Best IB exam results at OSC

The Overseas School of Colombo ( OSC), the only school in Sri Lanka to offer all three International Baccalaureate ( IB) programmes ( IB Primary Year Programme, IB Middle Year Programme and the IB Diploma) has achieved outstanding IB exam results during the 2010- 2011 school year with a 100% pass rate. A student’s IB examination performance in individual subjects ( 6 subjects: 3 higher level and 3 lower level) is scored on a scale of 1– 7 points with a further 3 points available based on a matrix of performance in the theory of knowledge ( TOK) and the extended essay components. Students who display satisfactory levels of performance across all subject areas and achieve a minimum of 24 points ( out of a possible 45) are awarded the IB diploma. The world average is 30 points out of 45 points and The Overseas School of Colombo recorded an above world average score of 36 points.

OSC is proud to have produced 7 students who had scores of 40 and above, with one student achieving almost a perfect score of 44 points. Furthermore OSC had 81% of its students get a score of 30 or more compared to the world average of 50%. These high exam scores enable students to attend the most prestigious universities around the globe.

The International Baccalaureate ( IB) was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non- profit educational foundation. A group of forward- thinking educators created the IB Diploma Programme. What started as a single programme for internationally mobile students preparing for university has today grown into three programmes for students aged 3 to 19. The three programmes for students help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills to live, learn, and work in a rapidly globalis- ing world. Currently there are 3297 IB schools in 141 countries educating over 966,000 students. Recognized as the leader in international education, the International Baccalaureate ( IB) Diploma Programme cultivates the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable students to excel in university. The IB works with universities to promote broader recognition of the Diploma Programme for the Diploma Programme graduates entering university each year.

More and more schools around the world are changing their curriculum from A- Levels to the IB as it is growing in popularity as the most well rounded curriculum available. The Overseas School of Colombo is fully dedicated to providing the best education possible to the Sri Lankan and expatriate students. Through the IB Diploma Programme, students gain rigorous and balanced academic preparation, an ability to draw on knowledge and understanding of various cultures and histories, and the experience of learning how to think critically and apply what they have learned in different contexts and across disciplines. The IB understands that success in higher education and beyond involves thinking critically and creatively. The IB Diploma Programme’s challenging curriculum educates the whole student, developing the capacity for inquiry, research and problem- solving as well as essential skills for communication and collaboration.

The Overseas School of Colombo, located on a green and spacious state- of- the- art campus in Pelawatte, Battaramulla, is dedicated to developing students into responsible learners, striving for excellence within a culturally diverse school. While academic expectations are high, the students are also encouraged to participate in a broad range of cultural, athletic and community service endeavours. As an International Baccalaureate World School accredited by two international organisations, OSC is Sri Lanka’s truly international school serving students from over 40 different nationalities.

Please visit www. osc. lk for more information regarding the OSC scholarship programme. Applications must be received by March 28, 2012.

“I chose OSC because I wanted to do the IB programme. I have enjoyed meeting people from different cultures and the overall school environment” - Racheal

“I like the challenge of the IB programme and OSC atmosphere” – Avanti

“OSC was the school of my dreams. It is a perfectly balanced school, encompassing both academic and co- curricular activities. I made the decision to attend OSC because of the prestigious IB diploma programme. OSC is the only internationally accredited IB world school in Sri Lanka.” – Uvin

The Overseas School of Colombo IB Diploma Programme Results in Comparison to the IB World