Application Process – Academic Year 2026/2027

All applications to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education and Training are made online at
www.ofi.ie

Once you apply, your application will move through the stages outlined below.

Step 1: Apply Online

• Complete your online application at www.ofi.ie
• You can select more than one course preference

Step 2: Provisional Offer

• Provisional Offers are issued every two weeks
• If you receive a Provisional Offer, this means you are being offered a place subject to conditions
• You will remain on Provisional Offer status until you pay your €30 registration fee. Once you pay your €30 registration fee, you will be offered a place subject to conditions.

 Pay the €30 Registration Fee

• €30 non-refundable
• Must be paid online by Credit/Debit card
• Failure to pay may result in your place being offered to another applicant
• Once your €30 fee is paid, you will be automatically moved to Offered status with conditions.

Step 3: Offered with conditions

• You will receive an Offer Letter outlining the conditions of registration.

Upload Your Academic Qualifications

You must upload your most recent results, for example:

• Pre-Leaving Certificate
• Leaving Certificate
• QQI Level 4 or higher
• College / Third-level results
• A-Levels

All learners must hold a minimum QQI Level 4 qualification by the course start date.

Advanced Courses (QQI Level 6)

• If applying for a Level 6 course, you must upload a QQI Level 5 qualification
• A Level 5 award is required for entry to Level 6 programmes

Important Conditions

Induction

• You must attend your Induction Session in the week beginning 7th September 2026
• Details will be emailed to you
• If you cannot attend, you must contact the Course Coordinator in advance
• Failure to attend without notice may result in your place being withdrawn

Interviews (Where Applicable)

• Some courses may be oversubscribed
• If required, interviews will take place in September
• You must respond to interview emails and attend at the scheduled time

Age Requirement

• You must be 17 years of age by 31st December 2026
• No exceptions apply

International Protection / Residency Status

• Applicants who are not Irish or EU citizens must upload valid residency documentation
• International Protection applicants must upload:
  • Labour Market Access Permission letter
  • Temporary Residence Certificate / GNIB card / Stamp 4
• Failure to upload the correct documents may result in withdrawal of the offer

If You Change Your Mind

If you do not wish to accept your offer, please let us know as soon as possible:

042 933 1398
[email protected]

Additional Information

• All courses run subject to demand and available resources
• Course content may vary depending on funding
• If your first-choice course does not run, you may be offered an alternative
• If you have no alternative choice, our Guidance Department can help you explore options

We look forward to welcoming you to Ó Fiaich Institute of FET in September