Aldar Education, Abu Dhabi’s leading education provider, today announced the 2026 IGCSE results for students across its British curriculum schools, with pupils at Bateen World Academy, Yasmina British Academy, Mamoura British Academy and Al Ain British Academy achieving strong outcomes that reflect the dedication of students, teachers and families across the community.
The results follow Aldar Education’s strong A Level performance announced earlier last week and point to sustained academic momentum across the network. Yasmina British Academy reported particularly high levels of top-grade attainment, Al Ain British Academy saw Grade 9 entries rise more than fourfold year on year, while Bateen World Academy and Mamoura British Academy delivered strong outcomes across their respective cohorts
Yasmina British Academy
Yasmina British Academy’s GCSE cohort delivered another strong set of results, with 89% of candidates achieving Grades 9–4, reflecting strong performance across the cohort. The school also recorded a 100% pass rate, with all 111 candidates successfully achieving their Certificate. At the higher grades, the proportion of candidates achieving Grades 8–9 increased from 27% in 2025 to 31% in 2026, while Grades 7–9 rose from 44% to 48%.
Top-performing students at Yasmina British Academy include Mahnoor Saeed, who achieved 7 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8; Sofia Kobylianskaia, with 6 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 and 1 Grade 7; Aryna Minina, with 5 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7; Obaid Alzaabi, with 5 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 and 1 Grade 6; Aazeen Waqas Saddique, with 5 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 and 1 Grade 6
Keith Miller, Principal of Yasmina British Academy said: “What makes this year’s results so special is not just the exceptional grades at the top, but the consistency of achievement across our entire cohort. Every one of our students can now pursue the subjects they are genuinely passionate about with confidence to take their next step.”
Bateen World Academy
Bateen World Academy’s cohort size of 82 students achieved excellent results this year, with 24% of entries achieving the top A*/9 grade, 58% achieving A*-A (9-7), 70% achieving A*-B (9-6), and 95% achieving A*-C (9-4).
Top-performing students at Bateen World Academy included Qais Abu Hantash, who achieved 9 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8; Layla Al Ameria, with 8 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8; Alman Khan, with 7 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8; Aayah Ahmed, with 6 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8; Jana Al Khatib, with 6 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s; Nasser Nasser, with 6 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8; and Tamara Messelmani, with 5 Grade 9s and 4 Grade 8s.
Commenting on the results, Neal Dilk, Principal of Bateen World Academy, said: “We are extremely proud of this year’s GCSE cohort and the excellent results they have achieved. These outcomes are particularly impressive given the examination model change for this year. Their success reflects their resilience, determination and commitment to their studies, alongside the exceptional support of their teachers and families. Most importantly, these results provide our students with a strong foundation as they move into the next stage of their education, and we congratulate every one of them on what they have achieved.”
Al Ain British Academy
Al Ain British Academy’s cohort of 205 students achieved strong GCSE results this year, with 37% of exam entries securing the highest Grade 9, 51% achieving Grades 9–8, 77% achieving Grades 9–6, and 96% achieving Grades 9–4. The cohort recorded a 100% pass rate, with an average grade of 7 across all subjects. The highest-performing student achieved an exceptional seven Grade 9s and one Grade 8.
The 2026 results also mark a significant year-on-year improvement at the highest grade levels, with the proportion of entries achieving Grade 9 rising from 8% in 2025 to 37% in 2026, while Grades 9–7 increased from 42% to 66%.
Commenting on the results, Ciaran Mainstone, Principal of Al Ain British Academy, said: “We are immensely proud of our students and the strong results they have achieved this year. The significant growth at the highest grade levels reflects their ambition, determination and commitment, alongside the expertise and support of our teachers and families. Beyond the results themselves, what matters most is that our students leave this stage of their education with the confidence, knowledge and foundations to embrace the opportunities ahead. We congratulate every student on their achievement and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive.”
Mamoura British Academy
Mamoura British Academy also recorded a strong set of GCSE results for its 2026 cohort, with 13% of exam entries awarded the highest Grade 9, 25% achieving Grades 9–8, 4 and 68% achieving Grades 9–6. The results mark continued progress for the school, with the proportion of Grades 9–7 rising from 46% in 2025 to 47% in 2026, while Grades 9–6 increased from 62% to 68%.
Top-performing students included Shifa Ahmed, who achieved four Grade 9s, two Grade 8s and three Grade 7s; Ghala Saif Ahmed Saif, with two Grade 9s, one Grade 8 and three Grade 7s; and Reem Al Kindi, who secured three Grade 8s, three Grade 7s and one Grade 6.
Commenting on the results, Doug Pettitt, Principal of Mamoura British Academy, said: “We are incredibly proud to congratulate our 2026 cohort on their outstanding GCSE results. In a year that brought a period of distance learning, our students showed resilience, determination and maturity. Their achievements are remarkable, with strong improvements across key performance measures with almost 50% of all grades 9-7/A*-A. Every grade tells a story of effort, ambition and character”.
Sahar Cooper, the CEO of Aldar Education, said: “Across our schools, we are seeing academic ambition translate into increasingly strong outcomes and, importantly, into greater choice for students as they move into the next stage of their education. Following our A Level strong results earlier last week, this year’s GCSE performance demonstrates the depth of achievement across our British curriculum schools and the progress being made at every level. Our responsibility is to keep raising expectations while ensuring every student has the support, challenge and opportunities to fulfil their potential. These results are a strong reflection of that ambition.”
