After IB Education: Which Universities Can Students Attend?

Are you thinking of pursuing the IB (International Baccalaureate) program in Singapore?

If so, it would help to explore your options and have a clearer idea about the different paths you can choose upon graduation – be it locally in Singapore or overseas.

At AIS, we have students who achieved impressive results in their final exams, with the average score consistently exceeding the global average. In 2020, we achieved a 100% pass rate for IB students, with 70% of them achieving scores of 35 and above – which is considered an excellent achievement.

Some of our graduates have also gone on to attend some of the best universities in the world, including the Russel Group of Australian Universities such as the University of Melbourne, Sydney Australian National University, Ivy League institutions in the US including Stanford, the University of Cambridge in the UK as well as the National University of Singapore.

What is IB?

Founded in 1968, the IB provides high-quality and challenging educational programmes at every stage of the child’s academic journey while offering a holistic educational environment.

It is known for its high academic standards and mission to develop global citizens of the 21st century, with a curriculum that places great emphasis on cultivating creativity and imagination.

IB Singapore schools offer there are different levels of programmes:

•   IB Primary Years Programme (for students from Grades 1 – 5)
•   IB Middle Years Programme (for students from Grades 6 – 8)
•   IGCSE or CBSE (for students from Grades 9 – 10)
•   IB Diploma (for students from Grades 11 – 12)

Why To Pursue An IB Diploma For Exceptional Further Education

1. Entry To Local Universities In Singapore

 With a reputation for offering world-class education, Singapore’s universities are ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide and have acquired international accreditations.

Apart from that, the country places a very high value on education and has some of the best-in-class facilities when it comes to education, leisure or extracurricular activities, transportation and more – at a reasonable cost.

If you’re planning to further your studies in Singapore, having an IB Diploma can help you to enter local universities such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

On top of obtaining high-quality education, you’ll also get the chance to make connections with both locals and foreigners alike.

Hence, building a global network and forming connections that could potentially benefit you in the working world or turn into lifelong friendships!

As Singapore values multiculturalism and diversity, you can expect to have a unique experience immersing in various cultures and experiencing what the country has to offer in its food, festivals and languages.

Besides that, Singapore has low crime rates and is also ranked the safest and most peaceful country in Asia, making it a great choice of destination to live and further your studies.

2. Attend Top International Universities

In the event you want to pursue your further studies abroad – be it in the US, UK or Australia – having an IB Diploma will help you to make it to top universities there.

Every year, there are over 5,000 universities in more than 100 countries that receive IB students’ admission applications and transcripts.

As local and national governments around the world recognise that IB programmes offer internationally accredited curricula and qualifications, your IB Diploma would be advantageous and potentially help you secure a spot in your international university of choice.

With a database that contains recognition statements for countries/territories, states and universities globally, you can do a quick search based on country, state and/or province to view individual universities and institutions of higher education within each location.

Having said that, if you don’t spot your university of choice on the database, there could be a chance that they have yet to add their information. Thus, it helps to check their website directly for their IB recognition policy in case they recognise it as well.

3. Enter Specialised Programs And Scholarships

There are many scholarship opportunities around the world specifically for fresh IB graduates, so if you are looking to lower the cost of your further studies.

However, depending on the field of study you are planning to pursue as well as the education institution, there will be different requirements in terms of grades or academic performance as well as scholarship value.

Take The Next Step Towards An IB Diploma With AIS

If you’re planning to let your child embark on his or her IB Diploma journey, we’re here to help!

At AIS, we are committed to providing your child with the best possible international school curriculum that leads to an IB diploma so that he or she is set up for success in university and beyond.

Get started by booking your tour today!