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07 Oct 2026

OxfordAQA celebrates global academic excellence with 2026 Go Further Awards

Congratulations to the 2026 Go Further Award winners!

  • Award recognises highest achieving students in International GCSE, AS, and A-levels 
  • Many new qualifications recognised across International GCSE and A-level including Accounting, Computer Science, Media Studies, Spanish and Urdu 

OxfordAQA, is proud to announce the winners of its prestigious 2026 Go Further Awards, recognising students who achieved the highest marks in their subject at International GCSE, AS, and A-levels. Awards are given for students who achieve the highest marks in the world, in their region and in their country. 

 The awards honour not only the students’ dedication, but also the commitment of their teachers and support teams. 

Global growth and new representation

The 2026 awards saw winners from new countries including Cambodia, Italy, and Bangladesh, highlighting OxfordAQA’s expanding global footprint. There was a notable increase in the number of award winners from countries such as Indonesia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan and Spain. 

Subject excellence across borders

Students excelled across a wide range of subjects, with many new qualifications represented this year including International GCSEs in Accounting, Media Studies, Spanish and Urdu, as well as International A-levels in Accounting and Computer Science, among others.

“The Go Further Awards are a powerful reflection of what OxfordAQA stands for—academic excellence, global opportunity, and future readiness. These students have not only excelled in their exams, but demonstrated the kind of critical thinking and resilience that will help them thrive at university and beyond. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and the educators who support them.”

Andrew Coombe

Managing Director of OxfordAQA

Regional ceremonies will take place over the coming months to honour student winners and celebrate their achievements with schools and communities across OxfordAQA’s international network. 

Empowering students for the future

OxfordAQA is a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, combining over a century of educational expertise. Our qualifications are designed to foster critical thinking, independent learning, and global readiness—skills essential for success in higher education and beyond. 

 With new qualifications launched in 2025 and 2026, OxfordAQA continues to expand opportunities for students worldwide to go further in their academic journeys.

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