Tollbar IB Results

As we assess the results (just published) achieved by our first tranche of students, let me explain the IB Diploma grading system as it compares with A level assessment. I hope this will give a clear picture of how successful our students have been.

The table below shows the number of students achieving selected points on the IB scale. The maximum number of points a student can achieve is 45 points - but this is very rare across the world.

Two of our students achieved 36 points which is the equivalent to more than 4 'A' levels at grade A - an outstanding achievement. 100% of our students (all 74) achieved the equivalent of passes at 'A' level and will be awarded certificates for each of their subjects. In addition to this 61% of students have been awarded the full Diploma. To achieve the full diploma students must acquire a minimum of 24 points - the equivalent of 3 'A' levels (1 grade B and 2 C grades)

IB Points Number of students A level equivalent
36
2
AAAA+
35
0
AAAA+
34
0
AAAB
33
1
AABB
32
2
AAA+
31
2
AAA+
30
4
BBBC
29
7
BBCC
28
8
BBB+
27
5
BBB+
26
7
BBB+
25
6
BBC
24
6
BCC
23
5
CCD
22
11
CCD
21
1
DDD
20
2
DDE
19
3
DE
18
1
DE
17
1
DE
 
 
 
Total number of students in year
74

Many of our students apply to University and already a third of students have secured their first or second choice University place and the remaining students are awaiting confirmation.

The IB is a gold standard qualification which requires commitment and hard work. Students who take the IB study 6 subjects over 2 years ( as opposed to the traditional 3 A levels) and they also study a core curriculum which includes a 4,000 word essay, a qualification in Theory of Knowledge and 150 hours creativity action and service resulting in a highly regarded qualification.

The majority of our students have stated that not only have they developed academically over the course of the IB but they have also grown significantly personally as a result of studying the IB.

We are very proud of the achievements of our students.

David Hampson OBE
Principal Tollbar

"As Chair of Governors at Tollbar BEC I wish to applaud the students who received their IB results yesterday. This is a new qualification to this region and a completely different system to A-levels. Every single student who took the IB received subject certificates and, although some will have to wait a little longer for final confirmation of university places, we are certain that studying IB will stand them in good stead for the future."

Philip Bond,
Chair of Governors,
Tollbar BEC.

Article From The Grimsby Telegraph - Tuesday 6th July 2010