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Australia, Gold Coast
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Step 1: Intake and initial applications. Intake Year Levels are Pre-Prep and Year 7. Places at Non-Intake Year Levels are limited and filled as they arise. Applications to enrol may be lodged at any time after birth, and early applications increase the likelihood of securing a place.
Step 2: Application details. Completing an online Application for Admission requires payment of the $110.00 non-refundable Application Fee and the provision of a copy of your child's birth certificate and current school reports, if applicable. Lodging an application does not guarantee a position. If your child was born outside of Australia but is now a citizen, a Citizenship Certificate will also be required; for temporary or permanent residents, attach a photocopy of your child's passport and visa.
Step 3: Offers and enrolment. First-round offers are made a year prior to a student commencing at the College, with priority given to siblings of current families. Offers will continue to be made until all vacancies are filled. Admission to Somerset College is conditional upon the College being satisfied as to the capacity of a student to benefit from and be fully engaged in the programmes.
Step 4: Interview and acceptance. Before receiving an offer, students entering Prep and above will be invited to an interview at the College. It is recommended where possible that both parents attend this interview. To accept an offer, complete and return required documentation by the date given in the offer together with payment for Induction Fee - $1,600.00 (non-refundable) and Alumni Life Membership Fee - $275.00 (non-refundable).
Somerset College offers scholarships in academics, sport, performing arts and Alumni Association; Scholarships apply to tuition fees only unless otherwise specified. The Craig Bassingthwaighte, Academic, Sports, Performing Arts and Alumni Association Scholarships are available for entry into Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 in 2027. Recipients are expected to maintain high standards of achievement, actively contribute to College life, and embody the values of integrity, leadership and dedication. Scholarships are awarded at the Headmaster's discretion. Somerset College does not require applicants to sit a Scholarship Examination. Applications for the 2027 Somerset College Scholarships are now closed.
Somerset College on the Gold Coast is an independent day school offering the International Baccalaureate across the full range of grades, from Pre-Prep to Year 12. It delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-Prep to Year 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 6 to 10. In Senior School, students can follow the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) pathway, with 30 General Subjects and potential ATAR outcomes, alongside IB assessment. The school's campus combines specialised facilities for learning, science and design, a 300-seat Suzanne Roberts Performing Arts Centre, a Knowledge and Information Precinct library, a Design Centre for Digital Technologies, and extensive sports venues including an Olympic-sized heated pool and a high-performance fitness centre. Co-curricular activities span robotics, debating, theatre, music and community service. The college emphasises inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding and leadership through meaningful service, with a strong focus on digital literacy and university preparation globally.
