Calls for applications and registrations
- Calls for applications to attend the ADA's hybrid Spring School 2023 are open now. Only applications submitted through the ADA's application portal found on the ADA's website will be accepted.
- Calls for applications close on 25 August 2023 for September courses and 22 September 2023 for October courses (Step 1). Final dates for registration and payment are 31 August 2023 (September courses) and 25 September 2023 (October courses).
- Following the approval of the submitted application, an email will be sent with instructions to complete a registration form (Step 2), together with all associated course fees so that we may also generate you an invoice.
- Be sure to adhere strictly to given instructions. Incomplete or erroneous registrations will be rejected.
- Instructions given will contain links to register on Stellenbosch University's Short Course System. Follow all provided links for completion of registration. Provide required information as accurately as possible.
- Options on Short Course System relating to “Payment Responsibility":
- “Company": Select this option if a company/employer will pay for attendance. A tax invoice will be generated and forwarded to the payment contact person for payment.
- “Department (Stellenbosch University)": Select this option if an internal department at Stellenbosch University will pay for attendance. A notification will be generated and forwarded to the payment contact person for payment.
- “Self": Select this option if applicant will be responsible to pay for their attendance. A notification will be generated and forwarded to your email inbox (also check spam/junk mail) for payment. A tax invoice will only be generated upon email request.
Fees
- Placement in a course can only be guaranteed by payment by 31 August 2023 (September courses) and 25 September 2023 (October courses). Therefore, enrolment for attendance can only be confirmed once all outstanding fees are settled.
- Standard rates will apply until 31 August 2023 (September courses) and 25 September 2023 (October courses). Final date for payment is 31 August 2023 (September courses) and 25 September 2023 (October courses).
- Fees payable for online courses cover online course materials and online teaching. Fees payable for in-person courses cover online course materials, teaching, catering, and network access.
Change of courses
- Once a registration is completed, the ADA will only allow a change in course in exceptional circumstances and if there is space in the new course requested.
- Once a registration is completed and payment is received, the ADA will not permit a change in courses.
Certification
- A verified Digital Short Course Certificate will be awarded to all participants that successfully complete their course.
- Failure to attend sessions as well as failure to complete all activities specific to your course, will result in failing the course.
- A printed certificate may be requested, from the Short Course division, at an additonal cost as well as courier charges
Cancellations
Spring School 2023
- The last day for withdrawal from the ADA's Spring School is 25 August 2023 for September courses. The last day for withdrawal from the ADA's Spring School October courses is 22 September 2023. Applicants will receive a 50% refund up until 25 August 2023 if they have applied for a Sepetember course. Applicants who applied for October courses will receive a 50% refund up until 22 September 2023. After this date there will be no refund unless someone else can take your place.
- The ADA reserves the right to cancel a course.
Please review our terms & conditions page on a regular basis for any updates.