Our dedicated and highly qualified academic staff ensure that Somerville House provides a high-quality academic education, striving for excellence in all aspects of our program from Pre-Prep to Year 12. The success of our academic program relies heavily on the expertise of our teachers, Heads of Department, and Educational Leadership Team. Our teachers believe in a culture of learning and, as active learners themselves, they provide excellent role models.

Virtual and Online Learning Spaces: Integral to learning at Somerville House, students access digital resources via ‘My Subjects’ on the School’s Intranet, including interactive tools such as forums, online assessment submission, and electronic teacher feedback.

Laptop Program: Our students develop a wide range of proficiencies with digital technologies, gaining confidence with software applications in areas like 3D design, accounting, music, and scientific experimentation.

Enrichment and Extension Programs: Designed to enhance individual learning, these programs offer extension challenges or accelerated studies for students with advanced understanding or ability in a particular subject. Opportunities include national and state competitions, and real-life medical research projects at the neighbouring Mater Medical Research Institute (MMRI) or the Centre for Children’s Health Research.

Year 10 Program – My Academic Path: This program includes academic pathway planning and study skills sessions. Senior students also engage in an academic mentoring program to support their academic opportunities.

University Subjects: Eligible Year 12 students can undertake university subjects as part of their studies.

Partnerships: Collaborations with the School of Distance Education and other reputable course providers allow Senior students to tailor a challenging, individualised academic program.

IB Programme: We are proud to introduce the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which offers a globally recognised curriculum that fosters critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a love for lifelong learning. The IB program at Somerville House prepares our students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future endeavours. Learn more

The Somerville House Academic Program is built on the School’s unique Curriculum Framework, fostering a strong learning community. Our curriculum is guided by four key principles: Engagement, Excellence, Empowerment, and Diversity. With Christian values at its core, the curriculum ensures that each student from Pre-Prep to Year 12 has rich opportunities for rigorous, independent learning and the development of critical and creative thinking skills.

Our curriculum is continually informed by well-founded educational research, encouraging students to further their expertise as learners and strive for excellence. Students benefit from a higher-than-average teacher-student ratio and the School’s commitment to continually improving teaching methods through its Staff Professional Development Program.

Early Learning Centre: Informed by the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, Early Years Curriculum Guidelines, and the Early Years Learning Framework.

Junior and Senior Schools: Courses meet all requirements of the Australian Curriculum and the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority syllabuses in key learning areas.

Somerville House encourages students to become expert learners by nurturing positive attitudes and intellectual habits crucial to academic success. This includes fostering positive engagement with learning and effective self-regulation of learning.