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IB DIPLOMA
Truro College is the only provider of the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma in Cornwall, and it is one of the largest and most successful for student outcomes in the whole of the UK.
What is the IB Diploma?
The International Baccalaureate Diploma is a two-year course that students may consider as an excellent alternative to A Levels. It will be attractive to students who have enjoyed studying a range of subjects at GCSE and who want to continue doing so at an advanced level.
The IB Diploma is an internationally recognised university entry qualification which is offered in more than a hundred countries throughout the world. It is fully recognised by all UK universities. The IB Diploma continues to produce excellent outcomes and students regularly progress to the very top universities in the country including Oxford, Cambridge and the Russell Group universities.
IB students also have a wealth of opportunity to travel. In addition to participating in language exchanges in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, IB students have travelled to various destinations on field trips including Moscow and Eswatini.
Click above to watch our film about studying the IB diploma at Truro and Penwith College and the career and university opportunities available to you.
The IB is a dynamic course offering academic breadth and depth. It facilitates meaningful learning experiences inside and outside the classroom, independent learning skills, the ability to think critically and cultivates an international mindset.
Angie Liversedge - Coordinator, IB Diploma at Truro College
What do you need?
As a group, the IB students at Truro College are lively, enthusiastic and willing to get involved, however, there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ IB Diploma student. Most IB students will have achieved good GCSE grades in a large number of subjects.
The entry requirements are identical to those for A Level programmes and the qualifications of our current IB students cover a wide range of GCSE results. Grade 6 or above in Higher Level choices, at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language or Literature and/or Mathematics at Grade 5.
What makes it different?
IB Diploma students study three subjects at Higher Level (H) and three subjects at Standard Level (S). Students also complete creative, action and service hours (CAS), take a Theory of Knowledge class every week and write an extended essay, making it a rich, varied and holistic course.
our stories
Gabe’s Story
Gabe was one of the top achievers in the world when he received his incredible full-marks score of 45-points on the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) at Truro College, a result that is equivalent to five A-stars at A Level.
Robin’s Story
The IB Diploma allowed Robin to keep his options open by studying a wide range of subjects, as well as providing a tight-knit community atmosphere.
Caitlin’s Story
High achiever Caitlin hopes to progress onto Oxford University to study History and Politics after completing the IB Diploma.
Scarlett’s Story
Scarlett celebrated being the highest achiever in Cornwall and one of the highest in the world, after receiving an incredible full-marks score of 45 points on the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Truro College, a result which is equivalent to five A-stars at A Level.
