Celebrating the Class of 2026
Strong Results. More Ways To Stretch And Excel.
We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the ISB Class of 2026 and their achievements across the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement Program. Our students have worked hard, pursued their interests and achieved results that reflect their commitment to learning.
At ISB, students have more than one pathway that empowers them to stretch and excel. They can pursue the Full IB Diploma, individual IB courses or AP courses, giving them opportunities to build a program/pathway around their strengths, interests and aspirations.
For some students, that means taking on the breadth and depth of the full IB Diploma. For others, it means choosing individual IB or AP courses that allow them to go further in the subjects they care about.
This combination of high expectations and meaningful choice gives students the space to find the right level of challenge for them, while building the knowledge, confidence and independence they need for what comes next.
The Class of 2026 shows what those pathways can make possible.
IB Diploma Program Results
We are delighted to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) exams. Our students brought a wide range of talents, interests and goals to their learning, and their IB courses provided a rigorous, globally recognised framework through which they could challenge themselves, and grow in pursuit of what matters most to them.
This year, 94 students earned the full IB Diploma, with a strong average score of 35 points, well above the global average of 30.8. In addition, 12% of students exceeded the remarkable threshold of earning 40 points or more with the highest score being an impressive 43.
We’re also proud that 42% of students in the full programme earned the IB Bilingual Diploma, reflecting the cultural richness and linguistic capabilities within our community.
These results speak to more than strong academics. They highlight how ISB students are encouraged to shape their own academic paths. With flexibility in IB Diploma course selection and a focus on individual goals, our students were able to tailor their experience in meaningful ways. The opportunities of choice and direction helped them pursue university options that truly fit who they are, leading to strong university results. The graduates of the class of 2026 are heading to institutions around the world that reflect their goals, interests, and provide them with the learning community where they can thrive.
AP Program Results
The Class of 2026 also demonstrated strong achievement through the AP Program, taking on college-level coursework in subjects that interested them and building on their individual strengths.
A total of 232 students (46.24% of the class) took 513 AP exams, with 67% scoring 4 or higher and 34% achieving the highest possible score of 5.
Students also earned a range of AP Scholar distinctions, including 6 AP Capstone Diplomas, 26 AP Scholars, 24 AP Scholars with Honor and 46 AP Scholars with Distinction.
These results reflect students pursuing academic challenges in ways that connect with their interests and aspirations and provide the momentum they need to embark on what comes next.
University Acceptances & Matriculations
The Class of 2026 is headed to universities around the world, reflecting the diverse interests, talents and ambitions within the graduating class.
University matriculations include:
Barnard College | Brown University | Carnegie Mellon University | Columbia University | Davidson College | Duke University | Northwestern University I Rice University | University of Notre Dame I University of Pennsylvania I Vanderbilt University I University of California, Berkeley | University of California, Los Angeles | University of Melbourne I University of Sydney I McGill University I University of Toronto I California, San Diego | University of Southern California | University of Toronto | Tsinghua University I University of Hong Kong I Keio University I Waseda University I Seoul National University I Chulalongkorn University I King's College London | University College London | University of St. Andrews
View Our Full List Of University Acceptances.
What Comes Next
The achievements of the ISB class of 2026 reflect the dedication of our students, the support of our faculty and the strength of our learning community.
But the Class of 2026 is so much more than a list of outcomes. They have been fully engaged in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, and in labs and studios. They have built friendships, discovered interests, taken on challenges, and found new confidence in what they can do.
Each graduate is now pursuing their own path: to learn, contribute and shape what comes next.
As they move forward, we celebrate what they have accomplished, who they have become and the possibilities ahead of them.
Congratulations, Class of 2026.
We are proud to celebrate your achievements and excited to see where your paths lead.
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