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Methodist Ladies' College

Australia, Melbourne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$26,970 - 61,335
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2200
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding), Co-educational
Opened 1882
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Japanese, French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Outdoor Education, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

MLC is a day and boarding school for girls in Melbourne, Australia, delivering a P-12 education across four stages: Junior School, Junior Secondary (Years 7–8); Middle School (Years 9–10); and Senior School (Years 11–12). The curriculum blends the Australian Curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme, offering more than 60 subjects across VCE, VCE VET and IB. Education Outdoors operates at Banksia and Marshmead campuses, focusing on 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 studios and a technology studio, with opportunities such as an Italy study tour for Years 11–12. The Kew campus, seven kilometres from Melbourne, houses four learning communities, science laboratories, a Music School, Art rooms, libraries, a Health Centre and a Commercial Training Restaurant. The college welcomes students of faiths and backgrounds and supports learning through programs and sister-school partnerships across communities worldwide.

The Essentials

Methodist Ladies' College has 2,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

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.

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

Type
Day and boarding school for girls

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.

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational

Bus service
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.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has an on‑campus boarding house, Tiddeman House, which houses boarders from Year 7 to Year 12. Boarders have access to in‑house facilities including common rooms, a kitchen, study spaces and an in‑house gym, with around 100 students in residence. Students sign in and out at Reception; boarders in Years 7–11 share bedrooms while Year 12 boarders have their own bedrooms; the boarding house is about seven kilometres from Melbourne's CBD and is linked to the campus by walking and local transport. Boarders dine together on Thursday nights in six ‘Tiddeman Families' and Lunch for day students is collected from the Star Café onsite during the day. A dedicated boarding nurse provides health support alongside the MLC Health Centre, and external medical resources are nearby.

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is worn by students and features the MLC crest with a dark emerald green colour scheme. The current uniform, introduced in 2002, includes warm and cool weather options and separate PE/sport uniforms; uniforms are available from the on‑campus Uniform Shop, Bob Stewart in Kew, or online, with secondhand uniforms also available. The uniform collection accommodates different age groups and activities, with guidance and accessories available from the Uniform Shop staff.

Food Options
The Terrace Restaurant and Krome Eats Café provide on‑site dining experiences: the Terrace Restaurant is open to the public on select Thursdays for lunch, and Krome Eats Café offers takeaway and dine‑in options on select Fridays. Boarding students collect their lunch from the Star Café onsite and eat in the boarding dining areas, while daily dinners feature a variety of hot dishes. The onsite catering team also accommodates dietary requirements, and menu offerings change daily across dining spaces within the campus.

House System
MLC operates a House system that coordinates activities across a wide range of areas, including cheerleading, athletics, performing arts, debating, cross country, music, swimming, chess and drama. Houses foster unity by connecting older and younger students and promoting a strong sense of pride and belonging through ongoing House events and competitions.

Governance and Ownership
The College is governed by a Board of Directors, with the Principal reporting to the Board and working with the College Leadership Team to oversee all aspects of the College. The Constitution was updated in 2015 and amended in 2020. A Relationship Agreement with the Uniting Church recognises the College's heritage, and MLC is a member of the International Coalition of Girls' Schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Methodist Ladies' College ranges from AUD 26,970 to AUD 61,335 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Methodist Ladies' College teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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.

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.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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.

Mental Wellbeing
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.

Safeguarding
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.
Parent Experience

History
MLC is one of Melbourne's oldest all-girls schools. It opened on 14 February 1882 after founding Principal Rev. Dr. William Henry Fitchett and a committee convinced the Australian Methodist Church to establish a girls' school alongside the boys' Wesley College. From its inception, MLC attracted boarders from across the country, and the Gothic Revival building known as Tiddeman House has long housed the boarding community. The college has been led by a series of principals, including Rev. Dr. Fitchett (1882–1928) and later lay and female leaders, with the current Principal appointed in 2023. Although founded by the Wesleyan Methodists, the college welcomes students and families of all faiths and backgrounds today.

Community
The school's community includes Alumnae, Old Collegians' Club, and MLC Archives, as well as a on-campus Terrace Restaurant and a Parents' Association. The Alumni network and Old Collegians' Club connect past students with the College, while MLC Archives preserve College history. Community Sport offerings include Gymnastics, Dance, and Swimming, reinforcing campus life for students from Early Learning to Year 12.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The MLC Parents' Association provides year-round opportunities for parents to engage with the College through a wide range of events and special interest groups. All MLC parents automatically become members and may attend meetings, which take place once or twice a term, and attend events throughout the year. The Association connects parents across year levels from ELC to Year 12 and supports the College through a network of Sub Committees. Sub Committees include the Junior School Parent Committee, Boards' Parents Committee, Community Care Group, Friends of Art, Friends of Music, Friends of Snow Sports, International Parents' Group, Kayak Club, Deaf Integration Support, Lost Property Volunteers, Silver Star Rowing Club, and Year Level Liaisons.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Kew campus is purpose-built and located seven kilometres from Melbourne. It combines heritage-listed and contemporary buildings with secure gardens and recreational spaces. Four dedicated learning communities—Junior School, Junior Secondary School, Middle School, and Senior School—each have age-appropriate facilities and flexible learning spaces, plus shared facilities such as a multi-sport Physical Education Centre and a purpose-built Music School. On-campus spaces span science laboratories, theatre, sports fields, a swimming pool, music studios, art rooms, and libraries for Junior and Secondary years. The campus also houses two Education Outdoors campuses in regional Victoria for Years 5 to 9 and a range of other specialist spaces including a Health Centre and Home Economics Demonstration Kitchens and a Commercial Training Restaurant.

Sports Facilities
Shared facilities include a multi-sport Physical Education Centre. There is a Sports Oval (Multi-Sport) for outdoor athletics. Tennis Courts are available for court-based sport. Fitness Studios support conditioning and PE programs. The Gymnasium (competition standard) provides an indoor athletic space. The Swimming Lap and Diving Pool offers aquatic facilities.

Academic Facilities
Art House and Specialist Studios, including Ceramic Studio and Kiln, support visual arts education. Science Laboratories support science teaching, and Home Economics Demonstration Kitchens and a Commercial Training Restaurant support culinary studies. Language Centre and Libraries (Secondary School and Junior School) cater to language learning and research, while a Computing Centre and a 3D Computer Room support ICT and design. The Nicholas Learning Centre (Year 7–8) provides a dedicated Junior Secondary home with 24 configurable spaces and a rooftop garden, Dr Wood Learning Centre (Year 9) offers flexible learning spaces and an adjacent amphitheatre, and Nevile Wing was refurbished to provide a contemporary Year 10 hub in 2022.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sport, Music, Dramatic Arts, Global Learning Programs, Community Service, and Student Clubs form the core of co-curricular offerings. Education Outdoors is delivered across two remote campuses, MLC Banksia and MLC Marshmead, for Years 5–9. Community sport and performance spaces support gymnastics, dance, swimming, theatre and other activities. Music ensembles and dramatic arts programs are available across ages, providing opportunities for creative and leadership experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MLC offers a broad range of co-curricular opportunities that extend academic learning beyond the classroom. Students can join Coding, Chess and Book Bugs clubs, and language clubs for Auslan, Japanese and French, along with a Languages & Culture Club. The program also includes Science Club and Writer's Workshop to support inquiry, critical thinking and written communication. Participation in co-curricular activities is encouraged to complement academic learning and broaden educational aspirations.

Arts & Creative
MLC's Dramatic Arts program features a wide range of productions and opportunities. Students participate in Year 10 and 12 Plays, the Year 8 Scotch/MLC Play, and school-level performing arts festivals and musicals, with Drama Club performances and events. The Independent Student Theatre Company provides Years 9–12 with student-led production experiences, while Speech and Drama lessons (AMEB) support performance and communication. Junior School and Junior Secondary Drama Clubs, Theatre Sports, and theatre visits provide additional avenues to develop drama skills.

Cultural & Language
Global Learning Programs connect students with international experiences and world languages through Sister School Study Tours and Culture/Service Tours. These include Red Earth Cultural and Service Learning Tour (Year 8) and the Hong Kong Sister School Partnership Tour, with other Curriculum-based Tours such as Italy Art, UK Dramatic Arts, US Society and Culture, and European Choir tours. Language and Cultural Programs connect with sister schools in France, Japan, Hong Kong, Spain, Chile and the UK.

Social & Hobbies
Most students participate in MLC's extensive array of student-led clubs and action groups. Clubs extend learning beyond the classroom and include Chess Club, Coding Club, Craft Club and Animanga Society, along with groups such as The Green Team, Connecting to Country and Rainbow Alliance. At the start of each year, students sign up for clubs at the Senior Student-led Club Carnival and are encouraged to form new clubs with staff support.

Community & Service
MLC runs Service Learning through the Community Service program to involve students in local, national and international communities. The Social Service Program involves class groups, Houses, student leadership groups and whole-school activities, with students self-determining who they would like to support. Sub-schools support international communities such as Cambodia Rural Students Trust, Long Hai in Vietnam, The School of St Jude in Tanzania, and Ban Tharn Namchai Children's Home in Thailand. Past projects include Year 7 pasta drives for FareShare, Year 8 cheese sandwiches for Eat Up, Year 9–10 birthing kits for Africa, Year 12 succulents for isolated seniors, and laptops donated to Ukraine refugees.

Leadership & Professional
MLC's Senior Student Leaders program inducts a large cohort of Year 11 students into official leadership roles; the 2025 Executive includes a Senior Prefect, Deputy Senior Prefects and a SRC Prefect team. The leadership group strengthens connections within the MLC community, leads by example, and guides the student body and wider Prefect team. Their focus areas include fostering inclusivity, driving community service, promoting sustainability and encouraging co-curricular participation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
MLC offers more than 30 sports, including swimming, rowing, AFL, netball, athletics and gymnastics, with College House competitions and before-school training, plus opportunities to compete at state and international levels. A Health and Fitness program emphasizes mental and physical health, offering Pilates, Yoga and Spin as part of a holistic wellbeing approach. Sport is an extension of the Physical Education curriculum and is supported by elite coaching and facilities to suit all levels of experience.
Languages

Language Provision
Junior School languages: Japanese (Prep–Year 4) and French (Years 5–6). Secondary offerings include French, French (Partial Immersion), Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish (from Year 9 onwards). Languages form part of the core program from Year 7 to Year 10, with students choosing two languages in Year 7 and continuing one through Year 10; IB Ab initio courses are available, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a French Partial Immersion program in Years 7–9, with History, Geography and Science taught in French alongside French language classes. The program includes Year 9 advanced French and DELF B1 preparation, enabling progression to VCE French in Year 10. In Junior School, Japanese is taught Prep–Year 4 and French is taught Years 5–6 to provide early language exposure. The languages offered in secondary include French, French (Partial Immersion), Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish (from Year 9 onwards).

Immersion Programs
French Partial Immersion is a three-year learning program commencing in Year 7, with History, Geography and Science taught in French alongside French language classes. The program continues into Year 9 with an advanced French class and DELF B1 preparation, preparing students to take VCE French in Year 10.
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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.

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).

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).
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