Results day brings together months of learning, revision and preparation. For many students, it also reflects the determination to keep working when a subject feels difficult.
At The Achievers, we are proud to share our May/June 2026 IGCSE, GCSE, AS and A Level results update. The figures include strong grades. They also recognise students who made progress from their own starting points.
For parents exploring IGCSE, GCSE or A Level tuition in Hong Kong, these results can be a starting point for understanding our approach: identify the learning need, set clear priorities, and connect academic planning with focused teaching.
Support in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom
The Achievers has supported students in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
1,500+
Students supported to date
2,500+
IGCSE A* / A results
850+
A Level A* / A results
On the published 2026 improvement rates and grades, Achievers is one of the top IGCSE and A Level tutorial centres for progress and performance. We also support IBDP students. Among parents who used our service and shared feedback, more than 93% said Achievers is the most caring and personalised tutorial centre they have experienced. That figure reflects parents who chose to give feedback. It is not a rating of every family, and it is not a league-table ranking.
Our 2026 IGCSE and GCSE results at a glance
Our published May/June 2026 IGCSE and GCSE update reports:
| Measure | Reported result |
|---|---|
| A* or 9 grades achieved | 384 |
| A* or 9 rate | 82% |
| Students with at least 3 A* subjects | 87 |
| A or A* grades achieved | 566 |
| Eligible students improving by at least one grade | 92% |
| Students improving by two or more grades | 52 |
These are reported outcomes for the included group. They do not predict the grade that any individual student will achieve.
Our 2026 AS and A Level results at a glance
Our published May/June 2026 AS and A Level update reports:
| Measure | Reported result |
|---|---|
| A* grades achieved | 67 |
| A or A* grades achieved | 145 |
| A or A* rate | 82% |
| Eligible students improving by at least one grade | 84% |
| Students improving by two or more grades | 19 |
These are reported outcomes for the included group. They do not predict the grade that any individual student will achieve.
Recognising different starting points
An A* or a grade 9 is worth celebrating. So is the progress of a student who has worked through significant difficulties and reached a stronger result.
In the 2026 IGCSE and GCSE group, 92% of eligible students improved by at least one grade, and 52 students improved by two or more grades. In the 2026 AS and A Level group, 84% of eligible students improved by at least one grade, and 19 students improved by two or more grades.
Context matters when reading these figures. A school mock examination and a final public examination can differ in coverage, difficulty and grading. A change between those assessments can help describe a student’s journey. It should not be treated as a controlled measurement of the effect of tuition.
Students’ own effort, school teaching, independent practice and wider support also contribute to their development.
How The Achievers supports IGCSE, GCSE, AS and A Level students
Students can receive similar marks for very different reasons. One may have gaps in earlier knowledge. Another may understand a topic but struggle to apply it to an unfamiliar question. A third may need help managing revision across several demanding subjects.
Our approach begins by understanding those differences.
Identifying the learning priority
Recent marked work, teacher feedback and the student’s own explanation of a difficult question help make the discussion specific.
For example, if a student struggles with a calculation, the priority might be the underlying concept, the mathematical steps, or recognising which method to use. Identifying the difficulty gives lessons a clearer purpose.
Connecting academic planning with subject teaching
At The Achievers, Academic Consultants help coordinate learning priorities, tutor matching, lesson arrangements and parent communication. Subject tutors focus on teaching, practice and feedback.
This connection helps families consider how support fits into the student’s wider workload. It also creates an opportunity to review priorities as school topics, examination demands and learning needs change.
Choosing an appropriate learning pathway
The Achievers Methodology includes four learning pathways:
- Conceptual Learning: Rebuilding foundations, addressing knowledge gaps and developing understanding that can be applied beyond familiar examples.
- Exam Techniques: Working on interpreting questions, structuring answers, showing reasoning and managing time.
- Academic Coaching: Supporting revision planning, task management and more independent study habits.
- Acceleration & Enrichment: Providing greater challenge and deeper exploration for students with secure foundations.
These pathways can be combined. A student may first need substantial concept teaching, then move towards more independent examination practice as understanding becomes stronger.
The examples above describe our support approach. They are not a claim that every student in the results groups received the same programme. Learn more about The Achievers’ teaching methodology.
IGCSE progress examples
Two anonymised IGCSE journeys show how different starting points can still lead to a stronger result.
Student R improved Combined Science and Mathematics:
- Combined Science: 4-4 → 7-6
- Mathematics: 2 → 6
Student A moved from a school mock E to grade 9 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
These individual examples provide context alongside the headline results. They do not establish that every student will follow the same path or improve at the same pace. Cases are anonymised to protect student privacy. A school mock and a public examination can differ in coverage, difficulty and grading.
What should parents ask when comparing tuition options?
Results are useful. Families also need to understand how a provider would respond to their child’s circumstances.
During a consultation, consider asking:
- How will you identify the reasons behind my child’s current difficulties?
- How will teaching match the examination board, subject and school progress?
- What should my child practise independently between lessons?
- How will we review understanding and independence alongside test scores?
- What will happen if the initial learning plan needs to change?
Clear answers help parents assess whether the proposed support is suitable, and whether its purpose is understood by the student.
Frequently asked questions
How should parents read these 2026 results?
These are reported outcomes for the included groups. They describe what was published for May/June 2026. They do not predict the grade any individual student will achieve.
Do school mocks and public examinations measure the same thing?
Not exactly. A school mock and a final public examination can differ in coverage, difficulty and grading. A change between those assessments can help describe a student’s journey, but it should not be treated as a controlled measurement of the effect of tuition.
What should we bring to a first consultation?
Bring recent marked work, the exam board and subject details, and the questions your child most wants to resolve. This helps us discuss support that fits their current needs rather than a generic programme.
Will every student follow the same path as these IGCSE examples?
No. Student R and Student A are anonymised IGCSE examples. Individual progress depends on starting point, effort, school teaching and the support that is suitable at the time.
Planning the next step
We congratulate the students represented in our 2026 results update and recognise the effort behind their achievements. We also appreciate the families, school teachers and tutors who supported them throughout their learning.
If your child is preparing for IGCSE, GCSE, AS or A Level examinations, a useful first step is to bring together recent marked work, course details and the questions they most want to resolve.
Explore our Student Success page for results images and individual context, or learn about IGCSE tutoring and AS and A Level tuition at The Achievers to discuss support suited to your child’s current needs and goals.