Places available for Years 9–11
Students in Years 9–12 are supported to choose their best study pathway and subject selection to meet their strengths, interests and career aspirations. Wesley College Glen Waverley has a dedicated Year 9 precinct in Middle School that prepares young adolescents for their transition into Senior School. Our Senior School provides dedicated learning, recreation and social areas for Years 10–12.
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Our Academic Success
In 2021 62% of Year 12 students completed the VCE and 38% completed the IB Diploma Program. 2021 results highlights:
- Nine students gained the highest possible ATAR of 99.95, the most in Wesley College history
- The IB DP median ATAR is 96.25
- The combined median ATAR for VCE and IB DP is 86.85
- 43.5% of Year 12 students achieved an ATAR of 90 and above, placing them in the top 10% in Australia
- 99% of VCE and IB DP students received a first round tertiary offer.
Many of our Year 12 students receive first preference offers from Melbourne’s top universities. 54% of students accepted offers from the University of Melbourne and Monash University, reflecting the high academic standards of teaching and learning at the College.
Study Pathways
All students learn through the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework until Year 10. In Years 11 and 12, students select from two distinct pathways – the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), the IB Diploma Program (IB DP). Close to half of the Senior School cohort elects to choose the IB DP pathway and half undertake the VCE.
| VCE | IB |
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Characterised by its educational flexibility and breadth of choice, the VCE is a challenging course that allows students to tailor their studies to suit their passions and abilities. | The IB DP is a rigorous program, which fosters interdisciplinary learning, community engagement and international-mindedness. The IB DP is globally recognised by universities and other tertiary education providers. |
Wesley students complete the VCE in Years 11 and 12, choosing a minimum of six subjects in Year 11 and five subjects in Year 12, one of which must be English, Literature or English as an additional language | The IB DP is a two-year program completed in Years 11 and 12. Students are required to study six subjects selected from each of the following subject areas: Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, The Arts, Language Acquisition (study of a second language), Studies in Language and Literature. |
VCE students select from a wide range of VCE subjects or a combination of VCE and Vocational Educational Training (VET) subjects. Students taking the VCE pathway have the option to specialise in their area of interest or keep their subject selection broad. | The IB emphasises the development of knowledge and skills across a broad range of disciplines, readying students to take on the diverse challenges of today’s world. |
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Sports
21 sports. 3 seasons. 680 teams. The scale of cocurricular sport at Wesley inspires students of all abilities — from novice to elite.
In Years 10 and 11, students are required to undertake two cocurricular activities, one of which must be a summer or winter sport. All Year 12 students are required to complete either a summer and/or a winter sport.
Music
Swing choirs, a cappella, jazz bands, string ensembles, wind ensembles, orchestras, big bands, rock bands, soul bands, pop choirs... you name it, Wesley plays it! Cocurricular music offers every student incredible opportunities to practice, improve and perform. With 21 chamber ensembles, 23 bands, 10 orchestras and 16 choirs across the College, Wesley’s vibrant music program inspires a love of music in students of all ages and abilities.
Performing Arts
Yiramalay Induction Program
Each year, more than 120 Year 10 Wesley students venture to the remote outback of Western Australia to participate in the three-week Induction Program at the Yiramalay/Wesley Studio school. On this life-changing experience, Wesley students are immersed in indigenous culture and language as they learn side by side with Aboriginal students on-country.
Clunes
Year 9 students participate in an eight-week residential learning program in the Victorian goldfields town of Clunes. Each term, approximately 90 students from all three campuses are immersed in this unique experience that fosters self-confidence, independence and a sense of community
Meet our Alumni
Norman Liaw
Tanya Cross
Tanya was among the first Year 12 cohort to graduate from the Glen Waverley Campus and has maintained a strong connection with Wesley. Hear about her journey from student days to being made partner at SBA Law by the time she was 40.
