NZSL Class Terms & Conditions

Classes

Each 15-week course follows the content and guidelines from NZSLTA (NZ Sign Language Tutors Association), where possible.
Class timetables are dependent on various resources being available, and sufficient students enrolled. As such ADS reserves the right to change any course dates and times, or to cancel a class.
ADS Inc is not under any obligation to provide additional classes beyond the enrolment period.
Changing classes is at the sole discretion of the NZSL Administrator. A student may be eligible for transfer to another class at the same/different level, if it is deemed more suitable to their level of ability, or more practical for the student in terms of attending classes, or any other reasonable circumstances.
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who have attended at least 80% of the course i.e. twelve (12) of the fifteen (15) classes.
Make-up Classes are possible if a student requests a class to make up 80% attendance, but this must be taken in the same 7 or 8-week term and will be dependent on available places and tutors. This may incur an extra fee.

Registration is usually completed on-line, but if you have any special accessibility needs, then please contact the NZSL Administrator – details below.
Students must be sixteen (16) years or older at the time of commencing the class.

Payment is preferred online at the time of registration. If this is not possible, payment is due within 7 days to confirm your place. You can
Pay online to Account number 12-3067-0262615-00
Particulars: Your Name; Code: Your Class e.g. Beg 1; and Reference: Invoice Number; or
Visit our office at 16 Hillsborough Rd, Three Kings, and pay by cash or EFTPOS. Please arrange a time to visit the office first.

In the event a class is cancelled prior to the start of the semester, students will be notified, and class fees will be refunded.

If a student cancels seven (7) days (or more) prior to the course starting, ADS Inc will refund the course fee.
No refunds are given if enrolment is cancelled after classes have commenced.

Any out of class enquiries / correspondence from students for a response by the tutors must be directed to the NZSL Administrator in the first instance, and not to the tutors, unless agreed with the Tutor.

Students will attend classes punctually and stay for the duration of the classes.
The purpose of the class is to acquire NZSL therefore during class time only NZSL is to be used in conversation.
Students will pay attention to the tutor and comply with all reasonable instructions.
Students will not disrupt the class with excessive noise or distraction.
Eating and drinking during class time is not permitted.
Each class will have a ten-minute break. During break time NZSL conversation is encouraged, but students may use spoken language if necessary. Food and drink may be consumed during break times

All tutors have completed or are working towards completion of the Certificate in Deaf Studies from Victoria University, Wellington, or AUT in Auckland.
Tutors are usually members of the NZSLTA (NZ Sign Language Teachers Association).
Tutors teach a standard curriculum at Beginner Levels 1&2, and Intermediate 1&2, and otherwise guide students through a graduated path of learning at Intermediate 3 level.
Tutors are obligated to prepare and deliver all classes in a professional manner and always maintain professional conduct with students.

Concerns, enquiries, or complaints about classes are subject to our complaints policy and should be referred to the NZSL Administrator.