Boarding at The Geelong College commences at Year 9 for boys and girls and has always been an important part of College life. The warmth and ‘extended family’ atmosphere of both Houses reflect the way they are internally structured and the friendly nature of students and staff alike who work and live there.

The Geelong College has two boarding houses – Mossgiel for girls and Mackie for boys. Both are home to around 100 boarders who come mainly from country areas within Victoria, but also from Melbourne, southern New South Wales and overseas.

Features of boarding at The Geelong College include:

• Academic support with specialised subject tutors at no extra cost.
• Reduced fess at Year 9 as well as increased sibling discounts.
• A 24 hour fully staffed medical centre
• Internet access
• Flexible boarding arrangements
• Access to recreational and other facilities at the College including the Recreation Centre (incorporating a 25 metre indoor swimming and diving pool), gymnasium, tennis courts, House of Guilds and Keith Humble Centre for Music and the Performing Arts.
• Recreational and social activities for boarding families scheduled throughout the year.
• A $1m refurbishment plan over the period 2006-2011.