Students across GEMS Education’s British curriculum schools achieved strong results, with 2,388 students sitting 6,312 A-Level examinations across 22 GEMS schools in the UAE and Qatar. More than one-third (39%) of entries achieved A*–A, while 67% were awarded A*–B.

Among the strongest-performing schools, Jumeirah College recorded 67% of entries at A*–A, while GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail, recorded 86% at A*–B. GEMS Metropole School, Motor City, reported 84% of entries at A*–B, while GEMS Al Barsha National School achieved 100% at A*–C.

On the BTEC Level 3 pathway, 564 learners completed the qualification this year. Almost half (46%) achieved the highest possible Distinction* grade (D*), while 72% achieved Distinction* or Distinction. The overall pass rate was 99.8%, with continued year-on-year improvement.

 “These results reflect the ambition, determination, and resilience of young people who have worked tirelessly to achieve their goals, supported throughout by exceptional educators and families working together in partnership,” Dino Varkey, Group Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Education, said.

“Behind every set of outstanding results is a personal story of effort, courage, and belief. I am incredibly proud of our students, not only for what they have achieved, but for the resilience, ambition, and heart they have shown along the way.” Lisa Crausby OBE, Group Chief Education Officer at GEMS Education, said.

At Jebel Ali School, 54% of grades across 188 A-Level entries were awarded A*–A, up from 30% in 2025 and 26% in 2024. More than one in five entries achieved the top A* grade, while 99% were graded A*–C and the overall pass rate reached 100%.

The school’s BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) provision also recorded a 100% pass rate across 37 entries, with 62% awarded Distinction* or Distinction.

“The Year 13 students at Jebel Ali School have achieved an exceptional set of A Level and BTEC results, reflecting their dedication, perseverance and academic ambition,” Simon Jodrell, principal of Jebel Ali School, said.

Repton Al Barsha celebrated its first-ever A-Level graduating cohort, with 50% of all A-Level entries awarded A*–A grades and 87% achieving A*–B grades.

Chandini Misra, Principal of Repton Al Barsha, said: “That this inaugural cohort has achieved such impressive outcomes during a year marked by significant disruption makes their success even more remarkable.”

Repton Dubai recorded another year of strong academic performance, with 39% of entries receiving A*–A grades and 73% awarded A*–B grades. Students secured places at leading universities including Columbia University, Northwestern University and University College London.

“Despite difficult circumstances that challenged us all, this cohort remained focused, supported one another and continued to strive for excellence,” Michael Bloy, Principal of Repton Dubai, said.

At Repton Abu Dhabi, 37% of all A-Level entries were awarded A*–A grades and 71% achieved A*–B grades. Students secured offers from leading universities around the world, including Wageningen University & Research, the University of Groningen and the University of Manchester.

Tracy Crowder-Cloe, Principal of Repton Abu Dhabi, said: “We are immensely proud of their achievements and grateful to our staff and families for the unwavering support they provided throughout this period.”

Brighton College Abu Dhabi’s Class of 2026 achieved 63% of grades at A*–A and 84% at A*–B. In 15 of the 22 A-Level subjects offered, 75% or more of grades were awarded at A–B, with A*–A attainment reaching 82% in Biology, 77% in Psychology and 76% in Mathematics. The cohort also recorded an average value-added score of 1.08.

Barney Durrant, Head Master of Brighton College Abu Dhabi, said: “We are all very proud of them - not just for the grades they have achieved, but for the skills they have developed in doing so, and there is no doubt that these achievements will give them greater confidence in the future.”

Brighton College Al Ain achieved a 100% pass rate across all confirmed full A-Level awards. Overall, 58.4% of grades were awarded at A* or A and 90.9% at A*–B.

At AS Level, pupils achieved A grades in Biology, Chemistry and English Language, the highest possible grade at this level. Emirati pupils achieved a 100% pass rate across 23 full A-Level qualifications, with 91.3% of grades awarded at A*–C and seven grades awarded at A* or A.

Melanie Black, Deputy Head Whole School, Brighton College Al Ain, said: “Throughout a year that brought unique challenges, our pupils remained focused on their goals and continued to strive for excellence. We are delighted to see many pupils progressing to prestigious universities and highly regarded programmes that align with their ambitions.”

At Horizon International School (HIS), 44% of students achieved A*–A grades, while 84% achieved A*–B and 95% achieved A*–C. This year, A-Level students achieved an average of 1.57 grades above their expected outcomes across all subjects.

Horizon International School Principal Stephen Quinn said: “Despite the challenges of this year, our students demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment to their learning. Supported by our dedicated teachers, families, and wider HIS community, they achieved strong results that reflect their hard work and determination.”