As the International Baccalaureate celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, students from across the world received the results of their May 2018 IB diploma exams yesterday at 2pm GMT. Many a student was sitting on needles along with their parents waiting for the announcement upon which a crucial decision rested... will they have the required points to access their first choice higher education? It is a life-deciding moment that all IB students share across the globe. Luckily for most it is good news since the IB is all about inclusive education.
The IB believes that an inclusive education is something every IB World School should embrace and work towards. Students should be prepared to exercise their rights as citizens and take their responsibilities in the wider community. The IB Learner Profile implies a commitment to help all members of the school community to learn to respect themselves and others, as well as the world around them. Inclusivity then is larger than a recognition of cultural diversity.
In this first session of 2018, more than 607,000 examination papers - the largest number since the introduction of the Diploma Programme in 1968 - were processed in 75 languages. Yes, that would be seventy-five languages! Over 13,000 examiners across the world worked together to establish accurate, internationally-benchmarked grading criteria across subjects, and ensure consistency throughout the evaluation process.
The average diploma point score globally was 29.78 (of 45 possible maximum) but the kids' school in Paris achieved a significantly higher average with a very healthy 34 points...
... and a special shout out goes to an exceptional young lady who has hit one out of the ball park and straight into our family's hearts! You go girl!
Congratulations and well done class of 2018. So proud of you all! Good luck to all IB graduates in their future plans.
A souvenir from Expat boy's graduation: Class of 2017
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