Methodist Ladies' College

Established in 1882, Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) is a non-denominational day and boarding school in Kew's leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Renowned for offering Victoria's broadest curriculum with over 60 VCE/IB subjects and 30+ co-curricular activities, MLC combines historic traditions with cutting-edge facilities. The college specialises in girls' education through evidence-based wellbeing programs and maintains one of Victoria's lowest student-to-staff ratios.

Principal Julia Shea leads MLC with extensive experience in girls' education and academic leadership. Her vision focuses on fostering innovation while maintaining academic rigour across diverse learning pathways including VCE and International Baccalaureate programs. Under her guidance since 2023, MLC continues to strengthen its reputation for developing well-rounded students through personalised support systems and world-class teaching practices.

MLC consistently ranks among Victoria's top 1% of schools academically, with students regularly achieving median study scores above 35 across both VCE and IB programs. The college's emphasis on tailored learning pathways sees graduates frequently attain ATARs above 90, supported by specialist career counselling and one of Australia's most extensive subject selections for senior students.

Annual tuition fees at MLC range from approximately $25,000 for junior years to $42,000 for senior students. Boarding fees are additional at approximately $38,000 annually. The college offers scholarship opportunities across academic, music and boarding categories to support student access.