Petition
Oppose the funding cuts for the International Baccalaureate in state schools
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to reverse its decision to cut funding for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in state schools. The IBDP is a rigorous and internationally recognised post-16 qualification that encourages students to think critically, holistically and globally.
The IBDP has over 200,000 global graduates each year. IBDP students take 6 subjects in different 'groups' as well as Theory of Knowledge, write a 4000-word essay (EE) and engage in extracurriculars (CAS) to pass.
IBDP graduates are increasingly sought after by employers and universities because of the skills they develop, such as critical thinking and enquiry. The government's plan to cut funding for the IBDP in state schools limits choice for those who can't afford it.
IBDP graduates are increasingly sought after by employers and universities because of the skills they develop, such as critical thinking and enquiry. The government's plan to cut funding for the IBDP in state schools limits choice for those who can't afford it.
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
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
| 11 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.