Bespoke support for our students
Our highly qualified and experienced Future Guidance Team offers comprehensive future options information, advice and guidance for higher education and alternative pathways, within both global and local environments.
The team seamlessly collaborates with both pastoral and academic programs. At Southbank, we empower our students to make informed decisions about their future by identifying their optimal choices. Through UNIFROG, an online platform for career exploration and future pathways, students in Grades 6 to 12 can explore diverse opportunities and prepare essential documentation for their future pursuits. Families are granted access to the parent view of UNIFROG, encouraging active engagement and support for their child's exploration and planning.
Life Beyond Southbank - Mapping Your Way
Grades 6–9
Students explore the professional world through a wide-range of activities, which may involve hands-on work experience or guest speaker visits. Employability and career management skills are developed through workshops and the Approaches to Learning pedagogical approach that is embedded in the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Lower School students are invited to explore professional pathways through parent-led events.
Grade 10
One-to-one meetings with the Future Guidance Team support students in exploring IB Diploma Programme subject choices based on their interests and aspirations. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in internships, volunteering, and attend events such as Global University and the Careers Fairs.
The school networks with institutions worldwide and facilitates events to enable students to interact with admissions officers from universities in the UK, North America and Europe. These events offer invaluable insights into courses, entry requirements and application processes.
Grade 11
Bespoke support continues in Grade 11 with a focus on making well-informed choices regarding education and career paths. Regular one-to-one meetings, participation in networking events, and attendance at the Careers Fair assist students in thoroughly researching, narrowing down options, and applying to universities worldwide. The Future Guidance Team offers coaching and facilitates access to UNIFROG for tailored exploration of global study opportunities.
During the ‘Life After Southbank’ conference, held in the final term of Grade 11, workshops are organised to identify the most suitable pathways and navigating through application processes. Students are encouraged to showcase their global perspective, continue to develop their career management and employability skills through the Approaches to Learning pedagogy that forms part of the foundation of the IB programmes.
Grade 12
Bespoke support and guidance continues in the final year. Future Guidance Counsellors assist students with higher education and career options, and offer advice on interviews and admissions testing.
University and College Destinations:
University and College Destinations
Thanks to the knowledge and skills gained from studying the International Baccalaureate, Southbank students are in a favourable position for admission to prestigious universities around the world.