A Bermuda High School student has become one of the 0.3 per cent of students worldwide to earn top marks in their International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Brianna Mendes scored 45 points out of 45 as BHS announced record results for its 2017 IB candidates.

Head of school Linda Parker said: “We are thrilled to report outstanding results this year with Brianna Mendes scoring the maximum possible 45 points, placing her in the top 0.3 per cent of students worldwide.”

As well as Mendes, five further students at the school scored 40 points or more. Forty-three of the 52 students in the graduating class were entered for the full IB Diploma, of which 38 were successful in obtaining it, while the remaining students successfully completed their IB courses.

Twenty-eight IB Diploma awardees, or 74 per cent, achieved 30 points or higher. The 2017 BHS average score was 33 points for those achieving the full diploma, which surpasses the world average of 30 points.

BHS student Megan Sutcliffe gained 44 points out of a possible 45 points and Georgia Bower scored 43 points. Other top scorers were Emma O’Donnell, 41 points and Shanyce Morris, 40 points.

Ms Parker said: “Our high success-rate for the full IB Diploma is particularly noteworthy as unlike many IB schools worldwide, we do not pre-select students for entry into the IB Diploma but rather all students are given the opportunity to attempt this challenging programme and fulfil their potential.

“We thank our talented teachers for their unwavering commitment and subject expertise in helping these students achieve their highest potential.

“We are proud of all of our IB students for their strong work ethic, focus and determination to achieve their best against the challenging IB academic standard. We are confident that our graduates are well-prepared for their future endeavours, and we wish them continued success.”

Head of IB and IB co-ordinator Kate Ross said: “This year, as in previous years, we are pleased that so many students who were given the opportunity to stretch

towards attaining a full IB Diploma met their goal with the help and guidance of our teachers, the support of peers and parents and their own unfailing hard work and tenacity.

“A third of our IB students have been with us since Year 1, so it has been especially rewarding to witness them complete their BHS education and move on to further education with the security of an international qualification.

“For those other students who joined us at various stages, we are delighted to see that their BHS experience has paved the way for further success.”

Students from the graduating class of 2017 have been offered places to pursue degree courses in Canada, the US and the UK.

Top scorer Ms Mendes will pursue a Bachelor of Commerce in Mathematics at McGill University and Ms Sutcliffe will do a dual degree in European Social and Political Studies at University College London and Sciences Po, Paris.