Ringsend Technical Institute
Ringsend College is a multi-denominational secondary school and further education college run by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board. The college operates under a local Sub Committee which is representative of parents, staff, community, local primary schools and industry. It is chaired by Cllr. Kevin Humphreys.
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 was opened by Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald on 15 April 1983, and was renamed to Ringsend College in 2011.
The college offers a range of courses including Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, Repeat Leaving Cert, Post leaving Cert, and FIT/VTOS Adult programmes.
Location
The college is situated on Cambridge Road in Ringsend, Dublin 4.It overlooks the Liffey, near the East Link Toll Bridge, the college is near bus routes nos. 3 and 18 and is also accessible by DART from Lansdowne Road and Barrow Street.
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.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.
Leaving Certificate
This is a 2-year programme covering 5th & 6th Years. The core subjects are: English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, French and the Leaving Cert Vocational Programme.Optional subjects are Art, Engineering, Home Economics, Business Studies, Biology, History, Geography, Music.
At the senior cycle, there is a strong emphasis on career guidance. Preparation for work and specific job opportunities are dealt with by the Guidance Counsellor. Also, full information and advice is given regarding CAO/CAS applications and all other further educational opportunities.
Other courses
In the 2022-23 academic year, the college offered a PLC courses, such as 'Computer Systems & Networks' and 'Business Administration with IT Skills'.Part-time courses include a "Back to Education Initiative".