Universal American School celebrates 100% IB Diploma pass rate in its 20th anniversary year
Every one of the 35 students registered for the International Baccalaureate Diploma at UAS earned it, with an average score of 34 points, well above the global average of 31 points...
 | If resilience had a name this year, it would belong to the Class of 2026 at Universal American School (UAS). |
Bilingual Diploma
The school’s bilingual strength stands out. 29% of the diploma-earning cohort were awarded the bilingual diploma, completing both Arabic A Language and Literature and English A Language and Literature. Subject results were equally strong, with an average subject score of 5.4 and 44% of all subject grades awarded at 6 or 7.
The results arrive in a landmark year for UAS, which marks 20 years since its founding. An Al-Futtaim Education Foundation school in Dubai Festival City, UAS is the only American curriculum school in Dubai rated ‘Very Good’ by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and is well on its way to Outstanding.
 | Success is shared Kevin Loft, the UAS Director, praised the graduating class. “These results are a testament to the ambition, resilience, and hard work of our graduates, who have shown dedication not only to academic success but also to personal growth and future readiness. We extend our warmest congratulations to the Class of 2026. Their success is shared by the teachers, families, and wider UAS community who have supported them throughout their journey.” |
| Philip Berry, the Secondary Principal, acknowledged the unusual road to results day. “This cohort faced a very different and challenging final year, including disruption to normal routines, periods of distance learning and the uncertainty that came with changes to the assessment process. The IB remains one of the most demanding pre-university programmes in the world, and our students continued to demonstrate academic discipline, independence and perseverance.” |  |
 | IB Learner Profile Tracey Cummins, Assistant Principal, paid tribute to the students and those behind them. “You adapted to uncertainty, remained focused, and demonstrated the qualities we value most in our students. To the parents who supported and encouraged their children, and to the teachers who guided, challenged, and inspired them, thank you. This achievement belongs to all of you.” |
| Hannah Dobson, the school’s IB Diploma Coordinator, celebrated with her cohort. “You did it, what an amazing set of results! Your success reflects far more than academic achievement. Throughout your journey, you have demonstrated the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, showing perseverance, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to lifelong learning while supporting one another every step of the way.” |  |
Universal American School’s IB Diploma graduates now begin the next phase of their academic journeys at top universities around the world.
IBDP Results Comparison 2023 - 2026
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
Universal American School | | | ||
No. of Candidates registered in the session | 35 | 47 | 22 | 56 |
No. of diploma and retake candidates registered | 35 | 44 | 20 | 24 |
% of candidates who passed the diploma | 100% | 94% | 95% | 96% |
Average points obtained at UAS by candidates who passed the diploma | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
% of 40+ candidates | 20% | 5% | 15% | 8% |
% of 35+ candidates | 43% | 32% | 40% | 38% |
% of 30+ candidates | 80% | 79% | 90% | 79% |
Highest Diploma points awarded to a candidate | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 |
Average grade across all subjects (1 – 7) | 5.4 | 5.21 | 5.3 | 5.41 |
Total number of candidates excluded from the statistics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |