Hawthorn-Melbourne Wraps Up a Milestone 2024 and Prepares for an Exciting 2025

Hawthorn-Melbourne closes out 2024 on a high note, marking its first year at the new city-centre campus at 333 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. The move has been celebrated by both staff and students, who have embraced the modern, award-winning facilities and prime location close to Melbourne’s dining, transport, and cultural hubs. Notably, the campus was awarded Gold at the Melbourne Design Awards in the ‘Interior Design – Education’ category, a testament to its innovative and inspiring design.

For those yet to explore the new campus, Hawthorn-Melbourne welcomes visitors to stop by in the New Year to experience it firsthand.

A Year of Growth Despite Challenges

While 2024 brought challenges, particularly with government policies impacting international students, Hawthorn-Melbourne demonstrated its resilience. Despite the obstacles, student numbers for the year exceeded those of 2023, reflecting the trust and support of its students and education partners.

With the school nearing its 40th anniversary, Hawthorn-Melbourne continues to prove its ability to navigate challenges and provide exceptional educational opportunities.

Key Dates to Start 2025

Hawthorn-Melbourne has set the stage for a strong start in 2025, with key dates for students preparing to join:

Campus Closure:

• 20 December – 5 January: The campus will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period.
• 2 January: The Admissions team will resume processing applications.

Important Program Start Dates:

• 6 January 2025:

  • Registration Day for all new students (9:00 am at the campus).
  • Start of the 5-week Intensive Academic Preparation course, ideal for students with unconditional university offers beginning in Feb/Mar 2025.

• 10 February 2025:

  • Recommended start date for the English for High School program for students joining Victorian government schools in Term 3, 2025.

• 17 February 2025:

  • Start of UMELBP Prep, designed for students with an IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent) who require a 20-week pathway to the University of Melbourne.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Hawthorn-Melbourne’s success this year is a reflection of its dedicated team and supportive community. With a strong foundation set at the new campus, the school looks forward to continuing its commitment to excellence in education.

Visitors and prospective students are encouraged to reach out, explore available courses, and discover what Hawthorn-Melbourne has to offer.

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For those yet to receive the 2025 fee list, Hawthorn-Melbourne invites you to get in touch to have it resent.

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