Somerset College

Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Australia
  • IB PYP
  • IB MYP
Image from the school website · somerset.qld.edu.au

About

Independent school in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast, Queensland, serving Pre-Prep to Year 12. An International Baccalaureate World School offering the PYP and MYP, with about 1,700 students (850 Junior School, 850 Senior School).

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private Local school, international programme

Info checked 2026-11-06

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB MYP

  • Students

    1,700

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

Scholarships
Yes
Device policy
Bring your own device
Accreditations
IB

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPOffered

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Performing arts
  • Service
  • Outdoor education

Campus and school life

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Sports

  • Swimming
  • Netball

Arts

  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Musical

After-school activities

  • After School Hub
  • Committees and Clubs
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Debating and Public Speaking

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Location

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Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba Queensland 4213

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