At the International School of Florence (ISF), every student is known, supported, and challenged to achieve their personal best. As the academic year draws to a close, we are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Class of 2026.
Our graduating cohort has demonstrated remarkable dedication, resilience, and academic excellence, delivering results that far surpass global averages and opening doors to the world’s top higher education institutions.
2026 IB Diploma Results at a Glance
This year’s graduating class delivered impressive scores across the board, reflecting both top-tier individual achievements and overall academic strength:
- 96% Pass Rate: Sustaining our long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
- 33 Point Average Score: Consistently well above the global IB world average.
- Top Performance: Highest individual scores reached an extraordinary 44 out of 45 points.
- 40+ Points Club: 13% of our students scored 40 points or higher, placing them in the top tier of IB graduates worldwide.
- 34+ Points: 33% of the cohort earned 34 points or above.
- Bilingual Diplomas: 31% achieved a prestigious IB Bilingual Diploma, highlighting our community’s global mindset and multilingual strength.
Global Pathways: University Destinations Around the World
These outstanding academic achievements have translated into impressive global post-secondary opportunities. The Class of 2026 received university offers across 10 different countries, securing spots at world-renowned institutions such as:
- United Kingdom: University of Cambridge, University College London (UCL), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- United States: New York University (NYU), University of Michigan
- Italy: Università Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano
- Asia & Beyond: University of Hong Kong, among many other premier institutions worldwide.
Learning for Our Shared Future
These results represent much more than final examination performance. They are a celebration of student commitment, expert faculty guidance, family partnership, and the holistic strength of an ISF education.
“Guided by our Vision, ‘Engaging together to explore and grow in our complex world,’ and our Mission, ‘Learning for our Shared Future,’ ISF prepares students not only to excel at university, but to thrive in life as thoughtful, global citizens.”
Congratulations to our Class of 2026! We look forward to seeing the impact you will make as you step out into the world.
