Courses near to where you live in a welcoming learning environment

City of Dublin ETB Adult Education Service provides free classes in adult education and community centres in over 150 locations in Dublin 1-12.

We provide classes in

  • Adult education centres;
  • Community centres;
  • Direct provision centres
  • Drug recovery support services;
  • Homeless services,
  • Migrant support services,
  • Parish halls;
  • Primary and secondary school communities
  • Prison support services;
  • Traveller support services.
Adult Education Services: Students
Adult Education Services: Students
City of Dublin ETB Adult Education Services

Join us today Over 15,000 adult learners every year take part in free life -long learning classes!

Tutors and learners work together in a supportive, warm, friendly environment. Our courses are designed to bring learners together.

With a wide range of courses, you will find a course to suit you.

Age is not a barrier!

Our learners are aged 18 to 105!

All our courses are free of charge. 

  • • Reading, Writing and Spelling
    • Technology: Using your Phone/Tablet/IPAD or Laptop
    • Digital Skills
    • Maths and Numbers
    • Community Education
    • Climate, Social and Racial Justice Education
    • Visual Arts/Crafts/Music and Drama
    • Mental Health and Well-being
    • Junior and Leaving Certificates for Adults
    • English Language Skills
    • Preparation for College
    • Skills for Work
    • Return to Education
    • Life, Leisure and Community
    • Skills for Work
    • Upskilling for Work

A year round calendar of courses

We are flexible!

Our Adult Education Service courses run throughout the year, so you can start at a time that is right for you.

Most courses start in September or January, but we have many courses starting at other times of the year.

Please contact your local area to find out more.

Adult Education Services: English Language Students