2011 IB Diploma Programme results again show no grade inflation
Results for the May 2011 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme examination session were issued on Tuesday 5 July. Approximately 41,000 diplomas were awarded globally with over 90 students worldwide achieving 45 points – the highest total a Diploma Programme student can obtain.
The pass rate of the full diploma in 2011 is 77.99% and Director General Jeff Beard highlighted that “The IB’s unique assessment model is criteria-based and designed to ensure a high level of both validity and reliability. As a result, IB diploma pass rates remain consistent year-on-year and are not subject to the grade inflation trends seen with other educational systems.”
The pass rates for the past 5 years are:
Pass rate per examination session
- May 2007 78.78%
- May 2008 79.02%
- May 2009 78.71%
- May 2010 78.06%
- May 2011 77.99%
Approximately 111,500 Diploma Programme candidates sat exams in the May 2011 examination session, an increase of 8% over May 2010.
First study comparing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with UK A levels demonstrates strength of IB diploma curriculum
The study, released in May 2011, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), shows the excellent results of IB students at UK universities.
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Key findings from research on the impact of IB programmes
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Recognition of IB programmes by universities and governments
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme graduates are welcome at a wide range of universities within the region.
The IB maintains information about university recognition that is displayed on the Country information pages of this website and in a searchable University recognition directory (link opens in a new window).
Revised German recognition policy
We are pleased to inform you that the Agreement on the recognition of the "International Baccalaureate Diploma /Diplôme du Baccalauréat International" has been revised to include the new IB language courses.
You will find the full text on the IB website
The suitability of IB English qualifications for UK university entry
New statement issued to all UK universities in order to provide clarification regarding the acceptability of IB English qualifications for study in higher education. Download the full statement
New information for recognition of IB programmes by university admissions
The IB has developed a new series of brochures and leaflets to enable universities to develop their IB admissions policy. more >
The Middle Years Programme
"The Middle Years Programme: Preparing students for university in the 21st century" explains what the IB Middle Years Programme is in terms of curriculum, assessment, and research.
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