Excelsia college

Excelsia College is a private Christian higher education institution based in Sydney, Australia. Originally founded as Wesley Institute in 1988, the college was renamed Excelsia College in 2015. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as music, drama, education, counselling, business, and social work, all delivered from a Christian worldview perspective. The college is known for its strong emphasis on the performing arts, teacher education, and applied psychology and counselling programs. The institution operates as a non-university higher education provider registered under the Australian Government's Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). It attracts students seeking a values-based education in a supportive community environment. Excelsia College maintains close connections with Christian schools, churches, and community organisations, and its graduates commonly enter teaching, counselling, ministry, creative arts, and business professions.