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Hong Kong students achieve perfect scores in International Baccalaureate exams

In Hong Kong, 55 students from 13 different schools achieved perfect scores on the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. Victoria Shanghai Academy reported a record nine perfect scorers, with an average score of 39. Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School had six perfect scorers and an average of 38.37, while the English Schools Foundation (ESF) schools collectively had 27 perfect scorers. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Yiu,Kelly Fung ·

    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…