Information
How to Enrol for a Course
Enrolling by post
- Postal enrolments received before the course start or enrolment meeting (where applicable) will be dealt with first in order of receipt.
- Complete the enrolment form and post it with fee (no cash please) to the branch secretary.
- Make cheques/postal orders payable to WEA EM Birstall Branch. Put your name, address and course reference on the back of the cheque. See the enrolment form for the postal address. Enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you want a receipt.
- If the fee for a course is more than £40 you can pay by two cheques when you enrol. One cheque, for half the amount due, should be currently dated, the other for the balance may be post-dated for six weeks later.
Enrolling by telephone
You may be able to enrol by telephone for some courses. Ring the branch contact to ask.
Enrolling at the first class
Enrolling by post or phone helps ensure you a place. If there are vacancies after postal and phone enrolments are completed, you can enrol at the first class. Please arrive 15 minutes before the class is due to start. If you are unsure how to enrol, please phone the branch contact to ask.
Concessions
Please contact the Branch Contact for details of concessions that may be claimed.
Learner Support Fund
No income/Low income?
If your gross household income is under £15,276 or you receive means-tested benefits, you can apply for help with course fees, travel, child/dependant care, etc.
Please contact the branch contact for an application form.
Terms and Conditions
Changes
The WEA cannot be liable for unavoidable changes in premises or tutor.
Course Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel courses with below minimum enrolments, usually twelve.
Attendance
If attendance in a class drops to a point where the group is not viable it is possible that the class would be cancelled. The usual maximum enrolment for a course is 24 students but this may be less for specialist courses.
Refunds
If you withdraw from a course before the third meeting you will receive a refund less a charge for administration. If we cancel the course you will receive a refund. No refund of fees will be given after the third meeting.
Access
Not all our classes are wheelchair accessible, although we do try to make them so if possible. If you have any access needs and require more information about a venue please ask the branch contact.
Membership
For membership information refer to About the WEA page