The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, is once again celebrating outstanding IBDP results. Graduates achieved an exceptional average score of 34.5 — well above the world average of 30.
These impressive results mean graduates have gained places at first choice universities, including the world’s top institutions for science and engineering: University of Oxford, Imperial College London, Carnegie Mellon University, and Seoul National University.
BISS Principal, Andrew Lancaster, said: "I am very pleased at the levels of success shown by this group of students. Let's remember that for most of them, these are the first formal examinations that they have taken, having been impacted by the challenges facing schools in 2022. Within this impressive average score, there are many individual stories of success. Most significantly, in graduating from BISS Puxi, beyond the qualifications that they now have achieved, they have developed their skills and mindsets through their educational journey and this combination will stand them in good stead for their next steps at university. I wish them every success and look forward to hearing about their progress in their undergraduate courses."
Dr Elise Ecoff, Chief Education Officer at Nord Anglia Education, said:
“We’re incredibly proud of our students’ achievements. As always, they’re a testament to their exceptional hard work and our teachers’ dedication. As our graduates embark on the next chapter of their educational journey at the world’s top universities, we know they’re doing so with great confidence. As well as impressive academic results, an education at a Nord Anglia school teaches our students about the importance of wellbeing, resilience, creativity, and being a global citizen. Our approach to education is designed to help students succeed at whatever they choose to do or be in life.”
Recognised in more than 100 countries worldwide, the IB Diploma Programme is one of the most highly regarded international curricula, well known for its breadth and academic rigour, which nurtures a global outlook and prepares students for success at university and in their working lives. It is an internationally recognised two-year education programme for students aged 16-19.
Nord Anglia Education is the world’s largest IBDP provider, and this year there were a total of 1,895 students sitting the exam. Highlights include:
• Nord Anglia’s IB students achieved an average diploma score of 34 points (2022/23: 33 points) — surpassing this year’s IBDP global average by almost four points.
• This year’s impressive results marked the eleventh consecutive year Nord Anglia’s students have exceeded the global IBDP point average.
Congratulations to our standout students, accepted into the world's top universities:
Frank: University of Oxford
An Hun: University of the Arts London (Illustration)
Kyla: Rhode Island School of Design
Helene: Carnegie Mellon University (Economics)
Sunmin: Seoul National University (Chemistry), University of Toronto
Yeonwoo: UCL (Biochemical Engineering); Imperial College of London (Molecular Bioengineering)
Elin: Korea University; Yonsei University (Biochemistry)
Yooseung: UCL (Pharmacology); University of Toronto (Life Sciences); University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Helene achieved her dream place at Carnegie Mellon University to study Economics. We asked Helene 7 questions about her time at BISS, including how the school set her up for success in the IB.
Read the full interview here!
Read a recent interview from BISS alumni and sisters, Vanessa and Suzanne, who both became lawyers.
