| Former names | Portobello School | 
|---|---|
| Type | private | 
| Established | 1981 | 
| Location | , | 
| Campus | Urban | 
| Affiliations | FETAC(since 2005) HETAC(since 2009) London Metropolitan University(since 2014) | 
| Website | portobelloinstitute | 
Portobello Institute is a private third level college delivering further and higher education specialising in Early Years, Sport, Facilities Management, Travel and Tourism and Business of Fashion.
It has a variety of programmes validated by a number of bodies including QQI, IWFM, London Metropolitan University[1] and Liverpool John Moores University. Many of its courses are aimed at Higher Education such and BSc, MSc, BA and MA.[2] They also offer professional training courses. [3]
Commencing in 2014 Portobellos degree-level programmes in early childhood studies, sports and sports therapy have been validated by London Metropolitan University.[1]
Founded in 1981 as Portobello School, in South Richmond Street, Dublin, specialising in beauty, health and care courses.[4]
It is now located in Dominick St., Dublin, and many of its courses are available via blended learning. A graduation ceremony takes place each year; in the past few years it has taken place in Croke Park.
References
- 1 2 Review of UK transnational education in the Republic of Ireland - London Metropolitan University and Portobello Institute The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education(UK), www.qaa.ac.uk, October 2017.
- ↑ Portobello Institute of Education Masters Studies (www.masterstudies.com).
- ↑ Portobello Institute Qualifax Learners Database.
- ↑ Portobello School Irish Independent, August 25, 2005.