Founded in 1981, Portobello Institute unrivalled experience in providing intensive postleaving certificate training to students of all ages. All courses have been designed to meet the demands of wide and expanding industries where employment is ensured for successful graduates. We continuously strive to introduce new and exciting courses to our portfolio in order meet with the ever changing requirements of our economy.

Portobello Institute is an impressive college situated within the heart of Dublin. The building is made up of bright and spacious classrooms which help promote a calm environment for learning. The college atmosphere is friendly, enjoyable and one of relaxed learning.

All our tutors are highly qualified and skilled. The College only selects tutors who have a multitude of work experience which can be called upon by the students in the form of effective careers advice. The college’s standing is evident in the esteem of the Validating and Examining bodies who approve our premises, courses and our tutors.

The college has 6 faculties delivering a suite of exciting and interesting full and part time courses.

Business, Travel and Tourism

Sports and Health Related Fitness

Health Education

Montessori and Special Needs

Beauty Therapy

Creative

See our website for new faculties and courses being continuously developed and delivered.

Throughout the years our students have been rewarded with very successful careers. They have won many awards both here and abroad and through the college have taken part in many high profile events. Check out the “News and Events” section of our website to see what our students are up to!

Portobello Institute hold open days and evenings throughout the year. Come and see our facilities for yourself, have a walk around our fully equipped make-up and design rooms and talk to the tutors who could someday be teaching you...

Please contact us for further information or to request one of our brochures, our dedicated course advisors will be happy to assist you.