Year 11

Year 11 Guidance - Investigating future study and possible university subjects of interest

• Keep working hard in classes and developing strong study skills.

• Keep working on extracurricular activities, think about summer plans for reading, camps, programs.

• Identify academic strengths and interests to select IB Choices in the middle of Y11.

• December - take a Morrisby Assessment to explore career and study interests.

• Learn about testing needed for university - SAT, English Testing (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo), other language testing. 

• Begin SAT test preparation by taking the the PSAT or mock SATs in Y11. Preparation over the summer between Y11 and Y12 through self-study or test prep lessons. 

• Explore possible career interests through reading, watching videos, talking with professionals, pursuing job shadowing or internships.

• Make summer plans - extra reading, camps, programs, work experience, test prep, visiting universities.

• HS Diploma considerations: Students planning to graduate at the end of Year 12 with a High School Diploma should confirm they are on track to complete the required number of subject credits. Families should contact the IB Coordinator to discuss this route.

IB Subject selection and university considerations: 

General information on Admissions By Country

IB Subject Selection Overview (Matrix)

Video with advice on IB subject selection and university considerations (Jan 2026)

UCAS Subject Guide - info on what you will study in specific courses, helpful subjects to take in secondary school, career prospects

Big Future College Majors - U.S. focused

Morrisby Testing (for Y11) - Subject, Career and Future Study Assessment

The Morrisby Profile Test helps Y11 students make informed educational and career decisions based upon their strengths and interests. This assessment is recommended for students in Y11. Y12 students who are new to LGB and would like to explore career and future university options are also invited to register.

The Morrisby Profile objectively measures a student’s abilities, aptitudes and interests in detail. The resulting feedback session with a Morrisby counselor will indicate the courses that are best for your son or daughter. Through this resource your child may be able to discover their learning style and the various careers or future study that might be suitable to their strengths. Y11 students may find this information helpful when making IB subject selections. Y12 students can receive feedback that may help inform future university and career plans. 

The online test will be administered in English and takes around three hours to complete. 

The Morrisby test is offered in December with individual feedback interviews held in January. Registration information will be available in the Guidance Newsletter from October to December each year. Test and feedback are both online.