The halls of Prague British International School are filled with an extraordinary sense of pride this year. The International Baccalaureate Diploma results for 2025 are far more than just figures on a transcript; they are a living testament to the academic growth, personal resilience, and creative energy our students poured into their studies.
This year’s graduating class set a remarkably high bar. With a near-perfect pass rate of 99% and an impressive average score of 34 points, our students significantly outperformed the global average of 30.6. Behind these results lies meticulous work across twenty-five subject areas, where the average subject grade reached 5.40. Furthermore, nearly a third of all candidates achieved elite scores of 37 points or higher out of the maximum 45.
Special recognition belongs to Emily and Hyewon, who achieved the perfect score of 45 points. This rare feat places them among the top 1% of performers worldwide, marking a pinnacle of academic dedication.
Mark Buckley, Deputy Head of PBIS, noted that these achievements reflect more than just intellect; they mirror the students’ passion and determination. He observed that it is no coincidence to see such high outcomes in Theatre and Visual Arts following the students’ outstanding exhibitions and performances. Similarly, the success seen in Physics and Computer Science—where almost half of the Higher Level grades reached the top tiers—is a direct result of the students’ engagement with robotics and H2GP racing.
These academic successes have opened doors to the world’s most prestigious universities. Our graduates have received offers from top-ranked institutions in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada, South Korea, and beyond. Many will head to universities ranked within the global top 200, such as Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, King’s College London, and Delft University of Technology. Others have chosen to remain in the Czech Republic to attend leading institutions including the Czech Technical University, Charles University, and the Prague University of Economics and Business.
The IB Diploma Programme has equipped these students with much more than facts; it has provided them with critical thinking, research skills, and the time management necessary for the modern world. Whether they become entrepreneurs, doctors, artists, or enter careers that do not even exist yet, they leave PBIS ready to face any challenge.
We congratulate the Class of 2025 and wish them every success as they take their next steps toward university and a bright future.