Methodist Ladies' College vs Wesley College Melbourne

	M Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne, Australia	W Wesley College Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$26,970 - 61,335	Fees / year A$27,702 - 49,834
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding), Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 2,200	Pupils 3,400
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1882	Opened 1866
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Victoria 3101, Australia. The campus is in the leafy suburb of Kew, about seven kilometres from Melbourne CBD. It is easily accessible by tram and train, with route 16 tram stops directly outside MLC and Glenferrie Railway Station within a 10-minute walk.	Location Wesley College Melbourne operates across three campuses in Melbourne: St Kilda Road Campus (577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004), Elsternwick Campus (5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick 3185), and Glen Waverley Campus (620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150). The St Kilda Road Campus is located minutes from Melbourne's CBD in the inner south-east suburb of Prahran. Public transport to St Kilda Road includes Prahran Station (about a 10-minute walk) and tram lines 16, 3/3a, 5, 6, 64 and 67, plus bus routes 246, 216, 219 and 220. Wesley private bus services operate to and from the St Kilda Road Campus with a registration fee for unlimited access.
Stages	Stages Early Learning (MLC Kindle) to Year 12; Early Learning, Junior School, Junior Secondary School, Middle School and Senior School.	Stages Early Learning to Year 12. Junior School (Early Learning to Year 4); Middle School (Years 5–9); Senior School (Years 10–12).
School type	School type Day and boarding school for girls	School type Coeducational, independent private day and boarding school. Boarding is available at the Glen Waverley Campus for Years 7–12.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Deaf Education Program; English as an Additional Language (EAL) program; Learning Diversity with Learning Support and Enrichment and targeted intervention options across year levels.	Additional learning support English Language Preparation Program (ELPP) is Wesley's in-house intensive English program for international and local students with English as an additional language; available to students in Years 7–10 and delivered at the Glen Waverley Campus with tailored language instruction and integration into mainstream schooling.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Australia	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Panorama Coaches provides four routes offering secure, dedicated bus services for Kew-based independent schools; Public Transport Victoria school buses are operated by Kinetic Melbourne with most drop-off/pick-up points near campus.	Bus service details Wesley provides private bus services to and from the St Kilda Road Campus with an unlimited access registration fee of A$500 per student per year.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Enrolment Fees - Application fee: AUD 100 per application (non-refundable). - Enrolment fee (payable on acceptance and return of the signed Enrolment Agreement): First student AUD 1,250; each subsequent sibling AUD 1,000. These enrolment fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except as specified in the International Student Additional Terms and Conditions. Tuition Fees — Local (per annum and per term) Fees are shown per year (annual). Tuition, Boarding and Technology Levy are billed in three equal instalments; the per-term amounts below show the annual fee divided into three equal instalments. - Prep: AUD 26,970 per year — AUD 8,990.00 per term. - Year 1: AUD 27,915 per year — AUD 9,305.00 per term. - Year 2: AUD 28,965 per year — AUD 9,655.00 per term. - Year 3: AUD 32,700 per year — AUD 10,900.00 per term. - Year 4: AUD 33,990 per year — AUD 11,330.00 per term. - Year 5: AUD 37,440 per year — AUD 12,480.00 per term. - Year 6: AUD 38,670 per year — AUD 12,890.00 per term. - Year 7: AUD 40,395 per year — AUD 13,465.00 per term. - Year 8: AUD 40,875 per year — AUD 13,625.00 per term. - Year 9: AUD 41,280 per year — AUD 13,760.00 per term. - Year 10: AUD 43,080 per year — AUD 14,360.00 per term. - Year 11: AUD 43,785 per year — AUD 14,595.00 per term. - Year 12: AUD 43,785 per year — AUD 14,595.00 per term. Tuition Fees — International full-fee students (per annum and per term) - Prep to Year 9: AUD 56,730 per year — AUD 18,910.00 per term. - Years 10–12: AUD 61,335 per year — AUD 20,445.00 per term. (International student fee includes Technology Levy where noted.) Tuition Fees in Advance - Tuition Fees in Advance: AUD 3,500 per student, payable approximately 18 months prior to commencement (credited against the second invoice for the student commencing at the start of Term 1). Boarding Fees (Tiddeman House) - Years 7–12 Full Boarding: AUD 39,765 per year — AUD 13,255.00 per term. - Years 7–12 Weekly Boarding: AUD 31,500 per year — AUD 10,500.00 per term. Weekly boarders must depart by 6:00 pm Friday and check in from 4:00 pm Sunday; a daily rate of AUD 175 is payable if not signed out by 6:00 pm Friday. Boarders do not pay an additional Marshmead fee for Year 9 outdoor education where noted. Technology Levy and Course Levies - Technology Levy (per year): Prep–Year 2 AUD 405 (AUD 135.00 per term); Years 3–6 AUD 1,065 (AUD 355.00 per term); Years 7–12 AUD 1,365 (AUD 455.00 per term). Variable annual software/online resource costs for Years 7–12 are billed in the February invoice. - IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate students): AUD 2,130 per annum. VCAA VCE charges for international students vary by subject. Education Outdoors and Kindle (ELC) Charges - Education Outdoors (per annum): Year 5 MLC Banksia AUD 745; Year 6 MLC Banksia AUD 815; Year 7 MLC Banksia AUD 950; Year 8 MLC Banksia AUD 950; Year 9 MLC Marshmead AUD 6,775. (Boarders do not pay an additional Marshmead fee where applicable.) - Kindle (ELC) fees (annual examples): Infant and Toddler options 2 days AUD 21,240; 3 days AUD 31,860; 5 days full time AUD 53,100. Three-year-old and four-year-old session and full-time options are listed with corresponding fees; sessional four-year-old Kindergarten is AUD 25,395. Late pick-up charges apply: AUD 26 for first 10 minutes (or part), AUD 54 for second 10 minutes (or part), AUD 80 for third 10 minutes (or part). Other Costs and Optional Charges - Optional co-curricular charges, voluntary tax-deductible donation to the MLC Building Fund, and a voluntary Parents' Association levy may appear on instalment invoices. Additional charges for co-curricular activities and other miscellaneous items may be billed in February or when advised. Debt recovery fees apply where a debt is sent for recovery. - Uniforms and uniform shop purchases are additional to fees and are available from the MLC Uniform Shop, Bob Stewart in Kew, or online; secondhand uniform options are available at the MLC Uniform Shop. Uniform costs are not listed in the tuition schedule and are payable separately. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - Tuition Fees, Boarding Fees and Technology Levy are billed in three equal instalments. For the 2026 billing cycle the instalment issue months and due dates are: October 2025 (Instalment 1) due Friday, 31 October 2025; February 2026 (Instalment 2) due Friday, 27 February 2026; June 2026 (Instalment 3) due Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Additional charges are billed in February or when advised. A 1.5% discount is available on full pre-payment of tuition, boarding and Technology Levy if payment clears into the MLC account by 5:00 pm Friday, 31 October 2025 (terms apply). Payment Methods and Surcharges - Accepted payment methods: BPAY (preferred for current families), credit or debit card via the myMLCfamily online payment gateway, and direct deposit (bank transfer). Cash is not accepted. Cheques in AUD from Australian banks are accepted by mail. All payments are accepted in Australian dollars (AUD) only. - BPAY Biller code: 242164 (current families only). No credit card surcharge applies to BPAY fee payments. - Credit/debit card surcharges (applied when paying via online gateway): Mastercard, Visa and American Express 1.08%. Payments on international credit cards may attract additional charges from the card issuer. Application and enrolment fees are collected via the online payment gateway using debit or credit card. All bank charges for direct deposits (including international charges) must be paid by the payer. SWIFT for international transfers: WPACAU2S (Westpac). Refund Information (International students and related conditions) - Application and enrolment fees are non-refundable. For International students, refunds of unspent fees are provided in specified circumstances under the International Student Refund Policy. In the event of a student Visa refusal, the College will refund any unspent fees within four weeks of written notice, minus the lesser of 5% of the tuition fees received or AUD 500, subject to provision of the refusal evidence. A maximum of one term's tuition fees and one term's boarding fees may be retained where enrolment is cancelled for specified student defaults; unspent pro-rata fees are refunded within three months. Provider default and other refund provisions are set out in the International Student Refund Policy and related Terms & Conditions. Refund requests must be made in writing and follow the College's specified procedure. Notes on Discounts and Special Charges - A 1.5% discount is available for full pre-payment of tuition, boarding and Technology Levy if paid by the specified pre-payment deadline for the billing year. Debt recovery fees are charged if accounts are sent for recovery. Some subject- or program-specific charges (for example IB or VCE subject charges for international students) are additional to the annual tuition and are billed as advised. Administrative and Contact Details for Payments - For billing enquiries and account-specific questions, MLC Family Accounts can be contacted by email at familyaccounts@mlc.vic.edu.au and the College telephone line is +61 3 9274 6333. Account numbers and references must be used on payments as instructed on statements.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee (per application): AUD 200 (domestic); AUD 300 (international). Application fees are non-refundable and are waived for children and grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians (where applicable). - Confirmation fee (to accept an offer): AUD 1,200 (domestic); AUD 1,500 (international). Confirmation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except where the College withdraws an offer. A Tuition Contribution Fee of AUD 2,800 is payable on acceptance (domestic) and is deducted from the first account once enrolment commences; this fee is not transferable or refundable except where the College withdraws the offer. Tuition fees — Domestic students (annual and per-term equivalents) - Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC): Annual AUD 26,701 — Per term AUD 6,675.25. - Prep to Year 3: Annual AUD 30,185 — Per term AUD 7,546.25. - Year 4: Annual AUD 32,590 — Per term AUD 8,147.50. - Year 5: Annual AUD 34,666 — Per term AUD 8,666.50. - Year 6: Annual AUD 37,201 — Per term AUD 9,300.25. - Year 7: Annual AUD 38,171 — Per term AUD 9,542.75. - Year 8: Annual AUD 40,325 — Per term AUD 10,081.25. - Year 9: Annual AUD 44,175 — Per term AUD 11,043.75. - Years 10–12: Annual AUD 45,206 — Per term AUD 11,301.50. Notes on compulsory additional annual components (Domestic): - Infrastructure Levy (annual; payable by semester instalments): Early years 0; Prep–4 AUD 662; Years 5–6 AUD 1,326; Years 7–9 AUD 1,927; Years 10–12 AUD 2,108. The Infrastructure Levy is payable by semester; per-term equivalent is the annual levy divided by four. - Consolidated Charge (covers specified excursions, some textbooks, stationery, diary/yearbook, selected resources — payable by semester instalments): ECLC AUD 1,001; Prep–Year 3 AUD 1,186; Year 4 AUD 1,642; Years 5–12 AUD 2,520. The Consolidated Charge is payable by semester; per-term equivalent is the annual charge divided by four. Tuition fees — International students (annual and per-term equivalents) - Early Childhood Learning Centre / Prep to Year 3: Annual AUD 46,006 — Per term AUD 11,501.50. - Year 4: Annual AUD 46,566 — Per term AUD 11,641.50. - Years 5–6: Annual AUD 48,541 — Per term AUD 12,135.25. - Years 7–8: Annual AUD 52,172 — Per term AUD 13,043.00. - Years 9–12: Annual AUD 55,974 — Per term AUD 13,993.50. Other compulsory international student charges: - International Student Levy (per family, payable by semester instalments): AUD 5,663. - Infrastructure Levy and Consolidated Charge for international students follow the College's published schedules and are payable by semester. Additional compulsory or program-specific charges (for example, Year 9 Clunes or specialist programs) are billed separately. Boarding fees (Learning in Residence — Glen Waverley Campus) - Full boarding (Years 7–12, Mon–Sun): Annual AUD 35,000. Boarding fees are payable in two half-year instalments. Boarding fees cover accommodation, meals, internet access, laundry and mending as part of the package. Additional living costs and incidental charges are the family's responsibility. Additional program and one-off charges - Year 9 Clunes Program (optional eight-week placement): AUD 6,000; billed prior to attendance. - Year 10 Yiramalay Induction Program (three-week program): Fee listed as TBD; airfares and travel costs charged at cost and billed separately. - Uniforms (Prep–Year 12): estimated range AUD 1,500 – AUD 2,000 (new uniform); second‑hand options available. Books and stationery estimated at approximately AUD 600 per year. These amounts are estimates and depend on choices and student participation in activities. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees are billed by semester. 2026 semester invoices are issued on 1 October 2025 (Semester 1) and 1 April 2026 (Semester 2). Semester invoice due dates are 31 October (for the 1 October invoice) and 30 April (for the 1 April invoice). Year 12 tuition is invoiced in full on 1 April and payable by 30 April. A three-month instalment plan is available for invoices issued on 1 October and 1 April. Payment of the Semester 1 invoice confirms re-enrolment and acceptance of the College's terms and conditions. If fees are unpaid or overdue, the College may take recovery action. - Early payment discount: a 2.5% discount applies where the total annual fees (tuition + consolidated charge) are paid in advance by the published early-pay date (example: full 2026 fees paid by 31 October 2025). Family fee discounts apply to tuition only (10% for second child in certain circumstances, 20% for third child, 50% for fourth and subsequent children). Refunds, notice of withdrawal and penalties - Domestic notice and refund rules: One full term's written notice to the Head of Campus is required before withdrawing a student (two terms' notice for four‑year‑old ECLC); failing to provide the required notice incurs a charge equivalent to one term's fees. If a student leaves during a term without giving a term's notice, no refund is made for the remaining portion of that fee instalment. If the College withdraws an offer, the Confirmation Fee and Tuition Contribution Fee are refundable. A holding fee of 25% of applicable tuition fees applies to approved periods of leave. - International refunds: Application and Confirmation Fees are not refundable if a student cancels; Application, Confirmation Fees and Tuition Fees are refundable in full if a student's visa application is rejected. A cancellation fee of AUD 1,000 applies if a student cancels less than 30 days before the proposed commencement date. After commencement, where a term's notice of withdrawal is not given, a penalty equivalent to one term's fees will apply. Refunds are paid in Australian dollars and are subject to the College's international refund procedures. Fee payment options and practical payment details - Accepted payment methods: Cheque; Credit card (MasterCard and Visa — surcharges may apply); Charge card (American Express — surcharge may apply); BPAY (credit‑card surcharges may apply), Biller code 3426; Direct credit transfer (BSB: 083 004; Account number: 117480554); and Payment Plans or third‑party fee management services (where applicable). Longer‑term multi‑year payment plans are available through third‑party providers (for example, Edstart) as an independent option for families. A three‑month instalment plan is available for semester invoices. Other costs and estimates parents should allow for - Estimated additional weekly living costs (for students away from home): approximately AUD 100–150 per week for transport, phone, incidental accommodation/medical/pocket money etc. Uniforms, books, stationery and specific activity equipment generate additional annual costs as noted above. Some additional activities (specialist music tuition, optional trips, camps, extra-curricular programs) incur separate charges and are billed as they arise.
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details MLC offers a P-12 curriculum with four stages: Junior School, Junior Secondary (Years 7–8), Middle School (Years 9–10) and Senior School (Years 11–12). More than 60 subjects are available across VCE, VCE VET and IB, with diverse pathways and a sequenced approach that builds knowledge across learning areas. Education Outdoors operates at two remote campuses, Banksia and Marshmead, focusing on personal sustainability, environmental learning and outdoor experiences. The Arts and Design area is extensive, offering Art, Photography, Fashion, Product Design and Technology and Visual Communication Design, supported by 13 specialist studios and a dedicated technology studio, with opportunities such as an Italy study tour for Years 11–12. English, EAL, English Language and Literature are provided within a broad English pathway, alongside Digital Technology, Civics and Commerce, Dramatic Arts, Humanities and other disciplines to form a cohesive secondary program.	Curriculum details Wesley College uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in the Junior School and continues the PYP framework through to Year 6 before commencing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Year 7; the final year of the MYP is completed in Year 10 prior to following a chosen pathway in Years 11 and 12.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio MLC has one of the lowest student-to-staff ratios among Victorian all-girls schools, supporting personalised learning and strong student–teacher relationships.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results MLC holds one of the highest VCE and IB rankings in Victoria, with students consistently achieving within the top 1% of ATAR scores. The College highlights strong VCE, IB and NAPLAN results and ranks among Victoria's top private schools for both primary and secondary education. Year 12 results are presented as part of its academic profile and are frequently cited in performance summaries.	Exam results In 2025, 59% of Wesley College graduates completed VCE and 41% completed the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). The combined VCE and IB DP median ATAR was 87.38, and the IB DP median ATAR was 92.3. Rick Foley, IB DP Dux, achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95, and 13 students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above. All Year 12 students received first-preference university offers, with 61% accepting offers from Melbourne's top universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities in Australia and overseas. In 2025, 61% of first-preference offers were to Melbourne's top universities, including the University of Melbourne and Monash University, with some graduates gaining offers from UK institutions such as Imperial College London, King's College London and University College London. The College supports pathways through both VCE and IB Diploma programmes, with graduates attending a diverse range of courses worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented MLC offers Learning Diversity, which supports both gifted students and those needing additional help. The program includes subject-specific extension, targeted programs (such as math mentoring with gifted MLC alumnae and participation in the Da Vinci Decathlon), and withdrawal groups, all designed to challenge high-ability learners beyond the differentiated classroom.	Gifted and talented Academic Excellence Scholarships: Rennie Coutts STEM Scholarship for Girls; Nigel Cherk Memorial Academic Scholarships; Richard Ball Academic Scholarship. General Excellence Scholarships: Carlo and Tine Tabalujan Scholarship; Norman Mendelson Scholarship; Jimmy Wastell Bursary; Bruce Gregory Bursary; Rob Webster Bursary; Tony Ayerbe Bursary; Chu Family Award for Excellence in Leadership and Service. Boarding scholarships: Posner Lenzer Boarding Scholarship.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Main intake points are Prep, Year 5 and Year 7, with a minor intake in Year 3. Places may be available at other year levels from time to time. Enrolment begins when an online application is completed and the $100 application fee is received. 2. Apply online via the Application Portal; the process is straightforward and takes about 5–10 minutes. After submission, the student is placed on the waiting list. 3. Applications submitted fewer than three years before entry require contact with Admissions to discuss the enrolment timeline and options. 4. Approximately three years before the nominated entry year, the College contacts families to confirm intention to enrol and to collect additional information such as school reports and an official Immunisation History Statement if entering ELC or Junior School. 5. A formal offer of enrolment may be made; offers must be accepted by the due date or may be passed to other applicants. 6. Acceptance requires signing the Enrolment Agreement and paying the non-refundable Enrolment Fee. The first child is charged $1,250 and $1,000 for each additional child. 7. A Pre-commencement meeting with the relevant School leader supports the transition; every Year 7 entrant sits a General Ability Test (GAT) one to two years before entry. Approximately 18 months before commencement, a Tuition Fee in Advance of $3,500 per student is payable and credited against the second invoice. 8. Welcome and Orientation Day occurs before the first day, with accompanying parent information sessions. 9. For non-intake entry years, the process is the same but Admissions will be in touch one year before commencement to start enrolment; there is an informal interview with the relevant Head of School before a formal offer is made. 10. Kindle (ELC) entry: 2027 Entry Applications have closed; Kindle Applications close each December, 13 months prior to commencement. If applying for both Kindle and College, select Day Student (Kindle) to enable selection. The Toddler Room (18 months to 3 years) is not an intake year.	Admissions 1. Online application: Submit the online international application, or apply through one of Wesley's approved international agents. Provide a copy of the applicant's birth certificate or passport; AEAS results if English is a second language (AEAS results are valid for 12 months); a notarised copy of the student's most recent school report (entry to a year level requires completion of the prior year or equivalent); and details of living and welfare arrangements. An application is a prerequisite for admission but not a guarantee of enrolment. 2. Application fee: Pay a non-refundable and non-transferable $300 application fee. The fee is waived for children and grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians (OWs) and for Wesley approved education agencies applying on an applicant's behalf. An application is a prerequisite for admission but not a guarantee of enrolment. 3. AEAS test: International applicants, for whom English is a second language, must sit an entrance test administered by Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS). AEAS results provide detail on English proficiency and are one of the measures of the candidate's suitability. The AEAS test may be completed in your home country and should be completed within 12 months of submitting your application. Applicants must attain a satisfactory level of English before entering mainstream study, and may be invited to attend the post-ELICOS AEAS test. 4. Interview: Students who satisfy entry requirements may be invited to attend an interview with the Head of School (or delegate), Head of Boarding (if applicable) and Head of the English Language Preparation Program (if applicable) prior to a letter of offer being issued. The interview may take place online or in person. During the interview, the student's suitability to enrol at the College is assessed, and the College may review reports and other notarised documents and undertake additional verification if required. 5. Enrolment criteria: The College considers a range of criteria when making enrolment offers, including siblings already attending, children or grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians, gender balance, and the interests and activities of the student. It also considers the number of students seeking boarding, class size and the year level, College resources and staffing, and the date of application. Genuine aspiration to derive value from the course is considered. 6. Offer of enrolment: Successful applicants receive a formal offer of enrolment in writing, which may be subject to conditions such as satisfactory completion of a Wesley-approved English language preparation or ELICOS course for EAL students. To accept, families must return a completed Acceptance of Offer form and pay a non-refundable $1,500 confirmation fee plus a deposit equal to the annual international tuition fee. The deposit is refundable under specified conditions. 7. Confirmation of enrolment and visa: After confirmation fees and documentation are received, the College issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a Confirmation of Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) if applicable. These documents are required to obtain a student visa. If payment is not received by the due date, the offer may be withdrawn. 8. Contact: The international admissions team is available to guide families through the enrolment process.
Scholarships	Scholarships The College offers scholarships in six categories: Academic, Music, Sports, Indigenous, Science, and Boarding. Scholarships are competitive and merit-based, assessed on the strength of the scholarship application, school reports, a scholarship test, and an interview. Some scholarships are means-tested, determined by financial need, with eligibility assessed on household income, assets and expenses. Named scholarships include Principal's Scholarship, Dr Wood Scholarship, The Christian and Jinah Johnston / Goldman Sachs Gives Scholarship, and the Thomas Henry Scholarship (Science). Scholarships are available for various year levels as listed in each category (e.g., Academic scholarships for Years 5, 7, 9 and 11; Boarding and Indigenous scholarships with respective year ranges).	Scholarships Wesley College offers scholarships and bursaries that balance merit and means, recognizing talents, achievements and character. Scholarships typically provide a 25–80 percent reduction in tuition fees, last for the duration of the student's time at the College, and include a means-tested component informed by family circumstances provided in the scholarship application. The number and value of scholarships depend on meeting scholarship criteria, means assessment, and the availability of places. Boarding Scholarships are available at the Glen Waverley campus for boarders entering Years 7–11; Academic Excellence Scholarships reopen late in 2026 and are awarded to Years 7 and 10; General Excellence Scholarships reopen late in 2026 and apply to Years 5–11. Named scholarships include Rennie Coutts Academic Scholarship, Nigel Cherk Memorial Academic Scholarship, and Richard Ball Academic Scholarship, with General Excellence Named Scholarships such as Carlo and Tine Tabalujan Scholarship and Norman Mendelson Scholarship.
Waitlist	Waitlist Yes, there is a waiting list for all applicants until enrolment begins. Applicants are placed on the waiting list based on the date the completed Application for Admission is received. Enrolments are processed three years before commencement for intake years (Prep, Year 5 and Year 7), and offers are made in order of application date. A family connection to the College gives students a two-year advantage on the waiting list (one year for Kindle applications).	Waitlist —
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