Methodist Ladies' College
International School in Melbourne
Quick answer
Methodist Ladies' College is a multi-track international school in Melbourne, Australia, offering Australian, VCE, IB. Annual tuition runs $22,000-$32,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $28,650 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. Founded in 1882, it has a 144-year track record in Melbourne.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Australian, VCE, IB leaving qualifications include VCE, IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $22,000–$32,000/yr published in AUD, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: AHISA, IBO verified.
2,000
Available
1882
female
AHISA, IBO
VCE, IB Diploma
About Methodist Ladies' College
Founded in 1882, MLC is one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools with K-12 VCE and IB programmes plus full boarding.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $22,000 – $32,000 |
| Fee year | 2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $28,650(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $30,150 |
| Cost position in Melbourne | 80th percentile(premium tier) |
Australian, VCE, IB
VCE, IB Diploma
French, Mandarin
unknown
No
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell
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