Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), Mumbai, has secured ninth place among International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (IBDP) schools worldwide in the 2026 global rankings released by Education Advisers UK. The school is the only Indian institution to feature among the world’s top 10, marking a significant achievement for India’s international education sector.The school’s Class of 2026 recorded an average score of 40.8 points, its highest academic performance since the institution began offering the programme. The results place DAIS among the leading IB schools internationally, based on the published global rankings.DAIS records its strongest IBDP performanceThe school’s 2026 cohort comprised 105 students, making it the largest IBDP student group among the top 10 ranked schools worldwide. The achievement reflects the school’s performance across a comparatively large cohort rather than a small group of candidates.The IB Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised qualification pursued by students typically in the final two years of secondary education. It assesses students through examinations and other programme components, including coursework and internal assessments.DAIS’s average score of 40.8 points stands out against the programme’s maximum possible score of 45 points. The school described the result as its strongest academic performance to date.School credits academic focus and collaborationThe school attributed its ranking to its emphasis on academic rigour, intellectual curiosity, innovation and holistic education. It also acknowledged the contributions of students, teachers and parents to the outcome.The global ranking places DAIS alongside established international schools offering the IB Diploma Programme. Its position as the sole Indian school in the top 10 also brings attention to the performance of Indian institutions in international academic assessments.The ranking was released by Education Advisers UK for 2026. The school’s ninth-place position and cohort average of 40.8 points are the key indicators reported for this year’s performance.