About Wesley College Boarding from Year 7-12

Choosing to board and live away from home is a significant decision, and one that offers students greater opportunities and diverse pathways for the future.

Wesley’s boarding facility, Learning in Residence, is purpose-built for students in Years 7 to 12 – with contemporary residences located within the Glen Waverley campus. It provides a safe, nurturing, and dynamic environment where students are empowered and supported to make the most of every opportunity - academically, socially and personally.

We will be attending Boarding Schools Expo in Wagga Wagga being held from 20-21 June 2025.  Drop in at our stand, it's the purple one! This is your chance to meet our boarding staff and talk through your family’s educational needs.

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Tom Giles – Head of Boarding

Wesley’s boarding program prioritises the safety and wellbeing of its students. Tom Giles, Head of Boarding at Wesley College, says, ‘Our goal is to support the wellbeing of our students across all stages and areas of their development. Our exceptional levels of care include high staff to student ratios with dedicated full-time live-in mentors in each of the boarding residences from 3pm to 7am. We provide tailored support for our younger boarders in Years 7 – 9 such as earlier tech hand-in and lights out time as well as a Sunday evening preparation with staff to plan for the week ahead and daily homework support.

We are also committed to preparing boarders for their future success, not just through study support, but through our ‘future skills’ program to help boarders with CV writing workshops, networking, leadership and career coaching’, says Tom.

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Scholarships

Scholarships for Learning in Residence (Boarding) are available to students entering Years 9 through 11 in 2025 who are Australian citizens, can demonstrate excellence in both academic and cocurricular endeavours and a commitment to contribute to College life. The value of the scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Principal and is applied for the duration of the student's time at the College.

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Our Facilities

Learning in Residence houses students from metropolitan Melbourne, rural Australia and various international locations. The modern facility features single-sex twin-share rooms with en suites for students in Years 7-11, single rooms with ensuites for Year 12 students, and a 240 seat communal dining room. Situated within the grounds of the Glen Waverley campus, students have immediate access to the gym, extensive playing fields, swimming pool, Basketball and Netball courts, music and drama facilities.

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Two boys walking past the outside of a modern school boarding house
Students in a communal area with a fireplace studying and talking
A boy walking out of a shared boarding room
A boy hanging up his blazer inside a wardrobe
Three girls sitting on the edge of a terrace overlooking a field
Students sitting at table eating inside a dining room
A modern cafeteria with fresh food
Students in sports uniform playing basketball on an outdoor court

Living and Learning

Learning in Residence (Boarding) reflects the diversity upon which Wesley is built. Students learn how to relate across cultures, instilling a unique world-view that will serve them throughout life. It is a welcoming, safe and nurturing environment, providing boarders with a home away from home. The Learning in Residence leadership team have strong pastoral care values, vast experience in boarding school environments and a commitment to the ongoing development and support of every boarder.

Academic support

An evening program of structured academic extension helps students consolidate what they have learnt that day. Small group tutorials and individual learning assistance provided by expert mentors and experienced College teaching staff also supports students in completing homework and assignments.

Weekend activities

After the end of a busy school week, students unwind with games and activities which commence on Friday nights and continue throughout the weekend. This includes compulsory Saturday morning sport with day students and recreational activities such as cultural excursions around Melbourne, festivals and events, games nights, quizzes, school socials, cinema screenings and karaoke.

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Although it is hard to send your children so far away from home, we were comforted by the knowledge that the staff at Wesley Boarding go beyond what we expected in their care of our children and that the facilities for sport and education were outstanding. We watched Antonio go into Wesley as a boy and return as a responsible, respectful and capable young man who is now at university. Our other son Christian is well on his way

Tessa Vaitohi - Boarding School parent, Shepparton