Academic Achievement
Celebrating Success in Summer 2025 Examinations
Students across Globeducate schools are celebrating this summer after receiving their 2024–25 examination results. Across iGCSE, A Level, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the French Baccalauréat, many schools recorded performances above national and global averages, with individual students and subject areas achieving exceptional success. These results reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support of families across our international school community.
Inspiring Student Achievements in the IB Diploma
In the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Globeducate schools once again outperformed the world average for the 10th consecutive year. Whilst there were standout school results such as EIB Lycée Étoile in Paris celebrating a 100% pass rate, and high pass rates across Agora International Schools in Spain, our schools celebrated students such as Zander (below) at Agora Lledó International School who achieved an outstanding score of 43 out of 45 and secured a place to study Aerospace Engineering at the prestigious Delft University of Technology. Zander earned the affection and admiration of his entire school community as a generous and honest young man, always willing to help his classmates.
A-Level Students Secure Top University Places
Across all Globeducate schools, almost one in three A Level entries (30%) were awarded the top grades A* or A. In our Globeducate British International Schools (GBIS), this figure rose to 36%, well above the UK average of 28.2%.
At O Castro British International School in Spain, 40 per cent of all grades were awarded A*or A, with 100% A* to B grades recorded in History, Italian and Spanish. Mila was a standout success story at the school achieving three A* grades in these subjects, adapting to a new country and curriculum as she joined the school from Ecuador in Year 12. A true global citizen, Mila is going on to the University of Edinburgh to study International Relations. Other graduates from O Castro British International School head to UCL, UK, Politécnico di Torino, Italy, and many students continue their studies at prestigious universities in Spain, with medicine degrees a popular choice.
Nobel Algarve British International School, Lagoa, Portugal, Cambridge House British International School, Valencia, Spain, and Mougins British International School in France all celebrated notably high A* to B grades in a variety of subjects, from Further Maths and Chemistry to History and Russian.
Cambridge House BIS, Nobel Algarve Lagoa, and International School of Paphos, Cyprus, each recorded A-level pass rates above 98%.
Strong Results in IGCSEs
Across our GBIS cluster of schools, this examination season marked the first year of IGCSEs for Nobel Algarve British International School Almancil, and the second year for St. George’s British International School. Unai, a student at St. George’s BIS, was delighted to find that the commitment he made to his studies led to him achieving five grade 9s. Unai took all of his exams in English, his second language.
In three Globeducate schools, more than half of all IGCSE entries were awarded the highest grades of A*–A (9–7): St George’s British International School – 57%, Cambridge House British International School – 50% and The International School of Paphos (ISOP) – 51%
Students also achieved strong results in the A*–C (9–4) range. In Cambridge House BIS in Spain, 94% of all IGCSEs were awarded A*-C (9-4), with 94% at Boundary Oak School, UK, and The International School of Paphos. This is particularly impressive when compared to the global average of 67.1%.
At O Castro British International School, students such as Florence and Natalia were not only delighted with their grades but with the encouragement and support they received from teachers and the benefits they felt from taking part in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Overcoming challenges outside the classroom helped them to overcome the challenging exam period. Florence hopes to study Marine Biology after her A-Levels, and Natalia is interested in Engineering as a career.
Outstanding Distinctions in the French Baccalauréat
Students in Globeducate’s French schools also celebrated impressive results in the Baccalauréat. At EIB Lycée Etoile, Paris, 44% of students achieved the top distinction of Mention Très Bien. In Morocco, at Lycée Français Sophie Germain, Morocco, it was 25%.
These results place our students well above benchmark averages and reflect the academic excellence of our French schools.
Consistent Success in Spanish University Entrance Exams
Students in our Spanish curriculum schools excelled in the Spanish Selectividad exams, with 100% pass rate in 5 of our 6 schools. The average university access grade (EvAU) was 7.81/10, significantly higher than the average national grade of 6.36/10.
Highlights from Cyprus Examination Results
Students at OLYMPION School, Cyprus, achieved 67% of results at 16/20, and 54% at PASCAL Private Secondary School Lefkosia.
Every Result Tells a Story
These results highlight the commitment and resilience of Globeducate students, teachers and families. Beyond the grades obtained, our schools take deep pride in guiding each student to find their own path to success and behind every student and every academic record there is a story of effort, dedication, challenges overcome, and dreams and hopes. It is a privilege to be part of this journey.
