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Wesley College Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$27,702 - 49,834
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3400
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1866
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Wesley College Melbourne is a long-established, coeducational private day and boarding school with three Melbourne campuses: Elsternwick, Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road. It serves ages from three to 18, with boarding at Glen Waverley for Years 7–12. The college offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP in the Junior School through Year 6, MYP in Years 7–10 and the Diploma Programme in Years 11–12. Facilities span the three campuses: Elsternwick houses an Early Childhood Centre plus spaces for design, science, food technology, the arts and physical education; Glen Waverley features The Drennen Centre, the Goldstraw Visual Arts Centre and specialist language classrooms; St Kilda Road provides a central CBD setting with a dedicated Early Childhood Learning Centre. A wide sport program operates at Glen Waverley, with 20 sports across three seasons. Distinctive features include the XSOAR tennis program and music and performing arts ensembles, complemented by international exchanges and alumni networks.

www.wesleycollege.edu.au

Boon Wurrung Country, 577 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

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The Essentials

Wesley College Melbourne has 3,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

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
Early Learning to Year 12. Junior School (Early Learning to Year 4); Middle School (Years 5–9); Senior School (Years 10–12).

Type
Coeducational, independent private day and boarding school. Boarding is available at the Glen Waverley Campus for Years 7–12.

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.

Bus service
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.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Wesley College Melbourne ranges from AUD 27,702 to AUD 49,834 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Wesley College Melbourne teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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
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
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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Admissions

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
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.
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