在9年级，学生开始做出个人选择，可以选修一学期或整个学期的选修科目。强烈建议学生继续学习一门或多门语言科目。10年级的学生将继续接受核心课程，选修课程框架将提供更多个人选择，包括有机会开始其VCE学习。九年级和十年级的思维能力和信息素养都融入了所有学科领域。
By Years 9 and 10, students are beginning to assert themselves as individuals with powerful voices, and many develop an interest in social justice initiatives, such as the Amnesty International Club, Climate Council and charity work. At the same time, students are emotionally ready to challenge themselves emotionally, socially and academically.<br><br>The Year 9 Program at Ivanhoe Girls' is about meeting those challenges with an array of exciting opportunities to expand learning, while offering the stability and support of the School environment.<br> <br>From Outdoor Education camps, Leadership Days, initiatives with industry-based groups, and the TREK program, students experience a range of opportunities designed to challenge their thinking and develop real-world skills.