MUSCAT: The Class of 2021 averaged 36.28 points which far exceeds the world average of 33.02 points. The maximum number of points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is 45.

Two students from the school — Anna Belinfante (UK) and Ananya Agarwal (India), achieved a perfect score of 45 points on the IB Diploma Programme. “This fantastic result puts these students in the top 0.3% of IB DP graduates worldwide. Anna is off to study Medicine in Europe while Ananya is off to the University of British Columbia to study Mechanical Engineering,” the school said in a statement.

“This year, 34% of our graduating class (23 students) scored 40 or more points putting them in the top 9% of global IB DP graduates. These results are a significant increase over 2020 when 23% of the graduating class (15 students) scored 40 or more. These results are a true testament to the students and faculty of ABA and their ability to be flexible, resilient and focused during times of uncertainty” the school said in a press statement.

ABA has a high participation rate in the IB Diploma, with over 90% of Grade 12 students participating, and for those students who participated, 99% of students passed.

“The Class of 2021 fully deserve their incredible success this year. As a cohort, they had been hit hardest by the effects of the pandemic, with months of online learning, switching to in-school learning and back again to online. They faced uncertainty, anxiety and unheard-of challenges due to the unknown and ever-changing situation. Guided by their incredibly versatile, committed and equally resilient teachers, this cohort of students demonstrated remarkable grit, self-belief and determination in facing head-on whatever adverse circumstances were presented to them over the last 18 months. The whole ABA community pulled together as one: students, parents, teachers and support staff all ensured the continued success of this graduating class,” said Guy Essex, Diploma Programme Coordinator, ABA Oman International School.

Simon Walker, High School Principal, ABA Oman International School said: “The Class of 2021 have achieved a fantastic set of results which is not only a demonstration of their knowledge and skills, and it is also reflective of their learning agility and resilience in such challenging times. Both students and teachers have shown remarkable effort and innovation in their approaches to provide the best opportunity for success. In addition, our supportive parent community has provided the foundations for their children to be successful and achieve their ambitions. With confidence, I can share that the class of 2021 are well prepared to transition into university life due to a well-rounded education, and I am sure they will continue to be great ambassadors for ABA and international education in Oman.

Founded in 1987, ABA educates the next generation of leaders and innovators, inspiring them to impact their world positively. The only International Baccalaureate World Continuum School in Oman and a non-profit, ABA enrols over 920 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, representing over 75 countries. Located in central Muscat, ABA is grounded in its mission to deliver an international education of the highest quality to enable students to be confident, responsible, caring, life-long learners.