In its inaugural International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme cohort, students surpassed the global average points for the May 2026 examination session. The result marks a significant milestone for the school, which administered the IB Diploma Programme for the first time in May 2026.The achievement positions ACORN among Rome’s highest-performing IB institutions, reflecting the school’s approach to combining academic structure with individualised learning and international curriculum elements. ACORN operates an integrated dual curriculum system from age three through eighteen, culminating in the IB Diploma Programme.Bilingual Achievement, in line with ACORN’s Dual Curriculum Approach A majority of the graduating class was awarded the prestigious IB Bilingual Diploma, a qualification that recognises students’ ability to complete the rigorous Diploma Programme while demonstrating academic proficiency across two languages. The school serves approximately 500 students representing more than 30 nationalities. Graduate Pathways The graduating cohort has secured university places across multiple European institutions and disciplines. Students have committed to Engineering and STEAM programmes as well as Drama and Music in the United Kingdom, Mathematics study in the Netherlands, and Biology and Design programmes at Italian and Spanish universities. One graduate has deferred university entrance to undertake a year of volunteer work. The diversity of disciplinary choices reflects the range of academic interests represented within the cohort. These placements span both traditional and contemporary fields, from engineering and mathematics to design and performing arts. Educational Context Stefano Baldoni, High School Principal and IBDP Coordinator, commented on the achievement: “This is the result of students’ hard work, resilience and intellectual curiosity, supported by dedicated teachers and a learning environment that encourages every student to reach their full potential.” The school’s location within the Vejo Natural Park, with organised transportation connecting to most areas of Rome, situates it within the broader landscape of Rome’s international schools. Global Context The achievement arrives as the International Baccalaureate Organisation announced results for the May 2026 examination session, with over 209,000 Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme students receiving scores globally on July 6. The global average Diploma score for the May 2026 session is 30.88 points.

In its inaugural International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme cohort, students surpassed the global average points for the May 2026 examination session. The result marks a significant milestone for the school, which administered the IB Diploma Programme for the first time in May 2026.The achievement positions ACORN among Rome’s highest-performing IB institutions, reflecting the school’s approach to combining academic structure with individualised learning and international curriculum elements. ACORN operates an integrated dual curriculum system from age three through eighteen, culminating in the IB Diploma Programme.A majority of the graduating class was awarded the prestigious IB Bilingual Diploma, a qualification that recognises students’ ability to complete the rigorous Diploma Programme while demonstrating academic proficiency across two languages. The school serves approximately 500 students representing more than 30 nationalities. The graduating cohort has secured university places across multiple European institutions and disciplines. Students have committed to Engineering and STEAM programmes as well as Drama and Music in the United Kingdom, Mathematics study in the Netherlands, and Biology and Design programmes at Italian and Spanish universities. One graduate has deferred university entrance to undertake a year of volunteer work. The diversity of disciplinary choices reflects the range of academic interests represented within the cohort. These placements span both traditional and contemporary fields, from engineering and mathematics to design and performing arts. Stefano Baldoni, High School Principal and IBDP Coordinator, commented on the achievement: “This is the result of students’ hard work, resilience and intellectual curiosity, supported by dedicated teachers and a learning environment that encourages every student to reach their full potential.” The school’s location within the Vejo Natural Park, with organised transportation connecting to most areas of Rome, situates it within the broader landscape of Rome’s international schools. The achievement arrives as the International Baccalaureate Organisation announced results for the May 2026 examination session, with over 209,000 Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme students receiving scores globally on July 6. The global average Diploma score for the May 2026 session is 30.88 points.