can work on a one to one basis or in small groups.

Classes are part-time and tuition times are arranged as far as possible to suit the needs of the learner. Tuition is provided by trained tutors in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

The Service is free & confidential.

Further Information & Contact Details:
North County - Mid County - West County - South County

Certification

Participants can learn at their own pace and progress to certification level (FETAC, Junior Certificate & Leaving Certificate) if desired.

Specific Programmes

Intensive Tuition: This course runs for 14 weeks, 6 hours per week and offers adults the opportunity to improve their basic skills at a more intensive level.

Workplace Basic Education: The ABE service works with local employers and FÁS to deliver basic education programmes.

Family Learning: This programme supports the basic educational needs of families and helps parents and carers to identify their own learning needs.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Basic spoken and written English classes for adults for whom English is not their first language (Fee applies)

Outreach Service: An Outreach Worker based in each centre works in partnership with agencies / services in the community.

Further Information & Contact Details:
North County - Mid County - West County - South County

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Kildare – North County Basic Education

Basic Education offers the following courses:

  • Reading, Writing, Spelling, Maths & Basic Computers
  • Junior Certificate English, Maths, History, Irish & CSPE
  • Leaving Certificate – English
  • FETAC Modules
  • Workplace Learning programmes
  • Family Learning
  • ESOL

Outreach areas:
Celbridge, Maynooth, Johnstownbridge, Kilcock, Straffan, Ardclough, Rathcoffey.


Contact and further information:

Mary Faughnan, Co-ordinator
Mill Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Tel.: 01-624 6528
Email: mfaughnan@kildarevec.ie

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Kildare – Mid County Basic Education

Basic Education offers the following courses:

  • Reading, Writing, Spelling, Basic Maths
  • Grammar & Punctuation
  • ESOL
  • General Studies
  • FETAC Modules
  • Workplace Learning

Outreach areas:
Newbridge, Kilcullen, Prosperous, Clane, Derrinturn, Carbury, Ballyteague, Alllenwood, Sallins, Caragh.

Contact details and further information:

Pat Bennett, Co-ordinator
Jigginstown, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Tel.: 045-866 314
Email: pbennett@kildarevec.ie

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Kildare – West County Basic Education

Basic Education offers the following courses:

  • Reading, Writing, Spelling, Maths & Basic Computers
  • Junior Certificate – English, Maths, Irish
  • Leaving Certificate – English
  • FETAC Modules
  • Workplace Learning
  • Family learning programmes
  • ESOL

Outreach areas:
Rathangan, Monasterevin, Curragh, Nurney, Suncroft, Kildangan, Athgarvan, Brownstown.


Contact details and further information:

Imelda Carroll, Co-ordinator
Abbeyview, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Tel.: 045-522 003
Email: icarroll@kildarevec.1e

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Kildare – South County Basic Education

Basic Education offers the following courses:

  • Reading, Writing, Spelling, Maths & Basic Computer
  • Junior Certificate – English, Maths, Irish
  • Leaving Certificate – English
  • FETAC Modules
  • Workplace Learning
  • Family Learning programmes
  • ESOL

Outreach Service to surrounding areas:
Kilberry, Ballylinan, Kilmeade, Crookstown, Castledermot, Ballitore.

Contact details and further information:

Imelda Carroll, Co-ordinator
Nelson House, 16 Nelson Street, Athy, Co. Kildare
Tel.: 059-863 3270
Email: icarroll@kildarevec.1e