Methodist Ladies' College

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.

Early Learning (MLC Kindle) to Year 12; Early Learning, Junior School, Junior Secondary School, Middle School and Senior School.

Day and boarding school for girls

Deaf Education Program; English as an Additional Language (EAL) program; Learning Diversity with Learning Support and Enrichment and targeted intervention options across year levels.

Australia

Non-denominational

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.

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.

MLC has one of the lowest student-to-staff ratios among Victorian all-girls schools, supporting personalised learning and strong student–teacher relationships.

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.

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.

The school has an integrated wellbeing approach guided by PROSPER (Positivity, Relationships, Outcomes, Strengths, Purpose, Engagement, Resilience). Wellbeing programs are age-appropriate and delivered by the MLC Wellbeing team, in partnership with evidenced-based organisations. In Junior School, Learning Diversity specialists support learning and social–emotional needs; in Secondary, every student has a dedicated Mentor with regular one-on-one meetings and group wellbeing check-ins. The Counselling Team provides short-term counselling for social, emotional and wellbeing needs, delivered by qualified mental health professionals. The Health Centre offers nurse-led health services from 8 am to 4:15 pm with beds for short-term recovery, and Chaplains support spiritual wellbeing and inclusion, including leading events and an open, inclusive religious education curriculum.

The school has Learning Diversity that supports all students, including those who need additional support and those who are gifted. In Junior School, every classroom is supported by Learning Diversity teachers with specialist qualifications who review progress and implement a differentiated curriculum. In secondary years, Year 7–10 students with higher learning support needs participate in the Language and Learning program to develop reading, writing and study skills, and an organisational repertoire is built to suit individual needs. The Deaf Education Program provides regular review meetings, in-class and withdrawal support with a Teacher of the Deaf, and supports communication through sign language, speech and listening, with interpreters and audiology services (Australian Hearing) and access to speech therapy.

Through the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, English skills are taught to linguistically and culturally diverse students to access the curriculum and understand the College and wider community. EAL provides a structured framework and varied language support options to help students develop proficiency. International students may take EAL as a VCE subject if they meet Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) eligibility requirements.

Counselling is provided by a qualified team of mental health professionals to address students' social, emotional and wellbeing needs. The Health Centre is staffed by registered nurses and provides health information sessions and private care, with beds for short-term recovery. Chaplains support spiritual wellbeing and foster inclusive practices and events, contributing to a supportive wellbeing ecosystem across the College.

The College has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy (MLC Child Safe Program) that applies to all adults in the MLC Community, aligned with Victorian Child Safe Standards. Procedures for Responding to and Reporting Child Safety Incidents or Concerns are in place to guide staff and the College community in safeguarding practices.

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.

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).

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).