Hawthorn-Melbourne (English Language Centre)

About us

Location Hawthorn, Australia Funding Type Private
No of Students 1900 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1986 Estimated Cost of Living 24505 AUD
Address 442 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Located on the University of Melbourne’s Hawthorn campus, Hawthorn-Melbourne is one of Australia’s largest and longest established English language schools.

Each year, we teach English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) to more than 1900 students from all over the world.

You can study English with Hawthorn-Melbourne if you want to:

enter Australian universities, colleges, Technical & Further Education (TAFE), Vocational Education & Training (VET) or Registered Training Organisations (RTO)
get ready for an IELTS test
expand your career options or prepare for employment
open up new travel opportunities and experience Australia.

Endorsed Provider
The University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program is an established pathway for international students to the prestigious University of Melbourne.

Teaching English for over 30 Years
Established in 1986, Hawthorn-Melbourne has been preparing students for further study in Australia for over 30 years.

High School Pathways
Our English for High School program, developing academic English language skills for high school, is accepted by 29 Victorian high school partners.

Direct Entry Agreements
We have 15 direct entry pathways to Victorian universities, colleges and insitutions.

Teaching Excellence
Our teachers have internationally recognised TESOL qualifications and an average of 3,800 face-to-face teaching hours.

Further Studies Advice
Further Studies Advisors are always available to discuss your progress and provide advice.

Independent Learning
We help you to develop independent study skills and to focus on your individual learning needs such as pronunciation, business or writing.

Classroom Technology
Every classroom has an interactive SMART board.Your teacher will use the SMART board so you can learn with interactive, multimedia content.

Support While you Study
We have a range of student services to help you adapt to life in Melbourne, Australia and work towards your English goals.

Social Activities
Outside the classroom you can make friends, practise English and have fun with our sporting, cultural and outdoor programs and excursion program.

English Language Testing
At our test centre you can sit internationally recognised IELTS and OET English language tests.

English Australia
We are members of English Australia, an association representing over 100 schools committed to delivering the highest quality education and support services.

Part of the Navitas Group
Navitas is a leading global education provider that offers a range of educational services to students and professionals.

Why?

Hawthorn-Melbourne is located on the University of Melbourne’s Hawthorn campus, all of our students have access to a wide range of fabulous campus facilities.

Hawthorn is a safe and peaceful residential suburb surrounded by nature, with plenty of shops, cafes, banks, sporting facilities and parks.

When you study at Hawthorn-Melbourne, you have access to all of our group learnings spaces, recreational and social facilities such as:

Cinema
Lecture theatre
Gym, basketball courts and squash courts 
Prayer rooms (separate male and female prayer rooms with washing facilities)
Cafeteria
Student lounge and kitchen area
Free WiFi