More than 3,000 International Baccalaureate (IB) students in Australia and 21,800 students worldwide have received their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the November 2024 examination session, marking a 7.4 per cent increase in the number of students receiving results from the previous year.
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.
“The dedication to a rigorous academic programme shown by students and educators is inspiring to the entire IB community, which we recognise with joy and enthusiasm,” the organisation said.
With a global average DP score for the November 2024 session of 29.2 points, the IB graduates join a community of more than 2.3 million alumni and lifelong learners across 156 countries worldwide.
“It has been an especially trying year for young learners around the world,” said Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate.
“But these results demonstrate how students have committed themselves to achieving despite it all. I am proud to know that such a talented and accomplished cohort will be going on to help build the more peaceful world that we hope to achieve through the IB.”
As of May 2023, the IB discontinued 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.
The organisation said it’s important that every student recognises their accomplishments and celebrates their achievements, to allow themselves to feel proud and optimistic about their future.
“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. The IB is equally proud of all students and the accomplishments they achieve during their two-year DP or CP journey.”
For the November 2024 examination session, DP and CP students completed all assessment components for each subject and the IB awarded grades using all components, coursework and examinations.
Also, in Australia this year, the IB collaborated with TAFE Queensland and Brisbane South State Secondary College to enhance career-ready education through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This partnership will introduce the IB’s Career-related Programme (CP) at Brisbane South SSC, ensuring students develop essential skills for higher education and career paths while maintaining academic rigor.
The Career-related Programme (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.
The Diploma Programme (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 recognised and respected by the world’s leading universities and aims to support the whole student to flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.
About the IB
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) pioneered a movement of international education and now offers four high quality, challenging educational programmes to students aged 3-19. The IB gives students distinct advantages by providing strong foundations, critical thinking skills, and proficiency for solving complex problems while encouraging diversity, curiosity, and a healthy appetite for learning and excellence. In a world where asking the right questions is as important as discovering answers, the IB champions critical thinking and flexibility in study by crossing disciplinary, cultural, and national boundaries. Supported by world-class educators and coordinators, the IB currently engages with more than two million students in more than 5,900 schools across more than 160 countries. To find out more, visit www.ibo.org.
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