Malvern College offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) course as an alternative to A levels. This provides an additional choice for our students and an opportunity to follow a highly regarded pre-university course.

The International Baccalaureate programme is a two year course of studies that meets the needs of well-motivated students with all-round capabilities. It offers academic rigour, genuine breadth and coherence. It develops initiative and resourcefulness.

The IB is an effective preparation for university and the world of employment. Diploma holders gain entry to more than 700 universities throughout the world, including the most prestigious. Our success rate at Malvern is an enviable one, with more than 95% of applicants achieving their first choice at university.

Curriculum and Examination Format

Subjects are offered at Higher Level, Standard Level or both. Qualification for the Diploma requires six subjects, of which three (or perhaps four) are at Higher Level. Students must choose one subject from six different groups. This meets the needs of both specialist university systems and a broad general education. The following link gives details of the subjects available at Malvern College.