One in seven Nord Anglia students achieve elite 40+ point IB results

Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education today announced outstanding International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results for its Class of 2026, with one in seven students celebrating 40+ points.

A 40+ IBDP score is widely regarded as an exceptional academic achievement, equivalent to 4 A* grades at A level. 2026’s results also saw seven Nord Anglia schools’ students achieve ‘perfect 45’ scores – the highest IBDP score possible.

As the world's largest provider of the IBDP, 2026 marked Nord Anglia’s biggest IB cohort, with 2,617 students across 51 schools completing the programme in 2026.

Across the cohort, students achieved an average Diploma score of 34 points, outperforming the 2026 global average of 30.88 for the 13th consecutive year. 2026’s results also saw over half (26) of Nord Anglia’s IB schools further improve their average Diploma score year-on-year.

Amman Academy in Jordan was Nord Anglia's highest-performing IB school, with students achieving an average Diploma score of 39.5 points, placing it once again among the world's elite IB schools.

Perfect 45-point IB Diploma scores were achieved by students attending:

• British International School Hanoi
• British International School Ho Chi Minh City
• Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai
• Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
• Regents International School Pattaya
• The British School Warsaw

Dr Kate Erricker, Chief Education Officer at Nord Anglia Education, said:

“This year's results underline why high-quality teaching and academic excellence are at the heart of a Nord Anglia education. Our students continue to surpass all expectations, working harder every year and they leave our schools ready to embrace life at the world’s top universities, and beyond. Behind our students’ incredible achievements are our talented teachers whose dedication and encouragement sets them up for future success.”

Global highlights from across Nord Anglia's IB schools include:

Middle East

• Amman Academy in Jordan: 39.5 average IBDP score
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai: 37.1 average IBDP score
• Swiss International School Dubai: 35.6 average IBDP score

China

• Léman International School Chengdu: 36.6 average IBDP score
• The British School of Beijing, Shunyi: 36.5 average IBDP score

Southeast Asia

• British International School Ho Chi Minh City: 36.6 average IBDP score
• British International School Hanoi: 34.9 average IBDP score
• Dover Court International School, Singapore: 35.0 average IBDP score

India

• Oakridge International School Bachupally: 35.9 average IBDP score
• Oakridge International School Gachibowli: 34.2 average IBDP score

Europe

• The British School Bratislava: 35.7 average IBDP score
• The British School Warsaw: 35.4 average IBDP score

The Americas

• British International School of Boston: 35.3 average IBDP score
• British International School of Washington: 34.6 average IBDP score

Pathways to the world's leading universities

Nord Anglia’s Class of 2026 have received offers from many of the world's top-ranked universities, including:

• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
• Harvard University
• Stanford University
• University College London (UCL)

...alongside many other leading institutions across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond.

The world's largest provider of the IBDP

Recognised by leading universities worldwide, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is designed for students aged 16–19 and develops academic excellence, critical thinking, and an international outlook.

Since 2021, Nord Anglia Education has been the world's largest provider of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Discover how a Nord Anglia education helps students achieve exceptional outcomes and thrive at leading universities. Find your nearest school and enquire today.