"International Baccalaureate is a better education." Says John Claughton

Quote:  As far as school qualifications are concerned, the International Baccalaureate has always stood out for the passion of its supporters. No average award this, they say, the IB is the complete package.

“Almost everybody who teaches it thinks it is a better education,” says John Claughton, Chief Master of King Edward’s School, Birmingham, which switched from A-levels to the post-16 IB diploma in 2010.

This year their faith has been rewarded, as two leading universities have lowered their entry requirements for IB students.King’s College London and Leeds universities have both announced that for admission next autumn, they will consider three As at A-level to be the equivalent of an IB score of 35 points – out of a total of 45 possible points – rather than 39 as previously. This is a recognition that grade inflation has not affected the IB in the same way that it has the A-level.

Although other universities are yet to follow suit, the result will be that greater numbers of IB students will be able to claim places at top universities. End Quote  says Nick Morrison, reporter for the UK The Telegraph.

As we continue toward course registration for the coming year it is important that students and families review all the options.  Our goal continues to be all student Career and College Ready.  And that means students actually getting into the careers and colleges of their chose.  We want all of our students to excel during high school and be readily accepted into the colleges of their choosing.  We believe the IB framework presents the best possible opportunity for that to occur.

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