Wesley College Melbourne, Registered School No 1, is a coeducational school of the Uniting Church with a rich tradition on which to base its liberal, broadly based curriculum. Opened on 18 January 1866, Wesley College has enriched the lives of thousands of young people and in its 141-year history.

Locations

In addition, the Year 9 residential program operates in Clunes, and there are three Outdoor Education camps in Victoria, near Paynesville, Healesville and Portland.

Academic Excellence

International students from all backgrounds, countries, religions and cultures study at Wesley because of its excellent educational reputation, facilities and student support.

In 2006 Wesley College students achieved impressive results in both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP), recording a median ENTER score of 86.90, significantly above the national average of 50.00. Twenty five percent of 431 Wesley students completing Year 12 achieved an ENTER score of 95 or above, placing them in the top 5% of students nationally.

This is a splendid achievement and a great testament to the teachers at Wesley who, every year, create many individual stories of success.

Graduates from the College have continued their studies at Australian universities with the majority choosing The University of Melbourne or Monash University - in addition to international universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard in fields including medicine, law, commerce, politics, science and information technology.

Curriculum

At Wesley College, we know and understand learning and we’re excited about it. A broad curriculum, a balanced approach to learning, a concern for the whole student and the provision of opportunities for all young people to know, to do, to live with, to be within an innovative and caring environment.

In Years 9 and 10, the curriculum enables students to develop the skills they will need to prepare for the academic rigour of senior studies in addition to becoming responsible citizens in a global society.

In Years 11 and 12, the curriculum offers sixty study offerings across

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) – 63 subjects

• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) – 26 subjects

• Vocational Education & Training (VET) – 6 subjects

Student Support Services

• Accommodation: Wesley is able to arrange carefully selected home stay accommodation.

• Guardianship: Whilst it is preferred that students nominate a relative or family friend as guardian, if this is not possible Wesley will assist in organising a guardian.

• English as second language (ESL): A variety of programs such as ESL and programs for gifted and talented students are in place to support all students.

• International Student Coordinators at each Campus provide pastoral care and assistance to students.

• Specialised career and tertiary preparation courses are offered to assist students with studies beyond Year 12.

Opportunities at Wesley College

Wesley College has a wide range of co-curricular programs to support students’ learning.

• Musical Programs

• Performing and Visual Arts Programs

• Sport

• Social service

• Outdoor Education programs.

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