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IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME RESULTS RELEASED
5th July 2012, Results from the 2012 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme examination session were issued today with over 119,000 students across the world receiving their diplomas or course results, an increase of over 8,000 from 2011.
On average, Diploma students scored 29.83 with 109 achieving the maximum score of 45 points.
Jeff Beard, Director General, International Baccalaureate says: “I would like to congratulate all students on their great achievements. Today’s IB graduates should feel confident that they possess the skills needed to excel in an international world, with students uniquely poised for success both at university and beyond. I wish every individual the very best and look forward to hearing of their accomplishments through our global network of IB alumni.”
Carolyn Adams, Chief Assessment Officer at the International Baccalaureate adds: “We are very pleased with the exam results that have been achieved across the globe. We believe it is essential that students, teachers and universities have confidence in a robust qualification, which offers an internationally benchmarked standard against which to judge success.”
Pass rates for 2012 are 78.16%, and have remained stable over the past five years:
May 2008 79.02%
May 2009 78.71%
May 2010 78.06%
May 2011 77.75%
May 2012 78.16%
Adrian Kearney, Regional Director for Africa, Europe and Middle East at the International Baccalaureate says: “The results are a testament to the hard work put in by IB students and teachers throughout the region. The IB Diploma Programme provides students with a unique set of skills, attitudes and perspectives for success in an increasingly integrated world, and I have every confidence that this current cohort will go on to enjoy every success in the future.”
The preparation of exam papers and mark schemes begins at least 18 months before the examinations. The session reaches its climax in June with in the region of 162 grade award meetings, each one led by a Chief Examiner. Approximately 418 examiners attend the grade award meetings to establish grade boundaries in each subject, enabling the IB to issue accurate results.
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