The distinctive blend of academic and vocational programmes which the school provides in an attractive and well-ordered environment offers students an ideal preparation to deal with the consistently changing demands and challenges of our modern society and avail of its varied and many opportunities.

As well as offering the full range of core academic programmes - Leaving Certificate, Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme - the school also offers a wide range of alternative courses, supports and resources tailored to suit to the needs of individual students. We believe in the holistic approach to education and therefore strive to educate our students in a caring supportive environment which aims to mature and develop the entire person in all the variety and complexity that entails. Therefore core curricular provisions are complemented by an extensive range of personal development programmes, extra curricular activities and work experience placement.

Mission Statement

Through the joint efforts of Staff, Students and Parents, Breifne College has been given the responsibility by County Cavan Vocational Education Committee of..

• Ensuring for its students a safe, nurturing and positive environment where all have the opportunity to succeed.
• Challenging students to develop academic, technical and critical thinking skills for,. lifetime learning.
• Providing for the educational needs of all students.
• Promoting the moral, spiritual, social and personal development of students;
• Achieving and maintaining academic excellence.
• Preparing students for advancement to third-level Colleges and the world of work.
• Preparing students to be contributing members of society.
• Developing a healthy approach to leisure time.