Aspen Heights British School celebrates outstanding GCSE and IGCSE examination results
Aspen Heights British School celebrates outstanding GCSE and IGCSE examination results
Academic Achievement

Aspen Heights British School celebrates outstanding GCSE and IGCSE examination results

Students at Aspen Heights British School are celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE and IGCSE examination results, marking an important milestone for the Class of 2026.

21-08-2026

This year, 86% of grades were awarded at Grades 9–4, while 34% were awarded at Grades 9–7. The results reflect the hard work, determination and resilience of students, supported by their teachers and families throughout their learning journey.

2026 results at a glance

  • 34% of grades achieved Grades 9–7
  • 86% of grades achieved Grades 9–4
  • 100% overall pass rate
  • 92% of students achieved five or more Grades 9–4, including English and Mathematics
  • 10% of all grades achieved were Grade 9

Gillian Hammond, Principal at Aspen Heights British School, said:

"We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2026 and all that they have achieved. This year brought challenges that none of us could have anticipated, with regional conflict creating uncertainty and disruption at an important point in our students’ education. Throughout this difficult period, our students demonstrated remarkable resilience, maturity and determination, remaining focused on their learning and supporting one another as a community. These results are a testament to their hard work and character, as well as the dedication of our teachers and the unwavering support of our families. To see our students come through such a challenging time and achieve these results makes this an especially proud moment for our entire Aspen Heights community. "

Subject excellence

The results highlight the breadth of achievement across the curriculum, with students delivering particularly strong performances in several key subjects.

French and Spanish achieved outstanding results, with 100% of grades awarded at Grade 6 or above, while 75% of Psychology grades were awarded at Grade 6 or above.

Psychology, Geography, Biology, Spanish and French were among the school’s strongest-performing subjects, reflecting the commitment of students and the expertise, encouragement and personalised support provided by their teachers.

Celebrating our students

Behind every grade is a story of perseverance, growth and achievement.

Among this year's standout performances:

  • Youssef Chetioui – six Grade 9s and two Grade 7s
  • Latifa Ibrahim Mohamed Yahya Alsuwaidi – four Grade 9s and two Grade 8s
  • Mariem Tarek Samir Farid Elbassiouny – four Grade 9s, one Grade 8 and two Grade 7s
  • Umar Harith Bin Mohd Chusna – one Grade 9, four Grade 8s and one Grade 7
  • Fayrouz Wael Adel Fawzy Douban – one Grade 9, three Grade 8s and three Grade 7s

Mrs Ouassila, parent of Youssef said:

"As a parent, I am incredibly proud of my son’s outstanding results and the progress he has made. I am truly grateful to the Year 11 teachers, leadership team, and the entire school community for their dedication, encouragement, and continuous support throughout his learning journey. These results reflect not only his hard work and determination, but also the school’s commitment to nurturing every student and helping them reach their full potential. We are very proud to be part of a school that genuinely cares about its students and celebrates their success."

Andrew Durcan, Head of Secondary at Aspen Heights British School, said:

"As Headteacher, I am delighted to celebrate the significant improvements achieved by our students this year. They secured an impressive 100% subject pass rate and, on average, performed more than half a grade above their value-added expectations. We also saw improvements in the proportion of Grade 9s awarded and across every cumulative grade measure. My sincere thanks go to our students, staff and parents for their hard work, dedication and continued support. These excellent results provide strong foundations on which to build with our next Year 11 cohort, while this year’s students have set high expectations as they progress into our Sixth Form to study either the IB Diploma Programme or BTEC qualifications."

Rory Galvin, Regional Director of Learning, ISP Middle East, said:

"GCSE and IGCSE results represent an important milestone in every student's educational journey, recognising not only academic achievement but also the personal growth, resilience and determination they have developed along the way. This year, those qualities have been particularly evident. Our students across the Middle East have navigated an exceptionally challenging and unusual period, including disruption to learning and the implementation of non-exam contingency measures, while continuing to approach their studies with remarkable focus and maturity. Across our ISP schools, we are incredibly proud of how students have responded to these circumstances, embracing challenges, pursuing their ambitions and achieving outcomes that reflect their individual potential. Their results are a testament not only to their hard work, but also to the resilience and adaptability they have shown throughout the year. My congratulations go to every student, and my sincere thanks to our teachers, school teams and families, whose expertise, preparation, encouragement and partnership ensured that our students remained supported and able to succeed even in such unusual circumstances. We look forward to seeing these young people take their next steps with confidence, carrying with them not only their qualifications, but the resilience and determination they have demonstrated so strongly this year."

Looking ahead

Students are now preparing for the next stage of their educational journey, progressing into Sixth Form, the IB Diploma Programme, BTEC qualifications or other post-16 pathways where they will continue to build on these strong foundations.

This year’s results continue a journey of academic ambition at Aspen Heights British School, with our recent IB Diploma Programme graduates an outstanding milestone, with 100% securing their best-choice university offer, continuing their journeys to universities around the world.

As the school community celebrates these achievements, Aspen Heights British School looks forward to supporting every student as they continue to grow, achieve and pursue their ambitions.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to the teachers, families and wider school community who have supported them every step of the way.

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