BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives those in receipt of social welfare the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefits.
For those not in receipt of a social welfare payment there will be a course charge of €100.
This is a one year part time BTEI course. The course has been designed to suit the needs of those wishing to improve their English language skills in order to gain employment or progress into further education and third level here in Ireland. It aims for students to become independent users of the language.
By the end of the course students will have improved their proficiency in English by identifying and rectifying frequent errors in both spoken and written English and gained more confidence in a range of listening contexts.
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
(*Subject to change)
All BTEI applicants for this course must be at an intermediate level (upper A2 to B1 CEFR*). The learner’s level of English will be determined by written test.
All BTEI applicants must be engaging or a dependent engaging with the Department of Social Protection. Those either in receipt of a Social Protection Payment, Signing for Credits, on a scheme such CE or TUS, OR have refugee status may apply.
For those not in receipt of a social welfare payment there will be a course charge of €100.
Successful learners may progress into further education and third level here in Ireland.
This area of study will enhance student’s career opportunities.
Students will either take a QQI module in English as a Second Language or one of the Cambridge suite of examinations depending on class profile and levels of attainment.
1 year part time course (Autumn – May). Three mornings per week.
Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page
Apply by selecting ‘Department Choice 1’ → ‘BTEI Courses’ and ‘Course Choice 1’ → ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’.
BTEI Coordinator: jonathan.pigott@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
*CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
| College | City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus |
| Course ID | 180142 |
| Course Location | Raheny, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 5 |
| Course Type | In-house Training |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | English for Speakers of Other Languages |
| Course Duration | 1 year part time course (Autumn – May) |
| Course Time | 1 year part time course (Autumn – May). Two mornings per week. |
| Course Fee | For those not in receipt of a social welfare payment there will be a course charge of €100. |
| Entry Requirements | All BTEI applicants for this course must be at an intermediate level A2 to B2 CEFR*. The learner’s level of English will be determined by written test. All BTEI applicants must be engaging or a dependent engaging with the Department of Social Protection. Those either in receipt of a Social Protection Payment, Signing for Credits, on a scheme such CE or TUS, OR have refugee status may apply. |
| Career Path | This area of study will enhance student’s career opportunities. |
Certificate in Creative Media QQI Level 5 (5M5048) – 1 Year This course is designed for anyone with an interest in creative writing and storytelling.
Certificate in Community Health Services QQI Level 5 (5M4468) – 1 Year This course introduces you to the fascinating world of psychological science, offering a broad understanding of how psychologists study, explain, and predict human behaviour.
Certificate in Business QQI Level 5 (5M2102) In the business department, we challenge ourselves and our students to pursue excellence.
