Confidence soars with top IB scores again at Kent College
10 Jul 2019
Kent College was delighted to be joined by Sir Michael Morpurgo as the guest of honour for the traditionally sunny Speech Day. The Executive Head Master, Dr David Lamper reported on rising rolls, national successes in Engineering, Sport and Music and reflected on the high levels of confidence felt in Kent College.
Kent College was delighted to be joined by Sir Michael Morpurgo as the guest of honour for the traditionally sunny Speech Day. The Executive Head Master, Dr David Lamper reported on rising rolls, national successes in Engineering, Sport and Music and reflected on the high levels of confidence felt in Kent College.
As the sun went down, the results for the IB Diploma arrived: The average score for the third year running was 37 points, which, when translated into UCAS (university entrance) points is similar to the number of points awarded for straight A*/ As at A level. This score is likely to place Kent College amongst the top IB schools in the UK again this year.
Kent College offers both the IB Diploma for sixth form students as well as a more traditional programme of A levels. Students entered for the IB diploma programme study a combination of English, mathematics, science, languages, humanities and an arts subject. They choose three subjects at a higher level and three at standard level and sit exams in each after two years. Marks are awarded in each from 1 to 7, the highest being 7. All candidates must follow three “core” programmes to broaden their education and develop their understanding: the theory of knowledge and an extended essay of 4,000 words. Together three further marks are awarded for both. The maximum number of points is therefore 45. Students who achieve at least 24 marks, and have completed voluntary and practical work, known as creativity, action and service, are awarded the IB Diploma.
Head Girl, Abbey Cox scored a perfect 45 points for the Diploma and has been offered a place at Durham University, Sophie Blummers scored 44 and will study Medicine at Exeter. Success means that scholars will go on to top universities in the UK as well as across Europe; including Humboldt Berlin, and Estada Barcelona to read Medicine, Law and International Business. A number of students achieved a bilingual diploma and every candidate passed. These results match the best at Kent College, which is regularly noted in the top 10 IB schools in the UK.
Executive Head Master, Dr David Lamper said,
‘I am delighted for the students who have worked hard and done so well in achieving places at top universities, and I am grateful to colleagues for their efforts to make sure that the success already enjoyed by A level students is shared with those studying the IB Diploma.’