● The International Baccalaureate is a project-based qualification assessed throughout the two years.
● Students study six subjects with the aim of building core skills across subjects and extracurricular activities.
● Some IB subjects are taken at higher level (HL) and some at standard level (SL), with HL being more in-depth. Each student takes 3 (minimum) or 4 (maximum) subjects at higher level and the remaining subjects at standard level.
● Aside from passing their subject examinations, students must complete a 4000-word Extended Essay on a chosen subject, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) essays and presentations, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) hours (extra-curricular activities).
How is IB assessed?
● Assessed throughout the year.
● Each of the 6 subjects is graded from 1 (weakest performance) to 7 (strongest).
● They are then awarded a combined grade for the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay modules, on a scale of 1 to 3.
● The top mark available in the IB is, therefore, 45.
How Can HBA Support Students with IB?
HBA supports students preparing for IB in the following ways:
● Tutoring from highly qualified tutors across all subjects.
● Academic coaching.
● School holiday revision camp at the Istanbul office.
Which are the best IB schools in London?
| RANK | SCHOOL | AVERAGE SCORE 2023 (OUT OF 45) |
GENDER | BOARDING |
| 1 | North London Collegiate School | 41.3 | Girls | Day |
| 2 | King’s College School Wimbledon | 41 | Co-ed | Day |
| 3 | The Godolphin and Latymer School | 40.7 | Girls | Day |
| 4 | Haileybury | 39 | Co-ed | Day, Boarding |
| 5 | Cheltenham Ladies’ College | 38.7 | Girls | Day, Boarding |
| 6 | Sevenoaks School | 38.7 | Co-ed | Day, Boarding |
| 7 | Whitgift School | 38.6 | Boys | Day, Boarding |
| 8 | Wellington College | 38.1 | Co-ed | Day, Boarding |
| 9 | The Abbey School Reading | 38 | Girls | Day |
| 10 | Bedford Girls’ School | 38 | Girls | Day |
Useful Links
UK School League Table Source
https://whichschooladvisor.com/uk/school-news/uk-ib-diploma-results-2023
Official Website of IB
https://ibo.org/
UK University Information
https://www.ucas.com/further-education/post-16-qualifications/qualifications-you-can-take/international-baccalaureate-ib