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IB Career-related Programme IB programme

After GCSEs. Combines at least two IB Diploma subjects with a career-related qualification (often a BTEC), a reflective project, language development and personal and professional skills. Can lead to university, apprenticeships or work. Offered by fewer schools than the Diploma; check locally.

• Level 3
• 2 years
• After GCSEs

Entry requirements

• With GCSEs: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Maths, English Language, Business, Computer Science. Typical: Usually five GCSEs at grade 4 or 5 or above; schools set their own requirements.

Schools and colleges offering it

29 schools and colleges in the UK, from the International Baccalaureate's directory. Always check with the school before applying.

East of England

• Anglo European School, Ingatestone State
• Impington Village College, Impington State

London

• ACS Hillingdon International School, Hillingdon Independent
• Leigh Academy Blackheath, Blackheath State
• Leigh Academy Halley, Kidbrooke State
• Westminster Academy, Westminster State

North West

• Chester International School, Chester Independent
• Windermere School, Windermere Independent

Scotland

• Lomond School, Helensburgh Independent
• St Leonards School, St Andrews Independent

South East

• ACS Egham International School, Egham Independent
• Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs State
• Hartsdown Academy, Margate State
• King Ethelbert School, Birchington State
• Knole Academy, Sevenoaks State
• Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Ebbsfleet State
• Leigh Academy Minster, Minster State
• Leigh Academy Strood, Strood State
• Leigh Academy Tonbridge, Tonbridge State
• Leigh Academy Wilmington, Wilmington State
• Northfleet School for Girls, Northfleet State
• Northfleet Technology College, Northfleet State
• Ryde School with Upper Chine, Ryde Independent
• Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy State
• The Malling School, East Malling State
• The Royal Harbour Academy, Ramsgate State
• The Skinners' Kent Academy Trust, Tunbridge Wells State

South West

• Arts University Plymouth, Plymouth College
• Warminster School, Warminster Independent

Where to find it

Offered by a limited number of schools and colleges. Find them with the International Baccalaureate's Find an IB World School directory, and check with the school.

Revision guides

GCSE Maths · GCSE English Language · GCSE Business · GCSE Computer Science

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