General Information

Office Hours During School Term
Monday – Friday 9am – 1:30pm
Before evening classes 6pm – 7:30pm
Office closed from 14th December 2011

Office Hours During School Holidays
Office closed but phone and email messages will be cleared regularly and you can enrol online at any time.

Finding The Office
We are located at the front of Selwyn College in the main administration building (203-245 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama).  Refer to the Map.

Finding Your Classroom
On the first day or evening of your class, come to the foyer outside the Community Education office where you will be met and given directions to your classroom.

Office Personnel
Director: Margaret Stewart
Administration: Debbi Sundy, Helen Carroll, and Julita Hooker

Terms and Vacations

See individual courses for detailed start dates.

Term 1     Tuesday 7 February

Term 2     Monday 23 April

Term 3     Monday 16 July

Term 4     Monday 15 October

 

No classes during school holidays or on:

Queen's Birthday     Monday 4 June

Labour Day             Monday 22 October

Changes to Programme
In the case of unforeseen circumstances we reserve the right to change the advertised programme and/or tutor.  Every effort will be made to advertise such changes.

Course Transfers
An administration fee of $10 is payable for each transfer. Contact Administration staff during office hours.

Emergency Evacuation
The continuous ringing of bells signals an emergency. In an emergency students should leave the building by the quickest and safest escape route and assemble in the ASB Stadium carpark adjoining Selwyn College. Wait for your tutor to check the register before leaving the grounds.

Adults - Admission to Day School Classes
A full range of school subjects is available at all levels.  Please telephone Mr Henry at Selwyn College - Telephone: 521 9610 for further details.

Cars and Parking
The main car park is situated at the front of the school. There is also parking around the ASB Stadium which adjoins the school. Overflow parking is available on the tennis courts.

Disabled Parking
A disabled car park is labelled and available beside the Selwyn Community Education office.  (If utilising, please display permit).

No Parking
Parking is not permitted in gateways or on grassed areas.  Users of the disabled parks must display a permit.  Vehicles which block access, or are incorrectly parked may be towed away.

Personal Property / Liability
The Selwyn College Board of Trustees will in no way be liable for any loss resulting from any damage to, or the theft of any property belonging to an employee or a student.  Accordingly, an employee or student must arrange his or her own personal insurance to cover loss or damage to personal property while it is situated at the college.  To minimise the risk of damage, employees and students should ensure that their personal property is secured; preferably in alarmed areas and that vehicles are parked in allocated parking spaces.

No Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in school buildings or within the school grounds.

Fees / GST
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment and are GST inclusive. Enrolments can only be processed once fees are paid. All fees are listed with the course description. Any additional costs are indicated in the course description or with a + next to the fee e.g. $30+. Non-New Zealand residents are welcome to enroll, but may be charged a surcharge for some courses.

Regulations / Policies
The Selwyn Community Education Policy Manual is available from the Selwyn College main office. Some funding is provided through the Tertiary Education Commission.

Who can Enrol
All adults are welcome to enroll. School students may be accepted into some courses but please contact our office before enrolling. Non-New Zealand residents are welcome to enrol but may be charged a surcharge on the course fee (for courses that are government funded). Course participants may be asked to provide proof of residency, and if not supplied will be liable for the full non-resident fee.

Receipts
When enrolling online, by telephone or mail, include your email address and a receipt will be emailed to you. If enrolling in person, the office will provide a receipt.

Enrolment Confirmation
If you have supplied an email address you should receive a reminder for your course a couple of days before the start date. If you do not hear from us, please turn up at the time and date advertised. Lists for classes requiring materials will be mailed or emailed approximately one week before the class starts.

Late Enrolments
If places are still available, enrolments can be taken before class starts.  Waiting lists operate for full classes.  You will be contacted if a place becomes available.

Refunds
If a class has insufficient enrolments, we will advise you and a full refund will be made or (if appropriate) a transfer offered.  If you are unable to attend a course and provide at least 48 hours notice before the course starts, we will refund your fee less a $15 administration charge.  No refund is given once a class has started.

Training Incentive Allowance
WINZ (Work and Income NZ) offer a supplementary allowance for beneficiaries to undertake employment related training.  You may be eligible to receive help with course fees, materials, stationery, text books, child care and travel costs.  For further information contact WINZ on Telephone:  0800 559 009.