HIGH School students from International School Aberdeen (ISA) are among the top performing students in the world after receiving a 100% pass rate and beating global grade point averages.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has published this year’s exam results for the IB Diploma Programme (DP), which show the average points per ISA student is 37 – the worldwide average sits between 30 and 31.
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The newly published results, which are from the May 2022 exam session, also reveal that a student from ISA earned the top mark of 45 points – the maximum possible score for the Diploma and a score that less than 1% managed to achieve worldwide. In total at ISA, 30 of 30 IB Diplomas were awarded, with eight students achieving 40 points and above.
Commenting on this year’s results, ISA’s Head of School, Nick Little, said: “The achievements of our new IB graduates are truly outstanding and we are incredibly proud of how hard they have all worked during a difficult two years for educators and students alike.”
“With much of the teaching and learning being conducted virtually due to pandemic restrictions, this year’s fantastic IB results are a testament to the commitment of our students and the dedication of our talented teachers.”
“I am very grateful to all at ISA who have gone above and beyond to ensure all students were given the support they needed to succeed.”
The IB is a two-year, pre-university qualification that is highly regarded by universities in Scotland, the UK and worldwide. Statistics also show IB students are more likely to complete university, to achieve a better grade and graduate better equipped for the workplace.
Coupled with its international approach and firm roots in Aberdeen, almost half of ISA’s 500 student population comes from the local area.
Jennifer Grogan, DP Co-ordinator, at ISA, said: “The IB programme is one of ISA’s defining features and we are delighted to see our students excelling again this year and securing places in their top choices of Universities across the UK and globally.”
“What is unique about ISA is that we are not selective – the IB programme is open to all students, regardless of any previous educational background, and we are delighted to have had some students in this latest cohort who have been new to the IB course.”
“We are extremely proud of all our students on completing what is a very challenging programme, one that encourages our young people to build critical thinking skills and develop their ability to solve complex problems as well as nurturing a global mindset and effective communication skills.”
Comments from ISA students themselves endorse the IB as a springboard to further academic and professional success. One student described the course as “challenging and diverse,” and “a motivation for continued learning”.
The ISA community has further cause for celebration this week as it announces one of their own has gained a place at the prestigious Cambridge University. Other notable UK universities that will welcome ISA graduates this autumn include Warwick, Bristol, York, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
ISA opens its doors for its next campus Open Day on Friday, September 23rd, 2022.
For further information, visit: www.isa.aberdeen.sch.uk
