Student achievements
Results and destinations
Impington International College provides a world class educational experience, competing with both selective and non-selective private and state schools across the globe. We are hugely proud of all of our graduates and know that they will continue to be successful in whatever path they choose next.
The DP is widely recognised by universities as a demanding and rigorous pathway, so it is no surprise that at the College over 95% of students are offered their choice of university place. For the fifth year in a row the pass rate for the DP exceeded 95%, an outstanding success in comparison to the international pass rate of 80%.
Alongside the IB, the College offers a range of Extended BTEC courses. Outcomes for this pathway are just as impressive, with 100% of students passing, and 50% achieving a distinction or distinction*. Many students from the Performance School go on to join professional companies, with a number starring in the West End.
2021 results
In 2021, our DP and CP students achieved 100% pass rate for both programmes. The average point score for our DP students was 36, beating the global average of 32.98 points, a significant achievement for a totally non-selective College. 20% of our DP students achieved over 40 points, which is the equivalent to four A*s at A Level. We are likewise delighted for our CP cohort who achieved an amazing 100% pass rate and an outstanding 50% distinction or distinction* in their BTEC components.
KS5 headline data 2021
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | Impington International College 2021 | Global 2021 |
| Cohort size | 71 | - |
| Attainment score (APS) | 36 | 29.90 |
| Pass rate (%) | 100 | 80 |
| Progress | 0.52 | - |
| Students achieving 40+ (%) | 25 | 16 |
| International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme | Impington International College 2021 | Global 2021 |
| Pass rate (%) | 100 | 78 |
| Distinction/Distinction* achieved (%) | 50 | 10 |
| Applied General (BTEC) | Impington International College 2021 | National 2021 |
| Cohort size | 45 | - |
| Attainment score (APS) | 38.41 | 28.45 |
| Attainment (Grade) | Dist | Merit+ |
| English and Maths Progress | Impington International College 2021 |
| Cohort Size English | 11 |
| Average progress | 0.7 |
| Cohort Size Maths | 8 |
| Average progress | 0.75 |
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| Destinations and retention | Impington International College 2019 | Impington International College 2018 | Impington International College 2017 | National 2017 |
| Retention | 86% | 86% | 89% | 78% |
| Students remaining in education or employment for at least two terms after 16 to 18 study | TBC | 97% | 95% | 66% |
| UK/International higher education | 90% | 80% | 89% | 51% |
| Russell Group Universities | 25% | 36% | 34% | 12% |
| Employment (including apprenticeships) | 10% | 15% | 4% | N/A |
Pippa read History at the University of Leeds, and then completed a PGCE at Durham University (she now also has an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University). In 1994, her first book, 'Flow', was published and, since then, Pippa has had over 90 books published, from board books, picture books and young reader books, to novels for young adults, some of which have won awards.
Best known are the picture book 'You Choose,' and the 'Winnie the Witch' storybooks which she writes under the pen name of Laura Owen. Now, Pippa likes to combine writing with teaching adults who want to write for children, and in doing school visits as an author. In 2012, she and her family moved back to Grantchester having built their own house.
A piece of advice
“Don't worry that you can't yet see a path for yourself through adult life. It will emerge, and it will be interesting and fun and challenging, and better than you dared hope.”
Ben studied the International Baccalaureate DP before he left Impington International College in 2003. He believed it gave him a much broader base of knowledge, the opportunity to begin independent research, a chance to think critically, and to develop presentation skills. After starting university, Ben found that studying the IB had positioned him to cope with the pressures and demands of a university style education.
Ben was unsure about what he wanted to do after College, initially thinking about studying law, and briefly thinking about teaching. However, after spending a lot of time working on a play-scheme for children with special needs, and seeing the impact that medics could have on their life, Ben decided to investigate more closely what being a doctor involved. He discovered that medicine was an exceptionally varied career, with opportunities for all sorts of people, with all sorts of different talents. Each day can be different and there are constant challenges. This appealed to Ben, as well as getting the opportunity to do practical tasks and spending time critically thinking, this career could give him the opportunity to have a very profound effect on a person’s life.
Ben’s current job is as an academic paediatric surgeon. This means that for the majority of his time he is based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, working as a surgeon on one of the teams that look after babies and children, who require an operation. The job is incredibly varied, and they operate on anyone from babies who have been born prematurely, and weigh less than half a bag of sugar, all the way up to teenagers with appendicitis.
There are two main types of day that Ben can be involved in. These are:
- ‘On-call’ or emergency days – where Ben is responsible for seeing any child who comes into A&E who might need an operation.
- 'Elective operating’ days – where they carry out operations that have been planned a long time in advance.
The part of the job that Ben enjoys the most is operating on the very young, very sick babies, because it is technically very skilful surgery, and he has the opportunity to make a massive difference to a child’s life.
The other half of Ben’s job is the academic component. For this part, he spends about 20% of his week running clinical trials, looking at ways that hospitals can improve the care of the children that they are looking after, trying to work out which operation is the best for any particular condition and other various research objectives.
Ben acknowledges that medicine is a very sociable career, and is the most rewarding career he could possibly imagine and would not swap it for anything else.A piece of advice
“Take a gap year. It’s very easy to become stuck on a conveyer belt, moving from one set of exams to another, not really taking any time for yourself. University is hard work, and after university, opportunities to take a break are much more limited. Having taken a gap year, I came into university feeling refreshed, and ready to start working again, whereas a lot of people who had come straight from school and had only just sat their exams found it much harder to get back into the swing of things. A gap year gave me the opportunity to do some of the things that I’d always wanted to do, but hadn’t had time to before. I played rugby seriously, travelled, and learned all sorts of new skills. It was an amazing break, and set me up, ready to start back at university, and make the most of everything that was on offer there.”
After leaving Impington Village College at 18 in 1981, Andrew had a 10-year career in banking, culminating in working on the launch of First Direct in 1989. He then re-trained in horticulture, gaining a degree from the University of Leeds, and he is now one of the UK’s leading landscape designers with private, residential and public space commissions worldwide, and partnerships in Scandinavia, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean.
Andrew has won many varied awards for his work both within the UK and internationally. He also serves as Royal Horticultural Society Chair of Selection, Assessment and Judging for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He is a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers and the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Andrew was Wallpaper magazine’s first horticultural editor and his work has featured in many journals and on television worldwide
A piece of advice
“Concentrate on doing a few things in your chosen career really well rather than being all things to all people.”
Isobel was born and educated in Cambridge, first at St Mary’s Convent and then at Impington Village College, before moving to Dubai in 1968 (her home ever since).
In Dubai she co-founded the bookshop chain Magrudy’s in 1975 and has since been actively engaged in promoting reading and writing schemes for children and teachers for the region. In 2008, she founded and became Director of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The largest celebration of the written and spoken word in the Middle East, the festival brings people of all ages together with authors from across the world to promote education, debate and, above all else, reading. The Festival won the Best Festival in the Middle East Award in 2013 and 2014.
Isobel has received official recognition for her tireless campaigning to improve literacy and fostering a love of books, particularly for children. Her accolades include: the Cultural Personality of the Year by Dr HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah (2010); an OBE by HM Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain (2012); Cultural Icon of UAE by The 3rd Petrochem GR8! Women Awards-Middle East (2013) and the Al Owais Cultural Award (2014). Isobel was also appointed a Trustee for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2014, the premier prize for novelists in Arabic.
For the last two years, Middle East Business has selected Isobel as one of the most influential Brits and the most inspirational woman living in the UAE. To further add to Isobel’s achievements, she co-hosts a radio show ‘Talking of Books’ every Saturday morning – three hours of live talk, interviews and discussions focused on books.
A piece of advice
“Follow your passion, and be prepared to put your whole being into any endeavour you commit to. Don't waste time on past failures, but focus on today and now.”
Alumni
Our alumni have gone on to achieve amazing things. Read some of our alumni stories below. If you would like to submit your own journey for inclusion, please email .
Cara Rowland
2017 – 2019, International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP)
Point score: 766, D*D*
Destination: University of Cambridge
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: camaraderie, creativity, transformational
When I was filling out my choices on UCAS I couldn’t have imagined then that I would be the first ever CP student in the world to be accepted to the University of Cambridge. I feel extremely proud and grateful to everyone who has helped to shape my educational experience and achieve this great honour. For me, education has always been about pursuing something that I feel truly passionate about. When I was considering where to study at sixth form, I chose IIC primarily because I wanted to follow a career in the performing arts. During my research, I was incredibly impressed by the quality of the performing arts faculty at the College, and saw this as a place that I could develop my passion. I decided to take the CP, with an initial focus on BTEC Performing Arts, IB Theatre Arts and IB English Literature. I then later picked up IB History to support my application to the University of Cambridge, because it was a subject I had always been interested in and I felt that it would help inform, and work in cohesion with, my other subjects. All of my IB subjects were studied at higher level.
When I first considered applying to Oxbridge all of the staff at IIC were incredibly supportive. They set up meetings with all of the IIC applicants, established mock interviews and provided me with lots of help and resources so that I could get the grades I needed to meet my conditions. My teachers, especially Mr Jones, encouraged me to recognise my own potential and helped me achieve things that I hadn’t even considered a possibility. Mr Jones helped reinvigorate my love for English which had been dulled by examinations and rote learning at GCSE. All of the staff were absolutely relentless in the support that they gave me and I couldn’t have done it without them. I will be starting at the University of Cambridge, studying Education, English, Drama and the Arts in October 2020, and I can’t wait.
IIC has so much to offer; not only is there a broad range of subjects to choose from, but the topics covered in each are extremely diverse and different to anything I would have expected to study or had studied before. Through the CP, a huge emphasis is placed on studying what you are personally interested in, and so there is a lot of variety in what you learn (I had the opportunity to study Korean dance, African literature, and Cambodian history). The CP was a great choice for me because it taught me how to critically analyse, think creatively and have more confidence in my own opinion and intellectual capacity. The curriculum also allowed me to have a much more well-rounded approach to my future studies and career, as I have an understanding of both the practical and academic elements of theatre.
There is also a huge range of extra-curricular activities at IIC to immerse yourself in. In Year 12 I was a member of the student council, working alongside my peers to organise key events in the College calendar, including the annual May Ball, using our time fundraising and promoting the event, which was all great fun.
A key highlight of my time spent at IIC has to be all of the amazing people that I met. There is such a strong sense of community at IIC, and the diversity of the cohort means you get to meet people from all types of cultures and backgrounds. Additionally, the teachers at IIC are ridiculously supportive and regularly go above and beyond to help their students.
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Always follow the things that you enjoy and are passionate about; find something you love and get obsessed with it.
Lorenzo Marzano
2015 – 2017, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Programme (DP)
Point score: 44
Destination: University of Cambridge
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: Exciting, challenging, friendly
Studying at IIC was different to any other educational experience, and the international nature of the college is second to none – so good in fact that I ended up staying for both years of sixth form instead of just one, as per my original plan!
I studied the DP at IIC and took Psychology, Italian and Further Mathematics at Standard Level and English B, Mathematics, Physics and Economics at Higher Level. Through the DP and the IB learner profile, you develop an international mind-set along with an important set of values; a great advantage and something I wasn’t initially expecting. The IB, and the way that it is taught, is completely different to what, and how, I was previously studying in Italy and I really enjoyed the way that the subjects were approached. Rather than just learning the facts, the approach to learning and teaching at IIC was far more creative.
There are two particular highlights during my time at the College. The first is the friends I made. The community spirit at IIC is brilliant and I’m now lucky to have friends all over the world! Studying at IIC opens up your mind to many different international perspectives, and it’s a mind-set that sticks with you for life. The second is my former Mathematics teacher. Having previously retired, he came back to teach a Further Mathematics module to our small class of five. As we were such a small group, it meant that the whole teaching process was personalised, allowing for very interactive, fun lessons and a greater sharing of knowledge.
I’m currently in my fourth year at the University of Cambridge, studying Economics. The team at IIC were so helpful with my application process to the university as all of the teachers know the system inside out. They were fantastic at providing me with useful advice and tips on how to strengthen my application and present the best version of myself. Alongside the application support, I felt confident in my academic ability too; the IB prepares you well for university, encouraging independent learning and the development of research skills, which have certainly served me well at Cambridge!
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Find people who have similar goals to you. Being part of a group of students who all intended to go to the University of Cambridge was extremely beneficial; we were all able to work together and motivate one another. It makes it all the more enjoyable!
Esme Kovacs
2016 – 2018, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Programme (DP)
Point score: 41
Destination: University of Durham
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: Exciting, challenging, friendly
Having loved my time spent at Impington Village College, it seemed only right that I continued my journey of education to IIC. As well as the College being a space that I already felt comfortable in, what really appealed to me was the IB. In Year 11, I had a huge range of interests and didn’t want to limit any of these. I studied the DP at IIC and took Mathematics and Biology at Standard Level and Theatre Studies, English Literature, Spanish and History, at Higher Level.
The IB curriculum is broad and directed towards independent study and critical thinking, and so it seemed like the perfect fit for me. The IB’s comprehensive curriculum meant that we were taught a wide-ranging variety of topics within a subject, which was especially beneficial for me in History; it opened my mind to the subject and allowed me to find out what specific elements I loved - interests that I still hold to this day.
A key highlight of my experience at IIC was the friendships that I made. Being able to connect with, and learn more about, people from all over the world was exciting. The international focus of the sixth form (both the cohort and the programmes) is great and something that you don’t get in many other places. Teachers at IIC were always keen to get our thoughts on global issues, which helped us place our learning in a global context. Each lesson was such a personal experience, every teacher truly knew every student, which was really beneficial.
I am now currently studying English Literature at the University of Durham. Although this is still a step up from my time at IIC, studying the IB taught me the skills of self-discipline and how to direct my own learning. IIC gave me a good work ethic and equipped me with the knowledge to recognise how hard I could work and how to push myself to the best of my ability
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Make sure you give yourself a break. It can be challenging but remember to appreciate the people around you and the time you have together.
Federico Scolari
2016 – 2018, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Programme (DP)
Point score: 41
Destination: University of Nottingham
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: International, unforgettable, motivational
I joined IIC in 2016, after moving to England from Italy. There are a number of reasons why IIC best suited my needs, both as a student and personally. The opportunity to learn English at an academic level justified my decision, which was reinforced by the fact that the International Baccalaureate curriculum was embedded within the sixth form. The IB is widely regarded by universities and employers as a highly respectable curriculum, which impacted my decision to study at the College. For me, IIC acted as a bridge between my own small reality and the globalised world, granting a gradual yet effective access to a community of like-minded international people. I studied the IB DP as a bilingual diploma at IIC, taking Economics, Italian, Spanish and English at Higher Level, and Biology and Maths Studies at Standard Level. I also took part in the Ethiopia project as part of my creativity, activity and service, crowdfunding for support projects for our partner school in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, raising a total of £3,500.
A key highlight of my experience at IIC was the great teaching. We had small classes meaning an outstanding teacher-student ratio, dedicated tutors and, most importantly, constant access to the teaching staff. For me, the empathy and professionalism of my teachers were most valuable, without a doubt. Our goals were their goals, and our achievements their achievements: a symmetrical interaction that motivated me each and every day. This was extremely evident in the Vice Principal, Ms Sale. She is the most inspiring individual I have ever met, with a passionate energy that pushes you not only to achieve your goals, but to also rethink them, redraw them and expand them to your true potential. Alongside the amazing teachers, the small community and family feel of the College allowed me to make friends for life.
There is also a huge range of extra-curricular activities at IIC to immerse yourself in. In Year 12 I was a member of the student council, working alongside my peers to organise key events in the College calendar, including the annual May Ball, using our time fundraising and promoting the event, which was all great fun.
As most Year 13 students, I didn’t really know what path would best fulfil my dreams and objectives, however the staff at IIC were always on hand to offer support and guidance on universities, including locations and courses, which proved incredibly useful. After leaving IIC in 2018, I went on to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Nottingham. The IB provides you with the tools to be an independent learner, a skill I highly appreciated at university, so I was not taken by surprise by the transition between different styles of learning. You are always prepared for any obstacles or inconveniences you might encounter, while simultaneously being organised and efficient in what you do. I’m still on a journey of discovering what I would like to do post-university, but I’m really excited about the future.
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Every right choice, alongside hard work and determination, will pave the way to your own success. Check the requirements of potential universities and adapt your curriculum to what they expect to see from you. Be diligent but flexible, hard-working but cheerful. Follow your passions and develop them at IIC: they have all kinds of support for all sorts of activities. There are endless opportunities out there, go and get them and don’t be scared!
Michaela Buňáková
2013 - 2015, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
Point score: 43
Destination: University of Manchester
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: challenging, fun, inspiring
Originally from Slovakia, I always knew that I wanted to carry out my post-16 education in England. Even in Slovakia news of what IIC could offer its students had reached me. When I was choosing where to study at sixth form a friend of mine was studying at IIC and had such wonderful things to say, both about the community of the College and the curriculum, which made my decision to study there an easy one. During my time at IIC I studied the DP, taking Russian, Environmental Studies and Mathematics at standard level and Economics, English Literature and German at higher level.
Something that really stood out to me during my time at IIC was the fantastic international community that you become a part of and are welcomed into. My time at the College introduced me to so many interesting people from all over the world and I was truly able to broaden my cultural understanding and knowledge. I also really enjoyed the community elements of the curriculum and the fact that I was able to give back through volunteering; as part of my creativity, activity and service, I volunteered at a centre for autism in Cambridge, which was extremely rewarding.
I loved studying Economics at IIC, so much so that I went on to study it, alongside Politics and Philosophy at the University of Manchester. The IB really prepares you for university; it made my transition to higher education so much easier as I had already developed so many of the key skills needed in order to thrive. The IB is taught in a way that allows you to explore and focus the way that you write, study and digest relevant information, which are all key skills for helping you at university. Following my time in Manchester I went on to study my master’s in Comparative Social Policy at the University of Oxford, exploring welfare systems and policy developments across a range of countries. I am now studying for a PhD in Epidemiology at McGill University in Montreal, with a focus on social elements, including inequalities in health. With each new stage of my journey of education I am learning more, and this information helps me progress to what’s next. IIC was an integral part of kick starting this journey.
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Trust your own skills. As long as what you are doing is leading to results you want and you feel happy and fulfilled with how things are going, you can achieve anything.
Olive McFarland
2018 - 2020, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
Point score: 43
Destination: Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: Busy but happy
When I moved to the UK from the USA, I knew that I wanted to continue my IB studies at sixth form, having previously followed IB programmes during secondary school. I wanted to carry on studying the IB because the programmes not only develop you academically, but encourage you to look at things in a different perspective, opening up your mind to the world around you; an ethos that I have held onto and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.
I have always loved studying English and the course at IIC was a particular highlight of my time there. The broad style of teaching really suited me; I loved how engaging and diverse the texts that we studied were and the teachers were brilliant. Similarly, the languages department at IIC is outstanding and over the two years that I studied Spanish B, I gained such an appreciation for the language that I’m now looking into a double major in Spanish! In addition to Spanish and English Language/Literature I also studied History and Philosophy at Higher Level and Biology and Mathematics at Standard Level. All of the courses encouraged me to develop critical thinking and argumentative skills, which have changed the way that I approach learning and thinking altogether.
This change in thinking has been particularly apparent in my first semester at university. Compared to my classmates who went to non-IB American high schools, I feel as though I have come more prepared for the workload, rigour and organisational skills needed. The DP is a baptism by fire; you gain the tools to be an independent learner right from the word go. After this, university doesn't seem so daunting!
Alongside the fantastic academic offering at IIC, going to a school with such an international community was wonderful. Everyone is so friendly and wants the best for you. During the applications process, the staff at IIC were available at all hours to support with any emergencies that cropped up. I knew from quite early on what my plans and goals were for after sixth form, and the staff were all fantastic about helping me figure out what I needed to do and how best to get it done. This was truly invaluable and something I will remember for a very long time.
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Support your fellow students. Learn to like coffee. Also, write your extended essay the summer after Year 12! You won't regret it.
Caitlin Riley
2015 - 2017, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
Point score: 37
Destination: University of Bangor
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: Enlightening, busy, friendly
I always knew that I wanted to study the DP at sixth form. With IIC’s fantastic range of subjects to choose from, a long-standing history of offering the IB and its community feel, it was an easy choice for me to apply to the college!
During my time at IIC, I studied Mathematics, Japanese and Environmental Systems and Societies at Standard Level, and English Literature and Languages, Biology and Physics at Higher Level. My initial interest in studying Japanese grew after a trip to the country in 2015; I was thrilled to see it was an option for me study at IIC. I also loved Environmental Systems and Societies, and I think it was this course that shaped my current career path. A lot of my degree is conservation based, which requires you to look at the world as a whole, so studying the DP gave me a solid foundation for adopting this mind-set.
I’m currently in my fourth year at the University of Bangor, having gained a scholarship through my IB results to study Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology. I found the whole transition from IIC to university very easy, and I spent most of my first year studying similar things to what I had studied throughout the DP. The structure of university and the IB is very similar; the DP’s internal assessments during sixth form helped me develop skills that are required as you move into higher education.
During the university application process, the staff at IIC were incredibly supportive and helpful; my Biology teacher, Mrs Carbonaro, even managed to get me crucial work experience at the University of Cambridge in the zoology labs! The staff at IIC really do go above and beyond to ensure their students meet their dreams.
What sticks with me the most from my time at IIC is how supportive and closely knit the environment was. As it’s a relatively small sixth form, you feel valued as a person, and the teaching staff care about you as an individual, motivating you to achieve your best.
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Understand that you are so well supported and that the teachers at IIC know how the get the best out of you. Make the most of your coursework, and try to make sure it’s something you’re really interested in; it will give you a big edge when taking your next steps.
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Giovanni Galvano
2017 – 2019, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) graduate
Point score: 36
Destination: University College London (UCL)
My Impington International College (IIC) experience in three words: inspiring, international, enjoyable
When I was 16 years old and living in Italy, I won a scholarship to come and study for a year in England. The location of IIC, and the fact that it offered the IB (a curriculum that I had heard wonderful things about), were my main reasons for choosing the College for my studies. I ended up loving my time so much, that I extended my stay for the full two years of sixth form.
I studied the DP, choosing Psychology and Italian at standard level and Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English B at higher level. I found that studying Psychology made me look at things in a different way and with a different perspective, opening up my mind to a new view of the world around us; this reflective and inquisitive way of learning was also encouraged by my teachers at IIC – they were all fantastic.
The teachers at IIC aren’t just there to teach you; they are truly interested in what you are doing and how you think and feel about what you are learning. I felt like we were on a level playing field, which was helped by the small class sizes, and that they really did want the best for you. I also loved the internationality of IIC. The mix of students studying at the College is brilliant and in the common room you are constantly hearing a mix of languages and laughter – you always feel welcome.
Something that stood out to me about the IB curriculum is how it is structured and the breadth of knowledge that you gain. I really enjoyed the creativity, activity, service (CAS) core element of the DP, where you are able to enjoy a wide range of activities alongside academic studies; I felt that all of the elements complemented each other perfectly.
Applying to university really shaped my experience at IIC. I originally applied to the University of Cambridge to study Medicine and was rejected; at that moment in time I wasn’t sure what to do but all of the teachers at the College were so supportive. They met with me, talked me through some additional options and helped me to look at things rationally. I am now studying Neuroscience at UCL. For me, Neuroscience is the perfect mix of Biology and Psychology, two of my huge passions. Following my time at IIC, the transition to university was easy. The IB taught me how to study and how to be organised, and I felt that I was fully prepared for the work and was even one step ahead of my peers.
What advice do you have for current IIC students?
Don’t stress about the transition. Look for a pathway that suits you and, if it doesn’t lead you to what you first thought, that doesn’t mean that it’s over. Sometimes failing puts you in the direction of something you’ve never thought of, and something that you end up enjoying more.
