Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC)

Our Boarding House upholds a strong sense of community spirit, making it a warm and friendly place to call home. We provide the perfect balance between flexibility and structure, privacy and connection, resulting in the best boarding experience for students in Melbourne.

Life at Tiddeman House is never boring; MLC Boarders have an array of organised weekend activities to choose from, an annual Boarders’ drama production and special event nights such as our annual Boarders’ Birthday Night (a Boarding tradition dating back to 1889!)

Other activities include city excursions, visits to everything from the Zoo to escape rooms, and even a surf weekend in Geelong, a beach visit to Philip Island or a trip to the snow! Our supervised activities offer great camaraderie between all students and build lasting friendships.

Importantly, all students boarding at MLC are placed into a ‘Tiddeman Family’, with their own dedicated student leader. They dine together every Sunday night during a Family Dinner, which fosters a strong sense of belonging.

Weekly options for more flexibility

Weekly Boarding allows students to access the best of Melbourne school opportunities, balanced with their family lifestyle.

Running from Sunday night to Friday afternoon, students boarding weekly at MLC get the best of both worlds, with support during the week to manage homework, study, assessment, and co-curricular activities while spending every weekend and the holidays at home with their family.

Weekly Boarding can benefit many: busy families dealing with co-curricular activities and clashing schedules, those who live on Melbourne’s fringe wanting to avoid daily commutes, or where families are an easy V-Line train trip away from the city.

For those already attending MLC, short stay options are available for two weeks up to one term. This is a flexible option for parents/guardians who may need to take an extended trip away, and ensures their daughter benefits from the community, routine and security of the boarding house during this time.