Petition

Reverse the Cut to IB State Funded Schools.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We would like the government to reverse the decision to cut of funding for the IB program for IB state schools.
We want the government to do this, as this is an issue close to our hearts. Schools are being forced to revert back to A-Levels, and students deserve the choice. The IB says: “If the Department for Education carries out this plan, its savings will be minimal but there will be significant costs to students in loss of choice and opportunity in a globally competitive environment.” IB students are 3 times more likely than matched A level students to enrol in a top-20 higher education institution.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Stop changes to the large programme uplift funding to protect our education
Stop changes to the large programme uplift funding to protect our education

Timeline

10 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
20 Nov 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Nov 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.