International Baccalaureate today announced its May examinations scheduled for between 30 April and 22 May for diploma programme and career-related programme candidates will no longer be held.

Depending on what they registered for, students will be awarded a diploma or a course certificate which reflects their standard of work. IB stated: “This is based on student’s coursework and the established assessment expertise, rigor and quality control already built into the programmes.”

Information about the middle years programme e-assessment examinations due to be held between 11-22 May will be provided next week.

On its website IB stated: “Our students, their well-being and their progression in future stages of life have been at the forefront of our thinking as we respond to this extraordinary pandemic.
“As an organization, it is critical for us to ensure that the options we provide our global community of IB World schools are based on compassion for our students and teachers and, fairness for the difficult circumstances our students and educators are experiencing. We are grateful for your patience and consideration. As a result, the IB with considerable advisement from stakeholders across the globe including schools, students, universities and official bodies has determined the most responsible and ethical way forward.”