INTERNATIONAL approval has been given to a Warrington college to teach a new qualification from September.
Priestley College has had its status as a World School confirmed and will be able to teach the International 
Baccalaureate (IB). Its status was confirmed by the International Baccalaureate Organisation at a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Loushers Lane college went through a rigorous assessment before being accepted for the long-established programme which is respected throughout the world. It is also one of the fastest growing qualifications in the United Kingdom and Priestley will be one of the first providers in the North West to offer it.
The IB is an alternative to traditional A Levels and students study a range of subjects, with an international perspective.
Carol Mtitimila, IB co-ordinator, said “We are delighted and proud to be a World School. We are looking forward to teaching this exciting programme and welcoming our first cohort of IB students in September.
“As globalisation increases, it is important that our learners have a world class and world recognised qualification to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”
Further details about the qualification can be obtained at www.priestley.ac.uk by phoning 01925 633591 or contacting Carol directly at [email protected]
Picture: Carol Mtitimila is joined by students Chris Watts and Carla Fargher (front row) and Daria Szambelan and Matthew Rees.
