Ellesmere College students are celebrating the first results
of the summer with the publication of the BTEC Sports and Coaching Development
Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results this week.
Students who follow the International Baccalaureate course
study six subjects, a course in The Theory of Knowledge, and produce a
university standard Extended Essay as part of their assessment over either a
two year or three-year course (for elite athletes).
Student have to achieve at least 24 points to achieve the
Diploma, with certification for those who don't pass the 24-point
threshold. The average of this year's
cohort at Ellesmere College was 27 points and the top performer achieving an
impressive 42 points out of a maximum of 45. This equates to 4 A*s at A level.
The BTEC results continue to impress with
students celebrated another year of 100% pass results that included several
Distinctions (A* at A level)
Another group of
Ellesmere College students opted to complete the Extended Diploma - equal to 3
A Levels, and over 50% of grades achieved were
Distinction star or Distinction, with two students attaining the highest mark
possible - three Distinction Stars – equivalent to A*A*A* at A Level. The
average outcome for the BTEC Extended Diploma by Ellesmere students is
equivalent to AAB at A level.
The Headmaster at Ellesmere College, Mr Brendan Wignall,
congratulated all Ellesmere Sixth Form students who completed the IB and BTEC this
year and commented on their hard work.
He said: "I am delighted for our pupils who have done so
well in the International
Baccalaureate Diploma and BTEC programmes. Once again obtaining a 100% pass rate in both programmes
which is a tremendous achievement.
"I commend them for how well they adjusted to the various
disruption to their school life over the duration of this two-year course, but
they've moved to online learning and back seamlessly. They have certainly
worked very hard and achieved an excellent set of results.
"They are exceptionally well prepared for university or
their chosen career path following the rigorous demands of these courses of
study."
About the IB
The IB Diploma was introduced at Ellesmere College 15 years
ago, as an alternative to A Levels.
Students who follow the International Baccalaureate course
study six subjects, a course in The Theory of Knowledge, and produce a
university standard Extended Essay as part of their assessment over either a
two year or three year course (for elite athletes).
The IB Diploma opens doors to the top universities in both
the UK and around the world. It is a demanding and highly rewarding course of
study held in high esteem by universities.
About the BTEC
The BTEC Sport
and Coaching Development Diploma is aimed at students who have their sights set
on a career in the sporting, health and leisure industry and is seen as the
ideal route into higher education and ultimately full-time employment within
sport-related fields. Universities have continually recognised the quality of
students who complete the BTEC programme and the skillsets acquired from the
Diploma allows them to receive exceptional offers from a range of leading UK
and international universities; including some high level sports scholarships.
Ellesmere sixth formers' have embraced the global
perspective with places secured to study undergraduate programmes both in the
UK and across the world.
The publication of A Level results will be on August 18th
and GCSE results on August 25th.
7th July 2022 Back to News