Essential Information

Course Locations

Wellington High School
Located at 249 Taranaki Street, next to Massey University.

Newlands College
Located at 68 Bracken Road, Newlands (eight minutes’ drive from the central city).

Opening Hours

When courses are running, the CEC office is open on Mondays and Fridays from 9am - 4pm and Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9am - 7.45pm. At other times, the office is open Mondays to Fridays from 9am - 4pm. The CEC office will close at 1pm on Friday 14 December 2012 and reopen at 9am on Monday 14 January 2013.

Term Dates

• Term 1 – Tuesday 7 February to Monday 2 April
• Term 2 – Saturday 5 May to Monday 2 July
  (Not Monday 4 June: Queen’s Birthday)
• Term 3 – Monday 30 July to Sunday 23 September
• Term 4 – Saturday 13 October to Monday 10 December
  (Not Monday 22 October: Labour Weekend)

Enrolment Information

Courses need a minimum number to go ahead. Please enrol well before the start date to avoid disappointment. An accurate email address is essential so please take care when entering your details. Receipts and course instructions are emailed to you at the time of enrolment - please advise us of any errors or later changes to your contact information.

In exceptional circumstances, enrolments may be accepted after a course commences. Please contact the CEC office for further information.

Fees

Fees include GST and must be paid at the time of enrolment. If you receive income support, contact your local Work and Income (WINZ) office about help with course fees.

This year we are able to offer ‘Early Bird Discounts’ of 15% if you enrol before Sunday 15 January 2012. After this date, ‘Special Discounts’ of 10% may also be made from time to time on selected courses only.

Government-subsidised Courses

Certain courses, marked with [GS], are subsidised by Government for those who are NZ citizens or hold a permanent resident visa. A condition of enrolment in these courses is that you attend at least 80% of the sessions. Non-permanent residents may enrol but an additional fee is payable. Please contact the CEC office for more information.

Course Attendance

It would be appreciated if you could advise your tutor or the CEC office if you are unable to attend a session. Please note that it is not possible to make up missed classes by joining sessions in similar courses.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations notified more than 7 days before the course is due to commence will receive a 90% refund. During the week before the course starts, cancellations will qualify for a 50% refund. Transfers may be available to another course if application is made in advance. No refunds or transfers will be given for cancellations received on the day the course is due to start or after commencement.

If a course does not reach minimum numbers, or is cancelled by the CEC for some other reason, the fee will be refunded in full. The Director reserves the right to refuse or to cancel the enrolment of any course participant.

Secondary Students

Secondary school students in Years 11 - 13 are welcome to enrol in self-funded courses. Students in Years 9 and 10 may enrol if accompanied by a fee-paying adult. Government-subsidised courses have some additional conditions – please check with the CEC office.

Emergency Evacuation

An emergency is signalled by the continuous ringing of bells. Evacuation procedures are posted inside the door of each classroom. In an emergency, please proceed as directed by your tutor.

Disability Access

We encourage and make every effort to accommodate learners with disabilities. For wheelchair access, please contact us prior to enrolment so that suitable arrangements can be made.

Parking

There is NO PARKING at the High School for Monday to Friday day-time courses. In weekends and evenings, cars may be parked in the main car park at Wellington High School and in the Newlands College car park, but please note parking is often limited.

No Smoking

Wellington High School has a no-smoking policy, which means SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON SCHOOL PREMISES.

Contact Details

Postal address: PO Box 4035 Wellington 6140
Telephone: 04 385 8919
Fax: 04 802 7679
Email: cec@whs.school.nz
Website: www.cecwellington.ac.nz