Boarding School Opportunities at Toorak College
Living and studying at Toorak College transforms lives. We provide our students with a safe environment, holistic education, dedicated wellbeing offering, and empower their goals, whatever they may beMrs Kristy Kendall, Principal
Rise to Success at Toorak College
Attuned to the forever changing world, at Toorak College we focus on ensuring exceptional education and allowing students the opportunity to achieve their best in whatever field they choose. Situated on the pristine coastline of the Mornington Peninsula, only an hour’s drive from Melbourne CBD, there is no better place for your daughter to live while she is growing, learning and thriving.
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Toorak College has a reputation for being a leader in Victorian Boarding schools, providing a high quality education for students from around the world.
Nestled in the idyllic, spacious grounds of Toorak College, the Boarding House’s proximity to bayside beaches gives the campus a unique country environment, away from the city.
Our location offers the ideal Australian experience, featuring a harmonious blend of lush bushlands, pristine beaches, and easy access to the vibrant city culture of Melbourne, just an hour away.
At Toorak, there are boundless opportunities available to all students that support their journey of discovering and evolving their passions.
Download our Boarding Experience brochure to find out more about life as a boarding student at Toorak College.
Joan Ansett Hall
Our Boarding House, Joan Ansett Hall, is home to Australian and international students in Years 7 to 12 and is a place where students can enjoy the wonders of the Mornington Peninsula, develop lifelong friendships and achieve academic and personal success.
Toorak College’s Joan Ansett Hall is a purpose-built boarding facility and provides a comfortable sanctuary that acts as a ‘home away from home’ for Australian and international students.
Joan Ansett Hall is a secure and well equipped Boarding House, with everything your daughter will need. Boarders enjoy modern, spacious bedrooms, a contemporary common room, an indoor/outdoor dining room and a range of world-class academic and recreation facilities. Single rooms are available for our Year 11 and 12 girls, and Year 7 to 10 girls are accommodated in twin rooms, allowing them to learn to live cooperatively with others and to foster friendships.
“Joan Ansett Hall is like a family, fellow students are like sisters and the teachers are always kind and supportive. On the weekends I really enjoy doing lots of fun activities with my friends.”
Full Time Boarding
Residential Learning
Weekly Boarding
International Boarding Orientation Program
Full Time Boarding
Full time boarders can embrace all that Toorak College offers. We offer our Boarders a safe living environment with quality care, guidance and expert supervision; dedicated staff who look after the girls’ academic, social, emotional and recreational needs; participation in our Residential Learning program; chef prepared meals that cater to a range of dietary requirements; supervised study time and access to our tutoring program; the use of School facilities, 7 days a week.
Residential Learning
Our Residential Learning program runs on key weekends throughout the school year and are set aside for team building activities and visits to Victorian landmarks such as Phillip Island and Sovereign Hill. These experiences include a full range of cultural activities and guest speakers related to the development of life skills and experiences.
Weekly Boarding
Weekly boarding provides the perfect balance between home life and school life. Girls live in the Joan Ansett Hall Boarding House during the week where they can concentrate on their studies and extra-curricular activities and then have weekends at home to enjoy quality time with family, engage in casual employment or play in local sporting competitions.
International Boarding Orientation Program
Come and experience Toorak College and our Boarding House as a part of a short stay study tour. Students will join mainstream classes from day one and enjoy excursions, co-curricular activities, camps and weekend experiences.
2023: Program dates are 30/07/2023 - 26/08/2023.
Program full - no longer accepting applications.
2024: Program dates are 12/5/2024 - 7/6/2024.
Applications will open in Term 3 2023.
*Students will need to be travelling on a tourist visa.*
Learning English
Toorak College students access mainstream classes from day one and they always have the support of the onsite English Language Support Centre until their graduation. This unique blended learning model accelerates their academic and personal growth.
In order to ensure a learning environment that is conducive to study, boarders have supervised study times, individual study facilities and access to the School's internet and intranet. Tutors are available in the evenings to support the boarders in their study.
Find out more on our International Enrolments page or book a tour today.