Students at La Côte International School Aubonne (LCIS) are celebrating an exceptional set of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme results, continuing the school's track record of performing above the global IB average.
The Class of 2026 achieved an average IB Diploma score of 35.2 points, compared with a global average of 30.88. More than a quarter of the graduating class achieved 40 points or above, while the highest-performing student earned an impressive 44 out of a possible 45 points.
These results continue a pattern of LCIS students achieving an average IB score above the worldwide benchmark — an important consideration for international families looking at secondary education and future university opportunities in Switzerland and abroad.
From outstanding IB results to leading universities
For the Class of 2026, strong academic performance is translating into an exciting range of university destinations.
Some graduates are choosing to remain in Switzerland, progressing to institutions including EPFL, the University of Geneva and the University of Lausanne (UNIL).
Others are taking their next steps internationally, with destinations including King's College London and University College London (UCL) in the UK, Dartmouth College in the United States, Bocconi University in Italy and IPSA in France.
The range extends beyond traditional university pathways, with a graduate also progressing to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA).
Together, these destinations reflect the breadth of ambitions among LCIS students, who are pursuing fields including engineering, science, international relations, business and the creative and performing arts.
An international education with a multilingual advantage
For families living in the Lake Geneva region, an international education can offer an important combination: the possibility of continuing into higher education in Switzerland while keeping opportunities open around the world.
The multilingual nature of LCIS is an important part of this preparation. In 2026, 22% of graduates earned the IB Bilingual Diploma, demonstrating their ability to succeed academically across more than one language.
Students also achieved an average of two core points through Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. These elements of the IB Diploma encourage independent research, critical thinking and the ability to engage with complex questions — skills that help prepare students for the demands of university-level study.
Consistently above the global IB average
The 2026 results build on a history of LCIS students achieving IB averages above the global benchmark.
For families considering an international school, this consistency can be particularly meaningful. A single year's results provide a snapshot; sustained performance provides a broader picture of the academic environment students experience throughout their time at school.
At LCIS, students are supported through a personalised approach that combines academic challenge with individual guidance. The aim is not simply to prepare students for their final IB examinations, but to help each student identify their strengths, develop independence and work towards the university pathway that is right for them.
Opening doors in Switzerland and around the world
For internationally minded families, university choices are rarely limited to one country.
A child studying in Switzerland today may ultimately choose a Swiss university, return to their home country or continue their education somewhere entirely new. The internationally recognised IB Diploma helps keep those options open.
The Class of 2026 demonstrates that breadth of opportunity. From EPFL, UNIL and the University of Geneva to UCL, King's College London, Dartmouth and Bocconi, LCIS graduates are moving on to a diverse range of respected institutions.
Their 2026 results — including an average IB score of 35.2 against a global average of 30.88 — provide a strong foundation for those next steps and continue LCIS's record of students performing above the worldwide IB average.
