Guest blog: How the IB helped Eleni Green take the steps for success

As part of our ‘30 Years of IB’ celebrations, we are exploring the impact of studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a young adult. Eleni Green studied with us from 2017 to 2019, achieved a point score of 42, and is now studying Contemporary Dance at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Read on to find out why she chose …

Guest Blog: The introduction of the IB was bold and visionary says Sandra Morton

Sandra Morton, former Director of Sixth Form and Vice Principal, Impington Village College, helped to successfully embed the International Baccalaureate (IB) here three decades ago. Discover how the Diploma Programme (DP) opened her eyes to a richer vision of what post-16 education could be, with learning at the heart of the Sixth Form community:   “Just like in all good …

Guest blog: How the IB helped Paul Wernicke engineer his future

As part of our ‘30 Years of IB’ celebrations, we are exploring the impact of studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a young adult. Paul Wernicke studied with us from 2017 to 2019, achieved a point score of 43, and is now an Engineering undergraduate at The University of Cambridge. Read on to find out why he chose to study …

Guest Blog: How Kevin Purday transformed the College 30 years ago

Kevin Purday, former Head of Sixth Form at Impington International College, was instrumental to the introduction of the International Baccalaureate (IB) here three decades ago. Discover what inspired the brave move to offer a lesser known education programme, what the key benefits of an international education are and his advice for students who are considering the IB:   Tell us …