Applying for a Course

enrolling now for January and September 2007

Applicants will be invited to an information session at the School with the Vice Principal. The course programme will be outlined and there may be a chance to meet current students and see some of their work. The session is an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about the course, and see the lecture rooms and Chelsea Physic Garden.

After this a place may be offered, which is held by a non-refundable deposit of £300. The balance of the fees must then be paid in full by 1 July before our summer recess.

On payment of the balance of fees, students will be sent a timetable, reading list, guidance on how to prepare for the course and a list of necessary equipment.

Our long experience in teaching ensures value for money. Except at the sole discretion of the Principal, fees cannot be refunded nor are places transferable from year to year or to another subject.

For cheques and transfers from banks other than British clearing banks, or if you wish to pay other than in £ sterling, please add £12 to the total cost of the course (after VAT) to cover clearance charges.

To apply, please complete the online Application for Diploma Courses or send for an application form.

Read about the courses in which you are interested on the Short Courses page, which also covers fees.

On 1 and 2 day courses the full fee must be paid at the time of booking.

For longer courses, a deposit of £100 must accompany the enrolment with the balance paid at least six weeks before the course starts. For credit card bookings, the balance will be automatically charged to your card when it is due, unless payment is already received. Students paying by cheque will be contacted at the six-week deadline.

We reserve the right to amend prices in the event of any alterations to VAT.

You may be eligible to borrow against vocational training courses - for details of Career Development Loans ring Freephone 0800 585 505 or visit www.lifelonglearning.co.uk.

Cancellations, withdrawals or transfers are only possible up to a month before a course and must be received in writing. All are subject to a £25 administration charge. Students who do not attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments cannot be given refunds or transfers.

To reserve places, complete the secure online Short Courses Reservation or telephone the School.

The two courses are described on Distance Learning Courses. Garden Design (£448+ postage) and Maintaining Your Garden - A Practical Course in Horticulture (£448+ postage) are all now available. On receipt of your enrolment and full payment of the fees, you will be sent the course material and can begin when you are ready.

With our years of experience in teaching, we are confident that we offer results and value for money. The courses are therefore non-refundable and payment is required at the time of enrolment.

To enrol, please complete the secure online Distance Learning Enrolment or telephone the School.