Hawthorn Melbourne
FEATURED PROGRAMS
General English
If you want to improve your real-life English skills, a General English course at Hawthorn-Melbourne is the perfect step. Our General English courses help you develop language skills for everyday situations. You can develop these skills beyond the classroom by joining after class and weekend social activities. Courses are built around the four core skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as focusing on key grammar structures and vocabulary. We offer General English programs for students of all English abilities. Your English will be assessed prior to you commencing your course to determine your needs. You will then be placed into a level that is suitable for you.
English for High School
English for High School (EfHS) is Hawthorn-Melbourne’s English course for young international students (11 to 18 years) who plan to study at an Australian high school. In this course, your child will develop academic English language skills to help them transition into Australian high school. In EfHS, your child will learn in a classroom environment that resembles an Australian high school classroom as much as possible. Our experienced and qualified teachers understand the Australian education system and the needs of international students who are beginning an overseas education.
Intensive Academic Preparation
Do you want to maximise your chances of success at an Australian university? Hawthorn-Melbourne’s Intensive Academic Preparation Program (IAP) course can help you further improve your English skills, whether you have a conditional or unconditional offer. Academic English can be very different to the English you use in conversation, even if you are an advanced English speaker. IAP is an intensive program at a B2+ to C1 level that will prepare you for university study in English and introduce you to the academic requirements of Australian universities.
IELTS Preparation
If you want to study in Australia or get an Australian visa, you might need to sit an IELTS test. Hawthorn-Melbourne’s IELTS preparation course will give you the skills you need to succeed. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is the main language. It is recognised by higher education providers, governments and employers all over the world. Succeeding in the IELTS test is also about understanding the test structure. We will help you with that too. Throughout your course you will do regular test practice and role plays. You will learn special test strategies to do with the format of the test and time management.
English for Business
If you want to work or do business in today’s world, English is a valuable skill. Our English for Business course can help you develop the language skills you need to communicate in a range of business situations. The English used in business can be different to the English you use every day. Even if you are good at speaking conversationally, there are many business situations that might be unfamiliar to you including interviews, meetings, presentations and negotiation. In the English for Business course, you will participate in projects related to the retail and business world. You will develop the confidence to use your English in a real business environment.