Buckswood is proud to be a provider of International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. The IB offers a broad-based, challenging diploma, ideal for the internationally-minded or versatile student who prefers a comprehensive curriculum without early specialisation. Over a two-year period, students engage in six subjects across various disciplines, including a compulsory additional language, studied at either higher or standard levels.

 Distinct from A Levels, the IB diploma demands a holistic approach to education, integrating academic studies with physical challenges, charity initiatives, and a Theory of Knowledge component. Buckswood enriches this experience with opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, where students undertake ventures such as hiking through the English countryside or conducting charity work in Africa, further enhancing personal development and university applications. Our IB graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for university, often securing their first-choice universities in the UK and globally.