DCB Class of 2024 Achieve Exceptional IBDP Results
DCB proudly celebrates the Class of 2024 for achieving their best in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) provisional results.
This cohort has exemplified unparalleled resilience, navigating through unprecedented challenges, including disruptions from the pandemic and the inability to sit for IGCSE exams. Despite these obstacles, our students in Class of 2024 have surpassed expectations, demonstrating their utmost dedication and commitment to academic excellence.
Our Class of 2024 has excelled in the IB Diploma Programme. Special congratulations to Aidan S and Eddy J for achieving the perfect score of 45, which is only achieved by 0.3% of IB students worldwide. The results are impressive on their own but tell only a small part of the story. Each student has embarked on a personal journey of growth, developing their character and skills, which will serve them well in their future lives.
Outstanding performance and results
This year's results highlight the exceptional performance of our students, with students achieving almost double the global percentage in the 40 points or more coveted range. In addition to the two students who attained the perfect score of 45, two students are poised with 44 points with only one mark off 45, and five student received 43 points.
Eddy J, who achieved a perfect score of 45, reflected on his IB experience, saying, “Although the last two years in the IB DP were some of the most challenging periods of my life, in retrospect, they were also some of the most rewarding. As I explore my upcoming opportunities in university, there are some that I feel IB prepared me exceptionally for, namely research through the Extended Essay, various styles of academic writing through each subject's IA, and being proactive in reaching out to professors through making me comfortable in asking my DCB teachers for help about difficult content. This isn't even mentioning the soft skills IB taught me, like perseverance, time management, and organisation. Combined with the privileges IB students have at DCB – like Prefect opportunities, access to the IBCR, and entering the cafeteria early – I can confidently say that IB was a challenging but fun journey from which I emerged a much more confident, passionate, and prepared student.”
Aidan S, the second student who achieved 45 points, also found the IB journey challenging but rewarding. He said, “Juggling academics with extracurriculars helped me develop effective study and time management strategies. I learned not only knowledge in my subjects but also how to learn.”
Other highlights include:
- 43.4% DCB students achieved Bilingual Diploma, significantly higher than the global average of 27.2%
- The average subject point score of DCB students is 5.6, compared to the global average of 4.6.
- 24.6% of DCB students achieved TOK (theory of knowledge) A grade, impressively stronger than the global average of 7.2%
- The pass rate of DCB students is 97.1%, about 25% higher than the global rate of 72.4%
- With an initial average score of 36 points, our students significantly surpassed the global average of 30.32. And 56% scored 35 or higher.
These results are preliminary, with expectations of further improvements following the remarking process. Updated scores will be released accordingly.
Clare Anderson-Au, Head of Senior School, spoke highly of every student's endeavors, stating,
I am so proud of each and everyone one of our students. Behind these results sit individual stories of dedication, resilience and hard work. Each story is different and each destination is different but all students and their families are to be celebrated on their success and achieving access to their dream schools.
Obtaining invaluable skills beyond the academic success
At DCB, we emphasise the importance of each student achieving their personal best. The Class of 2024 has not only achieved academic success but also shown remarkable growth in critical thinking, empathy, innovation, responsibility, international-mindedness, and wellbeing—essential life skills for thriving in an unpredictable and ever-changing world. These qualities are increasingly valued by top universities worldwide, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for future challenges.
Angel W, a graduate of the Class of 2024, summarised the skills she mastered during her IB journey, remarking, “My two-year journey through the IB program was long and eventful, but also was an important milestone of my life. I am very happy with my final IB results, as it reflected my hardwork. At DCB, I found a nurturing learning environment, supported by teachers who were always available to help especially during my study leave. DCB equipped me with invaluable skills like time management, self-care, and resilience, as well as research skills from all those IAs, which will better prepare me for university!”
Unwavering dedication and support of the entire community
The success of our students hinges on the unwavering dedication and support of our entire community. Mr Coles remarked, “As we celebrate these outstanding students, I express our gratitude to the families, and staff who have supported the students throughout their IB years, and during the preceding years of learning. The home-school partnership has been pivotal in helping our students to thrive and be their best.”
Aidan described his teachers as amazing, supporting and encouraging him throughout his entire journey and on managing stress and advising him on revisions. Eddy also shared how grateful he was to be at DCB, calling it ‘the perfect environment’ for him to work toward his academic goals, saying, “I just want to say a final massive THANK YOU to all the teachers, friends, and peers who have supported my academic journey until now and made my time here at DCB so enjoyable and memorable. From the start of e-learning to having our IGCSE finals canceled and the resulting fallout from that to our struggles with university applications to our ultimate successes with IB, I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate everyone who has been with me until now. In ten years, when I look back at my high school journey, I may not remember details of my achievements at school or with the IB, but I do not doubt that I will ever forget the incredible people and experiences that defined these years.”
Claire W, another graduate of the Class of 2024, echoed her classmates’ comments. She said, “Completing my IB diploma at DCB has been an incredible journey, made possible by the unwavering support of our dedicated teachers and the encouragement of my friends. DCB has fostered a competitive yet supportive learning environment, inspiring me to continually strive for improvement and growth. I can comfortably reach out to my teachers whenever I need help with my coursework and be confident that they will give insightful answers. I especially loved my HL psychology class with Mr Rossall, who provided us with all the necessary tools and assets to excel in my final exam.”
Offers from the prestigious universities and units worldwide
As our students look towards the future, they have received offers from prestigious universities worldwide to pursue their passions and academic interests:
*Matriculation destinations will be finalised in autumn to account for the application seasons of countries such as South Korea and New Zealand.
The Class of 2024 will continue to shine in the years to come. We look forward to their positive contributions to people, society and the planet.
