The results of the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) were released on Sunday, July 6, revealing another year of stellar performances by Hong Kong students.
While 202,103 students worldwide sat the exams with a global average score of 30.58, Hong Kong scholars significantly surpassed this with an impressive average of 36.72. Over 30 Hong Kong students earned the maximum score of 45, placing them among global top achievers (out of 2,630 total number of candidates).
“I’m inspired by the dedication, resilience, and compassion shown by IB students during such a complex time in the world. As IB graduates move forward—into higher education, careers, or service to their communities—they carry with them the competencies, values, and global mindset needed to thrive and make a meaningful difference.” Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate, said in a statement.
“IB graduates leave not only with knowledge, but also with the perspective and purpose to lead, serve, and shape a better world. We are proud of who they are and the impact they’re already making,” he added.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) reported 15 perfect scorers among its 936 candidates, who achieved an average of 36.1 and a pass rate of 97.6%. Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) saw two students score 45 points, with a cohort average of 37.7.
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) (SISHK), Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK), St Paul’s Co-Educational College, and Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School each celebrated one top scorer and highest scores of 45 and 40.8 points. Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) also saw five students achieve 45 points, with an average of 37.6.
Among the city's top schools reporting exemplary scores were Carmel School Hong Kong, reporting a 100% pass rate and a cohort average of 38.1, Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College posting an average of 38.8, with two perfect scorers, St. Stephen’s College with seven students score 44 points and one student score 43 points, and Creative Secondary School (CSS) recording an average of 36.2.
IB is a globally recognized pre-university qualification designed to prepare students for higher education and beyond.
The Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) are two of its senior-level offerings, requiring students aged 16 to 19 to complete six subjects along with three core elements: the extended essay (EE), theory of knowledge (TOK), and creativity, activity, service (CAS).
This year’s exams marked the first major session under new IBO rules aimed at preventing academic dishonesty, including adjusted exam start times, a two-hour supervision requirement, and strict calculator memory clearing protocols.
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