International enrolments

Why Hutchins?

The Hutchins School has been a leading school for boys since 1846 and has an outstanding academic, sporting and performing arts reputation in Australia. The highest university entry scores for Tasmania are achieved by Hutchins students and the School is proudly recognised in the top 10% of schools in Australia. Hutchins is the oldest continually operating school for boys in Australia.

Hutchins offers a unique learning experience in an environment specifically designed for boys’ education. Boarding fees at Hutchins reflect the lower cost of living in Tasmania, providing affordability for students to live and study in one of the most beautiful locations in Australia. Hutchins provides many opportunities for boys to become their best, wherever their talents and passions may lie. Co-curricular activities include sports, performing arts (dance, drama and music), debating, chess and Outdoor Education.

Core to the Hutchins experience is the Character Development Program which includes the unique Power of 9 Program.

Learn more via our Enrolment Publications below, the Hutchins YouTube Channel, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to catch up on latest news from our community.

Watch The Hutchins School International Video on YouTube

Application process

To apply for a place at Hutchins, all international students should complete an Application Form and provide supporting documentation. Once completed the School will be able to help you with the enrolment process, which will include an online English assessment test. Based on the Application Form, school reports and the English assessment results, Hutchins may then issue an Offer of Place. All students must follow the enrolment process for international students.

Enquiry Form   Application Form

For further information please contact our Enrolments Assistant by email or phone +61 3 6221 4236.

Supporting documents can be uploaded online, or sent by post or email to:
Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant
The Hutchins School
PO Box 254, Sandy Bay
Tasmania Australia 7006
Telephone: +61 3 6221 4236
Email: Emma.Griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au

Hutchins is a founding-member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition, a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Tasmania and Round Square. The Headmaster is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia.

Enrolment publications

• Enrolment and Exclusion Policy
• International Expression of Interest Form
• International Student Fees 2022 – Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6
• International Student Fees 2022 – Years 7–12
• International Student Handbook
• Information for parents and carers handbook 2022
• The Hutchins School Boarding Snapshot
• International Agents contact list
• Introduction to Hutchins – English
• Introduction to Hutchins – Chinese
• The Hutchins School Prospectus

View 2021/2022 term dates

View our course handbooks