By IB
Published January 4, 2024
Some 20,385 students from more than 5700 schools across 160 countries have received their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the November 2023 International Baccalaureate (IB) examination session. This marks a 12.18% increase in the number of students receiving DP and CP results from 2022.
Throughout the DP and CP two-year learning journey students acquire the knowledge and skills to personally and professionally thrive and make a difference in the world.
With a global average DP score for the November 2023 session of 29.06 points, today’s IB graduates join a community of more than 2.3 million alumni and lifelong learners across 160 countries worldwide.
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“In a world full of new challenges, IB students demonstrate resilience and dedication, overcoming obstacles with commendable grace. As they step into the world as IB graduates, I have no doubt they are equipped not just with knowledge but the adaptability and tenacity to thrive in an ever-evolving world. We are immensely proud of their achievements and look forward to witnessing the impact they will undoubtedly make, shaping a better tomorrow for us all,” says Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of IB.
As of May 2023, the IB decided to discontinue the publication of data highlighting the number of IB students achieving the highest top mark (45 data points), to discourage the use of assessment results for comparisons among students, schools, or communities.
IB students and World Schools are diverse and have varying contexts, socioeconomic positions, and cohort sizes. Additionally, IB students’ individual achievements go far beyond their assessment scores.
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For the November 2023 examination session, DP and CP students completed all assessment components for each subject and the IB awarded grades using all components, coursework and examinations.
The DP gives students world-class preparation for university and a lifetime of opportunity. It is a comprehensive inquiry-based education that puts students in control of their learning, so they can develop superior academic ability, confidence, critical-thinking and language skills. This rigorous framework is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities and aims to support the whole student to flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.
The CP is specifically designed for students aged 16–19 who wish to engage in career-related learning, while also continuing to gain lifelong skills such as confidence, social responsibility and a sense of purpose. The CP is an innovative blend of academic study and career development that incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme.
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