St Catherine’s British School proudly announces the exceptional performance of its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme candidates in this year’s examination session. These results reflect both the academic strength of our students and the school’s inclusive, empowering approach to excellence.

Academic Excellence for All

This year’s achievements highlight St Catherine’s commitment to academic challenge and opportunity for every student:

• 99% of full Diploma candidates passed the IB Diploma (IBO global pass rate: 80%)
• Average score of 37 points across the entire graduating class (IBO global average: 30 points)
• 37% of students achieved 40 points or more (IBO global: 9%)
• One student earned a perfect 45 points, with four others scoring 44 points

These outcomes are particularly notable because the full IB Diploma is the core academic pathway for St Catherine’s students. Unlike many schools where the programme is offered only to a select group, our results reflect the performance of a program undertaken collectively by the class, with few exceptions. This inclusive approach underscores our belief that a rigorous, world-class curriculum can be both ambitious and accessible.

Global University Destinations

Graduates from the Class of 2025 have received and met offers from top-tier universities and colleges across the globe, including (but not limited to):

United States

• Harvard University
• Yale University
• Columbia University
• University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
• Brown University
• University of Chicago
• Northwestern University
• New York University (NYU)
• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Georgetown University
• Boston University
• Barnard College
• Davidson College
• Stevens Institute of Technology

United Kingdom

• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
• University College London (UCL)
• King’s College London (KCL)
• The University of Edinburgh
• University of St. Andrews
• Durham University
• University of Warwick
• University of Southampton
• University of Liverpool
• City St. George's University of London
• University of Bath
• University of Exeter
• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Bristol
• University of Nottingham
• University of the Arts London (UAL)
• University of Westminster, London
• London Guildhall School of Music and Drama
• Glasgow School of Art

European Union

• École Polytechnique
• Parsons Paris
• Bocconi University
• EHL Business School
• IE University
• Les Roches
• Medical University of Warsaw
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Rotterdam School of Management
• ESCP Business School
• EDHEC Business School
• TBS Barcelona
• Humanitas University
• European University of Cyprus
• Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology

Other Destinations

• McGill University
• University of Toronto

Looking Ahead

Final university destinations will be confirmed later this summer, following any exam remark outcomes and final confirmations. A comprehensive report will be shared with the school community at the start of the new academic year.

“These achievements represent one of the strongest academic performances in over two decades at St Catherine’s. What makes them even more impressive is that they reflect the success of our entire graduating class—not a select few,” said Dr. Stuart Bond, Deputy Headteacher and Head of Upper School. “Our students, supported by a dedicated team of staff and parents, have met the challenge of the IB Diploma with determination and resilience. We are immensely proud of them.”

Congratulations to the Class of 2025—your future is bright, and the world awaits!