Hawthorn-Melbourne offers a specialised preparation program for international students who wish to study in an Australian high school.

The High School Preparation Program is more than an English language course – it is a preparation for school life and study. As the Australian school system uses an enquiry-based learning style, our students are encouraged to develop the skills that will help them succeed in this system. They learn to discuss and question, to work individually and cooperatively in groups.

The teachers are familiar with the school system and responsive to the needs of international students who are undertaking the first stage of their overseas education. There is a high degree of individual student care and support. Our students can enter high schools confident in their knowledge and in their potential to succeed.

• Level: pre-intermediate to advanced.
• Age: for students wishing to enter High School - age 12 and above
• Duration: 5 to 40 weeks.
  Shorter periods can be negotiated to suit particular needs. For example, some students come to improve their English skills during their high school vacations.
• Class size: maximum of 18.
• Course content: the program focuses on helping students develop the ability to:
  
• communicate effectively in English with Australian teachers and other students
• participate actively within an Australian high school environment
• understand subject specific and classroom language
• interact socially with Australian students
• conduct independent research
• study cooperatively with other students

Student Testimonials
 “I felt I was able to communicate well with my classmates and teachers. I understood what was needed and was able to discuss the books we studied.” – Chu Sui Ki (Cherry)

“I was very well prepared by the program at Hawthorn. It helped me to develop my English skills and to feel confident to take part in the classes. I was able to adapt easily to school in Australia.” – Nguyen Can Man (Martin)