IB in state school...

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Anyone's dc done this? Is there a list somewhere of schools that offer it?

Oh, and I went on to Oxbridge after doing the IB, as did one of my classmates. None of the a-level students in my year did.

There were quite a few ex-IB students in Cambridge when I was there, even back then when it wasn't very well known. The admissions tutors all seemed very clued up on it.

Our grammar schools only offer A levels but the sixth form college offers A levels and IB. I think that it is due to size and pupil numbers rather than anything else, the sixth form college is much larger and so can accommodate both options.

DD did IB at a non selective state school three years ago and is now a medical student. IB offers are high but we were told by admissions staff that Unis were more flexible with students who missed their grades (two Lots of admissions staff told us this but no idea if it's actually true)

IB is a lot more work than 3 A'levels. DD had an almost full time table unlike DD2 who has lots of 'frees'

IB results also seem harder to predict - there were a LOT of suprises in DDs year come results day.

High IB results give you lots of UCAS points.

DD enjoyed doing the IB but would not recommend it - it's better to do 3 or 4 A levels really well. If you want a broader range of subjects then wouldn't it be easier just to take an extra AS or two. It would be less of a risk and possibly less work.

If you are moving overseas then the IB may be a good idea.