Announcement - Review The STAR Winners 2025

Membership Application Form

New Members Only

We conduct robust, evidence-based research into adult education, community education, and Further Education and Training (FET). We mainly do this through the National FET Learner Forum and research into community education in Ireland.

Our Vision

A world where the pursuit of learning for all adults is valued, equal, and strengthens communitiesA world where the pursuit of learning for all adults is valued, equal, and strengthens communities

Our Mission

To advocate for empowering adult learning that drives social equality, justice, and collective action across the island of Ireland

Choose Membership Type

Please be as detailed as possible so as to ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your AONTAS membership.

Individual Membership

We regularly send our members email updates on opportunities relevant to the adult learning community in Ireland. Are you happy to receive our newsletter and membership emails?

Please outline why you would like to be an Aontas member and how the goals and services of your organisation align with the vision and mission of AONTAS

Individuals interested in adult education – adult learners, tutors, adult educators, coordinators and guidance counsellors

Organisational Member

We regularly send our members email updates on opportunities relevant to the adult learning community in Ireland. Are you happy to receive our newsletter and membership emails?

Are you a registered Charity?

Please outline why you would like to be an Aontas member and how the goals and services of your organisation align with the vision and mission of AONTAS

AONTAS has a vibrant Community Education Network (CEN) for community education organisations. There are no additional costs, and the CEN Steering Group approves network membership of AONTAS’ members. If you are a community education organisation, would you like to join?

Is there a specific email address we should contact for invoicing or financial queries? If so, please enter the email address (if different) for Finance communications from our Finance team.

Please specify additional contact details of the person who is to receive membership communications if different from above.