Study skills programs backed by cognitive science
Melbourne’s leading study skills and metacognition specialists
Empowering students with high-impact study skills and metacognitive strategies based on the Science of Learning
Programs That Build Lifelong Learning Skills
Our engaging study skills programs explicitly train students in evidence-based tools that students can immediately implement to improve their learning strategies, study skills and organisational habits.
Evidence-Based
Our study skills programs are aligned with the Science of Learning, drawing upon research on cognitive load theory, retrieval practice, elaboration and working memory.
Practical
Students learn practical study strategies and tools that they can immediately apply to improve their learning and study habits.
Advanced Skills
We go beyond basic study tips by training students in cognitive science and advanced study and metacognitive skills.
Trusted by Leading Melbourne Schools
We partner with leading schools across Melbourne to deliver study skills workshops that train their students in advanced skills to support learning and academic outcomes.
Our Evidence-Based Study Skills Programs
Study Skills Workshops for Schools
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Our engaging school workshops teach students the science of effective learning, equipping them with high-impact learning, studying and metacognitive tools designed to support academic success.
Study Skills Coaching for Students
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Students work with an expert learning coach to enhance their study skills, organisational strategies, and executive functioning. We help students seeking exceptional growth to develop the skills that underpin academic excellence.
Meet the Team
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![Natasha Stonehouse-Melke, founder of NM Education, who delivers study skills programs for high school students in Melbourne.]()
Natasha S
DIRECTOR AT NM EDUCATION , BPsychSc(Hons) | 99.95 ATAR
Natasha holds a Psychology Honours degree and has, to date, supported thousands of students across Melbourne to improve how they learn and study, using evidence-based strategies grounded in cognitive science. -
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Tom X
SENIOR PRESENTER, 99.95 ATAR
Tom is a current Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Melbourne and is passionate about supporting students, having worked in various positions across secondary and tertiary education. -
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Luke S
SENIOR PRESENTER, 98.15 ATAR
Luke is a current Engineering student at Monash University and an enthusiastic public speaker, having held roles including debating captain, speaker for Monash Motorsport and being a lead presenter at NM Tuition. -
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Ruby W
PRESENTER, 96.50 ATAR
Ruby is a current Law/Science student at Monash University. She has extensive experience supporting students, including working at the Kakadu program at Caulfield Grammar. Ruby is passionate about supporting students to have the tools to set themselves up for success. -
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Liam S
PRESENTER, 99.10 ATAR
Liam is a current Law/Commerce student at Monash University. As a former school captain who balanced multiple co-curricular commitments, he brings recent, lived experience in applying effective study strategies to be efficient and achieve strong outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our study skills workshops are suitable for Years 9 - 12 students.
Each workshop has a specified age range, which can be found here: https://www.nmeducation.com.au/study-skills-workshops
*Our ‘Learning Launchpad’ workshop launches in 2027 and will be offered for Years 7 - 8 students.
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We offer both in-person and online study skills workshops to schools.
For our in-person workshops, we have experience working with cohort sizes ranging from 30 to 350 students.
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At NM Education, our approach is grounded in the Science of Learning—a body of cognitive and educational psychology research that identifies how students learn most effectively.
We teach metacognitive and studying strategies that are consistently shown by empirical research to increase academic performance and improve retention of learning. We also draw upon evidence-based behaviour change frameworks to support students in effectively implementing techniques.
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Our ‘Principles for Learning Success’ and ‘Effective Revision Strategies’ workshops are specifically aligned with the F-10 Victorian Curriculum 2.0. For a detailed overview of our curriculum alignment, check our our workshop pages:
Principles for Learning Success: https://www.nmeducation.com.au/learning-strategies-incursion
Effective Revision Strategies: https://www.nmeducation.com.au/study-skills-workshop
Our workshops are all aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.
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We aim to provide affordable study skills workshops to schools, with our pricing being dependent on several factors such as cohort size, number of workshops and travel requirements.
Ensuring equitable access is a priority for us, and we actively collaborate with schools to deliver programs that align with their budget.
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You can enquire about a workshop by filling out a brief enquiry form:
Form: https://www.nmeducation.com.au/contact
We will respond to your enquiry within one business day.
Ready for your students to build high-impact study skills?
Let’s Chat.
We know that every school’s journey is unique. Book a 15-minute call to discuss how we can provide tailored study skills support to meet your students’ academic needs.