Methodist Ladies' College

A boarding experience that gives girls more

Students “live a bigger boarding life” at our unparalleled boarding school, Tiddeman House, situated on campus in the leafy suburb of Kew – just seven kilometres from the heart of Melbourne. Tiddeman House offers a warm and welcoming family atmosphere for girls from around Australia and the world.

There is no one way to be an MLC Boarder; our Weekly Boarding option provides students the best of both worlds, living on campus during the week with support to manage study and co-curricular activities, while spending every weekend at home with family.

Download our Prospectus below to discover more about what makes MLC an unrivalled experience for girls.

The MLC Difference

Unrivalled Opportunity

MLC’s unmatched breadth of subjects and co-curricular activities, the widest choice of any Victorian’s girls school, gives boarders a bigger happier school experience, full of choice and opportunity. This includes over 60 subjects across VCE and IB, over 30 sports and 20 music ensembles.

Wellbeing Prioritised

Our culture of community and care includes one-on-one wellbeing support, educators available around the clock, and a dedicated boarding wellbeing program that runs in conjunction with the comprehensive wellbeing framework supporting all MLC students during the day.

Exceptional Facilities

Access to world-class learning facilities and resources is at our students’ fingertips by being conveniently all on one campus. Boarders get to experience all the opportunities that the College and Boarding House has to offer while creating lasting friendships and learning independence.

Boarding House Tours

Held during school holidays and guided by our Boarding Staff, these tours provide insight into life as an MLC boarder, including an intimate exploration of communal spaces, student rooms and facilities within the Boarding House. Additionally, families gain a comprehensive overview of our College with a walkthrough of the campus.

Click here to register your Expression of Interest for our next tours.

2026 Boarding Scholarships applications are now open.

Visit our webpage below to learn more about eligibility and the application process.

Boarding Scholarships

Hear from our students and parents

Our daughter was a shy introvert who was still finding her way in the world. Our experience with MLC is that they do big amazingly well. 'Big' offers diversity of people and a huge amount of choice. With all the opportunities for her, it’s been an absolute joy to watch my daughter grow and develop into a world-ready individual.

Sophie, Year 12 Parent

I was nervous starting Year 7, I'd never been to a school with so many students and such a large campus before. However, the continuing support from my teachers, co-ordinators, and even students in older year levels, was incredible. I think MLC is an amazing school that allows students like me to explore passions in any field, broaden horizons and learn to be yourself.

Audrey, Year 9 Student

It was during my first years at MLC in Year 7 and 8 that I really found a sense of purpose and belonging amongst many likeminded peers. Possibly the biggest part of MLC are the communities that you join and the doors that are opening to you. If I could say just one thing about the school, it’s this: MLC has many opportunities for not only all different types of girls, but to allow us to discover all different aspects of our personalities, to experiment, to explore and to become world ready

Clara, Year 12 Student

MLC was always our number one choice for our daughter. We knew from the reputation of the school that she was going to be in great hands. The Year 9 residential Marshmead program was also a huge motivator for us. There are so many ways for the girls to get involved, whether it's early morning spin classes, lunchtime diving classes, or quiet times spent in the substantial gardens throughout the school. I have no doubt that you will find MLC to be a very open, honest and supportive school for your daughters.

Annette, Year 9 Parent

Enrolment process

Apply Online

To apply, please submit an online application via our Application Portal form. This is a straightforward process and should only take 5-10 minutes.

Once we have received a completed application, including payment of the application fee ($100), your daughter will be placed on a waiting list. Please note that we cannot put your daughter on the list without completing this step in full.

Go to Application Form

Confirmation of intention to enrol

Approximately three (3) years before your nominated year of entry*, the College will make contact to confirm your intention to enrol. At this stage, you will be asked to complete the Pre-Enrolment Student Statement, which collects additional information such as school reports and birth certificate, and an official Immunisation History Statement if entering our ELC or Junior School.

Offer

A formal offer of enrolment may be made, and parents will be asked to confirm the place. Offers not accepted by the due date may be passed to other applicants.

Acceptance and confirmation of enrolment

An offer can only be confirmed once the signed Enrolment Agreement and the non-refundable Enrolment Fee payment has been received. A $1,250 Enrolment Fee is charged for the first child and $1,000 for every other child in your family.

Pre-commencement meeting

Students and their families will be invited into the College for a meeting with a leadership executive of her relevant School. This meeting aims to understand your daughter's interests and talents and support her transition into MLC.

Every student entering Year 7 is also asked to sit a General Ability Test (GAT), which helps us ensure we can meet your daughter's individual learning needs.

Approximately 18 months prior to commencement, an Advanced Tuition Fee is payable of $3,500 per student. This is credited against the second invoice for the student and families are advised of the payment date in advance.

Welcome and Orientation

MLC is a welcoming and friendly place. We ensure your daughter is familiar with the College, and all new students will attend an Orientation Day before their first day. There are also parent information sessions.

Live a bigger boarding life at MLC