At a glance
The Glen Waverley early learning centre is the youngest stage of Wesley College, the coeducational Uniting Church school founded in 1866. It sits on the college's Glen Waverley campus in the south eastern suburbs and is the entry point for families who want their child to begin the International Baccalaureate journey in the early years and continue through the Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes to Year 12. You can read the full school in our Wesley College profile and set the early years offer against the wider market of international schools in Melbourne through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years Programme (early years), leading into the Wesley IB continuum |
| Stages | Early learning, the years before Prep (roughly ages 3 to 5) |
| Founded | Part of Wesley College, founded 1866 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; registered with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority |
| Fee band | Early years, the most affordable Wesley stage (see the Melbourne fees guide) |
| Campus area | Wesley College Glen Waverley campus, south eastern Melbourne |
Curriculum and academics
The centre follows the IB Primary Years Programme approach to early learning, an inquiry based framework that builds language, numeracy, social skills and curiosity through play and guided exploration rather than formal instruction. Because Wesley is one of the only schools in Victoria to run the IB from early childhood to Year 12, children who start at the Glen Waverley ELC move into Prep and the rest of the continuum without changing systems, which appeals to families who value that continuity. Qualified early childhood teachers lead small groups, and the programme is designed to prepare children for a smooth transition into the junior school. Ask the college how the early years link into Prep at Glen Waverley for the fullest picture.
Wesley College Glen Waverley ELC fees
Early learning fees at Wesley sit at the most affordable end of the college schedule and typically depend on how many days a week your child attends. Annual costs rise once a child moves into Prep and the junior school, so the ELC is the gentlest entry point into a school that sits in the upper independent band overall. We do not print a single headline figure here because Wesley revises fees each year and publishes the current schedule to applicants, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Melbourne. Beyond tuition, budget for an application fee and an enrolment deposit, and ask about any sibling discounts and term instalment plans.
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Admissions
Enrolment runs by application across the year for places that begin in late January or early February. Early years places are limited and demand is strong, so Wesley encourages families to register well ahead, often a year or more before the intended start, and families relocating to the south eastern suburbs should apply as soon as a place is foreseeable. Entry at this age is not academically selective, and the centre focuses on settling each child and confirming the right number of attendance days. Securing an ELC place is also the most reliable way to guarantee continuity into Prep and the main school. International families should confirm visa and any English language requirements directly.
Location and who goes there
The Glen Waverley campus sits in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs, around 20 kilometres from the central city, in an area with large and diverse professional and migrant communities and good road and rail links. Early learning families here are often local households planning a long run through the school, alongside internationally mobile and returning expatriate families drawn by the IB continuum. Starting at the ELC lets parents settle a child into the campus and community before the busier school years begin. For the wider picture of where families settle across the city, return to the Melbourne city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Wesley College Glen Waverley ELC fees?
Early learning fees at Wesley College sit at the most affordable end of the college schedule and depend on the number of days attended each week. Wesley publishes the current schedule to applicants and revises it each year. Budget separately for an application fee and an enrolment deposit.
Is Wesley College Glen Waverley ELC a good school?
The Glen Waverley early learning centre is part of Wesley College, an authorised IB World School that runs the IB continuum from early childhood to Year 12. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, days required and your plans for continuity into the main school.
What curriculum does Wesley College Glen Waverley ELC follow?
The early learning centre follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, the inquiry based early years framework Wesley uses across its campuses, which leads into Prep and the rest of the IB continuum.
When do Wesley College Glen Waverley ELC applications open?
Enrolment is by application across the year for places that begin in late January or early February. Early years places are limited, so Wesley advises registering well ahead, often a year or more before the intended start.
Where is Wesley College Glen Waverley ELC located?
The centre is on Wesley College's Glen Waverley campus in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, around 20 kilometres from the city centre.
