Live a bigger boarding life at MLC

A boarding experience that gives girls more

Students “live a bigger boarding life” at our unparalleled boarding school, Tiddeman House, situated on campus in the leafy suburb of Kew – just seven kilometres from the heart of Melbourne. Tiddeman House offers a warm and welcoming family atmosphere for girls from around Australia and the world.

There is no one way to be an MLC Boarder; our Weekly Boarding option provides students the best of both worlds, living on campus during the week with support to manage study and co-curricular activities, while spending every weekend at home with family.

Visit us in Albury and Henty!

Meet our Head of Boarding in person at two upcoming events:

Albury/Wodonga: MLC Boarding Information Evening
24 September, 7.30pm. Registrations essential.
Register here

Henty Field Days:
22-24 September
Country Lifestyle Pavilion

The MLC Difference

Unrivalled Opportunity

MLC’s unmatched breadth of subjects and co-curricular activities, the widest choice of any Victorian’s girls school, gives boarders a bigger happier school experience, full of choice and opportunity. This includes over 60 subjects across VCE and IB, over 30 sports and 40 music ensembles.

Wellbeing Prioritised

Our culture of community and care includes one-on-one wellbeing support, educators available around the clock, and a dedicated boarding wellbeing program that runs in conjunction with the comprehensive wellbeing framework supporting all MLC students during the day.

Exceptional Facilities

Access to world-class learning facilities and resources is at our students’ fingertips by being conveniently all on one campus. Boarders get to experience all the opportunities that the College and Boarding House has to offer while creating lasting friendships and learning independence.

Hear from our students and parents

In the Boarding House I find myself being a leader and a recognisable face to the younger girls, which I really enjoy. The culture in the Boarding House really is that we look out for one another, it’s really nice.

Elise, Year 11 Boarder

Our daughter was a shy introvert who was still finding her way in the world. Our experience with MLC is that they do big amazingly well. 'Big' offers diversity of people and a huge amount of choice. With all the opportunities for her, it’s been an absolute joy to watch my daughter grow and develop into a world-ready individual.

Sophie, Year 12 Parent

I was nervous starting Year 7, I'd never been to a school with so many students and such a large campus before. However, the continuing support from my teachers, co-ordinators, and even students in older year levels, was incredible. I think MLC is an amazing school that allows students like me to explore passions in any field, broaden horizons and learn to be yourself.

Audrey, Year 9 Student

It was during my first years at MLC in Year 7 and 8 that I really found a sense of purpose and belonging amongst many likeminded peers. Possibly the biggest part of MLC are the communities that you join and the doors that are opening to you. If I could say just one thing about the school, it’s this: MLC has many opportunities for not only all different types of girls, but to allow us to discover all different aspects of our personalities, to experiment, to explore and to become world ready

Clara, Year 12 Student

MLC was always our number one choice for our daughter. We knew from the reputation of the school that she was going to be in great hands. The Year 9 residential Marshmead program was also a huge motivator for us. There are so many ways for the girls to get involved, whether it's early morning spin classes, lunchtime diving classes, or quiet times spent in the substantial gardens throughout the school. I have no doubt that you will find MLC to be a very open, honest and supportive school for your daughters.

Annette, Year 9 Parent

A home away from home

Tiddeman House is a comfortable and inviting space. Recently renovated, with an abundance of natural light, all students have somewhere to go and relax, including the Common Room or the Sun Room; areas equipped with lounges, televisions and kitchenette facilities (and a favourite spot for weekend baking, craft activities, movie nights and boardgames), our internal courtyard garden, the art space, or our in-house gym.

Boarding students are in safe hands: Our senior Boarding House staff are qualified teachers with demonstrated histories of working with young people in residential and boarding school settings, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to your daughter’s schooling and care.

If you've got any questions, go have a look and meet the staff. That was a big part of the decision making for us. That warmth and openness – you get a great feel when you walk inside the Boarding House doors and meet the people who live there.

Penny, Year 10 Parent

Step inside boarding at MLC

Take a guided tour of Tiddeman House and discover the spaces, support and community that make MLC feel like home.

Join a Boarding House Tour

Download our Boarding Prospectus

Our Boarding Prospectus provides a overview of our boarding house, community, wellbeing support and more.

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