MLC - Methodist Ladies' College
Welcome to MLC
Established in 1882, MLC is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Prep to Year 12, and a leader in co-ed Early Learning.
We are renowned for our extensive curriculum and co-curricular choice, innovative approach to education and wellbeing, inspiring learning environments, and outstanding academic results.
As a non-denominational, open-entry College, we offer an inclusive and welcoming environment, where our students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout their schooling, and in an ever-changing world.
Unrivalled opportunity
Our College offers one of the most extensive and engaging curriculums and co-curricular offerings of any Australian non-government school. With over 60 subjects on offer across VCE, VCE VET and IB, diverse learning pathways across both secondary and primary school, and over 30 sports, and 20 music ensembles for all ages and abilities, MLC students are empowered to explore all their interests and talents.
Incredible teachers
Our students are supported by some of the best primary and secondary teachers in Melbourne. We provide our educators with extensive professional development so that we can proudly boast the most up-to-date and effective teaching methods and practices in the state. Furthermore, we have the advantage of providing one of the lowest student-to-staff member ratios of any Victorian all girls' school.
Prioritised wellbeing
MLC students benefit from an evidence-based wellbeing approach across all year levels, providing students with the personalised support and a network of support necessary to thrive at school. We pride ourselves on supporting, nurturing and safeguarding our students’ emotional, spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing.
Purpose-built learning environments
Located just seven kilometres from Melbourne, set among the safe and tree-lined streets of Kew, MLC’s renowned school campus offers empowering learning spaces to girls from Years Prep to 12.
Whether students are working in our science laboratories or theatre, playing on our sports fields, diving into our swimming pool, or making use of one of our many music studios, art rooms, or dedicated libraries for both Junior and Secondary years, they make the most of the integrated technologies, professional equipment, and resources spread across our breath-taking campus.
MLC Kindle (ELC)
Early Learning at MLC takes place in MLC Kindle, an innovative childcare and kindergarten centre located adjacent to our renowned Kew campus, just seven kilometres from the heart of Melbourne.
MLC Kindle is a leader in childcare and early learning. Our co-educational program for boys and girls aged 6 weeks to 5 years exceeds national quality standards and consistently inspires self-confident, independent and inquisitive learners