What We Offer

Wesley College is a coeducational school of the Uniting Church which has enriched the lives of thousands of young people, since it opened on 18 January 1866 as a boy’s boarding school. In its 140 year history, it has experienced the influence of 14 principals, each of whom has in turn, enriched the life of the College.

• From a traditional boys school with the focus on one campus, it has now grown into a multi-campus college, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care, learning and coeducation and offering students from diverse backgrounds and faiths, a rich variety of learning opportunities
  
  
• The liberal curriculum offers course opportunities in Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), International Baccalaureate Organization (the IBO, Primary Years and Diploma Programmes), and Vocational Education & Training (VET)
  
  
• The College has an open entry policy, meaning that there are no entrance examinations or particular entrance requirements and we welcome students from all backgrounds, countries and cultures. Many international students study at Wesley because of its excellent educational reputation
  
  
• The College has a long history of social service and students participate in a variety of service programs, either through fund raising or active community service participation
  
  
• There are programs in place to support all students, including ones for gifted and talented students, remediation, integration and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
  
  
• A wide range of cocurricular programs support students learning. Wesley has a well-deserved reputation for its performing and visual arts programs and music and drama play a large part in many students’ lives. Sport is also an important part of its tradition and students are able to participate in a wide variety of sports from rowing to soccer, water polo to gymnastics. Sport is compulsory for all students from Year 7 through to Year 12
  
  
• A wide range of international cultural exchanges and partnerships with other schools is offered for students interested in exploring these international connections
  
  
• Throughout their school years, students are able to explore environmental issues when they attend Outdoor Education programs at the campsites at Chum Creek, Camp Mallana and Lochend
  
  
• All Year 9 students have the opportunity to live in Clunes for eight weeks, as part of a residential experience program

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