Boarding at Scotch Oakburn College

Our co-educational Boarding House provides spacious and recently renovated accommodation for up to 80 Year 6 to 12 students from across Tasmania´s country regions as well as from interstate and overseas. Located at the heart of the Elphin Campus in the original, historic Methodist Ladies’ College/Oakburn College buildings, and surrounded by beautiful gardens and century-old oak trees, the Scotch Oakburn College Boarding House is a special place indeed.

At Scotch Oakburn College we are very proud of our strong boarding tradition and the warm, home-away-from-home environment our professional and compassionate staff create for our boarding family.

Boarders form a special part of the College community and our aim is for each student to develop a strong sense of belonging within the Boarding House as this will be their home during term times. Our staff are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and growth of the students by providing a supportive home away from home that addresses the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of each individual.

The College offers a variety of flexible boarding arrangements including full-time, part-time and casual boarding. These options allow boarders and their parents to choose a pattern of boarding that suits their needs.

Our Head of Boarding and Tutors are only a phone call or email away for parent queries and concerns, with two-way communications being frequent and encouraged.

Choosing Scotch Oakburn College means joining a safe, supportive, and intellectually stimulating community where students are encouraged to achieve their best, embrace global perspectives, and grow into well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Explore the extraordinary possibilities that await at Scotch Oakburn College, where your educational journey is intertwined with adventure, community, and a deep respect for the natural world.