Empowerment Through Education.
An Cosán provides people of all ages with pathways to learning, leadership and enterprise.
Our impact
We have supported over 21,000 people in creating a brighter future for themselves since we were established in 1986 and we aim to reach another 20,000 by the year 2030.
adult learners across Ireland
children receiving education and care
digital skills assessed
community partners
No matter where you are on your journey.
We provide accessible courses for everyone on their lifelong learning journey, whether starting off with our entry level Access courses to progressing to accredited Further or Higher education.
Access education
By providing a supportive, fun, and collaborative learning environment, learners are supported to participate actively in their own development.
Access education
By providing a supportive, fun, and collaborative learning environment, learners are supported to participate actively in their own development.
Access education
By providing a supportive, fun, and collaborative learning environment, learners are supported to participate actively in their own development.
Access education
By providing a supportive, fun, and collaborative learning environment, learners are supported to participate actively in their own development.
Wraparound Services
We offer a holistic range of services to support you on your learning journey, including Early Years’ education and care, financial support, IT support, parenting support and 1:1 mentoring, tutoring and counselling.
Learner voices
Every day we are inspired by our learners! Their determination to pursue their education and change their lives, their families and their communities is truly remarkable. Take a moment to hear their stories >>
Digital Inclusion
An Cosán is leading the way equipping adults across Ireland with the digital skills and confidence to participate fully in society
Our supporters
Your gift helps change a community’s future.
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Our work empowers the most marginalised communities through education, and we rely on the critical support of people like you so we can continue to make a difference.
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An Cosán’s holistic, learner-centered approach puts you, the learner, at the heart of all we do. We provide ‘a place of hearth and home’ and know that our learners’ basic needs must be met before they can excel in their studies
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