“My time in Pearse College has enriched my life in many ways. It has provided me with the necessary tools to enhance my skills in my field of choice which is foreign languages… and to pursue further studies. My experiences are truly irreplaceable and I would not trade them for anything!”
— Claudia
Languages and European Studies
“Hi… I would just like to thank you for all your effort throughout the year. I have been accepted into NUI Maynooth for Arts. I enjoyed my year in Pearse College on the University Access course and without it, I would not have progressed to third level.”
— David
University Access Course
“From practical gardening .. to botany and chemistry, the course at Pearse College gave me a great grounding and opening up a world of possibilities…. It was varied and fun and the staff was always encouraging and supportive. I would recommend it to anyone considering a career in horticulture.”
— Annette
Horticultural Amenity Manager, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
“I had a very happy and successful year in Pearse College repeating my Leaving Certificate. I am now studying in Trinity College in the course of my choice.”
— Anthony
Repeat Leaving Certificate Course
“Pearse College was a revolutionary idea. It enabled me to realise that I could achieve whatever I set out to achieve. I’m so glad that I discovered Pearse College.”
— Dr. Ann Matthews
Lecturer, Department of Adult Education, NUI Maynooth
“There is a lovely atmosphere in the college and you have wonderful teachers!!”
— Nuala
B. Mngmt (Hons), Institute of Technology, Tallaght
“When I decided to go back to school at 32, I was fortunate in my choice of Pearse College: not only were the teachers ready to give me all the help and support I needed to do well, but they also made me feel that both my background and my individuality were important parts of my education.”
— Bettina Steffanini
Science graduate, Trinity College
“I successfully completed my studies in Architectural Technology and then worked as a technologist in Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. I have since set up my own company Palmer, Whelan and Associates.”
— David Palmer
Architectural Technologist, Lecturer in Bolton Street, DIT
“I went to Pearse college (to study Irish for my Leaving Certificate)…. everybody is there to learn. There’s a great sense of that when you walk in the door. I really enjoyed it!”
— Maria Doyle Kennedy
Actress