Admission & Tuition

The Darien Continuing Education program is open to all residents and nonresidents. Course tuition is noted under each course description. Full payment for all courses must accompany your registration. Make your check payable to “Darien Public Schools.” MasterCard or Visa will be accepted. Fees listed include a non-refundable $10 registration fee. There is a $30 fee for checks returned due to insufficient funds.

5-Way Registration

• Walk-in registrations accepted at the Board of Education offices between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

• Mail registrations may be mailed to the following address:

• Internet registrations online at...

• Fax registrations to 656-7457.

• Phone-in registrations to 656-7467.

DCE will confirm all enrollment if an email is provided. Registrants will be notified if a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

Senior Citizens

Darien seniors, age 62 and over, are entitled to a 10% discount on all classes. If you pay full tuition, you help sustain this self-supporting program.

Course Cancellations

If Darien Continuing Education cancels a course, all tuition paid will be refunded. Darien Continuing Education reserves the right to limit or cancel any under-subscribed courses as late as the scheduled class starting date. Allow four weeks for the processing of refunds.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with any DCE course after the first class, your tuition will be refunded minus the registration fee. Requests for withdrawal from a one-session class should be made before the first class. Tuition credit certificates are available in place of withdrawal refunds with no deduction of the registration fee. In the event of illness or personal circumstances, registrants may request a refund or tuition credit.

Class Dates & Times

Check individual listings for class dates and times. Registrants will be notified by phone or mail about changes to class dates and times. Call 656-7467 for course information updates.

Class Location & Room Assignment

DCE classes will be held at Middlesex Middle School unless otherwise specified. Confirmations that include relevant course information and directions will be mailed or emailed to registrants. A DCE staff person will also be on location to direct registrants to assigned classrooms.

Faculty

Many of our faculty are local residents or teachers. A number of classes are taught by individuals who are actively involved in a business related to their topic. DCE provides these courses as a public service and does not endorse or recommend any product or service mentioned in connection with these courses.

Class Size

All classes will be kept to a reasonable number, depending on class content. Read each listing for specific information regarding class size. Registrations received after the maximum limit for any class has been reached will be held, pending the possible formation of another class.

Inclement Weather Cancellations

If the Darien Public Schools are closed for the entire day, all DCE classes will be cancelled and rescheduled as soon as possible. Call 656-7467 after 4:00 p.m. for a recorded message or listen to your local radio station for school cancellation information. DCE will attempt to call registrants when cancellations occur.

Administration

DCE is supervised by Dr. Edward L. Gomez, Director, and Marilyn Dunleavy, Secretary. If you have questions or concerns about the program, call 656-7467. If no one is available to answer your questions, a message may be left on the answering machine. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. You may also email for information at: mdunleavy@darienps.org.