College Admission

How do colleges and universities view the IB program?

World leading universities recognize IB as one of the highest standards in university preparatory education. Research studies suggest that higher rates of IB students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students. Further, IB students report being better prepared for postsecondary studies than their peers.

How does IB prepare students for college?

The DP prepares students for a successful transition to higher education through its challenging and rewarding curriculum, which offers students a global perspective by cultivating internationalmindedness and developing key skills needed to succeed in further studies such as research, inquiry, independent study and critical analysis. The recently published HESA report comparing IB and A Level students’ outcomes in higher education demonstrates that IB students make excellent progress at university. In particular, the report shows:

• Between 2012 and 2013, 46 percent of DP students achieved places to study at a top 20 UK university compared to only 33 percent of A Level students
• DP students have a significantly greater likelihood of earning a first class honours degree compared to their A Level peers (23 percent versus 19 percent respectively)
• Of the students who successfully complete a full-time undergraduate degree at a UK university, DP students are significantly more likely to be engaged with further study.