Harrow International School Hong Kong Achieves Outstanding 2026 A Level Results

Harrow International School Hong Kong is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its Sixth Form pupils in the 2026 A Level examinations, marking another year of academic excellence and outstanding university destinations. 75% of candidates were awarded A*A and 34% awarded the highest grade of A*. This exceptionally talented cohort achieved the highest proportion of A*-B grades in the school’s history, with 94% of all grades awarded at this level. Pupils excelled across STEM, humanities and arts subjects. Highlights include 100% A*A for Art; 94% A*A for Further Maths and 75% A*A for Religious Studies. 10 pupils achieved 4 A* grades, with many adding a fifth A* in their Extended Project Qualification.

Harrow International School celebrates the exceptional achievements of its Sixth Form pupils in the 2026 A Level examinations. Photo source: Harrow International School Hong Kong

These results have opened doors to some of the world’s leading universities, as pupils continue their studies at outstanding institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, UPenn, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, Duke, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, Durham, St Andrews, HKU, CUHK, Barnard and NYU. The degree courses selected by the pupils are suitably diverse, spanning Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Urban Planning, Computer Engineering, Physics with Astronomy, History of Art, Law, Games Design and Psychology – a reflection not only of their individual strengths but of the holistic cultures that sits at the heart of a Harrow education.

The students of Harrow International School Hong Kong, Photo source: Harrow International School Hong Kong

Ms Rosie McColl, Head of Harrow International School Hong Kong, commented: “This was a particularly special year group, as many of these pupils have been part of the Harrow Hong Kong community since the school first opened its doors. They leave us as confident, ambitious, kind and well-rounded young people, ready to make a positive contribution to the world. The academic results are exceptional and reflect years of dedicated effort. Yet, as always, these results tell only part of the story. What makes this cohort remarkable is the breadth of their talents and the contributions they have made to school life beyond the classroom.

Ms Rosie McColl, Head of Harrow International School Hong Kong, Photo source: Harrow International School Hong Kong

Among those receiving their results today are championship-winning basketball players; cast members and lead actors from our award-winning production of Legally Blonde: The Musical; artists who have exhibited their work at art fairs across Hong Kong; entrepreneurs who have launched their own businesses; a team of app developers; finalists in VEX Robotics competitions; a songwriter and musician with tracks released on Spotify; and a budding chef who will continue their training at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. These achievements reflect the richness of the educational experience at Harrow Hong Kong and the confidence our pupils have developed through their journey. The Class of 2026 leaves a lasting legacy. They have excelled academically, embraced every aspect of school life and supported one another throughout their journey. We are immensely proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing what they achieve next.”

The students of Harrow International School Hong Kong, Photo source: Harrow International School Hong Kong

The students of Harrow International School Hong Kong, Photo source: Harrow International School Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s universities have once again demonstrated academic strength on the international stage. The latest 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects shows that at least 90 subjects across Hong Kong’s universities have entered the global top 50, with 21 subjects ranking among the world’s top 10. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) claimed the top spot globally in two subjects: Transportation Science & Technology and Hospitality & Tourism Management. The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) all made it into the global top 10 for Education, underscoring the city’s overall strength in the field.

The University of Hong Kong, Photo source: reference image

HKU’s Education subject ranked second globally in this year’s ranking, its highest-ever position, while retaining its place as the top in Asia. Professor Yang Rui, Dean of the Faculty of Education at HKU, expressed his delight at the achievement. He noted that it fully reflects the collective efforts of faculty members in conducting high-level research and publishing in leading international academic journals, as well as the Faculty’s close partnerships with research collaborators worldwide, which continue to expand the reach and impact of its work. “I am deeply grateful to our Faculty members for their commitment to advancing educational knowledge and promoting the exchange and application of these outcomes worldwide,” he said.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Photo source: reference image

PolyU delivered the most outstanding performance in this ranking, with 23 subjects entering the global top 50, the highest number among all Hong Kong institutions. Six of its subjects ranked in the global top 10. In addition to the two subjects that topped the world, these include Management (global 2nd), Civil Engineering (global 3rd), Energy Science & Engineering (global 4th), and Mechanical Engineering (global 10th), spanning multiple traditional strengths in engineering and management.

The City University of Hong Kong, Photo source: reference image

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) had 44 subjects ranked this year, two more than last year. Twenty-two subjects entered the global top 50, with four subjects- Library & Information Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, and Public Administration- making it into the global top 10. Furthermore, CityU ranked first in Hong Kong in 10 subjects, including Library & Information Science, Business Administration, and Veterinary Sciences, leading other local institutions in multiple areas.

The Lingnan University, Photo source: reference image

Lingnan University had eight subjects ranked this year, a nearly twofold increase from three last year. Five subjects, including Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Electronic Engineering, appeared on the list for the first time. Its Artificial Intelligence subject, newly listed last year, jumped dramatically in the rankings and entered the global top 100 for the first time, placing in the 76–100 band. Professor Qin Si Zhao, President of Lingnan University, said the results reflect growing international recognition of the University’s academic and research work. “Lingnan will review the ranking results and their assessment indicators, using them as a reference to further consolidate our ‘Liberal Arts + Technology’ development direction,” he said.

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The ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects is released by ShanghaiRanking, a higher education evaluation agency. It covers 57 subjects across five major fields: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences. The ranking uses international academic indicators to assess the performance of higher education institutions worldwide in each subject, evaluating five categories: World-Class Faculty, World-Class Research Output, High-Quality Research, Research Impact, and International Collaboration. This year’s ranking assessed over 3,000 universities globally, with more than 2,000 institutions from about 96 countries and regions appearing on the lists.