Awards and Examinations
Whilst most IHRS courses are designed to provide far more than just the means to
pass an examination, results do count, of course, and we are delighted that our students,
year after year, continue to achieve outstanding results.
RHS General Certificate in Horticulture
This long standing award was replaced some years ago, the
last examination being held in March 2006.
Average National results (all colleges) for the last two years were:
Candidates awarded a Pass 33.75%
With Credit 28.5%
With Distinction 18.5%
Overall pass rate 74.5%
Average IHRS results for the last two years were:
Candidates awarded a Pass 23.5%
With Credit 42%
With Distinction 27.5%
Overall pass rate 93%
Average IHRS results for the last five years were:
Candidates awarded a Pass 43%
With Credit 38.4%
With Distinction 13,4%
Overall pass rate 94.8%
RHS level 2 Certificate in Horticulture
This award was examined for the first time in February 2006
IHRS students' pass rate
since then has been 100% (most with Commendation).
RHS Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Horticulture (level 3)
Since the Advanced Certificate was introduced by the RHS in 2001
all (100%) our candidates
for these awards have passed with commendation.