Ringsend Technical Institute
Secondary school in Dublin, Ireland
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Ringsend College is a multi-denominational secondary school and further education college run by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB).[1] The college operates under a local sub-committee which is representative of parents, staff, community, local primary schools and industry. It is chaired by Kevin Humphreys.
| Ringsend Technical Institute | |
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| Location | |
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Cambride Road, Dublin 4 , D04 N227 Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 53.34378°N 6.22404°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Ringsend Technical Institute |
| Type | Secondary school & Further Education |
| Denomination | Multi-denominational |
| Established |
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Educational authority | City of Dublin ETB (DETB) |
School number | 70200D |
Principal | Jonathan Walker |
| Gender | Mixed |
The original college was opened by the Earl of Pembroke on 7 October 1893 as a technical and fisheries college for the community of Ringsend. The Ringsend Technical Institute (the current form of the college) was opened by Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald on 15 April 1983,[2][3] and was renamed to Ringsend College in 2011.[2]
The college offers the Junior Cert,[4] Leaving Cert, Repeat Leaving Cert,[4][5] Post leaving Cert,[4] and FIT/VTOS Adult programmes.[citation needed]
Location
The college is situated on Cambridge Road in Ringsend, Dublin 4.[1] It overlooks the Liffey, near the East Link Toll Bridge.[citation needed]
Courses
Junior Certificate
There is a 3-year programme for the Junior Certificate covering core subjects English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, Science and Physical Education.[citation needed]
Other subjects vary from year to year depending on demand and can include French, Woodwork M.T.W., Art, Metalwork, Home Economics, Technical Graphics, Business Studies, Music.[citation needed]
Leaving Certificate
This is a 2-year programme covering 5th and 6th years. The core subjects are: English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, French and the Leaving Cert Vocational Programme.[citation needed]
Optional subjects are Art, Engineering, Home Economics, Business Studies, Biology, History, Geography, Music.[citation needed]
At the senior cycle, preparation for work and specific job opportunities are dealt with by the school's guidance counsellor.[citation needed] Also, information and advice is given regarding CAO/CAS applications and all other further educational opportunities.[citation needed]
Other courses
In the 2022-23 academic year, the college offered a PLC (NFQ Level 5 and 6) courses, such as 'Computer Systems & Networks' (including CompTIA A+ certification) and 'Business Administration with IT Skills'.[4] Part-time courses included a "Back to Education Initiative" (BTEI).[citation needed]