About Us
Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.
Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised QQI qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. DFEi welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a diverse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence. We look forward to meeting you, working with you and giving you a head start into a brave new world. We enjoy our work in DFEi, we hope you will too.
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Why Us?
Student activities at DFEi are as diverse as our student body itself. Our student canteen – The Hive – is regularly home to student gigs and other events such as table quizzes and cultural celebrations.
We are centrally located on Cumberland Street, Dun Laoighre, five minutes’ walk from Monkstown/Salthill DART Station and on the 7/7A/46A/75 bus routes. Paid car parking in the vicinity of the college is plentiful.
All of our specialist rooms have been upgraded to the highest standard in the last three years. From the sound recording studio to the nursing suite, students coming to DFEi will be learning with the most up to date technology and equipment. See more here.
Class sizes in DFEi are small and this affords each students the opportunity of reaching their maximum potential through teacher interaction. DFEi’s teaching staff adopt a wide variety of teaching methods and are acutely aware that not all students learn in the same way and come from a variety of different backgrounds. Integral to teaching in DFEi is the use of Moodle, an eLearning Platform, which provides students with an online learning resource.
Graduates of DFEi courses are very successful in progressing to Further/Higher Education or gaining employment. Each course page contains details of the progression links and employment opportunities available.
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Facilities
All of our specialist rooms have been upgraded to the highest standard in the last three years. From the sound recording studio to the nursing suite, students coming to DFEi will be learning with the most up to date technology and equipment.
Clubs & Societies
The Activities Officer coordinates all events, including clubs and societies (such as Cybersecurity, Chess and the African Society) within DFEi and liaises with the Student Council regarding developments and student issues. Events include: team building weekends, live events and fundraising for charity.
The Students Council comprises of representatives from all classes who are elected by the students to make a valuable contribution to DFEi Life. Two members, a male and female are elected annually to DFEi’s Board of Management. DFEi is part of DDLETB’s Student Society.
Accommodation
DFEi provides a detailed accommodation list each September for students. This includes the name, address and phone number of where DFEi students can find accommodation within the area.
Dining
The Hive is DFEi’s student canteen and is the centre of all of DFEi’s activities as it is a dedicated area for students to relax and experience college life. Serviced by modern kitchen facilities students can purchase hot food, relax, use computers and play pool. The Hive is also equipped as a live venue with a stage, sound booth and acoustic panelling.
Fees and Grants
As DFEi is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), there are no tuition fees for EU Nationals. DFEi has made every effort to keep course fees to a minimum and will make flexible payment plans to suit individual students needs.