When you study at Hawthorn-Melbourne, you can take advantage of our student support services. We have advice and counselling services, pastoral care and online learning resources to make sure you are doing well inside and outside the school environment.
Hawthorn-Melbourne has prayer rooms, a library and independent learning centre, student lounges, computers for you to use and free WiFi.
These student support services are designed to make your studies at Hawthorn-Melbourne as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
The first time you attend school will be your registration day. Details of the registration will be emailed to you one week before your class commences.
Registration is at 9.00am.
On registration day you will:
On registration day we will give you all the information you need to settle into study at Hawthorn-Melbourne and adjust to life in Melbourne, Australia.
We provide a range of services to support students, including:
If you need help, you can contact Hawthorn-Melbourne at any time on our 24 hour emergency helpline for students. Just call 1800 NAVITAS (1800 6284827).
If you intend to study at high school, college or university in Australia, our staff can meet with you to discuss your progress and provide advice. We can help you connect with our partner schools and colleges through our pathway programs.
To study in Australia you need to apply for a student visa from the Australian Government. You can find out more about this on the government’s Study in Australia website.
Your spouse and children under 18 years of age may be eligible for a dependent student visa. This visa allows them to stay in Australia for the duration of your course. Your children may need to be accepted into a school before they are granted a visa.
For up-to-date information and to find out whether you are eligible to study in Australia, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
All of our teachers are experienced and qualified English language teachers. They are degree and TESOL qualified.
They are focused on helping you reach your goals. And we ensure they stay up to date with the latest teaching techniques, through an ongoing professional development program.
The social activity program at Hawthorn-Melbourne is known as SCOPE: Sport, Culture, Outdoor Programs and Excursions.
Through the SCOPE program, you can take part in a range of social activities, which enables you to make new friends and gain the confidence needed to succeed in their English language learning.
The SCOPE co-ordinator is available every day and organises regular:
