Ballsbridge College of Further Education - Applications Open For 2021/22
Ballsbridge College of Further Education is a long-established state-owned college situated in the suburb of Ballsbridge just 2 kilometres from Dublin city centre.
Located at the heart of the business community, the College is easily accessible by public transport including Dublin’s light rail system, the DART.
Courses in Ballsbridge College are designed to offer the best education and training available. Explore our website to discover what we can do for you!
How to apply and start your journey with Ballsbridge College
Step 1: Apply
Click APPLY NOW to apply for the course of your choice
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system.
You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to Ballsbridge College
Step 2: Interview and Course Offer
You will be contacted by phone by a College staff member to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have about the course.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to places being available and any specific course requirements being met.
Step 3: Pay your €30 deposit online to secure your place
To pay your non-refundable €30 deposit online, please click on the login button below. This will take you to the login page of the college online payments system. Your login details are on the email we sent you.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of course fees and to pay your deposit.
Login into the College Online Payment System
Step 4: Complete your registration & upload your documents
To complete registration, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Personal tab (to upload photo) and the Documents tab to upload a copy of the following documents:
- For all applicants: a suitable passport-style photograph, recently taken.
- For all applicants: passport or ID Card (with photo) to confirm your identity
- For school leavers: a copy of your Leaving Certificate Results when you receive them
- For non-Leaving Certificate applicants: a Statement of Results from your most recent academic course
- For Non-EU applicants: please upload your GNIB card (stamp 4) or Labour Market Permission letter
To protect your data, Ballsbridge College of FE follows the Data Protection Policy and Protocols of the City of Dublin ETB.
Login into College Online Payment System
Step 5: Pay the balance of your fees online
To pay the rest of your course fees online, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of your fees and to make a payment.
All fees should be paid by the end of September 2021.
If you foresee a difficulty in paying full fees by the due date, please contact the college on 01 668 4806 for advice and assistance or email [email protected]
Possible Fee Exemptions
You may be exempt from paying the Government Levy (€200) if you satisfy one of the following criteria:
- You hold a full medical card in your own right
- You are the dependent child of a full medical card holder
- You are eligible for a student grant from SUSI (letter from SUSI required)
- You are approved for Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
Please upload any documentation to prove you have this exemption, otherwise you will be required to pay these elements of your fee and then seek a refund at a later date.
Applicants who are eligible for a VTOS place are exempt from paying all course changes and fees.
Login into College Online Payment System
Step 6: Induction and Commencement of Course
At Ballsbridge College we are committed to you having a successful transition to college and your induction, which takes place in early to mid September, is the first important step.
At your induction you will meet your Course Tutor, other college staff and your fellow students. You will receive lots of useful information about your course and the college.
We will email you the exact date, time and location of your induction.
You will be informed of the class start date at the induction.
Your college life begins….
We look forward to welcoming you to Ballsbridge College.
