A Level Examination results for Summer 2012
Kent College students and staff are celebrating excellent A’ Level results in this year’s summer examinations. The overall pass rate at A’ Level was a perfect 100% with 62% of all examination entries achieving A* – B grades. The vast majority of pupils seeking entry to university obtained their first choice placements including Oxford and Cambridge, Medicine and Music Conservatories.
Particular congratulations for high levels of academic achievement go to the following ‘straight A/* students’:
Lillie Harris; Oliver Heller; Edward Lin; Laura Pieters; Caitlin Shaughnessy; Robbie Sochacki; Bo Song; Kenneth Wong; Rirong Ye; Sean Zhang
Head Master, Dr. David Lamper said,
“I am delighted with the very high levels of academic achievement shown by the students who took A Level examinations this summer. They worked extremely hard whilst at the same time adding an immense amount to the extra-curricular, musical, dramatic and sporting life of our community. They have been excellent ambassadors of Kent College and they deserve every success. I am also delighted for my colleagues who have worked so hard in supporting and nurturing the development of all our students. Many congratulations to them all.”
IB Examination results for Summer 2012
There was delight at Kent College with the excellent results for the first cohort of IB students. The average score was over 37 points which, when translated into UCAS (university entrance) points is equivalent to the number of points awarded for 4 A*s at A level.
Kent College offers both the IB Diploma for sixth form students as well as a more traditional programme of A levels. Students entered for the IB diploma programme study a combination of English, Mathematics, Science, Languages, Humanities and an Arts subject. They choose three subjects at higher level and three at standard level and sit exams in each after two years. Marks are awarded in each from 1 to 7, the highest being 7. All candidates must follow three “core” programmes to broaden their education and develop their understanding: the theory of knowledge and an extended essay of 4,000 words. Together three further marks are awarded for both. The maximum number of points is therefore 45. Students who achieve at least 24 marks, and have completed voluntary and practical work, known as creativity, action and service, are awarded the IB diploma.
Thomas Sayer scored a magnificent 43 points, easily satisfying an offer for Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, to study Natural Sciences. Other top performers include: Charles Olivier; Connor Humphreys; Amana Shabeer; Niklas Grimm; Lillie Kases; Christian Saalwachter.
Head Master, Dr David Lamper said,
‘I am delighted for the students who have worked hard and done so well in achieving places at top universities, and I am grateful to colleagues for their efforts to make sure that the success already enjoyed by A level students is now shared with this first group studying the IB Diploma.’