Three Perfect IB Scores and the Third-Best Diploma Average in 21 Years Mark a Historic Year
St Catherine’s British School is proud to announce the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme results for the Class of 2026. This year's results reflect the enduring academic strength of our students and further reinforce St Catherine’s position as a premier destination for international education in Europe.
Building on their academic success, the Class of 2026 will be fondly remembered as one of the most vibrant, warm, and engaged cohorts. Their remarkable school spirit and deep commitment to our community have left a lasting impression on campus, proving that true excellence encompasses both exceptional character and academic dedication.
An Inclusive Approach to Excellence
At St Catherine’s, the IB Diploma is not a track reserved for a select few; it is our core academic pathway undertaken collectively by the graduating class. This year’s achievements demonstrate the power of an inclusive environment where students are supported to meet the challenge of a rigorous, world-class curriculum.
Key highlights from the Class of 2026 include:
- An average score of 37 points, after remarks, continuing St Catherine's tradition of comfortably exceeding the IBO global average of 30.5 points, and our third highest in 21 examination sessions
- 33% of our students achieved top-tier scores of 40 points or higher (compared to the IBO global average of 9%)
- Three student(s) achieved a perfect score of 45 points, a St. Catherine’s first in a regular examination session
- 98% of full Diploma candidates successfully passed the IB Diploma (compared to the IBO global pass rate of 81%)
Global University Destinations
Recognised both for their academic preparation and their exceptional leadership qualities, graduates from the Class of 2026 have secured offers and placements at world-renowned universities and colleges, including:
United Kingdom
- University of Bath
- University of Birmingham
- Cambridge University
- University College London
- University of Exeter
- University of Glasgow
- Imperial College London
- Kings College London
- London School of Economics
- Newcastle University
- University of Manchester
- University of Westminster
- University of Southampton
United States & Canada
- Berkeley University
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Brown University
- Fordham University
- Georgetown University
- Georgia Tech University
- McGill University
- The New School Parsons
- The George Washington University
- New York University
- Northeastern University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Illinois Chicago
- SAIC School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Stanford University
- University of Toronto
- Tufts University
Europe
- University of Amsterdam
- Bocconi
- EHL
- ESCP Business School
- ESME
- Humanitas
- IE
- Luiss
- Sciences Po
- Tilburg University
- TU Eindhoven
During the summer when some re-mark changes come through and we receive confirmation from the universities and students as to their final chosen universities, and then we will be able to clarify this year’s placement into Higher Education. We will share the final confirmed outcome as to the results and university placement at the start of the new school year.
