Ahead of GCSE results day on 22 August, students at ACS International School Egham are celebrating their impressive International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) results, achieving an average grade of 44 (/56) across the cohort, which is above the global average of 37.48 points.
One student, who secured the highest score in the MYP at ACS Egham, gained an impressive 52 out of 56, equivalent to 4 GCSEs at Grade 9 and 4 GCSEs at Grade 7/8. This year, students performed particularly well in Sciences, Extended Maths, French, and Drama.
ACS Egham is one of just 35 schools in the UK to offer the MYP. In 2019, an independent comparative analysis found that the MYP is directly comparable with GCSEs in terms of the level and range of skills that are assessed.
The majority of students at ACS Egham take examinations, although they are an optional part of the MYP. Exams are taken using innovative online technology, allowing students to submit ePortfolios that demonstrate critical and creative thinking. This is in contrast to GCSEs, which use content-focused assessments, with physical pen-to-paper exams. Like GCSEs, MYP eAssessments meet stringent Ofqual standards and are recognised in the UK as Level 2 regulated qualifications.
Mark Wilson, Head of School at ACS Egham, said: “We are extremely proud of the achievements of our MYP students. Every one of them has worked incredibly hard and demonstrated confidence, creativity and diligence in their learning. We hope that the valuable personal skills they have developed will help them to become confident and effective learners as they continue onto the next stage of their education.”
The MYP is taught in 127 countries around the world, and focuses on cultural understanding, holistic learning and communication. The globally recognised alternative to GCSEs prepares learners to become international citizens through a broad and rich curriculum with subjects ranging from Science and Mathematics to Arts and Languages. To learn more about ACS Egham, visit the website here.