Essential Information

Course Locations

Wellington High School
Located at 249 Taranaki Street, next to Massey University. Download a map of Wellington High School

Newlands College
Located eight minutes drive from the central city at 68 Bracken Road in Newlands.

Opening Hours

When courses are running, the CEC office is open on Mondays & Fridays from 9am - 4pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9am - 7.45pm. At other times the office is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4pm. The CEC office will close 1pm on Friday 17 December 2010 and reopen 9am on Monday 10 January 2011.

2010 Term Dates

• Term 1 - Tuesday 9 February to Thursday 1 April
• Term 2 - Saturday 1 May to Saturday 26 June
• (No sessions on Queen’s Birthday Weekend 5–7 June)
• Term 3 - Tuesday 27 July to Saturday 18 September
• Term 4 - Saturday 9 October to Saturday 4 December
• (No sessions on Labour Weekend 23-25 October)

Enrolment Information

Courses require a minimum number to go ahead, so please enrol well before the start date (at least five working days) to avoid disappointment.

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 Department of Work and Income (WINZ) office about help with course fees.

Discounts

Those with Community Services Cards and senior citizens 60+ are entitled to a 10% discount off administration fees (but not the materials charge). Please note that discounts cannot be applied retrospectively.

Receipts

Receipts are emailed to you at the time of enrolment or posted out on request. Please read your receipt carefully to ensure the details are correct and diary the dates and times as no reminder will be sent.

Change of Address

Please let us know any change of address, phone numbers or email in case we need to contact you.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations notified more than 7 days before the course is due to commence will qualify for 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, for some other unavoidable reason is cancelled, the fee will be refunded in full.

The Director reserves the right to refuse or to cancel the enrolment of any course participant.

Overseas Visitors and International Students

You are welcome to enrol in our courses! If your course is one which has government funding, you will be asked to pay the full cost of the course.

Secondary Students

It may be possible for secondary students to attend courses. Contact us for further information.

Emergency Evacuation

An emergency is signaled 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

Wellington High School and Newlands College encourages and makes every effort to accommodate learners with disabilities. For wheelchair access, please contact us prior to enrolment so that suitable arrangements can be made.

No Smoking

Wellington High School has a non-smoking policy, which means SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON SCHOOL PREMISES.

Parking

Cars may be parked in the main car park at Wellington High School (via Gate 1) and in the Newlands College staff car park. At both venues parking is limited. This is particularly so when other school functions are taking place.

Suggestions and Complaints

Please contact the Director, Community Education Centre Ph. 385 8919.

Contact Details

To contact us please see our contact page.