BIS HCMC Graduates of 2024 joining top universities around the world

These fantastic universities include Imperial College London (QS rank 2), Harvard University (QS rank 4), The University of Cambridge (QS rank 5), National University of Singapore (QS rank 8), The University of Sydney (QS rank 18), The University of Toronto (QS rank 25), Edinburgh University (QS rank 27), Seoul National University (QS rank 31) The University of Manchester (QS rank 34), University of British Columbia (QS rank 38), King’s College London (QS rank 40),  UCLA (QS rank 42), New York University (QS rank 43),London School of Economics and Political Sciences (QS rank 50), University of Bristol (QS rank 54), University of Amsterdam (QS rank 55), Carnegie Melon University (QS rank 58), Korea University (QS rank 67). UC San Diego (QS rank 72), Durham University (QS rank 89).

Other students are currently applying for Universities in Australia and Korea for a February 2025 start and are expected to attend Universities ranked in the Top 50 worldwide including The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales, The Australian National University, Monash University, Seoul National University and Yonsei University.

We have 3 students joining Imperial College London, now ranked as the Top 2 university in the world according to the QS rankings, to study Computer Science, Chemistry and Biochemistry.

We also have 1 student who has just started at the University of Cambridge reading History and Politics and an amazing 5 students off to the University of Toronto, now ranked as number 25. These students are studying Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioethics, Biochemistry, Computer Science and Civil Engineering.  We also have one student with an early acceptance for a February 2025 at the University of Sydney to study Biomedical Sciences.

Within this fantastic cohort we have our first ever BIS HCMC student, Michelle, enrolled at Harvard University, likely to major in Economics. To read more about her incredible journey to Harvard see our blog here.  

We also have students off to other incredible universities and specialist elite institutions across the world including:

Our graduates of 2024 are also studying an incredible array of subjects from Biochemistry, Medicine and Physics to International Business, Accounting & Finance and Environment & Business, and from Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Aeornautics to Product Design & Technology, Art & Design and from Veterinary Science, Psychology and Sociology to Law, History and Politics & International Relations.

Alongside completing all parts of the IBDP including their Community, Activity, Service (CAS) project, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) component and Extended Essay (EE), our students also make the most out of every opportunity provided to follow their passions. From leadership positions, community action initiatives, teaching English in local schools and extracurricular performing arts and sports, our graduates gained many more skills and experience beyond the classroom all helping in being offered a place at their dream university.
They are truly global citizens, heading off to these incredible diverse range of universities across the globe studying diverse range of subjects.

Our students were supported every step off the way in their goal of reaching their dream university destination by our dedicated and experienced College and University (CUG) department.  

Mr Paul Rispin, Senior College and University Guidance Counsellor was full of praise for the class of 2024. “For this class the university application process began one year ago and many have had to be patient before finally receiving the good news, whilst others have known since January. This process culminates in a huge number of offers students collectively receive from around the world. Celebrating these successes is the highlight of the whole process for me.”

For me what is most impressive is the consistency with which students from BIS HCMC are successful in applying for such elite institutions. For example, this year alone, we have 3 students who are enrolling at Imperial College London which is now ranked as the number 2 university in the world, and no fewer than 5 students enrolling at the University of Toronto. I must congratulate the whole year group on these amazing offers but also thank their teachers for the hard work and support they have given the students.”

Starting from Year 9 and through to Year 11 students have the opportunity for a consultation meeting with a CUG counsellor to help them make their IGCSE and IBDP subject choices. Last academic year we also introduced Careers Workshops where outside guest speakers came in to work with Year 10 students to help inspire some possible future education pathway choices. 

The CUG team also deliver wellbeing sessions with Year 11 to assist them in their IBDP choices and with Year 12 and 13 to help them in their University Research. 

In Year 12 the support really steps up. Students are allocated their own University Counsellor who they will meet regularly from the midpoint of Year 12 right through to the end of Year 13.  During term 1 of Year 13 our counsellors will meet our students more frequently in the build up to applications being submitted and provide feedback on university essays and applications.

We wish our graduates of 2024 all the best as they start this next chapter in their educational journey and look forward to sharing soon some individual graduate stories as they begin their university journeys.