IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme Open House
- Somersfield Academy 107 Middle Road Devonshire, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda (map)
Join us for a Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) Tour and Information Session! Experience our classrooms, meet students, and see how Somersfield’s small, international learning community helps students thrive academically and personally.
🗓 Tuesday, November 4 | 9:00–10:00 a.m.
🎓 Hear from Head of Secondary Charlie Judd
🚶♂️ Enjoy student-led tours of our IB learning spaces
With over 20 years offering the IB MYP, Somersfield is the only school in Bermuda to guide students seamlessly from MYP to DP. Learn how our personalised approach prepares socially conscious, independent thinkers for success locally and globally.
Bursary information can be found on the Somersfield Academy website.
Somersfield Academy is proud to introduce the graduating Class of 2026. This remarkable group of students will continue their educational journeys at universities across Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Bermuda, pursuing programmes ranging from business, economics, and engineering to psychology, marine biology, culinary arts, film studies, and medical illustration.
Summer reading programme launched: students read All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat ahead of her September visit, plus choose one book for teacher book clubs (M1+). Read more for prizes. Log reading over summer; book clubs and activities in September.
Moving Up ceremonies at Somersfield mark key milestones beyond the school year, recognising growth across Montessori and the IB journey. From P1 to M5, each transition reflects increasing independence, responsibility, and connection, bringing the community together to celebrate progress.
The Extended Essay is a defining part of the IB Diploma at Somersfield. Through a 4,000-word independent research project, students pursue a personal interest, refine a focused question, and engage in sustained analysis, building the confidence and skills needed for university-level study.
Somersfield Academy is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Equity & Merit Scholarships. 10 places available for Bermudian students entering M4 (S1)–DP1 (S3). These scholarships recognise academic excellence, leadership & community impact, with full or partial tuition support. Apply by March 9, 2026.
Governor Andrew Murdoch and Education Minister Crystal Caesar attended Somersfield Academy’s M5 Personal Project Exhibition, celebrating students’ year-long independent inquiry. Despite a brief power outage, students presented with confidence, resilience, and impressive depth of learning.
Somersfield Academy’s Robotics team returned to international competition for the first time since 2019, taking on top teams in Boston after just three months of preparation. Battling tough conditions and fierce competition, the team achieved an impressive 8th-place finish.
Somersfield Academy was also honoured to welcome esteemed guests including Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors; Kim R. Wilkerson, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; Andrew Pettit, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Home Affairs; David Roberts, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice; Jache Adams, Minister of Public Works and Environment; Christopher Famous, MP for Devonshire East; and Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport. Their presence and thoughtful feedback offered students valuable real-world perspectives and professional insight.
Somersfield Academy continues its strong run in the KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge, with The Liquidators surging to first place this year. The result builds on recent top-ten finishes in 2024 and 2025, highlighting consistent student success in finance and investing.
Somersfield Academy’s M5 students will present the culmination of their International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) learning at the annual Personal Project Exhibition, held in the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. The exhibition celebrates independent inquiry, creativity, and sustained commitment and forms a key component of Bermuda’s only IB MYP programme. Somersfield welcomes students from other schools to attend and experience the exhibition.