Class of 2022 IB Dux

ATAR: 99.7

What is it really like to study the International Baccalaurate?

One aspect of IB that I enjoyed was its international scope, and how the global focus was integrated into every class and subject – from examining literature and history through a global lens to the importance of international cooperation in the sciences. I appreciated the opportunity to gain authentic perspectives on global issues that I might never have been exposed to otherwise, and how this helped me prepare for a future in our increasingly connected world.

Outside of regular subjects, the IB offers a number of opportunities to extend students academically and as local and global citizens. I really enjoyed the Extended Essay experience for the opportunity it gave me to pursue my interests outside of the curriculum, and also help me prepare for university-level research and writing methods. While things like the EE or CAS might seem daunting at first, if you find something you’re truly interested in, they really help balance and enhance your studies (to the point where I used my essay as a ‘break’ from homework!).

There were 62 perfect subject scores of IB grades 6 and 7 (highest possible grades).

IB classes are unique in how close you become with your classmates and teachers – I met a lot of my closest friends during those two years together, who made some of the scarier parts of year 12, like exams and IAs, much easier to get through. It’s comforting to know that, on some level, everyone is experiencing the same ups and downs as you, and it makes the IB all the more rewarding when you come out of it together.