Strongest A-level Results to date, with 61% of pupils achieving A*–A grades and 87% of pupils securing A*–B grades
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 13 August 2026: Brighton College Dubai is celebrating its strongest A-Level results to date, with pupils securing places at leading universities across the UK and around the world. The results reflect the academic excellence, ambition and determination of the Class of 2026, with many pupils taking up their first choice offers from some of the UK's most prestigious universities, including the University of St Andrews, University College London (UCL), King's College London, the University of Bristol, the University of Manchester, University of Exeter, London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Edinburgh. As they embark on the next stage of their journey, they will pursue degrees spanning a broad range of disciplines, from medicine at Saint Andrews, to law at University of Bristol, biomedical sciences at UCL and architecture at University of Manchester, with a record number of pupils progressing to study Medicine this year.
This year's cohort achieved impressive outcomes, reaching a new high with A* grades soaring to 33% and A* emerging as the most common grade awarded. An impressive 61% of all grades were at A*–A, with an outstanding 87% at A*–B, and an exceptional 98% of grades at A*–C, reflecting the exceptional talent, determination and hard work of Brighton College Dubai's pupils, alongside the dedication, expertise and commitment of its teaching staff.
Leading this year's outstanding results, Deven Kotedia, Reihan Sagar and Sasha Veelenturf achieved a clean sweep of A grades, each securing an exceptional A* A* A*, while Knesia Fedorova, Rayaan Haaji and Sophie Ritchie, delivered an equally impressive performance, securing two A* and two A grades.
High-achieving pupils celebrating exceptional results this year include:
- Deven Kotedia A* A* A*
- Reihan Sagar A* A* A*
- Sasha Veelenturf A* A* A*
- Ksenia Fedorova A* A* A A
- Rayaan Haji A* A* A A
- Sophie Ritchie A* A* A A
- Amaar Asaria A* A* A
- Zainab Baloch A* A* A
- Andreas Chouery A* A* A
- Tiffany Ho A* A* A
- Leeav Shefer A* A* A
- Ibrahim Tanvir A* A* A
- Freya Wilk A* A* A
Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai, said: "These exceptional results are a source of immense pride for our entire College community. With 33% of grades at A* and 61% at A*–A, these are our strongest A Level results to date and rank amongst the very best in the UAE. They reflect a culture where it is cool to care about learning, ambition is celebrated and excellence is the norm. My congratulations go to our brilliant pupils, dedicated staff and supportive families on these remarkable achievements. We could not be prouder!"
Jane Clewlow, Vice Principal and Head of Senior School at Brighton College Dubai, added: "What makes these results so special is knowing the individual stories behind them. Our pupils have navigated a turbulent year with remarkable resilience, maturity and determination, with so many exceeding their targets. It is a real privilege to see our results continue to strengthen year on year, alongside such impressive university outcomes and pupils securing places at some of the world's leading institutions.
They leave Brighton College Dubai with exciting futures ahead of them and a wonderful legacy behind them, having set an exceptional standard for those who follow. We are immensely proud of everything they have achieved."
This year's results come following an exceptional examination cycle across the UAE, during which alternative assessment arrangements were implemented. Grades were awarded using a broad range of evidence gathered throughout pupils' courses, reflecting the sustained effort, achievement and progress demonstrated over the course of their Sixth Form studies.