Applying for a Course

enrolling now for September and January

Applicants will be invited to a group information session at the School with the Vice Principal, Simon Pyle, who explains each course in detail. During this hour, students are shown the lecture rooms, may see a class in progress and possibly meet other students. Upon acceptance as a student, a deposit is required, full payment being due at least two months before the course begins. Graduation with presentation of diplomas is held at the end of each academic year.

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 courses of 3 days or more, a deposit of £250 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. The English Gardening School reserves the right to alter the timing, tutor, price or content of any course, which may be due to matters beyond our control. We will notify students of any changes as soon as the situation arises.

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 (£438 + postage) and Maintaining Your Garden - A Practical Course in Horticulture (£438 + 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.