Submitted on Saturday 11th October 2025
Rejected on Thursday 20th November 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Oppose the funding cuts for the International Baccalaureate in state schools
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.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
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
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746219
216.73.217.50 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:37:39 +0100
