Student from Rugby School Japan


example at Relocate Think Global People award winners The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) and TASIS England, also saw excellent outcomes this summer. Both schools combine IB programmes with the US’s Advanced Placement qualification so students can pursue their interests and achieve sought-after qualifications that open the door to universities globally, not just in the US, UK and Malaysia. At TASIS England, AP candidates achieved an


“ PROVIDING THE OPTION TO TAKE EXAMS FROM HOME ENHANCES ACCESSIBILITY TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR PERSONAL SITUATIONS.”


CATRIONA OLSEN, HEADTEACHER, KING’S INTERHIGH ONLINE SCHOOL


and day sixth form part of Dukes Education family of schools and educators, were among them: 58% of results were A*; 55% of students gained places at Russell Group universities; and almost 40% achieved places at the coveted G5 (‘Golden Triangle’) universities – Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL and Imperial College. At Epsom College Malaysia, half of all grades were A* or A and 71% at grades A*–B, with students now heading to top universities in the UK, including Cambridge, and North America, including Stanford and the University of Toronto.


IB AND AP RESULTS IB results released earlier in the summer received similar applause. The IB DP and IB CP encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and apply it to a global context. Here the average IB Diploma pass rate was 30.24. Like the British curriculum, IBO data shows more students are opting for its cross-curricula approach and, ultimately, an internationally focused education. Danish IB school Copenhagen International School


is celebrating an average DP score of 34.2 among its 74-strong graduating class. Their next steps include universities around the world, including France, Netherlands, the UK, US and Canada. In London, students at Dwight School London, a non-selective, ISI-rated ‘school of excellence’, are also heading off to international universities, including in the US and Japan, with average point scores of 33. Chris Beddows, head of school, credited the Dwight School London’s commitment to small class sizes in providing “unparalleled personalised learning which leads to student success”. Students following the US education pathway, for


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86% exam pass rate and an impressive average mean score of 4 out of a maximum of 5 – significantly higher than the world averages. Almost half of its Class of 2024 were also recognised as AP scholars, AP Scholars with Distinction or AP Scholars with Honour. Seven TASIS England students achieved AP International Diploma status, highlighting the scope and flexibility of the qualifications. At ISKL, students can combine individual IB, AP


and High School Diploma courses to create a flexible personalised study programme. This year, 80% of ISKL’s 108 AP candidates achieved the highest marks of 4–5. “ISKL is an inclusive school and we celebrate the achievements of all our students,” said ISKL’s Head of School, Rami Madani. “Each one experiences a different learning journey and these results reflect their hard work and tenacity.” Students received offers from top universities in 16 countries. In France, 37% of students at the International School


of Nice (ISN), which also offers dual American and IB pathways, achieved the sought-after bilingual IB Diploma and 17% scored over 40 points. ISN Director, Mel Curtis, shared the school’s pride, saying the “results reflect the strength of our academic community and the bright futures ahead for our graduates.”


UNIVERSITIES EMBRACE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The range of university destinations reflect the international exposure, cultural awareness and foreign languages that today’s employers seek – as well as the increasingly global outlook of students today. Analysis by Times Higher Education says prospective students planning to study in the most international environments in the world “should apply to universities in Switzerland, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates or the UK.” Yet with immigration a political issue worldwide,


employers are concerned that changes to student visa regimes could harm economic growth and national competitiveness. Over the summer, new Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson set out the Labour government’s commitment to harness education to “build bridges between our nations”. In a speech in July, she said “be in no doubt:


international students are welcome in the UK. And we will do everything we can to help them succeed. That’s why we offer the opportunity to remain in the UK on a graduate visa for two years after their studies end – or three for PhDs – to work, to live and to contribute.” Responding, Dr Tim Bradshaw, chief executive of the Russell Group of UK universities, said: “The clear message from the government today is that talented students from around the world will find a warm welcome here.”


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