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Arbor School has announced an exceptional set of results for its first A Level cohort, marking another significant milestone for the Class of 2026 as students prepare to progress to universities and future pathways around the world.

Across 61 A Level entries from 23 students, 26% of grades were awarded at A*, 46% at A*-A, 80% at A*-B and 92% at A*-C, with students achieving a 100% overall pass rate.

Students following Arbor's BTEC pathways also achieved strong results, with 63% of entries awarded Distinction or Distinction* and a 100% pass rate.

The results included exceptional individual performances. Julietta Luengo achieved A*/A*/A*/A in Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Biology, while Sara Radi received A*/A*/A/A in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Omar Mirza achieved A*/A*/A in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Anna Thompson received A*/A*/A in Psychology, English Literature and Geography, and Lina Wen achieved A*/A* in Art and Design Technology.

Strong subject-level performances included Economics, where 100% of entries achieved A*-A, and Psychology, where 80% achieved A*-A. Two-thirds of Mathematics entries achieved A*, alongside 50% of Physics entries.

Every entry in English Language, History, Psychology, Physics and Global Perspectives & Research achieved A*-B.

Gemma Thornley, Principal of Arbor School, said:

"I am immensely proud of our Class of 2026. These exceptional results reflect their hard work and determination throughout their time at Arbor. As our first graduating cohort, they will always hold a special place in our school's story, and it has been a privilege to see the young people they have become."

"We wish every one of them the very best as they take their next steps beyond Arbor."

The results follow an impressive university application cycle for Arbor's first graduating cohort. Together, the Class of 2026 received 203 offers from universities across 16 countries, spanning 96 courses, alongside more than AED 27.5 million in scholarship offers.

Students will now progress to universities and other pathways around the world, pursuing subjects across science, engineering, medicine, business, psychology, design and the creative arts.

Thomas Moriarty, Head of Secondary at Arbor School, said:

"To see 46% of A Level entries awarded A*-A, 80% at A*-B and every student achieving a pass is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the hard work of our students and the dedication of the staff who have supported them.

"I am equally proud of every student across our A Level and BTEC pathways. Results day is ultimately about what comes next, and we are excited to see our graduates take these results forward into universities, careers and opportunities around the world."

The Class of 2026 is Arbor School's first graduating cohort since the school opened in Dubai in 2018. Alongside A Levels and BTEC pathways, Arbor's Sixth Form offers the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and personalised university and careers guidance through its Futures Programme.