Students at The English College, Dubai are celebrating an outstanding set of A Level and BTEC results from our Sixth Form in Dubai, marking an important milestone for the Class of 2026. This year, 23% of A Level entries achieved A*, while 51% achieved grades from A* to A. The school also recorded a 100% A Level pass rate. BTEC students achieved equally strong outcomes, with a 100% overall pass rate and 36% of BTEC Level 3 entries awarded Distinction*. These results reflect the hard work, determination and resilience of students, supported by their teachers and families throughout their learning journey. 2026 A Level and BTEC results at a glance 23% of A Level entries achieved A* 51% of A Level entries achieved grades from A* to A 95% of A Level entries achieved grades from A* to C 100% overall A Level pass rate 36% of BTEC Level 3 entries achieved Distinction*, with a 100% overall BTEC Level 3 pass rate The results alongside highlighting the achievements of students studying A Levels at The English College, Dubai, also demonstrate significant improvement across this cohort, The proportion of entries achieving A* increased from 11% in 2025 to 23% in 2026, while entries achieving grades from A* to A increased from 43% to 51%. The proportion achieving grades from A* to C also rose from 85% to 95%. Emily Hopkinson, Principal at The English College, Dubai, said: “What a year and what an extraordinary group of young people. Our students continue to surprise and inspire me every day, and today is another reminder of just how remarkable they are. At such a crucial point in their education, our students have faced uncertainty and disruption, yet they have responded with incredible strength, resilience and adaptability. Their results are something to celebrate, but I am equally proud of the character they have shown in achieving them. The record breaking Class of 2026 have worked incredibly hard and shown us just what is possible when talent, determination and resilience come together.” Celebrating our students at The English College, Dubai Behind the headline A Level results are individual stories of achievement, improvement and determination. Students achieved exceptional grades across a wide range of A Level subjects. Among this year’s notable performances: Alexandra achieved 4 A* in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Layan achieved 4 A* in Physics, Art, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Taha achieved 4 A* in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Anita achieved 3 A* in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Tushar achieved 3 A* in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Prachi achieved 3 A* in Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics. Fatemeh achieved 3 A* in Psychology, English Literature and Business. Hala achieved 2 A* in Chemistry and Mathematics and 2 A in Biology and Arabic. Eva achieved 2 A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and 2 A in Biology and Chemistry. Haya achieved 2 A* in Chemistry and Mathematics and an A in Biology. Aanya achieved 2 A* in Chemistry and Mathematics and an A in Biology. Jameela achieved 2 A* in Biology and Mathematics and an A in Chemistry. Kamran achieved 2 A* in Law and Spanish and an A in Business. Kirsten achieved 2 A* in Psychology and Business and an A in English Literature. Sofia achieved 2 A* in Psychology and Business and an A in Physical Education. Milimo achieved 2 A* in Psychology and Sociology and an A in Media. Mark achieved 2 A* in Chemistry and Mathematics and an A in Physics. Anita, EC Graduate 2026 added: “I’m super happy with my results. I’ve been at EC since Year 7 and achieved 3 A* in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. My parents are very happy with my results too. I’m going to Imperial College London to study Molecular Bioengineering. Thank you to EC for all the support, and especially to Mr Ray for teaching me Chemistry.” Prachi, EC Graduate 2026, said: “I’ve been studying at The English College since Year 7, and I’ve achieved 3 A* in Mathematics, Economics and Chemistry. I’ll be going to the University of Warwick to study Economics, Politics and International Studies. I’m really thankful to EC for the education they’ve given me and for supporting me throughout this whole journey.” Taha, EC Graduate 2026 added: “I’ve been a student at EC since Year 10, and today I achieved 4 A* in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science. I’m excited to go on to study Engineering at university. I want to thank my friends and family, especially my parents, for being so supportive, and Mr Ray and Mr John for being so helpful throughout the journey.” Nicola Hamer, Head of Secondary at The English College, Dubai, said: “As educators, our greatest measure of success is not simply the grades our students achieve, but the young people they become. This year’s Year 13 cohort have excelled in both. Their outstanding results reflect years of hard work, determination and resilience, but they also reflect the character, integrity and ambition they have shown throughout their time at The English College. Our students never lost sight of their goals. They embraced every challenge with maturity, supported one another and demonstrated the resilience and adaptability that will serve them well far beyond their time at school.” Rory Galvin, Director of Learning, ISP Middle East, said: “Examination results are an important milestone, but what matters most is the learning journey behind them. Across our schools at ISP Middle East, we want students to experience learning that challenges them, builds their confidence and enables them to achieve more than they thought possible. These results reflect the determination of our students, the expertise and care of their teachers, and the support of their families. It is incredibly rewarding to see that learning translates into strong outcomes and, importantly, exciting opportunities for what comes next. Congratulations to every student on their achievements.” University destinations for the Class of 2026 Students are now preparing for the next stage of their journeys, with 100% heading to their destination of choice. Members of the Class of 2026 are heading to universities in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States, pursuing courses and pathways that reflect a broad range of individual interests and ambitions. University destinations for the Class of 2026 include the University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, University of Texas at Austin, University College London, University of Warwick, University of Bath, University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, University of Glasgow, University of Nottingham, University of Bristol, University of Exeter, New York University Abu Dhabi, University of York, Newcastle University, University of Birmingham, University of Southampton, University of Leeds and Cardiff University. Among this year’s students, Alexandra will head to the University of Bath to study Biomedical Sciences with professional placement, while Layan will study Architecture with professional placement at the University of Bath. Anita will study Molecular Bioengineering at Imperial College London, Mohammad Taha will pursue Mechanical Engineering at the University of Glasgow, and Prachi will study Economics, Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. Other confirmed pathways include Eva studying Chemical Engineering, including an Industrial Year at the University of Nottingham, Tushar studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manchester and Mark pursuing Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Manchester. Aanya will study Chemical Engineering with professional placement at the University of Bath, Jameela will pursue Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at the University of Exeter, Kamran will study International Relations at the University of Exeter, Fatemeh will study Accounting and Finance at Aston University, Milimo will pursue Digital Media, Culture and Society at the University of Manchester, and Sofia will study Psychology at the University of York. As The English College, Dubai celebrates this year’s achievements, the school looks forward to seeing the Class of 2026 take everything they have learned into the next stage of their education. Their results are an important milestone, while the opportunities ahead mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter as students continue to pursue their individual ambitions and build on the confidence, knowledge and resilience developed throughout their time at The English College, Dubai. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to the teachers, families and wider school community who have supported them along the way. Families considering a British school in Dubai with over 30 years of British education in Dubai are welcome to book a tour of the Al Safa campus. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to the teachers, families and wider school community who have supported them along the way. For families exploring a British international school in Dubai, these achievements offer a glimpse into the learning, support and opportunities that shape the student experience at The English College. With more than 30 years of British education in Dubai, the school continues to build a community where students are encouraged to pursue their ambitions, grow in confidence and prepare for what comes next. Families are warmly invited to book a tour of the Al Safa campus to experience the school community and learning environment for themselves.
