Students across the UAE have outperformed global averages in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, despite disruptions caused by regional conflict and exam cancellations.
According to results released by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), UAE students recorded an average diploma score of 35.31 points, surpassing the global average of 31 points. The country achieved a 91% pass rate, well above the worldwide average.
The strong performance comes after the IB introduced a Non-Exam Contingency Measure (NECM) for selected assessments following disruptions linked to regional instability. Despite the changes, UAE schools maintained consistently high academic standards.
Among the top-performing schools, Ambassador International Academy (AIA), Dubai, recorded an average score of 36.31, securing 100% pass rate. Four students achieved 45 points, the maximum possible score, while several others scored above 40 points.
Across GEMS Education, 611 students from eight schools completed the IB Diploma Programme, recording an average score of 35 points and a 95% pass rate. More than one-third of GEMS students earned 35 points or above, surpassing global benchmarks.
Education leaders praised students for their resilience, adaptability, and determination throughout an academically challenging year, highlighting the continued strength of the UAE’s international education system.
The results reinforce the UAE’s position as one of the region’s leading destinations for International Baccalaureate education, with graduates receiving offers from leading universities worldwide.
