I'm looking into doing the IB. My teacher put it this way: For A-levels, there is a tiny leap between GCSEs and A-level and a massive one between Uni. For IB, huge leap from GCSE then a tiny one when going into Uni. Our school is starting the IB next year and if I apply for it, I'll be in the 'guinea pig' year. Unless of course, my application to Welbeck is a succes.