Horizon International School (HIS), is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026’s exceptionally strong academic progress across all levels, reflecting the students’ ambition, dedication and perseverance as well as the school’s supportive and nurturing learning environment. These results are particularly noteworthy following the cancellation of A-Level examinations across the UAE.
Assessed through alternative evidence-based measures, HIS students demonstrated remarkable resilience, adaptability, and academic commitment, securing the school’s strongest academic outcomes despite a challenging period. This year, 44% of HIS students achieved grades A*-A, demonstrating excellent academic performance across the cohort, whilst 84% of HIS students achieved A*-B grades and 95% achieved A*-C.
Among the cohort’s standout performers are Andreas Palmos who secured A*,A*,A*,A*,A* grades, Aly Abouelhassan who achieved A*,A, A, B grades and Yahya Abuzakuk with A*,A*,B.
As part of its commitment to helping every student reach their full potential, HIS also places a strong emphasis on Value-Added performance, a key measure of the progress students make from their individual starting points. This year, A-level students proudly achieved an average of 1.57 grades above their expected outcomes across all subjects.
Many students will now go on to be pursue competitive courses shaped by their passions and strengths at their first-choice universities.
Horizon International School, Principal, Stephen Quinn, commented: “Despite the challenges of this year, our students demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment to their learning. Supported by our dedicated teachers, families, and wider HIS community, they achieved strong results that reflect their hard work and determination. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive and make a positive impact in the future. Congratulations to all our students and their families on this achievement.”
Glen Radojkovich, Managing Director – Cognita Schools UAE, commented: “We are immensely proud of the achievements of students across the Cognita family of schools. Their results reflect the ambition, commitment and determination they have shown throughout their studies, particularly in navigating the challenges brought to region this academic year. They also speak to the exceptional quality of teaching across our schools and the dedication of our educators in helping every student achieve their best. Underpinning this is the strong partnership between our schools and families, which plays such an important role in supporting students to thrive both academically and personally.”
Horizon International School continues to offer a nurturing environment where students are supported to thrive academically and personally. By combining high-quality teaching with a strong focus on individual progress and Value-Added performance, HIS supports students in exceeding expectations and confidently progressing to competitive university programmes and rewarding career paths.
For more information about the educational pathways and admissions for 2026/27 or to schedule a school tour, please visit www.hisdubai.ae or contact +971 4 348 3314.
