Arbor School has celebrated an important milestone as its first graduating cohort received their A Level and BTEC results, with 46% of A Level entries achieving A*-A, 80% achieving A*-B and a 100% pass rate.
The Class of 2026 has made Arbor history once again, achieving an exceptional set of results in the school’s first year of A Level examinations.
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 a 100% overall pass rate.
Students following Arbor’s BTEC pathways also achieved excellent results, with 63% of entries awarded Distinction or Distinction* and a 100% pass rate.
Individual achievements reflected strength across a broad range of subjects. 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 performances were also seen across individual subjects, including Economics and Psychology, while 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.”
From Arbor to Universities Around the World
The results follow an impressive university application cycle for Arbor’s first graduating cohort.
Together, the Class of 2026 received more than 200 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. Their results mark an important new chapter for the school and for the Secondary and Sixth Form students who will follow them.
