Enrolment Enquiries
Huntingtower is an Early Learning to Year 12 Co-Educational School located in Mount Waverley, Victoria. We offer students from a diverse range of backgrounds a holistic education founded on the values of kindness, respect and excellence that caters for their individual interests.
As places at Huntingtower are in high demand, we encourage families to apply for enrolment as soon applications open for waitlist.
Key Intakes
Our key intake for the Senior School is Year 7. Vacancies arise from time to time in year levels outside the key intake and you may register your expression of interest below.
Waiting Lists
Waiting lists open at the beginning of Term 1 each year for children who are commencing Year 4. The lists remain open until the end of Term 2 of the same year.
The School retains the discretion to give priority placement on the Waiting List to an application where the applicant is:
- The sibling of a current or past student
- Alumni, or children of alumni of the School
- The child of a permanent staff member
- The child of a Christian Science family
Admission to the School is conditional upon the Principal discretion, being satisfied as to both the suitability of the applicant and the ability of the School to meet the applicant’s educational needs.
The demand for places varies from one year to the next and it is not possible to predict the chance of a place becoming available before offers of places are made.
Year 7 - 2026 Waiting List is now OPEN. Applications close on 23 June 2023 at 11.59pm.
Applications will be reviewed with interviews to commence from Term 3, 2023. This process will take several months to complete and all applicants will be updated as we progress.
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Year 7 - 2025 Waiting List is now CLOSED
Applications will be reviewed with interviews to commence from Term 3, 2022. This process will take several months to complete and all applicants will be updated as we progress.
Year 7 - 2024 Waiting List is now CLOSED
Families remaining on the Waiting List may be contacted if a possibility arises between now and the end of 2023. Please note that the Principal reserves the right to offer a Principal’s discretion place in special circumstances.
Year 8 - 12 Expression of Interest
If you would like to fill out an Expression of Interest for Years 8 – 12 for 2024, please:
More Information
For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@huntingtower.vic.edu.au
Huntingtower is an Early Learning to Year 12 Co-Educational School located in Mount Waverley, Victoria. We offer students from a diverse range of backgrounds a holistic education founded on the values of kindness, respect and excellence that caters for their individual interests.
As places at Huntingtower are in high demand, we encourage families to apply for enrolment as soon applications open for waitlist.
Huntingtower’s ELC has one 4-year-old group and in the Junior School there is one class at each level from Foundation to Year 6.
Key Intakes
Our key intake for the Junior School is ELC. Vacancies arise from time to time in year levels outside the key intake for which you may apply below.
Waiting Lists
Waiting lists open at the beginning of Term 3 each year. These lists are open until the end of Term 4 of the same year they open.
The School retains the discretion to give priority placement on the Waiting List to an application where the applicant is:
- The sibling of a current or past student
- Alumni, or children of alumni of the School
- The child of a permanent staff member
- The child of a Christian Science family
Admission to the School is conditional upon the Principal discretion, being satisfied as to both the suitability of the applicant and the ability of the School to meet the applicant’s educational needs.
The demand for places varies from one year to the next and it is not possible to predict the chance of a place becoming available before offers of places are made.
Applications for Year 7 are separate to the Junior School application process. Please refer to the Secondary School (Years 7 - 12) tab for further information.
Age Requirements
For entry into four-year-old Early Learning Centre (ELC) and Foundation, please note the following age requirements for entry:
| Four-year-old ELC | Foundation |
|---|---|
| To commence four-year old ELC, children must be four years old by 30 April in their year of commencement. However, it is preferred that children turn four years of age by 31st of January in their year of commencement. | To commence Foundation in Term 1, children must turn five by 30 April in their year of entry. |
*The Victorian Government requires all children to be fully vaccinated to enrol in the ELC. See the 'No Jab No Play' Immunisation Policy as set by the Victorian Government for more information.
Determine Your Child's Year of Entry
Please click below to use the calculator to confirm the correct year of entry for your child.
Junior School - 2026 Waiting List will open 18 July 2023 at 9am
Applications will be reviewed with interviews to commence from Term 3, 2024. This process will take several months to complete and all applicants will be updated as we progress.
Junior School - 2025 Waiting List is now CLOSED
Following the announced Government changes to Early Childhood education with increased hours required for both 3 and 4 year old kindergarten, Huntingtower has decided to conclude our 3 year old program at the end of 2023. From 2024 Huntingtower will be offering an extended hours program for 4 year old ELC.
Applications will be reviewed with interviews to commence in Term 3, 2023. This process will take several months to complete and all applicants will be updated as we progress.
Junior School - 2024 Waiting List is now CLOSED
Families remaining on the Waiting List may be contacted if a possibility arises between now and the end of 2023. Please note that the Principal reserves the right to offer a Principal’s discretion place in special circumstances.
Early Learning Centre
Please click Huntingtower Early Learning Centre for full information on the programs available
More Information
For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@huntingtower.vic.edu.au
Years 10 - 12 Applications
CRICOS Provider 00145E
Huntingtower is an Early Learning to Year 12 Co-Educational School located in Mount Waverley, Victoria. We offer students from a diverse range of backgrounds a holistic education founded on the values of kindness, respect and excellence that caters for their individual interests. Huntingtower accepts international applications for entry into the Secondary School (Years 10 – 12) where places are available only.
Submission of your application will place the student on our waitlist – this DOES NOT guarantee an enrolment.
Please note that we currently have no places available for International Students in 2023 and 2024 and are not currently accepting any international applications.
Student Requirements
Huntingtower is unable to accept any student transferring from another Australian school within their first six months of study. Huntingtower does not accept students that would be under 13 years of age at the time of their commencement. Students must reside with a parent or DHA approved relative as Huntingtower does not accept Homestay living arrangements.
All students applying for a place at Huntingtower who do not have English as their first language are required to sit an AEAS assessment test. This test can be completed either in Australia or in the student’s country of origin. The AEAS test should be completed within 12 months of submitting your application. AEAS test results provide detail regarding the student’s proficiency in English and is one of the measures of a candidate’s suitability. The table below is a guide for scores for entry.
| Year Level | AEAS Score | Stanines (Score) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | 70 and above | 7 and 6 in non-verbal general skills and Mathematics |
| Years 11 & 12 | 80 and above | 7 and 6 in non-verbal general skills and Mathematics |
The Australian Government requires that all international students holding student visas must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for their student visa and stay in Australia. Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs for all relevant information. It is the responsibility of applicants to purchase OSHC prior to commencing the online visa application and provide evidence of the policy and cover dates to Huntingtower prior to commencement.
Steps to Apply
If you would like to apply to enrol at Huntingtower as an international student, you must first provide:
- Completed and signed Application Form
- Copy of the student’s passport or birth certificate
- Notarised copy of the student’s most recent school report (original and translated); students applying to enter a specific year level must have successfully completed the year prior to entry or equivalent
- Relevant supporting documentation, including medical information
International Student Fees
Please click here to view the International Student Fee Schedule.
Student Welfare & Care
Huntingtower offers extensive support for international students, including a student Mentor, Head of House, Head of Wellbeing and an International Student Coordinator. Student Welfare Counsellors are also available for wellbeing and emotional support.
Child Safety
At Huntingtower we are committed to providing a nurturing school environment where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all students. Please see Huntingtower Child Safety for further information on our Child Safety Policies, Codes & Information.
International Student Enrolment Process
International Student Handbook
Please email admissions@huntingtower.vic.edu.au to request a copy of our latest International Student Handbook.
ESOS Legislative Framework
The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, or ESOS Act, establishes legislative requirements and standards for the quality assurance of education and training institutions offering courses to international students who are in Australia on a student visa. ESOS also provides tuition fee protection for international students. For more information, please visit ESOS legislative framework.
PLEASE NOTE – Huntingtower does not deal with Education Agents, only directly with families.
More Information
For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@huntingtower.vic.edu.au
