Planning to study in Western Australia as an international student? Wesley College（威斯理学院）is a well-known independent school in South Perth, founded in 1923 and registered with the Australian Government under CRICOS 00460E. This guide compiles what the school’s own website publishes about its programs, entry requirements, tuition and the application process, as of 4 August 2026. Every figure below comes from an official Wesley College page or PDF, and the school’s fee schedule is reviewed annually by its College Council, so always treat the latest published version as final.
School profile and campus
Wesley College sits on a single campus at the corner of Coode and Angelo Streets in South Perth, a short walk from the Swan River foreshore and the Angelo Street Village. The school describes itself as non-selective and egalitarian: it welcomes students from different backgrounds and does not require children to sit an interview or test before a place is offered. The 2026 International Student Handbook counts around 1,400 students, including roughly 170 boarders. Wesley College is co-educational from Pre-kindergarten to Year 6 and boys-only from Years 7 to 12, with three sub-schools: Junior School, Middle School and Senior School. International families currently come from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and regional Australia.
Programs and curriculum
Wesley College offers three CRICOS-registered courses: Primary Education from Pre-primary to Year 6 (co-educational, for students accompanied by parents), Secondary Education Years 7-10 (boys only, boarders or accompanied by parents), and Secondary Education Years 11-12 (boys only). The Junior School covers Pre-primary to Year 4 with a co-educational setting and specialist teachers in the arts, physical education, library, philosophy, religious and ethical perspectives, Indonesian and sustainability. The Middle School (Years 5-8) teaches mathematics, English, science, humanities and social sciences, health and physical education, the arts, a choice of French, Indonesian or Mandarin, technology and enterprise, and a social and emotional learning program, with project-based learning such as the Billy Carts program. The Senior School (Years 9-12) is boys-only, with specialist teachers and course selection supported by mentors, specialist teachers and the Academic Dean.
In Years 11 and 12, Wesley College offers ATAR and GENERAL courses plus VET certificates. ATAR List A includes English, English as an Additional Language or Dialect, Literature, economics, geography, modern history, politics and law, philosophy and ethics, business management and enterprise, drama, media production and analysis, music, visual arts and French as a second language. ATAR List B covers accounting and finance, biology, chemistry, human biology, physics, psychology, computer science, engineering studies, physical education studies and three mathematics courses: applications, methods and specialist. GENERAL pathways include mathematics essential, design-photography, marine and maritime studies, wood and metal materials design and technology, and others. VET options include workplace learning, Certificate II in Sport Coaching, Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies and Certificate II in Workplace Skills, plus UniReady in Year 12. Year 11 students choose seven courses in preference order (one being a reserve) and Year 12 students choose six; the timetable is generated from selections made in July. Graduating students receive the WASSA and, on completing requirements, the WACE, which is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework; Wesley College states its university entry scores are transferable to all Australian universities and many accredited institutions in the UK, USA and Canada.
International entry requirements
Wesley College’s admission procedure for international students has five steps. First, contact the Enrolments Office. Second, sit the AEAS entrance test administered by Australian Education Assessment Services, which can usually be taken in the student’s home country. Third, submit an application with the application form, AEAS results, recent school reports, a copy of the birth certificate and the passport photo page, and an application fee of A$150. Fourth, attend an interview with the Deputy Head of College or a Head of Sub-school; a video conference is possible if the student is not visiting Perth, and a translator can be arranged. Fifth, receive a Letter of Offer. Wesley College does not issue conditional offers.
English proficiency is assessed through the AEAS test when the student’s first language is not English or their education was mainly overseas. The international students page gives guideline AEAS score bands by entry year: 40-50 for Years 5-6, 45-60 for Years 7-8, 60-75 for Years 9-10 and 70 or above for Years 11-12. The 2026 International Student Handbook lists a stricter set of target scores for the same entry years (50, 60, 70 and 80+ respectively). Junior School applicants may instead demonstrate competency during an interview with the Head of Junior School, with enrolment at that Head’s discretion. Students who need intensive English before entry may be referred to an ELICOS centre, and are expected to sit a follow-up AEAS assessment before starting; the recommended ELICOS length ranges from 40-48 weeks for very low scores down to zero weeks at AEAS above 80.
Application steps and key documents
After a successful interview, Wesley College issues a formal Letter of Offer, then an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment(eCoE) and, where relevant, a Student Welfare Letter (CAAW) once the family signs the Memorandum of Offer and pays the confirming fee. The confirming fee includes the Endowment Fund fee, the Overseas Student Health Cover(OSHC) premium and one semester of tuition in advance (plus boarding, if applicable). The eCoE, CAAW and proof of OSHC are the documents needed for the student visa application lodged with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Wesley College states clearly that it cannot guarantee visa outcomes: if the visa is refused, its Refund Policy applies, and the courses are strictly primary or secondary education with no pathway to Australian residency. Offers are made on a priority and date-order basis; priority categories published in the FAQ include siblings already enrolled, parents who are alumni or staff, transfers from interstate and overseas independent schools, and siblings at Penrhos College. The offer process starts two years before entry and continues until the beginning of the intake year.
Tuition and boarding costs for 2026
Wesley College’s 2026 Fee Schedule & Business Arrangements for overseas students sets annual tuition as follows: Pre-kindergarten (two days a week) A$11,280, Pre-kindergarten (three days) A$16,320, Kindergarten A$24,745, Pre-primary and Year 1 A$32,740, Years 2-4 A$34,445, Years 5-6 A$39,690, and Years 7-12 A$51,025, payable in two equal instalments per semester. Boarding is A$36,240 per year. Tuition covers team sport, physical education, the Year 8 Katitjin program, laptops or iPads, compulsory camps and social and emotional programs. A non-refundable registration fee of A$150 is payable when the application is lodged, and entry is conditional on a one-time Endowment Fund fee: A$6,825 for a first child (male) or A$3,413 (female), with lower amounts for second and subsequent children, 50% for male students entering Years 10-12, and a 10% discount for children of Old Wesleyans. A further A$1,000 per semester covers most incidentals and is partly or fully refunded if unused, and a 20% sibling discount applies from the third child enrolled at the same time. Optional extras include music lessons (A$64 per 30 minutes or A$85 per 40 minutes), instrument hire at A$260 per year, speech and drama tuition, and the Long-term Athletic Development and High Performance Program at A$2,130 per year. Fees may be paid by BPAY, bank transfer, credit card or Schoolbox, and under the ESOS Act families may choose to pay 50% of tuition before the course starts.
Boarding, welfare and health cover
Wesley College’s Boarding House is on the South Perth campus and takes boarders from Years 7 to 12, mixing local, regional and international students. Rooms are private, meals are prepared by on-site chefs with vegetarian and special dietary options, and evenings include supervised homework sessions called Prep. New boarders can join Headstart, a free online transition program with web meetings on friendship, homesickness, technology and resilience, plus online work in mathematics and English. The Boarding House closes during mid-term breaks and school holidays, so boarders either travel home or stay with their Local Carer. Every boarding international student must nominate a Local Carer living in Perth for the duration of their course: the Carer must be at least 25 (family members over 21 may be considered at the Head of College’s discretion), provide a police clearance or Working with Children Check, and hold permission to reside in Australia until the student turns 18. The College checks the Carer’s homestay accommodation before enrolment and conducts site visits twice a year. All international students on student visas must hold OSHC before entering Australia; Wesley College can arrange cover through Medibank OSHC Essentials, with the certificate emailed alongside the eCoE and CAAW, and the OSHC fee is refunded if the visa application is unsuccessful.
Academic calendar and practical notes
The 2026 school year at Wesley College runs in four terms: Term 1 from 2 February to 2 April, Term 2 from 21 April to 26 June, Term 3 from 21 July to 25 September, and Term 4 from 13 October to 8 December, with the campus closing on 24 December. For 2027, the dates are 1 February to 9 April, 27 April to 25 June, 20 July to 24 September and 12 October to 7 December. Orientation for new students is held at the start of each year, and Senior School course programs are finalised each September, after which the timetable determines availability. Families should apply as early as possible; students with confirmed places in Years 5 and 7 are typically tested in October before starting, while the school’s inclusive enrolment policy means testing is not otherwise required. This guide reflects Wesley College’s official pages and PDFs as of 4 August 2026; fees, dates and requirements are reviewed regularly and the latest official versions prevail. If you would like help mapping your child’s age, English level and target year against Wesley College’s requirements, our advisers can walk through the details with you based on your specific situation.