Irmak Schools Achieves a 100% IB DP Diploma Rate with the Class of 2026
School average of 33.23 once again surpasses the global average
ISTANBUL – July 8, 2026 – With the release of the 2026 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) results, Irmak Schools has reached another significant milestone with its second IB DP graduating cohort. All 13 students who completed the programme in 2026 successfully earned the IB Diploma, giving the school a 100% diploma success rate.
According to data released by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), the 2026 global IB DP average is 30.88. Irmak Schools students achieved a school average of 33.23, once again performing above the world average and demonstrating their academic excellence on an international level.
These results reflect not only the individual achievements of the students but also the strength of an educational approach that places inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and academic depth at its core.
A Consistent Upward Trajectory
Irmak Schools celebrated its first IB DP graduates last year. In 2025, while the global average stood at 30.58, the school’s average reached 32.26. With the 2026 results increasing to 33.23, Irmak Schools has once again remained above the global average, demonstrating the programme’s steady growth and continued success in only its second graduating year.
This achievement is the product of the students’ dedication, the guidance of committed teachers, the support of families, and the strength of the school’s learning culture.
“We Measure Success by More Than Scores”
Representatives of Irmak Schools emphasized that the IB Diploma Programme is far more than an academically demanding curriculum, stating:
“The IB Diploma Programme is an internationally recognized educational framework designed to develop students into inquiring, knowledgeable, ethical individuals with a global perspective. For us, these results represent much more than numerical scores. Our students’ perseverance, intellectual growth, academic maturity, and commitment to lifelong learning are the true indicators of this success.”
A Pathway to the World’s Leading Universities
The internationally recognized IB Diploma provides students with a significant advantage when applying to prestigious universities around the world. Each year, Irmak Schools graduates receive offers from leading institutions across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Europe, and Hong Kong, continuing their academic journeys on a global stage.
With the 2026 IB DP results, Irmak Schools has once again demonstrated its commitment to maintaining high international academic standards and preparing students not only for university but also for the competencies required in an ever-changing world.
A Holistic Educational Journey as an IB Continuum School
As an IB Continuum School authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Irmak Schools provides students with a seamless international education from the early years through high school. Offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) under one educational framework, Irmak Schools has also successfully completed authorization to deliver the MYP across all five years, enabling students to benefit from a coherent educational philosophy from early childhood through university preparation.
Holding the status of an IB Continuum School places Irmak Schools among a select group of institutions delivering internationally recognized education. As one of only nine IB Continuum Schools in Türkiye, Irmak Schools remains committed to nurturing students who are inquiring, knowledgeable, critical thinkers with a global mindset across every stage of their education. The 100% IB Diploma success rate and the school’s performance above the global average in the 2026 IB DP results stand as tangible evidence of this holistic educational approach.
