Wesley College Boarding is an innovative, holistic boarding program open to domestic students in Years 7 to 12 from across Australia and international students typically in Years 9 to 12. From the architecture and location of the facility to the extensive wellbeing support and residential curriculum, everything has been designed to enhance student learning in a safe and supportive environment.
The boarding program builds on more than a century of boarding history and provides a contemporary, inclusive and coeducational environment designed for students of today.
Discover Wesley Boarding
Academic support
An evening of structured academic extension helps boarders consolidate what they have learnt during the day. Small group tutorials and individual learning assistance provided by expert mentors and experienced College teaching staff also support boarders in completing homework and assignments.
Regular communication with and between the students, their teachers and the Boarding staff means that academic, social and emotional wellbeing is supported inside and outside the classroom.
From 7pm each evening, Learning in Residence becomes a quiet zone, providing an environment suitable for focused study and homework.
A diverse curriculum
Wesley is renowned for its strong academic outcomes and exceptional learning experiences. Boarders choose from a range of educational pathways and are supported by a schedule of evening and weekend programs.
All students complete the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program in Years 7 to 10, before choosing between two educational pathways for their final years:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Our boarders are active in all areas of school life, and make full use of the breadth and quality of the extensive cocurricular programs including sport, music, performing arts as well as student clubs, committees and leadership opportunities.
Residential curriculum
There are numerous opportunities to socialise including weekend outings, boarding community events and year level-specific dinner events. Students are active in the local community, participating in community service initiatives such as tree planting and visiting local charities.
The curriculum also focuses on future skills development: boarders can learn new skills through barista and first aid courses, learn to drive programs and CV writing workshops. Boarders participate in networking nights and a Careers Expo, providing early career and study insights, helping to prepare them for the future.
After the end of a busy school week, boarders 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.
Meet our boarders
Meet the team
To organise a private tour of the facilities and meet the head of boarding, please contact the Glen Waverley Admissions office on +61 3 8102 6508 or email gw.admissions@wesleycollege.edu.au.
Virtual Tour
If you can't make it in person, register to take a virtual tour of the boarding houses.
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