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Macau Anglican College int’l university placement rate climbs to 70.7%
True to its globally oriented education, roughly 7 in every 10 graduates of Macau Anglican College’s (MAC) Class of 2026 have secured university placements abroad.
From 65% last year, 70.7% of this year’s graduates received offers from various universities in Hong Kong (20%), Australia 16.9%), the Netherlands (12.3%), the United Kingdom (9.2%), the United States (7.7%) and Canada (4.6%).
The 5.7% growth in university placements abroad reflects MAC graduates’ global outlook rooted in the school’s Cambridge academic tradition.
Some reputable institutions include the following, indicating their world university rankings based on the Times Higher Education 2026 report:
- Imperial College London (#8)
- Tsinghua University (#12)
- University of Toronto (#21)
- Carnegie Mellon University (#24)
- The University of Edinburgh (#29)
- The University of Hong Kong (#33)
- The University of Melbourne (#37)
- King’s College London (#38)
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (#41)
- University of California, San Diego (#47)
A student received a full scholarship at Berklee College of Music, a top-tier institution known for contemporary and commercial music.
Some students also received individual offers from institutions in Korea, Taiwan, Portugal, Switzerland, New Zealand and Mainland China.
A few graduates have yet to confirm their enrolment decisions, with offers currently held from institutions across Australia, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, the United States and the United Kingdom.
“We are extremely proud of our students’ achievements and the increase in university offers. Catering to every student’s potential and interest is of utmost importance,” School Principal Robert Alexander said.
Meanwhile, 9.2% of students have chosen to study in Macau, while 3.1% are taking a gap year.
Cambridge Results
Macau Anglican College showed favourable results in the June 2026 Cambridge exam series. Out of 556 entries, around 88.7% of students scored within the A*– C grade range in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) category. With 233 entries in the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level, around 70.8% secured grades in the a^ – c^ range. Additionally, 84.9% of Advanced Level (AL) students earned marks between A*– C out of 211 entries.
“Macau Anglican College continues to uphold its strong tradition of academic excellence in Cambridge public examinations, with students achieving outstanding results across IGCSE, AS and A Level in the June 2026 series. These achievements reflect the school’s commitment to sustained excellence in teaching and learning and its dedication to nurturing students to succeed in all areas of academic pursuit,” Vice-Principal Daniel Lee shared.
Lee confirmed that one student achieved A* in all five A Level subjects — a rare and impressive feat at this level of Cambridge examinations.
Global Engagement
At MAC, education extends far beyond the classroom, preparing the students to become global citizens.
The Modern Languages Department organised the “French Trip” to Shanghai and the “Portuguese Trip” to Vietnam.
Notably, teacher and student participation in the Global Citizenship Programme tripled, with different groups travelling to Korea, Taiwan and Mainland China in June.
The Model United Nations (MUN) Club has made tremendous contributions to MUN conferences in both Macau and Hong Kong, with several students earning special awards in public speaking. Plans of hosting the first-ever MUN conference on campus in January 2027 are underway.
“As a school, we believe in academic excellence which goes beyond examination results. Our young men and women understand their role in the wider world. This year’s remarkable growth in our Global Citizenship Programme and international excursions has transformed them into global citizens with confidence to lead across the borders,” Secondary Head of Section Andrea Munoyenda explained.
Report by: Mr Marvin M. Enderes