County Kildare Vocational Education Committee (V.E.C.) operates ten second level colleges and schools within the county - Naas, Newbridge, Maynooth, Leixlip, Prosperous, Rathangan, Kildare Town, Curragh, Athy and Castledermot. Each school provides a range of facilities and education opportunities as  detailed on their own websites.

County Kildare VEC is also joint trustee of three Community Schools in the county, namely Colaiste Chiarain (Leixlip), St. Wolstan's (Celbridge) and Scoil Mhuire (Clane).