EXETER COLLEGE STUDENTS ‘ON TOP OF THE WORLD' WITH IB RESULTS
Date: 07/07/2011
EXETER College International Baccalaureate (IB) students are celebrating after receiving world-class results.
Two IB students achieved results that have placed them within the top 1% in the world.
Student Ariadne Lyroudia, aged 18, of Pinhoe, Exeter, scored 44 out of a possible 45 points, landing her a place at Cambridge University to read Law.
The former Clyst Vale Community College student thanked her teachers, who she described as "experts in their field" and said of the course: "It is a massive challenge, but so rewarding. I have gained a mountain of knowledge from my course over two years. The IB is incredible and gives people the opportunity to truly develop as people."
The 28 students completing their two-year diploma this year, achieved average points of 31.8. Many students gained top marks in their subjects, with 20 top scores of grade 7.
IB students take six different subjects, as opposed to the three traditionally taken by A level students. In addition to studying core subjects, such as Maths, English, Languages, Sciences and Arts, candidates also complete an extended essay and voluntary work.
As an internationally recognised qualification, the IB is particularly attractive to students who may wish to continue their studies abroad.
