Your Partner in Academic Success and Well-Being
At Swanston Institute, we are committed to supporting you in every aspect of your educational journey. Whether you're struggling with academics, personal challenges, or adjusting to a new environment, this page is here to guide you.
Struggling with an Assessment or Other Challenges? Let’s Help You Out!
- Speak to Your Trainer: Clarify assessment requirements directly with your trainer.
- Join Workshops: Participate in workshops designed to help you understand and excel in your assessments.
- Access Learning Resources: Utilize examples, guides, and additional tools on the LMS portal.
Tip:
Early communication with your trainer can help you avoid unnecessary stress.
- Extension Requests: Submit a request for an extension if valid reasons, such as illness, exist.
- Study Plans: Meet with Student Support to create a realistic study schedule.
- Academic Intervention: Access additional tutorials and tailored interventions to stay on track.
Tip:
Consistently monitor your academic progress and seek help early.
- Time Management Tools: Use planners and apps provided through our LMS to manage your responsibilities effectively.
- Counseling Services: Speak to a counselor about strategies to manage stress and prioritize tasks.
- Flexible Study Options: Discuss part-time or deferred study options with Student Support.
Tip:
Balancing multiple responsibilities is challenging, but we’re here to help you develop strategies that work.
- Work Placement Support: Access guidance on securing and excelling in work placements relevant to your field.
- Resume and Interview Help: Attend workshops to build a strong resume and practice interview skills.
- Career Pathways: Use our career counselling services to map your qualifications to future opportunities.
- Troubleshoot with IT Support: Contact our IT Helpdesk for assistance with LMS or other technical challenges.
- Access Backup Resources: Download course materials for offline study if connectivity issues arise.
- Attend Orientation: Ensure you’re familiar with online tools during the orientation program.
Note:
Always check for software updates and maintain backups of your work.
What Does Learning Support Include?
Learning support at Swanston Institute isn’t just about helping you pass your exams. It’s about empowering you with the skills and confidence to excel. Here’s how we make that happen:
One-on-One Tutoring
Struggling with a particular subject? You can book a one-on-one session with our knowledgeable tutors, who are trained to help you understand complex concepts and improve your overall academic performance.
Study Skills Workshops
These sessions focus on building essential skills, such as effective notetaking, research strategies, and time management. Our workshops are interactive, and you’ll get the chance to learn practical techniques that you can apply immediately to improve your studies.
Flexible Study Options
We understand that life outside of academics can be busy. Whether you’re working part-time, have family commitments, or simply need more flexibility, Swanston Institute offers adaptable study pathways, including part-time options and online resources for certain subjects.
Don’t wait until you’re feeling overwhelmed to seek help! Learning support is available to you from day one, so you can stay on top of your studies and avoid the stress of last-minute catchups
How to Access Learning Support
Our Student Support Officers are available throughout the academic year to assist with any learning-related concerns. Here’s how to make the most of our support services:
Identify Your Needs
If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with assignments or grasp specific concepts, reach out to a support officer. They can help you pinpoint areas where you may benefit from additional support.
Book a Tutoring Session
You can schedule an individual session with a tutor who specializes in your subject. These sessions are tailored to address your specific challenges, whether it’s understanding new material, assignments, or managing academic stress.
Personalized Study Plans
At Swanston Institute, we know that effective learning looks different for everyone. If you’re feeling particularly overwhelmed or have received feedback suggesting areas for improvement, you can work with our Student Support Officers to create a Personalized Study Plan (clickable link to book a meeting page) This plan is based on your individual goals, current academic performance, and feedback from trainers.
Setting Realistic Goals
We help you establish achievable academic milestones, so you stay motivated without feeling overloaded.
Tracking Progress
Your study plan includes regular check-ins to evaluate how you’re progressing. This can be incredibly motivating and provides a structured path to academic success.
Adjustments as Needed
If something isn’t working, we’ll reassess your study plan to make necessary adjustments. Our goal is to ensure you feel supported and capable throughout your academic journey.
Resources for Independent Study
We believe that part of academic growth is learning how to study effectively on your own. That’s why Swanston Institute provides a wealth of resources for independent learning:
Access to Digital Libraries and Research Databases
Need to conduct research for an assignment? Our library offers online access to databases, academic journals, and e-books that you can access from home or on campus.
Study Materials
We offer access to supplementary study resources, including reference links, case studies and Learner guide material, to help you prepare for upcoming assignments.
Quiet Study Spaces and Group Rooms
Whether you need a quiet place to focus or a space to work on group projects, our campus has designated areas to meet your needs.
All these resources are available free of charge to Swanston Institute students. Make the most of them to support your learning!
Proactive Academic Progress Monitoring
Our Monitoring International Students Academic Progress Policy means that we track each student’s progress closely. This helps us identify when you may need additional support before academic issues become overwhelming. Here’s how it works:
Regular Checkpoints
At the end of each term, our team assesses your performance to ensure you’re meeting the academic requirements. If there are any concerns, we’ll reach out to you proactively.
Warning and Intervention
If your academic progress is below expectations, you’ll receive a friendly notification from us, along with an invitation to discuss intervention options. This isn’t a penalty—think of it as a checkpoint to ensure you’re on the path to success.
Intervention Programs
These include tailored support plans, one-on-one meetings with the Student Support Officers, and additional tutoring or academic coaching as needed.
Ready to take your studies to the next level?
