Academic Performance & University Placements

Academic Performance

ISH’s academic results on external assessments, as summarised below, shows that our approach to learning achieves a strong performance compared to traditional approaches.

IB Diploma Results 2023
BTEC & IBCP Results

IB Diploma Results 2023

Average points obtained by candidates who passed the diploma:	32
Highest diploma points awarded to a candidate:	44
Average grade obtained at ISH by candidates who passed the diploma:	5.15
IBDP Students receiving 40 points or more	8%
IBDP Students receiving 35 points or more	26%
IBDP Students receiving 30 points or more	59%
Number of students who took the IBDP exam	61

University Placements 2023

Universities around the world agree that the ISH IB programmes prepare students for success in higher education, and that they are truly ready for the next step in their learning journey.

85% of ISH graduates matriculate at Colleges and Universities worldwide. Some students may decide to take a gap year. Others go on to complete an apprenticeship or fulfil their military obligations prior to entering higher education.

Listed below are the universities that offered ISH students places in the last four years. Universities marked with an asterisk* indicate Class of 2023 matriculations.

Europe

Belgium

University of Antwerp

KU Leuven

Bulgaria

Medical University Sofia

Denmark

Aarhus University	DTU Copenhagen
Copenhagen Business School	University of Southern Denmark

France

L'Institute Supérieur des Arts Appliqués*	The American University of Paris
Science Po Paris

Germany

Constructor University	Kühne Logistics University**
EBS University of Business and Law*	Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Berlin
ESCP Business School Berlin	Technische University of Darmstadt
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management	TU München
Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Berlin*	Universität Bremen
Hamburg School of Business Administration*	Universität Heidelberg
HAW, Hamburg*	Universität Ulm*
Humboldt Universität	WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
IUBH University of Applied Sciences in Germany	Zeppelin Universität*

Ireland

Trinity College Dublin	University College Dublin
University College Cork

Italy

Bocconi University	Politecnico di Torino
Humanitas University*

Latvia

Riga Stradijns University*

Netherlands

Eindhoven University of Technology*	TU Delft
Erasmus University of Rotterdam*	University of Amsterdam*
HAN University of Applied Sciences	University of Groningen**
Hanze U of Applied Sciences	University of Twente
Leiden University*	Utrecht University*
Leiden University College	VU Amsterdam
Maastricht University**	Wageningen Universtity and Research Centre
Tilburg University	WdKA Hogeschool Rotterdam*

Spain

ESADE University	INSA Barcelona
IE University**

Sweden

Kungl Tekniska Högskolan - Royal Institute of Technology	Stockholm School of Economics
Lund University	Stockholm University*
University of Gothenburg

Switzerland

Cesar Ritz Colleges	Glion
EHL	UNIL

United Kingdom

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge	Institute of Contemporary Music Performance	Regent's University London	University of Cardiff	University of Newcastle
Birmingham City University	King's College London	Royal Holloway, University of London	University of Creative Arts	University of Sheffield
Bournemouth University	London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art*	SOAS University of London	University of Derby	University of Southampton
Cambridge University	London College of Communication	Swansea University*	University of Durham	University of St.Andrews
Central Saint Martins College of Arts & Design	London School of Economics and Political Science	University College London*	University of Edinburgh	University of Stirling*
City University London	Loughborough University	University of the Arts London	University of Exeter	University of Strathclyde
Coventry University	Manchester Metropolitan University	University of Aberdeen	University of Glasgow	University of Surrey
Durham University	Nottingham Trent University	University of Aberystwyth	University of Greenwich	University of Sussex
Falmouth University	Oxford University	University of Bath	University of Kent	University of Warwick*
Greater Brighton Metropolitan C.	Oxford Brooks University*	University of Birmingham	University of Leeds	University of York
Heriot Watt University	Queen University Belfast	University of Brighton	University of Liverpool
Imperial College London	Queen Mary University of London	University of Bristol	University of Manchester

North America

Canada

McGill University	University of Toronto
University of British Columbia	University of Waterloo

USA

American University	Kenyon College	Pennsylvania State University	UC San Diego
Boston University	Loyola University Chicago	Purdue University	University of Alabama, Birmingham*
Clemson University*	Macalester College	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	University of Chicago
College of William & Mary	Manhattan College	Rochester Institute of Technology	University of Colorado, Boulder
Dartmouth College	Marist College	Rutgers University	University of Connecticut
DePaul University	Miami-Dade Universit*	SCAD	University of Delaware
Emerson College	Miami University (OH)	Scripps College	University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Eugene Lang College / The New School	Michigan State University	Skidmore College	University of St Andrew's, NC*
Fordham University	New York University	St. John's University	University of Tampa
Georgetown University	Northeastern University	Tufts University	University of Texas, Austin*
George Washington. University	Nova Southeastern University	Union College*	Vanderbilt University
Harvard College*	Pace University*	UC Irvine	Virginia Tech
Hobart & Williams Smith Colleges	Parsons School of Design / The New School	UC Riverside	Xavier University

Asia

Japan

Keio University, Mita*	University of Tokyo
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University*	Waseda University*
Sophia University

Korea

Seoul National University

Yonsei University

Australia & New Zealand

Australia

University of Sydney	RMIT University
Monash University	University of Tasmania
Queensland University of Technology	University of Technology College, Sydney

New Zealand

University of Auckland

Victoria University of Wellington

College Counselling

The college search and application process is a comprehensive task, one with many rewards as well as challenges. The process takes several years if done thoroughly. The key to a successful transition from high school to tertiary education is a timely and sound preparation.

At ISH the college counsellors work with students from Grades 9-12 in order to assist them as they search for prospective colleges/universities and careers in a variety of countries. In the context of an international school, we understand the varying needs of students applying to different countries, including different application requirements and deadlines. Our students attend higher education institutions in many countries worldwide. It is our common goal to help match the student’s individual hopes, wishes, interests and talents with the most suitable post-secondary choice. Information, advice and guidance are offered throughout the entire selection and application process.

In addition to individual, family and group guidance sessions with the counsellors, students have access to a plethora of college-planning resources as well as college related activities in- and outside of ISH such as visits from university representatives, college information nights at school and trips to various college fairs and exhibitions to guide them in their choice.

Standardised Testing

In Hamburg, the International School of Hamburg is the only certified test center for both the SAT, a university admissions examination required and/or recommended by many U.S. universities and some universities overseas.

Both ISH and non-ISH students are welcome to take the test following completed registration.

How to take the SAT at ISH?

If you would like to take the SAT or SAT Subject Tests at ISH, please visit the College Board website directly to register: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html

Our SAT Test Center number is: 57710; SAT School Code (for ISH Students only) is: 734425

PSAT will be administered to 10th graders and 11th graders US citizens (optional)

For the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) please refer to other test centres in the Hamburg area. Registration online: www.toefl.org. Our school code (for ISH students only) is: 8961.

Test dates for ISH are posted on the respective websites and on the ISH calendar.

Number of BTEC courses offered	2
Number of CP candidates	7
Highest reflective project mark:	23
Number of candidates achieved CP:	100%
Average grade obtained by candidates who achieved the CP:	4.10

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