About Tawa College Community Education
Tawa College Community Education provides accessible learning opportunities for adults in Tawa and across the wider Wellington region. Our courses are designed to help people develop new skills, explore new interests, and connect with others in a welcoming community environment.
From creative arts and cooking to technology, languages, and wellbeing classes, our programme offers something for everyone. Whether you’re learning for enjoyment, personal development, or practical skills, we believe learning should be accessible, friendly, and lifelong.
Mā te mōhio ka ora. Mā te ora ka mōhio.
Through learning there is life. Through life there is learning.
Why Community Education?
Community Education provides opportunities for people to continue learning throughout their lives in a relaxed and supportive environment. Unlike formal education, community classes are designed to be accessible, practical, and enjoyable.
Many people join courses to develop new skills, explore creative interests, improve their health and wellbeing, or simply try something new. Classes are welcoming and social, giving people the chance to meet others with similar interests while learning from experienced tutors.
At Tawa College Community Education, we believe learning should be available to everyone in the community, regardless of age or experience.
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Who Are Our Courses For?
Our courses are open to adults of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are completely new to a subject or looking to build on existing skills, there are classes suitable for beginners through to more experienced learners.
People join our courses for many different reasons, including:
- Learning a new hobby or creative skill
- Improving computer or technology skills
- Staying active with health and fitness classes
- Developing practical life skills
- Meeting new people in the community
- Continuing lifelong learning after retirement
You do not need any previous experience for most courses, and tutors will guide you through the learning process step by step.
Explore Our Programme
You can learn more about our courses and tutors through the following pages:
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Browse our full list of courses and workshops
Meet Our Tutors:
Learn more about the people who teach our classes
Our Locations:
Find where courses are held and how to get there
Community Learning in Tawa
Community Education has been part of the Tawa area for many years, helping people from across the local community connect through learning.
Courses are designed to be friendly, inclusive, and welcoming. Many students return each term to continue learning, meet friends, and try new activities. Our tutors bring a wide range of knowledge and experience, creating classes that are engaging, practical, and enjoyable.
By offering courses locally at Tawa College, we aim to make learning accessible to residents in Tawa and nearby areas while supporting a strong sense of community.
Where We Are Located
Community Education classes are primarily held at Tawa College, located on Duncan Street in Tawa.
The college is easy to reach by both car and public transport, and is within walking distance of local train stations.
Address
Tawa College
38a Duncan Street
Tawa
Wellington
5028
Getting Here
- Approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Tawa Train Station
- Approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Linden Train Station
- Parking is available near the school grounds
Accessibility
We aim to make our courses accessible to everyone in the community.
Wheelchair access is available to all Community Education classrooms.
If you require accessibility assistance, please contact the coordinator before your course begins so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
Enrolment Information
Once you enrol in a course, your place will be confirmed unless you are personally notified otherwise.
Please remember:
- It is your responsibility to note the course dates and times in your diary.
- On the first night of your class, please report to the front of the school hall where you will be directed to your classroom.
- Some courses may have an additional materials cost, which will be outlined in the course description.
Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your enrolment, refund requests must be made in writing to the Community Education Coordinator.
Please note:
- Refunds requested before the course begins will incur a 20% administration fee.
- No refunds are available within 48 hours of the course starting or once the course has begun.
- A full refund will be issued if the coordinator cancels a course.
Course Term Dates
Our courses generally run during the school term. Specific course schedules will be listed with each course.
Typical term dates include:
Term 1
February – April
Term 2
May – June
Term 3
July – September
Term 4
October – December
Public holidays may affect some class dates.
Contact Tawa Community Education
If you have any questions about courses, enrolment, or becoming a tutor, please contact the Community Education Coordinator.
We are happy to help with course enquiries and enrolment assistance.