Adult Basic Education
The Adult Basic Education Service provides literacy, numeracy and computer tuition in a supportive environment for adults who need to develop their skills in reading, writing, spelling, maths and using everyday technology.
| Award Name | Level 1 Certificate (Level 1 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 1 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 2 Certificate (Level 2 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 2 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Certificate (Level 1 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 1 NFQ |
| Level 2 Certificate (Level 2 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 2 NFQ |
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Adult Literacy FAQ
Further information
The Adult Basic Education Service provides literacy, numeracy and computer tuition in a supportive environment for adults who need to develop their skills in reading, writing, spelling, maths and using everyday technology. It is aimed at those who left school early, are out of education a long time or have specific learning difficulties. The service welcomes adult learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Tuition is offered on a one to one or small group basis with the option of gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
Intake is ongoing but some courses have start dates in September and January each year.
The service offers courses at different levels and covers different subject areas
The Educational Assessment is confidential
The service is free of charge
Basic education courses include:
Mainstream Literacy
Numeracy
Information Technology
Family Learning
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Intensive Tuition in Adult Basic Education (ITABE)
Skills for Work
Refugee Resettlement Programme
Find your local Adult Education Centre at https://msletb.ie/centres/adult-education/