Yes. It is important to learn from a qualified Deaf Teacher and with Linguistics. A Deaf Teacher also teaches about the Deaf community and culture. Learning about the Deaf community and culture is important to learning NZSL.

FAQs - USign - Page 3

Q: Will I receive a reminder notification about my upcoming course?

You will be sent a confirmation email at least 3-5 days before a course is due to start. It is however your responsibility to remember the date and time of your course, this information can be found on your receipt and on our website. There are no refunds for ‘no-shows’.

Q: How will I know if the course I enrolled in is going to take place?

You will receive a confirmation email from us at least 3-5 days before the scheduled start date of the course. You will be contacted if the course is cancelled. Assume the class is being held if you do NOT receive a call, text or email from the office to say otherwise. Please ensure we have your current contact information and check your emails regular along with your spam folder.

Q: What if I am on a waiting list – do I show up on the first night of the course?

If you have chosen to be or have been placed on a waiting list, you will be contacted if a space becomes available. Please do not go to the course unless we have contacted you. All waiting lists are handled on a “first come – first serve” basis and each course is filled in the order people were placed on the waiting list.

Q: How will I know if a course is full?

When you enrol through our website it will indicate the number of spaces left or the option to join the waitlist, we keep this as up to date as possible we will notify you if there are any problems. If you register in person, you will know immediately the status of the class.

Q: When is the office open?

Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 4 pm excluding public holidays Usign closes over the Christmas holidays and these dates will be advised. Click here for information on term dates and when the office is likely to be closed.