A total of 392 students from the Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) levels graduated from Thursina International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) at the 2026 Graduation Ceremony, held at the Grand Mercure Malang Mirama Ballroom on Saturday, June 21, 2026.
This year's graduation marked a significant milestone as the graduates celebrated remarkable academic achievements, including 209 Letters of Acceptance (LoAs) from 95 universities across 22 countries.
The ceremony was attended by the school's leadership, teachers, parents, and distinguished guests. It was conducted in a solemn yet joyful atmosphere, reflecting Thursina IIBS's commitment to nurturing Muslim generations who are academically accomplished, morally grounded, and globally minded.
Chief of Education of Thursina IIBS, Ustaz Muhammad Rajab, M.Pd.I, reminded the graduates that graduation is not the end of their educational journey but the beginning of a greater responsibility.
"Graduation is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of a greater mission. We hope our graduates will continue to uphold Islamic values, pursue lifelong learning, and make meaningful contributions wherever they go," he said.
Chief Executive Officer of Thursina IIBS, Ust. H. Nur Abidin, M.Ed., Ed.D. (Cand.), highlighted the school's growing success in university admissions, both nationally and internationally.
Of the 160 Senior High School graduates, 93 students (58%) will continue their studies at universities in Indonesia, while 67 students (42%) have chosen to pursue higher education abroad. To date, 51% of the graduates have secured admission to Indonesian universities, 38% have been accepted by overseas universities, and 11% are still undergoing the admission process.
On the international pathway, 61 students received a total of 209 Letters of Acceptance from 95 universities in 22 countries. Among them, 39 students received offers from universities ranked among the Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings.
These universities include the University of Sydney, Monash University, University of Toronto, University of Queensland, University of Western Australia, UNSW Sydney, Australian National University (ANU), and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Outstanding individual achievements were also celebrated. Abdulmagid Abdalla Muhamed received the highest number of international university offers, earning 22 Letters of Acceptance from universities in the United Kingdom, China, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Croatia, and Türkiye.
Domestically, Thursina graduates were admitted to many of Indonesia's leading universities, including Universitas Brawijaya (29 students), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) (9), Universitas Airlangga (7), Universitas Gadjah Mada (3), Universitas Negeri Malang (3), UPN Veteran Yogyakarta (3), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) (2), Universitas Indonesia (UI) (1), and several other respected institutions.
Beyond university admissions, the Class of 2026 also demonstrated remarkable achievements in Qur'anic studies. This year, 32 students successfully completed the memorization of all 30 juz of the Holy Qur'an, consisting of 11 SHS female students, 10 SHS male students, 7 JHS female students, and 4 JHS male students.
In addition, several students earned distinguished certifications in Qur'anic recitation. Two JHS female students were awarded the Sanad Qira'ah Syathibiyah, while two SHS female students and one SHS male student obtained certification in Qira'at 'Asyrah.
The graduating class also secured a number of prestigious international scholarships. Thirty-eight students received Partial Tuition Scholarships, two students were awarded the Garuda Scholarship sponsored by the Government of Indonesia, five students earned the Russian Government Scholarship to pursue higher education in Russia, and six students were accepted into the Al-Azhar Cairo Fellowship program.
Thursina IIBS students also excelled in the Cambridge Assessment examinations. Seven students achieved perfect scores across the Checkpoint, IGCSE, and AS/A Level qualifications, earning the highest marks in Mathematics, Science, English, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
According to Muhammad Rajab, these accomplishments reflect the successful implementation of Thursina IIBS's Holistic & Balanced Education approach.
"Our goal is to develop graduates who are intellectually excellent, spiritually grounded, and fully prepared to face global challenges while remaining firmly rooted in their Islamic identity," he said.
Through Graduation 2026, Thursina International Islamic Boarding School once again reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a Holistic & Balanced Education that nurtures future leaders with strong character, academic excellence, and the values needed to contribute positively to the advancement of civilization. (akb)
