Following a gloriously sunny Speech Day, when the Head Master, Dr David Lamper was again able to report rising numbers and wonderful successes, there was a hockey match to celebrate the opening of the new astroturf pitch recently completed on time and on budget. Later in the afternoon Kent College received the outstanding IB results for its second cohort. The average score was again 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.
Barnaby Lamper scored an impressive 39 points and a number of students achieved 38 including Head Girl, Elizabeth Baker, and Claudia Jimenez who met the target to study Archeology and Anthropology at St Hugh’s College, Oxford.
The average point score places Kent College in the top 10 schools nationally for IB results for the second year.
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 shared with those studying the IB Diploma.’