Wesley College’s boarding and DHA approved relative accommodation options help interstate, rural and international students settle into Melbourne and Wesley life.
A safe, comfortable place to stay during your studies is essential for a positive school experience. Choosing the best option to meet the needs of your family is important and our admissions team can help you navigate the following options.
Boarding
Our contemporary Learning in Residence boarding facility is open to students from across Australia and around the world.
Purpose-built for domestic students in Years 7 to 12 and international students from Years 9 to 12, boarding is fully integrated into Wesley’s Glen Waverley Campus.
To learn more about Wesley's boarding program click here.
Live with a parent or Department of Home Affairs (DHA) approved relative
Students can live with a parent or a DHA approved relative if they are also living in Melbourne during the time of the student’s studies. With this option, the parent or DHA approved relative has responsibility for the student’s welfare.
All students under 13 years and students entering Wesley College in Year 8 must select this option.
Homestay
Students who are in Year 9 and over 13 years of age may also reside in a Wesley College-approved homestay. Wesley College’s international student team is responsible for onboarding, approval, and ongoing engagement with families who welcome students into a homestay arrangement.
Students at the St Kilda Road, Elsternwick, and in some cases, the Glen Waverley campus, may request a homestay arrangement as an accommodation option. Wesley has offered homestay experiences for many decades, fostering lifelong relationships and international engagement.
Hosting a student can be a highly rewarding experience, offering the chance to share cultures, exchange languages, and build meaningful international connections.
The Welfare and Accommodation booklet provides useful information for safely hosting children from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you are interested in becoming a Homestay Household, please email us at homestay@wesleycollge.edu.au and one of our International Student Coordinators will discuss requirements and initial suitability.
Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All Homestay Hosts and Households are required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants to Homestay will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.
