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2023 IB Diploma Results

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding IB Diploma results for the year 2023 and take great pride in sharing that our students have once again surpassed the global average across all key metrics.

This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible students, the support of their teachers and parents, and the standard of excellence we maintain here at CIS alongside our IB programmes.

 

 

The achievements of the Class of 2023 are truly commendable and demonstrate the effectiveness of our holistic approach to education. Through a combination of rigorous academic programs, comprehensive support systems, and an encouraging learning environment, our students have showcased their capacity to excel. This outstanding accomplishment not only highlights their individual abilities but also reflects the collective effort of the CIS community in shaping their success.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the Class of 2023 for their exceptional accomplishments.

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IB Results 2022: CIS Students Continue to Score Above World Average

On July 6, students around the world received their IB Diploma results. At CIS, we are pleased to report our students continue to perform above the world average in all key metrics – a credit to the students, their teachers, parents, CIS, and the IB program!

Most importantly, our students’ results give us confidence that they are ready to take on the challenges of our time and be positive contributors in a competitive, changing world.

Despite taking on nearly the entire two-year Diploma Programme online via our #CISRemoteLearning program, and dealing with the restrictions of COVID and the aftermath of Supertyphoon Odette, CIS students scored exceptionally well, above the world average in pass rates, average total points, and average course grades.

Furthermore, our students received offers from multiple countries and universities around the world, along with scholarship offers worth over 1 million USD! We congratulate them all on their success, commend them for their hard work over these past two years, and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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Class of 2021 IB Results

Congratulations to our Class of 2021 for their hard work in achieving excellent IB results—with a 100% pass rate! A student has earned the highest score of 44 (out of 45) and in addition to that, this cohort’s average points is now the highest in CIS history.

Results are compared to this years’ world average numbers based on the article released by the IBO announcing statistics of more than 170,000 IB students across the globe.

The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous two-year programme of international education that prepares Grade 11 & 12 students for university and life in a competitive, changing world. IBDP students follow six courses: three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. The points awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). Students can also be awarded up to three additional points for their combined results on the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. The highest possible total score for the IB Diploma is 45 points. The IB Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points, subject to various levels of performance across the whole Diploma and to satisfactory completion of Creativity, Activity and Service requirements.

We are very proud of our students and a big thank you to their teachers for supporting them during challenging times.

Learn more about the IB Diploma Programme in CIS here.

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CIS IB Diploma Exam Results for 2019

Cebu International School (CIS) is pleased to announce the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) exam results for the Class of 2019.

The IB Diploma results were released on July 6th 2019. There were 30 IB Diploma candidates; 24 of them earned the diploma.

A note on the exam participants:

  • There were an additional 2 students who opted for certificates.
  • All Grade 12 students earned their CIS High School Diploma (100% pass rate).

In comparison with the IB average grade worldwide per subject for the May 2019 exam session, 15 out of the 21 subjects offered at CIS earned marks higher than world average.

The number of 7’s (highest grade possible) was achieved in the following subjects:

1) English Lang and Lit (1)
2) Mandarin Ab Initio SL (3)
3) Mandarin B SL (1) – no HL this school year
4) Spanish Ab Initio (2)
5) Spanish B SL (2) – no HL this school year
6) Psychology HL (3) – no SL this school year
7) History HL (1)
8) Math SL (2)

Established in 1924, CIS was authorized to offer the IB Diploma Program in 1999, and was recently re-accredited by the Council of International Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and re-authorized by the International Baccalaureate for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme. This external validation of our program demonstrating a high-quality curriculum and level of instruction is present, and providing opportunity for our students to shine. A feature of our accreditation protocols is the continual focus on improving learning each year, and we will continue to look at ways to develop our program to facilitate excellence from committed teachers and motivated students in order to offers the best opportunities for our students’ future endeavors.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme® was first offered 50 years ago, is a rigorous two-year education program for students in grades 11-12. The program is unique in its structure, utilizing a holistic approach that explicitly teaches critical thinking, approaches to learning skills and the development of desirable attributes and positive attitudes while enabling a broad base of study in six major subject groups, as well as in-depth higher level of study in three of the subject groups. It is used widely in many international, private and government-run schools in countries all around the world, and is a recognized and respected qualification that promotes entry into higher education and leading universities worldwide.

Congratulations to the class of 2019 for their performance, which is a real credit to their hard work and commitment!

For media enquiries, please contact marketing@cis.edu.ph

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Class of 2018 College Acceptances

Out of the 38 graduates in the Class of 2018, 35 have received multiple offers to enter universities around the world, and three chose to take a gap year.

Scholarships were awarded to 15 of these graduates, and these range from 15% to 100% based on merit, academics, sports, financial need and IB Diploma scores. In addition to the 15 who received scholarships, additional grants will be available after final IB exam results.

Congratulations!

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IB Global Conference 2018 Reflections

The 2018 joint IB Head’s and IB Global Conference was held in Singapore from 25th – 27th March, 2018. The event attracted more than 1700 educators and school leaders to commemorate the IB’s 50 years in education.

Keynote speakers included: Pak Tee Ng, Associate Dean, Leadership Learning at the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Rose Luckin, leading researcher on artificial intelligence, and Meagan Fallone, CEO of Barefoot College International, an organization aimed at spreading self-sufficiency and sustainability “one woman at a time” in least developed countries.

Dr. Underwood (Superintendent) and Ms. Choco Laplana (IB and Curriculum & Accreditation Coordinator) spent the three days networking and attending various workshops led by IB educators and IB personnel on topics such as Formative Assessment, Learning Diversity and Inclusion, Concept-based teaching and IB Program Updates.

“Happy 50th Birthday, IB”

It is impressive to see how far the IB has come over the last 50 years, and how it has established itself as the premier International School Program in the world. CIS is proud to have been the first, and currently still the only, IB World School in the Visayas and Mindanao region of the Philippines, and like the IB, we look forward to continuing our journey towards providing the most effective learning environment for our students to develop in!

“The best teachers are those who know their students not just who gets the most grade 7s [top grades]”

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CIS Model United Nations Club Goes to Beijing

The Model United Nations club members recently traveled to Beijing, China, for the 25th anniversary of the International School of Beijing’s THIMUN-affiliated conference. The theme this year was “Justice and Equity in the Age of Globalization”, and was reflected throughout all issues and crises debated in each forum.

Our students filled the roles of delegates from Spain and Vietnam in a variety of committees, resolving and debating a wide array of important issues challenging the world today. As part of this conference, students were able to attend brief lectures by prestigious guest speakers from the United Nations, New York Times, US Embassy in China, and more.

A trip to a historically and culturally rich country such as China would not be complete without experiencing local traditions, foods, and places. Students climbed the Great Wall, attended Kung Fu and Chinese acrobatic shows, indulged in local cuisine, and toured the Forbidden City.

CIS is proud of its continued representation at the conference, and congratulates all the students for their preparation, hard work, and continued dedication throughout the conference. We are hoping that more high school students in the coming years will continue to help the club grow!

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Open Day 2018

CIS would like to invite you to our Open Day this February 9, 2018. This event is open to all interested families that book an appointment with us.

Call: (032) 261-0247
Email: marketing@cis.edu.ph

If you know any families that are interested in sending their children to CIS, kindly spread the word. We look forward to having you!

As the only International Baccalaureate accredited school in the Visayas for almost 2 decades, have your children experience a renowned International education here at Cebu International School!

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Upcoming International Student Conferences

BEIMUN 2018: The 25th Annual BEIMUN Conference will be held at the International School of Beijing in China, March 15-18, 2018, and we are pleased to announce that CIS will once again be participating in one of the region’s most prestigious conferences. Chaperones this year will be Ms. Holloway, Mr. Keller, and Ms. Chang. Any and all high school students (grades 9-12) are encouraged to join MUN for this amazing trip–even if you have no experience! Join MUN veterans and newbies alike at club meetings on Tuesdays in Ms. Holloway’s room (302) to learn more about it.
Interest forms were distributed at Tuesday’s meeting, but it’s not too late to stop by and pick one up! This signed form is due back to Ms. Holloway by Friday, November 24. If you have any questions, please direct them to Ms. Holloway at jholloway@cis.edu.ph.
GINBali 2018: CIS is thrilled to announce our first ever participation the annual GIN (Global Issues Network) Conference for middle school students to be held at Canggu Community School in Bali, Indonesia. The conference will be held March 2-4, 2018, and will be chaperoned by Ms. Holloway, Mr. Horne, and Mr. Pierra. All MS students attended an informational meeting on Wednesday and received interest forms to be completed and submitted to Ms. Holloway by Tuesday, November 21. On this same date, we will hold an informational meeting for parents and guardians, to be held at 3:30 in the Library.
All interested families from grades 6-8 are encouraged to attend the meeting and learn about this unique and exciting opportunity. We hope to see you there!
Note: space is limited to ten participants per school. Students are required to complete and submit an application for review by a panel of teachers and administrators. If you have any questions, please direct them to Ms. Holloway at jholloway@cis.edu.ph.
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