ESF schools continue to achieve outstanding results in examinations. Over the summer, we are celebrating excellent International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), BTEC, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and GCSE/IGCSE results.
IB Diploma Results
In 2024, a total of 825 students (98.2%) across ESF secondary schools were awarded the IB Diploma with 36.6 points as the average points per student. As the IB worldwide average is 80.1% with an average of 30.3 points per student, these are impressive achievements.
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| ESF Results (Updated: 6 September 2024) | Worldwide Results | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | May 2023 | May 2022 | May 2021 | May 2020 | May 2019 | May 2024 | |
| % of students achieving the IB Diploma | 98.2% | 845 (98.1%) | 837 (99.2%) | 915 (99.3%) | 945 (99.7%) | 934 (97.3%) | 80.1% |
| Students awarded Bilingual Diploma | 83 | 94 | 81 | 98 | 128 | 115 | 52,074 |
| Mean points for IB Diploma students | 36.6 | 36.3 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 37 | 35.8 | 30.3 |
| % of students achieving 40+ IB Diploma points | 33.4% | 33.6% | 47.6% | 50.1% | 33.2% | 26.7% | 11.1% |
| % of students achieving 35+ IB Diploma points | 65% | 64.7% | 75.9% | 82.8% | 70.4% | 61.3% | 24.5% |
| % of students achieving 30+ IB Diploma points | 89.1% | 89.1% | 92.8% | 97.2% | 93.8% | 89.3% | 33.7% |
Specialised Programmes Results
ESF provides students with a diverse range of options as they approach their final years of study with us. While the IB Diploma does remain the most popular choice, a growing number of students seek specialised, career-focused options.
In 2024, 101 ESF students pursued personalised pathways, primarily through career-related studies. A significant portion of these students opted for Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualifications, which offer practical, vocational training and can be combined with IB Diploma courses. Of those 101 students, many engaged in the IB Careers-Related Programme (IB CP), often with BTEC qualifications serving as the vocational element.
For the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, 71% of entries were awarded a distinction or above and 85% at merit or above. For the BEC Level 3 Diploma, 51% of entries were awarded a double distinction or above and 77% at double merit or above, and for the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, 77% of entries were awarded a triple distinction or above.
The programmes allowed the students to delve deeply into their passions, spanning fields such as engineering, theatre studies, business, sports studies, multimedia, and the visual arts. Upon completing Year 13, the majority of these Applied Learning students successfully transitioned to university courses, both internationally and within Hong Kong.
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Results
257 students from ESF Renaissance College and ESF Discovery College completed the IB Middle Years Programme in 2024. This programme allows students to build on what they have learned during the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and gives them the opportunity to advance the skills that will be required as they move onto their post-16 pathway.
As well as working their way through coursework and assessments, the students on the MYP programme also complete a Personal Project – all of which contributes to their final grade.
- The mean grade per assessment is 5.6. This compares favourably to the worldwide mean grade of 4.7
- The mean number of total points per student is 51points out of a maximum possible score of 63 points.
IGCSE/GCSE Results
In 2024, Year 11 students from King George V School, Island School, Sha Tin College, South Island School and West Island School completed the International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) and the UK-based General Certificate of Education (GCSE) programmes. Excellent results were achieved again in 2024 as illustrated in the table below.
Excellent results were achieved again in 2024 as illustrated in the table below.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | England Average (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For exams using the A*-G system | ||||||
| A* | 26% | 24% | 36% | 40% | 31% | 7% |
| A*-A | 55.5% | 55% | 64% | 68% | 60% | 22% |
| A*-C | 93.7% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 97% | 67% |
| For exams using the 9 to 1 system | ||||||
| 9 | 25.2% | 24% | 34% | N/A | N/A | 5% |
| 9 to 7 | 65.1% | 64% | 73% | 69% | 71% | 22% |
| 9 to 4 | 94.1% | 95% | 97% | 97% | 99% | 67% |
^This is the seventh year that ESF students have had (I)GCSE examinations graded using both the ‘A*-G’ or ‘9 to 1’ grading systems.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), which administers all A*-G graded examinations taken by ESF students, do not provide statistical data for all subjects combined.
Individual achievements
We are also exceptionally proud of the five students at Jockey Club Sarah Roe School who achieved the ASDAN Workright certification this year. ASDAN, a UK-based awarding body, provides programs and qualifications that acknowledge essential skills for life, learning, and employment, ensuring our students are well-prepared for their future.
Last update: 2 July 2025