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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS
PROGRAMME AT SOMERSET COLLEGE
INTRODUCTION
In 2004, Somerset College embarked on an exciting initiative by adopting the
International
Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)
as the curriculum framework for students in Year 6
.
This means that all students currently in Years 6 to 10 are studying an international curriculum which
also reflects our College and National curriculum requirements. In 2010 and 2015, the programme
underwent evaluation which involved a curriculum audit and inspection by representatives from the
IBO.
The IB MYP also shares much of the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme, which operates as a senior school option at Years 11 and 12 at Somerset College.
THE MYP CURRICULUM
The MYP curriculum model is one based on a thorough involvement in each of the eight subject areas
identified in the model below, including the study of a second language.
The following eight subject areas are studied in some form throughout the five years of the
MYP:
Language and Literature
Language Acquisition (French, German or Japanese)
Individuals and Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Physical and Health Education
Arts (Visual Arts and Performing Arts)
Design