Class of 2020 celebrates International Baccalaureate results
With Covid-19 making for an unprecedented final examination and assessment period this summer, international and independent schools are releasing results from the first of this year’s formal qualifications.
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'Every IB student should be proud of their achievements'
Dr Siva Kumari, Director General at the International Baccalaureate (IB), said: "I would like to share my heartfelt congratulations with all 2020 Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme graduates for their efforts over the last two years.“An IB education has always been about more than results and, this year, students have had to deal with a level of global disruption that has never been experienced before. Every IB graduate should be proud of their achievements, not just in reaching this milestone, but in the great flexibility and commitment they have shown in overcoming such obstacles.“We know that the IB has prepared them to be better learners for life — to be better, more critical thinkers, better at formulating excellent questions and finding the answers, and better suited to adapting to our ever-changing world.”Why choose the IB?
The number of entrants to the IB programme has grown by 18% over the past five years because of its academic reputation and international transferability. Students study a wide range of subjects up to diploma level. The IB focuses on each student as a whole person, which means that its programmes address not only intellectual development but also social, emotional and physical progress.For relocating families, the IB diploma programme offers the reassurance of a standardised and externally assessed qualification wherever it is taught in the world, which makes it a great choice for those moving frequently.How were this year's IB candidates assessed?
This year’s May cohort results are based on students’ coursework and the established assessment expertise, rigour and quality control measures built into the programmes. This means that the May 2020 cohort will be awarded a Diploma or Course Certificate that truly reflects their standard of work, says the International Baccalaureate Organization.Paula Wilcock, Chief Assessment Officer at the International Baccalaureate, said: "The IB community has collaborated under extraordinary circumstances to keep students front and centre of our decision making. I would like to thank teachers, administrators, examiners, parents, and of course students for enabling us to issue students with a grade which is reflective of their work."International and independent schools announce their 2020 IB results
Among the schools announcing their results are Marymount London, Kent College and the International School of London. At Marymount, for the third year in a row, the graduating class achieved a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma with an average score of 37 points. This places them in the top 15% of students worldwide, with 28% of Marymount London students scoring 40 points and above (which is higher than A*A*A*A* at A-level); an achievement typically attained by only 5% of students worldwide. Half also achieved 38 points and above.ACS International Schools congratulate their students and staff on IB results
ACS International Schools in Cobham, Egham and Hillingdon, UK, and Doha, Qatar have also scored great success in this year's IB results despite the coronavirus pandemic. The cohort of 108 students studying the IB Diploma at ACS Cobham this year achieved a 93% pass rate, with an average point score of 34, which equates to an equivalent of 3 A*’s at A levels.Barnaby Sandow, Head of School, ACS International School Cobham, comments: “We are enormously proud of this year’s cohort of IB students for all of their hard work, their academic excellence, and their sheer resilience in the face of the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus."Similarly high marks were also awarded at ACS International School Egham — the only school in the UK to offer all four IB programmes — where students achieved a 35-point average. Jeremy Lewis, Head of School, ACS Egham, comments: “On behalf of all of the staff at ACS Egham, I would like to congratulate our 2020 cohort celebrating their IB results."At ACS International School Hillingdon, students secured a 34-point average. Martin Hall, Head of School, ACS Hillingdon, comments: “I would like to express well-deserved congratulations to all of the ACS Hillingdon students receiving their results today. The class of 2020 has worked extremely hard and, throughout the past few turbulent months, they have shown nothing but ingenuity, resilience and dedication to their studies and their community."At ACS International School Doha, its 21-strong IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate, with students securing places at top universities around the world and in Doha. Robert Cody, Head of School, ACS Doha, comments: “We are so proud of our students and staff as they work through the DP results for our students. I want to thank the students for all the effort and hard work over the past two years. The year 2020 continues to throw challenges your way and you continue to be upbeat and resilient. The Class of 2020 is an amazing group of students and I can’t wait for you to have an impact on the larger world."The British School in the Netherlands also recorded excellent IB results: the students’ average point score in IBDP was 34.5. This is in line with their results over the last few years and, given the very challenging circumstances this year, represents very good outcomes for the school and compares very favourably with the 2019 worldwide average point score of 29.6. Eight of The British School in the Netherlands students, almost a quarter of the cohort, scored 40 points or more (maximum IB points score is 45), putting them in the top 7% of students worldwide. The student who studied for the IB Careers-related Programme successfully achieved their award – maintaining the school's 100% record in this qualification.Thirteen students also received a total of fourteen IB Individual Subject Certificates. All of these students achieved very strong results and will use these qualifications to help them on to their university destinations.IBDP students have secured places at a range of universities including The University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrew’s, Technische Universiteit Delft, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Universiteit Leiden, Universiteit van Amsterdam and Bocconi University, Milan. One student has achieved a place on the ultra-competitive Marine Biology and Oceanography course at the University of Southampton. The IBCP student is heading to Rotterdam University of Applied Science to study International Business.
TASIS England Celebrates Success in Exams and University Acceptances
TASIS The American School in England’s academic offerings include Advanced Placement (AP) courses developed by the American College Board and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Both provide well-defined pathways to university. The School is extremely proud of the exam results achieved during this challenging year for all students.This year’s IBDP candidates achieved an impressive 98% pass rate and an average point score of 35, considerably higher than the world averages of 77% and 29.9, respectively. In addition, 22% of the students received a bilingual IB diploma, which reflects the School’s Mission to “nurture intellectual curiosity and embolden each learner to flourish as a principled, open-minded, and compassionate member of a global community.”Members of the TASIS England Class of 2020 gained acceptance to a wide range of colleges and universities throughout the world; the extensive list includes 255 institutions located in 18 countries. Over 85% secured places in their first-choice university or college and the graduates’ accomplishments include 61scholarship offers. Of the 107 TASIS England graduates, 96% intend to continue their studies in the autumn and have chosen to attend 65 different institutions – 35 in the US, 20 in the UK, and 10 located in other countries including Canada, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, and Spain.A total of 31 students will move on to 20 universities that are ranked in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education 2020 World University Rankings. The class also includes students who will go on to serve their country after studying at the US Coast Guard Academy and the US Naval Academy, as well as talented artists and performers who will attend the University of the Arts London, The New School, Parsons School of Design, and the New York Film Academy.Follow for more education and schools news from Relocate Global
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