Academic Results

Academic Excellence

Two significant external examinations are administered to students at various grade levels throughout the year at ISB: IB Diploma exams and Measuring Academic Progress (MAP) tests. We are proud of our students and thank the teachers, parents and friends who support, coach and encourage them throughout their years at ISB. We know, of course, exam results are just one indicator of school success. The many wonderful opportunities provided for students through the myriad of course offerings and an extensive extra-curricular program all significantly contribute to the strong reputation enjoyed by ISB in the international school community.

IB Diploma Results (2021)
MAP Test Results (Fall 2021)

IB Diploma Results (2021)

For the past 26 years, ISB has been proud to be an IB World School preparing students for success in university life and beyond. This year, we had a total of 128 candidates taking IB Diploma Programme examinations, with 123 students entering into the full Diploma Programme. Of them, 99% were awarded the full Diploma, scoring an average of 37 points (well above the world average of 89% pass rate and 33 average points). One student even achieved a perfect score of 45 points!

We congratulate our Class of 2021 for their outstanding results in the face of the enormous challenges they have faced in the past couple of years. These achievements are the outcome of the students’ resilience and determination, coupled with the relentless commitment and determination of our faculty.

We are proud to be an inclusive school and our results continue to place our school at the top amongst other inclusive schools around the world. We are committed to accompany students through their entire educational journey.

MAP Test Results (Fall 2021)

We track our students’ progress with a range of different assessments. One of the methods ISB uses is the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), developed by Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), as an externally referenced assessment tool to benchmark learning growth. MAP provides comprehensive data on student achievement and growth, over time, in Reading and Mathematics. Achievement in MAP is indicated by a RIT score, and it is expected that RIT scores will increase over time

ISB MAP test results are reported along with the data from:

i) USA Normative Data (all students writing MAP tests in the USA); this was updated in 2020 and will be the one used for the next five years.

ii) ECIS Schools (The Educational Collaborative for International Schools - which grew out of the European Council of International Schools) - a group of like minded international schools of which 115 write MAP tests;

iii) EARCOS Schools (East Asian Regional Council of Schools) - the highest achieving region for international schools of which 115 write MAP tests.

Note: ECIS and EARCOS data are not available for this year as it is published at a later stage.

Reading – Fall 2021

Math – Fall 2021

MAP results are provided as a numerical RIT (Raisch Unit) score. This score is used to measure a student’s achievement level at different times of the school year and compute growth.

1. – US Public school students. NWEA results are completed every five years. The most recent data of all NWEA norms is from 2020
2. – ECIS (The Educational Collaborative for International Schools) - a group of like minded international schools of which 115 write MAP tests.
3. – EARCOS (East Asian Regional Council of Schools) - the highest achieving region for international schools of which 115 write MAP tests