Victoria
Melbourne Girls’ College
Melbourne Girls’ College, “Where Girls Lead and Achieve”, provides a quality
educational experience incorporating intellectual challenge as well as opportunities
for personal and social development. Our students learn in a safe and caring
environment. We encourage high standards of achievement, leadership, discipline
and responsibility. MGC values the diversity of our student population and
encourages a harmonious community that embraces opportunities to foster global
citizenship.
Features of the local area
• Set in gardens opposite parklands
overlooking the Yarra River
• Accessed from CBD by 3 trams, a train line
and by suburban bus
• 15 minutes from Melbourne CBD and close to
Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre
Languages taught
French
Chinese
Other languages arranged through VSL
Special programs
• Competitions in public speaking,
mathematics, writing, science and art
• Acceleration: Gifted & Talented, access to
University Enhancement Programs
• VET: hospitality, community service, sport
• Selected as a Confucius School
• Careers Program including mock job
interviews, work experience and tertiary
information sessions
Intensive English Language classes
Provided at nearby English Language Centre.
Transition to MGC Program including liaison to
develop EAL students’ language competency
Student support services and programs
• Full-time International Student Manager and
a Chinese/Vietnamese-speaking assistant
• Psychologist/counselor, careers advisor
• Academic support by email contact with
teachers at any time
• Designated study areas and resources
• Peer Support and Supportive Friends
• After school Homework Help Program
Extracurricular activities
• Instrumental music studios
• Performing Arts Centre (music, drama, dance)
• Aerobics and personal training fitness centre
• Rowing from our own pontoon
• Tennis on school’s own courts
• Year Level camps, class excursions and
student clubs
Sports offered
Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country,
Cycling, Diving, Hockey, Netball, Rowing, Soccer,
Surf Lifesaving, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
CRICOS Provider Name: Department for Education and Training Victoria
CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K
