Learn Local. Go Further With Portlaoise Institute.
Part-time courses for January 2027 are now enrolling
Evening courses and single modules that fit around work and family. Places are limited, so apply early.
Study at Portlaoise Institute
Open Day
Wednesday 10th March 2027
Mountrath Road campus. Meet our teachers, see the classrooms and labs, and ask about courses, grants and supports.
About us
A leading further education provider in County Laois
Portlaoise Institute is on the Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, and is part of Laois Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB). We offer a wide range of Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses accredited by QQI at Levels 5 and 6, full-time and part-time, as well as apprenticeships and Level 8 degree programmes in collaboration with SETU.
Our courses are designed with industry and taught by experienced educators, giving you practical skills for work and a route into higher education. Students also benefit from Erasmus+ opportunities, help with SUSI grants, and learning platforms like Moodle and Microsoft Office 365.
At a glance
[28]
full-time courses
[31]
part-time modules
5–8
QQI / NFQ levels offered