Year 10 IB Diploma Preparation Course Guide 2023

INTRODUCTION

The Year 10 Subject Selection book is a resource for planning your Year 10 IB Diploma Preparation Course and the start of your senior education pathway.

It will provide you with information regarding this next phase of your secondary schooling, including subject selection, qualifications and tertiary entrance.

Contained in this guide are outlines of the IB Diploma Preparation subjects offered at Somerset College for students transitioning into Year 10 in 2023. Students will select 6 subjects which they will then continue as the undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Year 11 and 12. Please note, as an introductory year for this new pathway, we are offering a smaller range of IB preparation subjects. Please note, for 2023, we require 25 students to undertake this pathway. All students will undertake the same subjects and these will be based on the needs of the group, determined during subject selections. The final decision on subjects offered is at the discretion of the College. Please use this guide to assist you in planning your pathway. To assist you, we have designed a rigorous process for parents and students in which to engage that supports informed decision making and choices.

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