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July Holiday Program

Offering teenager learners an exciting opportunity to learn English while immersing themselves in Australian culture and lifestyle.

July Holiday Program

Learn English. Explore Melbourne. Make friends.

Program Dates

  • 13 to 17 July 2026 (1 week)
  • 20 to 24 July 2026 (1 week)
  • 13 to 24 July 2026 (2 weeks)
Combine with studies in the English for High School program for longer enrolments.

Suitable for:

  • Students aged 11 – 16 years 
  • All English levels welcome
This program is not available to student visa holders.

Program Fees

  • Enrolment fee: $295
  • Materials fee: $20 per week
  • Program fees: $990 per week
Places are limited, apply before 30 May 2026 to secure your place!
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Give your child an unforgettable winter experience in Melbourne with our July Holiday Program. Designed for young learners, this short-term program combines engaging English classes with exciting cultural activities and excursions.

Students improve their English while exploring Melbourne through activities and excursions.

What’s included?

  • Online language assessment prior to travel
  • English classes based on fun and engaging cultural topics
  • Daily activities and excursions supervised by English language teachers
  • Cultural experiences across Melbourne
  • Certificate of participation

Schedule

The daily schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:0oam to 3:00pm.

  • Morning English lessons incorporating interactive group work and practical learning activities
  • Afternoon Activities of excursions or cultural activities that provide opportunities to practise English in real-life settings

Enrolments are available for a 1- or 2-week program based on the schedules below. 

13 July to 17 July 2026
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20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
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Extend your studies with the English for High School program

English for High School (EfHS) is Hawthorn-Melbourne’s dedicated English course for teenage students. In this program,
students are encouraged to share their ideas, work together, and grow their confidence in research and study techniques.

The classroom environment resembles that of an Australian high school classroom as much as possible. The course includes 20 hours of classroom learning, plus 5 hours of supervised independent learning each week.

A separate application form is required for the English for High School program. 

Included Activities

Immersive Theatre Experience

Melbourne Aquarium

Koori Heritage Trust

Australian Sports Museum

Melbourne Skydeck

Immigration Museum

Melbourne Zoo

University of Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

What level of English is required?

All English levels are welcome in the July Holiday Program.

Students will be asked to take an online English test before the course starts so that our teachers have an understanding of their level. The course content has been designed to allow students to participate at their individual levels.

Is a device required to participate in this program?

Students are encouraged to bring a device to class. A laptop or tablet is ideal, but a smart phone is sufficient.
Wifi access is available throughout the campus.

Are activities supervised?

Yes. Safety is our priority and all off campus activities are supervised by two English language teachers. Students will return to campus with their teacher by 3pm each day.

Where are the classes held?

Classes are held at the Hawthorn-Melbourne campus at Level 1, 333 Exhibition St, Melbourne.

Do you provide accommodation?

We are unable to provide accommodation or airport transfers for participants in this program.

If you do not have family or friends in Melbourne to care for your child, there are independent, experienced companies that provide these services.

These include:

Guardianship Services

Homestay Placement and airport transfers

When confirming the enrolment, Hawthorn-Melbourne will ask for

  • the name, address and contact details of the student’s guardian while they are in Melbourne, whether they are a family member or friend
  • the name and address of the student’s accommodation while they are in Melbourne, which may or may not be the same as the guardian

What options are available for lunch?

There is a 30minute lunch break included in the daily schedule from 11:30am to 12:00pm.
Students are not permitted to leave campus unsupervised during this lunch break.

Students are welcome to bring their lunch to school; microwaves and hot water facilities are available in the school dining area for heating food. There are also vending machines available selling light meals, snacks and drinks.

A small supermarket is located on the ground floor of our building where students can purchase food and drinks on the way to school each day. This supermarket is open from 7:30am.

What does the online language assessment look like?

Students are provided a username and log in to access our testing system (moodle). The level test will take about 50 minutes to complete and include sections on listening, grammar and writing.

The results of the test will assist the teachers to tailor the class lessons at a suitable level.

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Places are limited, apply before 30 May 2026 to secure your place!

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