55 Hong Kong students from 13 schools score perfect IB marks

At least 55 students from 13 Hong Kong schools have achieved top marks in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, with one private independent institution reporting nine perfect scorers, its best result on record.

With results released on Monday, Victoria Shanghai Academy said nine students attained the maximum 45 points, while another nine scored 44. The school’s average score was 39.

Private independent Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School recorded six top scorers, alongside eight students who achieved 44 points. Its average score was 38.37.

Seven secondary schools under the English Schools Foundation (ESF) produced a combined 27 perfect scorers, with an average score of 36.4.

Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools St Stephen’s College and Diocesan Boys’ School recorded five and at least three top scorers, respectively. St Stephen’s also had eight students scoring 44 points.

At Canadian International School of Hong Kong, three students achieved perfect scores, while 11 obtained 44 points. Its average score stood at 39.