Melbourne Girls' College

Melbourne Girls’ College was established in 1994 on the banks of the Yarra River in Richmond, Victoria and is a leader in innovative girls’ education. The college has a future-thinking ethos that incorporates positive psychology as part of our wellbeing program. Science, technology, engineering, arts, maths (STEAM) and girls’ leadership are embedded in the learning and teaching. This complex work is facilitated through a school-wide coaching model and the curiosity and powerful learning framework and high-impact teaching strategies.

School Values: Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity

Special Programs

Student excellence program
Learning extension and advancement program (LEAP)
STEAM
Careers and pathway planning
Visible wellbeing program

Student support services and programs

Full-time Chinese-speaking International Student Program coordinator and Vietnamese-speaking assistant
Wellbeing team include psychologist, mental health practitioner and wellbeing coordinator
24/7 academic support via email with teachers
Designated study areas and resources
Peer support, buddy program and international student leadership program
After-school homework club

Principal

Tamy Stubley

Number of students

1460

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Jielei Cui

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$350

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Animal studies

Extra-curricular activities

Airforce cadet program
Camps program
Rowing program
Aerobics program
Instrumental music program
Performing arts program include biannual music production
Surf lifesaving

Sports offered

Badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, cycling, diving, football (soccer), hockey, netball, rowing, tennis , surf lifesaving

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language school located within 5 kms of the school

Languages taught

French
Chinese
Other languages available through Victorian School of Languages

My teachers and classmates always generously provided me with help and encouragement, which fueled me with energy throughout the tough journey of Year 12. The International Student Program staff gave us guidance when we were uncertain about our future pathways and I really appreciated Melbourne Girls' College's meaningful and interesting extra-curricular activities that created enjoyment in our study life.
- Elaine Ren, currently studying a Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne