The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is an internationally recognised qualification for pupils aged 16-18 as an alternative to other qualifications, such as A levels. The programme is designed to inspire a quest for learning throughout life, with the aim of developing the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world. It provides a broad pathway for individuals and their learning styles, which is in keeping with the Stonyhurst Jesuit ethos of ‘Cura Personalis’ (development of the whole person), and challenging pupils to excel in their studies and personal growth. Stonyhurst has been running the IB Diploma since 2013, and our IB pupils now make up one third of Higher Line (Sixth Form). Our 2023 results place us as the top-performing IB Sixth Form in the north of England. Pupils who take the IB Diploma programme relish the fact that they can study a range of subjects rather than narrowing down their choices. Unlike the 3-subject minimum for A levels, which limits choice and provides a challenge for some when faced with the decision of further study options aged just 16, the IB pathway encompasses six academic subjects, designed to produce highly-educated all-rounders. The subject curriculum covers languages, science, humanities and the arts, ensuring students neither need to specialise at just 16, nor restrict their university or other further study options. It also provides the advanced depth that is necessary to pursue specific careers, such as medicine or architecture, in three subjects.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £25,000; Boarding £37,140 - £42,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ |
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is an internationally recognised qualification for pupils aged 16-18 as an alternative to other qualifications, such as A levels. The programme is designed to inspire a quest for learning throughout life, with the aim of developing the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world. It provides a broad pathway for individuals and their learning styles, which is in keeping with the Stonyhurst Jesuit ethos of ‘Cura Personalis’ (development of the whole person), and challenging pupils to excel in their studies and personal growth. Stonyhurst has been running the IB Diploma since 2013, and our IB pupils now make up one third of Higher Line (Sixth Form). Our 2023 results place us as the top-performing IB Sixth Form in the north of England. Pupils who take the IB Diploma programme relish the fact that they can study a range of subjects rather than narrowing down their choices. Unlike the 3-subject minimum for A levels, which limits choice and provides a challenge for some when faced with the decision of further study options aged just 16, the IB pathway encompasses six academic subjects, designed to produce highly-educated all-rounders. The subject curriculum covers languages, science, humanities and the arts, ensuring students neither need to specialise at just 16, nor restrict their university or other further study options. It also provides the advanced depth that is necessary to pursue specific careers, such as medicine or architecture, in three subjects.