Methodist Ladies' College is a IB school in Kew, Australia. Founded in 1882. It serves 2,169 students for students aged 0–18. Annual tuition ranges from $16,991 to $38,641 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are offered in six categories: Academic, Music, Sports, Indigenous, Science, and Boarding. They are competitive and merit-based, assessed on the scholarship application, school reports, a scholarship test, and an interview. Some scholarships are means-tested based on household income, assets, and expenses. Named scholarships include the Principal's Scholarship, Dr Wood Scholarship, The Christian and Jinah Johnston / Goldman Sachs Gives Scholarship, and the Thomas Henry Scholarship (Science). Available across multiple year levels including Years 5, 7, 9 and 11 for Academic scholarships.
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Methodist Ladies' College is a private girls' school in Kew, Victoria, Australia, offering mixed boarding and day facilities. Authorized as an IB World School since June 1998, the school delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with instruction in English.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
MLC offers more than 60 subjects across VCE, VCE VET and the IB Diploma, with one of the lowest student-to-staff ratios among Victorian all-girls schools. Education Outdoors operates at two dedicated remote campuses (Banksia and Marshmead) focusing on sustainability and environmental learning. The Arts and Design area features 13 specialist studios. A French Partial Immersion programme runs from Year 7. A dedicated Deaf Education Program and comprehensive Learning Diversity support inclusive education. An Italy study tour is offered for Years 11–12.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep | AUD 16,991~$ 11,033 |
| Year 1 | AUD 17,587~$ 11,420 |
| Year 2 | AUD 18,248~$ 11,849 |
| Year 3 | AUD 20,601~$ 13,377 |
| Year 4 | AUD 21,414~$ 13,905 |
| Year 5 | AUD 23,587~$ 15,316 |
| Year 6 | AUD 24,362~$ 15,819 |
| Year 7 | AUD 25,449~$ 16,525 |
| Year 8 | AUD 25,751~$ 16,721 |
| Year 9 | AUD 26,006~$ 16,887 |
| Year 10 | AUD 27,140~$ 17,623 |
| Year 11 | AUD 27,585~$ 17,912 |
| Year 12 | AUD 27,585~$ 17,912 |
| International Prep–Year 9 | AUD 35,740~$ 23,208 |
| International Years 10–12 | AUD 38,641~$ 25,092 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: A$26,970 - 61,335. Application fee: $63.
Admissions Process
- 1Apply online via the Application Portal and pay the AUD 100 non-refundable application fee; the student is placed on a waitlist. 2. Main intake points are Prep, Year 5 and Year 7, with a minor intake at Year 3. 3. Approximately three years before the nominated entry year, the College contacts families to confirm intention to enrol and collect additional information such as school reports and an Immunisation History Statement. 4. A formal offer of enrolment is made; offers must be accepted by the due date. 5. Acceptance requires signing the Enrolment Agreement and paying the non-refundable Enrolment Fee (AUD 1,250 for first child; AUD 1,000 per subsequent sibling). 6. Every Year 7 entrant sits a General Ability Test (GAT) one to two years before entry. 7. Approximately 18 months before commencement, a Tuition Fee in Advance of AUD 3,500 is payable. 8. Welcome and Orientation Day occurs before the first day. 9. For non-intake years, an informal interview with the relevant Head of School takes place before a formal offer is made. 10. Kindle (ELC) applications close each December, 13 months prior to commencement.
Admissions Details
All applicants are placed on a waitlist based on the date the completed application is received. Enrolments are processed three years before commencement for intake years (Prep, Year 5, Year 7). Offers are made in order of application date. A family connection to the College gives students a two-year advantage on the waitlist (one year for Kindle applications).
Boarding Life
Tiddeman House is the on-campus boarding facility for girls in Years 7–12, housing approximately 100 students. Facilities include common rooms, a kitchen, study spaces, and an in-house gym. Years 7–11 share bedrooms; Year 12 boarders have single rooms. A dedicated boarding nurse provides health support and the MLC Health Centre is on campus. The house is linked to the main campus and Melbourne CBD by walking and local transport.
Tiddeman House is the on-campus boarding house for girls in Years 7–12, housing around 100 students. Years 7–11 share bedrooms; Year 12 boarders have their own single bedrooms. Facilities include common rooms, a kitchen, study spaces, and an in-house gym. Students sign in and out at Reception. A dedicated boarding nurse provides health support alongside the MLC Health Centre.
Student Life
MLC operates a House system coordinating activities across cheerleading, athletics, performing arts, debating, cross country, music, swimming, chess and drama. Houses connect older and younger students, fostering unity and a sense of pride and belonging through ongoing events and competitions.
Dark emerald green colour scheme featuring the MLC crest. The current uniform, introduced in 2002, includes warm and cool weather options and separate PE/sport uniforms. Available from the on-campus Uniform Shop, Bob Stewart in Kew, or online. Secondhand uniforms are also available from the Uniform Shop.
The Terrace Restaurant and Krome Eats Café provide on-site dining on select days. Boarding students collect lunch from the Star Café on campus and dine together on Thursday nights in six 'Tiddeman Families'. Daily dinners feature a variety of hot dishes. The catering team accommodates dietary requirements and menus change daily.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counselling is provided by a qualified team of mental health professionals to address social, emotional and wellbeing needs. The Health Centre is staffed by registered nurses from 8am to 4:15pm with beds for short-term recovery. Chaplains support spiritual wellbeing. The PROSPER framework (Positivity, Relationships, Outcomes, Strengths, Purpose, Engagement, Resilience) guides the integrated wellbeing approach. Every secondary student has a dedicated Mentor with regular one-on-one meetings and group wellbeing check-ins.
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 broader College community.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Non-denominational