Methodist Ladies' College

Methodist Ladies' College is one of Australia’s leading independent day and boarding schools, internationally recognised for our extensive curriculum choice, cutting-edge approach to education, authentic learning experiences and outstanding academic results. We invite you to explore our website and discover what makes an MLC education so special.

The goal of MLC's founders, the Wesleyan Methodists, was to provide a 'high-class Christian education for girls', comparable with that provided elsewhere for boys at the time. From its inception, MLC attracted boarders from all around the country; the iconic Gothic Revival building in the front gardens is now where our boarders live today.

Although MLC was Australia's first girls' school to be founded by the Weslyan Methodists, those of all faiths and cultural backgrounds have always been welcomed. This inclusive and accepting environment of the College, as well as being an internationally-minded school, is still strong today. In the 21st century, MLC continues to set the benchmark for educational excellence, facilities and innovation.

MLC is one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools. As an open-entry, non-selective day and boarding school, we are a welcoming, diverse community offering a broad, holistic education that prepares world-ready women for their lives beyond school. Our responsibility as educators is to prepare the next generation of young people for their lives as adults in a world which is changing at an unprecedented rate. With globalisation, alongside significant political, economic and social change, as well as continued technological advancement transforming all of our lives, our social and professional futures will be more mobile and globally connected than ever before.

MLC is committed to preparing our students for life beyond the school gates to ensure they truly are ‘world-ready women’. We provide our students with a range of diverse opportunities to prepare them to enter a globalised society where digital communication will define and shape their lives. Today’s education must serve the needs of young people growing up in this tremendously exciting, yet continually shifting context.

It is a huge privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility for educating young people. At MLC we are focused on providing a relevant and enriching education that equips students with the contemporary skills, essential knowledge and guiding values needed to shape their future and contribute meaningfully to both local and global communities. I am confident that these students will leave MLC well-equipped to be the next generation of thinkers, innovators and achievers.

MLC is internationally renowned for its extensive curriculum choice, innovative approach to education, diverse community, varied learning experiences and outstanding academic results. As technology continues to drive an ever-escalating pace of change, MLC recognises and understands the new landscape and as such, we are well positioned to plan and deliver cutting-edge programs relevant to today’s world.

MLC develops confident and articulate young women who have the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes to shape their future and contribute meaningfully to the international community. MLC is committed to providing a challenging, enriching, safe and supportive learning environment through our core values of responsibility, respect and compassion.

MLC:

• Fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development of MLC girls and young women so they develop the tools necessary to lead meaningful and enjoyable lives.
• Provides a broad and challenging academic curriculum to support students in achieving excellence.
• Offers an extensive co-curricular program that ensures students identify their strengths and develop skills such as teamwork, leadership, creativity and enterprise.
• Develops independent, adaptable thinkers with a passion for learning, the courage to take risks and the initiative to apply what is learned.
• Provides a caring, supportive and child-safe community in all school environments for all students.
• Develops a sense of self-worth and identity for students as well as the resilience required to grow through life’s challenges.
• Develops young women of conscience, compassion and responsibility with the ability to make positive choices in life.
• Engages respectfully and responsibly with Australia’s Indigenous people, culture and country, and is committed to continuous learning in this area.
• Contributes to social justice by forging community and global partnerships, valuing diversity and developing cultural awareness.
• Raises awareness, respect and responsibility for our natural environment.
• Honours the values of MLC’s Christian heritage whilst celebrating and nurturing spirituality and other faiths.