The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised qualification, accepted by universities across the world. It has a holistic approach to Sixth Form education, with the student at the very centre. The key attributes developed during the course, which is assessed at the end of the two years, are represented in the IB Learner Profile and feature strongly in the list of qualities expected by top universities and the CBI. The IB is different from A Levels in two other key respects: every student must fulfil the requirements of all three elements of the Core; and all students study six subjects, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Assessment in all subjects is by both internal assessment and by externally marked examinations. Subjects are scored on a 1-7 scale with 3 further points available from TOK and the Extended Essay combined. A Diploma can be obtained with a total of 24 points, but many students score well above this. The worldwide average is 30, and our average score in 2023 was 35.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,344 - £40,374 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £16,917 - £17,658 |
| Address | Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ |
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised qualification, accepted by universities across the world. It has a holistic approach to Sixth Form education, with the student at the very centre. The key attributes developed during the course, which is assessed at the end of the two years, are represented in the IB Learner Profile and feature strongly in the list of qualities expected by top universities and the CBI. The IB is different from A Levels in two other key respects: every student must fulfil the requirements of all three elements of the Core; and all students study six subjects, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Assessment in all subjects is by both internal assessment and by externally marked examinations. Subjects are scored on a 1-7 scale with 3 further points available from TOK and the Extended Essay combined. A Diploma can be obtained with a total of 24 points, but many students score well above this. The worldwide average is 30, and our average score in 2023 was 35.