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An International Baccalaureate Education is offered, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect. The college offers IB programmes from Pre-Prep to Year 12.
Somerset College has a proud involvement in the performing arts, with music, drama and annual musicals. Co-Curricular offers Creative Writing, Debating, Drama, Public Speaking, and Music Ensembles, with opportunities for performance and exhibition. Extra-curricular includes Music and Visual Art.
Intercultural understanding is a core aim of the International Baccalaureate Education offered. Somerset hosts cultural events such as Storyfest and the Festival for Young Performers. Debating and Public Speaking, and Committees and Clubs support cultural engagement and international-mindedness.
Clubs, committees, debating and outdoor activities form a core part of the co-curricular program. Outdoor activities are part of the co-curricular program. Debating and Public Speaking are offered as part of co-curricular activities.
Service Learning engages students in authentic service linking classroom learning with community needs. Students plan and evaluate involvement, engage with community partners and reflect on ethical implications. This approach supports a global outlook and international mindedness through meaningful community partnerships.
The student leadership programme is based on servant leadership. Students develop leadership skills across year levels, including peer mentoring and transition programs. Dare to Lead in Year 11 helps students reflect on leadership impact. Formal leadership positions include School Captains, Sports Captains, Performing Arts Captains and Academic Captains.
The Senior School offers over 25 sports and 520 teams. Facilities include four cricket ovals, three turf nets, two hockey astroturfs, three rugby fields, one soccer field, six tennis and netball courts, two squash courts, an indoor multi‑purpose hall and a 25 m x 27 m heated pool. The Centre of Sports Excellence provides a high‑performance cricket indoor centre and a rowing gym for year‑round skill development.
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.
