Aldar Education today announced another year of strong A Level results across its schools’ network with strong 2026 A Level results at Yasmina British Academy and Al Ain British Academy. Both schools recorded significant academic milestones as graduates prepare to progress to leading universities in the UAE and internationally.
The results reaffirm Aldar Education’s commitment to delivering globally relevant, high-quality education across its schools, and reflect sustained investment in teaching quality, pastoral care and academic rigour at both academies.
YASMINA BRITISH ACADEMY
Yasmina British Academy continued its three-year upward trajectory in A Level performance, with 37% of examination entries achieving A*–A grades, 67.4% awarded A–B and 89% attaining A*–C. The provisional results show improvement, with A*–A grades rising from 30.5% in 2024 to 32.8% in 2025 and 36.5% this year, while the proportion of A*–B grades climbed from 49.7% to 58.5% and 67.4% over the same period.
High attainment was reflected across the cohort. Hamza Shehata led the group with 3 A*s and 1 A in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics, while Farah Nafie achieved 3 A*s in Mathematics, Art & Design and Physics. Ahmed Ban Sahl also secured 3 A*s in Mathematics, Business and Economics before undertaking UAE Military Service. Other leading performers included Mahrah AlNaqbi, who achieved 2 A*s and 1 A; Rishan Parenal, who earned 2 A*s and 1 A; Eleanora La Cava, who achieved 1 A, 2 As and 1 B*; and Qasayed AlDaheri, who secured 1 A and 2 As.
The Class of 2026 will progress to universities across the United States, Europe, Asia and the UAE, including Cornell University, NYU Abu Dhabi, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology among others. Students will pursue disciplines including Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Journalism, Media, AI, International Affairs and the Social Sciences.
Keith Miller, Executive Principal, Yasmina British Academy, said: ““We are immensely proud of the Class of 2026 and the strong results they have achieved. The continued improvement in our A Level outcomes reflects the ambition and determination of our pupils, supported by the expertise and commitment of their teachers. It is particularly rewarding to see them translate that success into ambitious next steps, from leading universities around the world to national service, equipped with the confidence and skills to make a meaningful contribution.”
Hamza Shehata, said: “The relationships I built with my teachers, together with the opportunities offered through Yasmina’s ECA programme and the one-to-one guidance I received, played an important role in helping me achieve results I am proud of. I now hope to build a career in engineering and contribute to innovation and the development of the energy sector.”
Qasayed AlDaheri, said:* “The opportunities I have had at Yasmina British Academy, together with the support of my teachers and student mentors, helped me stay focused on my goals and achieve success. I am now looking forward to studying International Affairs at NYU Abu Dhabi and taking the next step in my journey.”
Rishan Parenal, said: “The support of my teachers was instrumental in helping me achieve results I am very proud of. Yasmina British Academy also gave me the opportunity to build lifelong friendships, and I now look forward to studying Medicine and pursuing my ambition of becoming a doctor.”
AL AIN BRITISH ACADEMY
Al Ain British Academy also delivered its highest set of A Level results this year, with 22% of examination entries awarded A*. 49% of all entries achieved A*–A, while 84% achieved %A*-B and 97% were awarded A*–C. The Academy recorded a 100% overall pass rate.
The results demonstrate sustained progress at the highest level, with the number of A* grades nearly tripling since 2024. They were achieved alongside significant growth in examination entries, which increased from 12 in 2024 to 36 in 2025 and 63 this year, reflecting the continued development of the Academy’s Sixth Form provision.
Among the Academy’s leading performers, Ragad Mohialdeen and Dania Attoub each achieved 2 A*s and 1 A, while Muhammad Ramis recorded the same result profile. Raya Khalid secured 2 A*s and 1 B, and Zoya Ali achieved 3 As. Emirati pupils also featured among the high achievers, with Amna Al Suwaidi earning 1 A*, 1 A and 1 B, and Maryam Brouk achieving 2 As.
Students across the Class of 2026 are progressing to a diverse range of competitive university pathways in the UAE and internationally. Destinations and offers include UCL, King’s College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, Durham University, NYU Abu Dhabi, McMaster University, the University of Glasgow and the University of Nottingham, alongside RCSI, University College Cork, UAE University, Khalifa University and Zayed University. Students are pursuing disciplines spanning Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, English Literature, Genetics and Public Health, reflecting the breadth of academic interests across the cohort.
The cohort also included UAE National pupils among the Academy’s leading performers, providing a strong reflection of Emirati achievement within rigorous British curriculum pathways.
Máiréad Ralph – Head of Secondary at Al Ain British Academy said: This year’s A Level results are a source of immense pride for our entire school community. Throughout the year, our students have demonstrated remarkable perseverance and maturity while never losing sight of their goals. Instead, they embraced every challenge with a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and an unwavering commitment to achieving their very best. These results reflect far more than academic success; they showcase the character, dedication, and resilience of a truly exceptional group of young people.”
Zoya Ali, who achieved 3As and plans to study Medicine at the University of Glasgow, said: “The encouragement and opportunities I’ve received at school have inspired me to aim high and have given me a range of skills I will take with me to university. I hope to study Medicine in Scotland and dedicate my future to improving the health and wellbeing of others.”
Maryam Brooks added “After 13 years, it’s hard to put into words what this school has meant to me. It’s been such a big part of my life, and I’ll always be grateful for the memories, lessons, friendships, and people who made these years so special. It’s bittersweet saying goodbye to a place that has felt like home for so long, but I’m excited for everything that comes next.”
Sahar Cooper, CEO, Aldar Education, said: ““These A Level results reflect the high and consistently rising standards we set across our network of schools. It has been a year that tested resilience across our community, and I am proud of how our students continued to deliver high performance across almost every subject. At Aldar Education, our ambition goes beyond the exam hall; we are raising aspirations, opening doors, and creating real opportunities for the future. Every student who graduates, represents a young person now equipped with more choice, more confidence and a clearer path to the university they are choosing and that is, in simple terms, what a great education should deliver.“
