At XCL World Academy (XWA), academic success is measured not only by examination results, but by the opportunities those results create.
The Class of 2026 has delivered one of XWA's strongest ever International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) performances, achieving an average score above both the global IB average and the school's previous cohort.
Among this year's achievements:
- 90% of students achieved 30 points or above, demonstrating consistently strong performance across the cohort
- One in five students scored 40 points or more, almost three times the global average
- Average IB Diploma score of 34 points, exceeding the 2026 global average by 3.2 points
- Highest individual score of 44 points.
- Average subject grade of 5.26, above the 2026 IB world average.
- 18% of students earned the prestigious IB Bilingual Diploma, recognising academic achievement while demonstrating proficiency in two languages.
- More than 635 university offers secured by a cohort of just 42 students.
- Over US$25 million in scholarship offers, reflecting the calibre of XWA graduates and the opportunities available to them worldwide.
Excellence Across Every Subject
Strong results were achieved across all six IB subject groups, demonstrating the breadth and balance of an XWA education.
Students excelled in Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies, and the Arts, with several subjects achieving particularly impressive outcomes.
Notable highlights include:
- Theatre recorded a perfect average score of 7.0, with students performing exceptionally across every assessment component.
- Mandarin Ab Initio also achieved a 7.0 average, reflecting outstanding language acquisition.
- Business Management recorded an impressive 5.81 average, showcasing students' analytical thinking, entrepreneurial mindset and ability to apply learning to real-world contexts.
These achievements demonstrate not only academic rigour but the diverse strengths students at XWA develop throughout the IB Diploma Programme.
More Than Results. Opportunities for the Future
Exceptional IB results are only part of the story.
The Class of 2026 has secured places at prestigious universities across the UK, United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia, including:
- University College London (UCL)
- King's College London
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- ESSEC Business School
- University of Tokyo
- Northwestern University
...and many more.
With more than 635 university offers and over US$ 25 million in university scholarships across a cohort of just 42 students, XWA graduates were able to choose from an extraordinary range of universities, programmes and destinations around the world.
Behind Every Achievement Is a Story
Outstanding results don't happen by chance. Behind every university offer and scholarship is a student's unique journey, supported by personalised learning, dedicated teachers and expert university guidance.
Discover how XWA students turned their passions into opportunities:
- From XWA to UCL: Discover how Wenqi (Mark) turned his passion for engineering into a full UCL scholarship through hands-on STEM learning, personalised mentorship, and real-world innovation.
- A Historic ESSEC Scholarship: Read how Shivani Nair combined leadership, academic excellence and expert university guidance to become the first student to receive a full scholarship to ESSEC Business School's Global BBA programme.
The Guidance Behind Every Success
Outstanding outcomes begin long before university applications. Learn how XWA's personalised University & Careers Guidance, starting from Grade 8, helps students discover their strengths, build competitive profiles and confidently navigate admissions to leading universities worldwide.
Learn What Top Universities Are Looking For
Want to understand how leading universities evaluate applicants beyond grades? Watch our on-demand webinar featuring Harvard graduate and XWA Director of University & Careers Guidance Leslie Tam alongside IB perfect scorer and recipient of the Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship, Edwin Cheah.
Discover what admissions officers value, how students can stand out, and how parents can support their child's university journey.
Ready to take the next step to give your child the confidence to thrive at university and beyond? Book a personalised campus tour today.
