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 €50.
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.
Course Content*
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
(*Subject to change)
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.
For those not in receipt of a social welfare payment there will be a course charge of €50.
Progression
Successful learners may progress into further education and third level here in Ireland.
Career Opportunities
This area of study will enhance student’s career opportunities.
Certification
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.
Duration
1 year part time course (Autumn – May). Two mornings per week.
How To Apply
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: Helen.OMahony@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
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