https://www.scmp.com/rss/521985/feed The latest news and top stories on International Baccalaureate. A prominent Geneva, Switzerland-based non-profit educational foundation, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is dedicated to developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who contribute to a more peaceful world through intercultural understanding. Its main areas of focus include offering four rigorous educational programmes – Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma and Career-related – for students aged 3 to 19 globally.... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Kathryn Giordano Kathryn Giordano As Hong Kong students receive their results in the city’s two major university entrance exams – Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programme – this summer, they face many pressing choices that could shape their future. Most think about where to continue their studies and which courses to choose, while some consider taking a gap year. The Post examines the pros and cons of such an unconventional option. 1. What is a gap year? A gap is a period during which... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3318473/mind-gap-what-hong-kong-students-need-know-taking-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3318473/mind-gap-what-hong-kong-students-need-know-taking-year?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:00:14 +0000 Ng Kang-chung,William Yiu Ng Kang-chung,William Yiu A third of Hong Kong pupils taking this year’s International Baccalaureate (IB) programme have attained near-perfect or full marks, representing nearly 10 per cent of the top achievers globally, according to the latest data. Schools offering the curriculum attributed the students’ performance to their strengths in languages, as well as the local culture that placed great emphasis on academic excellence. Pupils from Hong Kong achieved an average total points score that was significantly higher... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3317417/one-third-hong-kong-ib-candidates-attain-near-perfect-or-full-marks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3317417/one-third-hong-kong-ib-candidates-attain-near-perfect-or-full-marks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:13 +0000 William Yiu,Lynn Zhang William Yiu,Lynn Zhang Fifteen students from Hong Kong’s largest international school group who achieved high scores in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme have shared their aspirations and preparation insights, with 11 planning to study medicine in the city. Another five students from the German Swiss International School on The Peak achieved top marks in the IB programme, on a par with Victoria Shanghai Academy, bringing the number of top scorers in the city to 37. The English Schools Foundation (ESF),... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317229/top-scoring-ib-students-hong-kongs-esf-school-group-share-success-insights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317229/top-scoring-ib-students-hong-kongs-esf-school-group-share-success-insights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Kathryn Giordano,Lynn Zhang Kathryn Giordano,Lynn Zhang At least 31 students in Hong Kong have achieved top marks in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, even after a global outcry from test-takers over concerns that the mathematics subject was too difficult. More than 2,600 Hong Kong students sat the IB exams, a near 20 per cent increase over the past five years, with the results released on Sunday. The IB exams assess students’ knowledge of several core academic subjects and play a key role in their university applications. Kristen Lo... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3317122/29-hong-kong-students-achieve-top-scores-ib-exam-despite-tricky-maths-section?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3317122/29-hong-kong-students-achieve-top-scores-ib-exam-despite-tricky-maths-section?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:44:43 +0000