Wesley College
International School in Melbourne
Quick answer
Wesley College is a multi-track international school in Melbourne, Australia, offering Australian, VCE, IB. Annual tuition runs $20,000-$32,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $27,650 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. Founded in 1866, it has a 160-year track record in Melbourne.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Australian, VCE, IB leaving qualifications include VCE, IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $20,000–$32,000/yr published in AUD, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: AHISA, IBO, Round Square verified.
3,500
Available
1866
AHISA, IBO, Round Square
VCE, IB Diploma
About Wesley College
Founded in 1866, Wesley College is one of Melbourne's leading co-educational independent schools across three campuses with VCE and IB pathways.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $20,000 – $32,000 |
| Fee year | 2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $27,650(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,150 |
| Cost position in Melbourne | 60th percentile(above average) |
Australian, VCE, IB
VCE, IB Diploma
French, Indonesian, Chinese
unknown
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
St Kilda, South Yarra, Glen Waverley
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
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