UAE students celebrate A-level results on Wednesday

There were many highlights from the whole group, including GEMS Winchester School – Jebel Ali, with 20% of entries earning A*, GEMS Metropole School – Motor City, 37% of entries earning A*to A, and GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail, 65% of entries received A* to B.

“The future is really bright for all our graduates and they have every right to be optimistic and confident in their studies. This year’s A-level results follow the same impressive IB, CBSE, ISC and ICSE results are a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by our teachers and the incredible young people they care for. Congratulations to all involved!”

Meenakshi Dahiya-Jebel Ali, Principal and CEO of GEMS Winchester School, said she was delighted with this year’s results: “Class of 2022, what an incredible achievement! We appreciate your courage, unshakable drive and determination. We are in awe and admiration to be your best by turning challenges into opportunities and staying positive. You are a witness to it all and it is achievable if you make up your mind to do something. Enjoy the next step in life Phase, continue to be caring, calm, compassionate, collaborative and committed, nothing can stop you!”

Tahsin Jawwad, a consistent top performer at both IGCSE and AS, is now also at the top of A-level. He was offered the opportunity to study computer science at the University of British Columbia with a $100,000 scholarship.

Shiva Tejas also scored well in the UKCAT, thanks to the support of his teachers, and he has now been accepted and awarded scholarships to the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham.

Anadil Saqib Sheikh is another high scorer at A-levels. She will study economics at Lancaster University, for which she has also won a scholarship.

Nick Claves, Vice-Principal of Cambridge High School in Abu Dhabi, said: “Our A-level learners have shown great dedication and perseverance throughout the A-level programme, despite the challenges and obstacles they have faced over the past two years. A level study – our learners’ results demonstrate this.

“As a school, we are very proud of all our students and share their excitement for what’s next. A huge thank you to our teachers and a huge thank you to our learners. They work tirelessly to ensure students achieve the grades they have achieved, Kudos to it. Special mention must also be made to our parents and guardians who have supported their children throughout their learning process. They have also been fantastic in their dedication and support throughout.”

This year, A-level students are returning to sit exams after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

Stephen Bracken, the outgoing principal and chief executive of Cambridge High School in Abu Dhabi, said: “After two years of centre assessment results, we have returned to ‘normal’ for formal examinations this year. For teachers, students and parents coming “It’s been a challenging time, especially since many of those who took the test this year have not taken a formal board exam in the past two years. It shows our school’s resilience and positive attitude towards a high-performance learning culture.”

He added: “Cambridge High School students continue to do well in external board exams and we are very proud of their achievements. Some of our learners have achieved four A* grades at A-level. This year we have returned to ‘normal’ for formal exams after 2019’s centre assessment results. This has been a challenging time for teachers, students and parents, especially since many of those taking exams this year have not taken the past two years passed a formal board exam. This shows our school’s resilience and positive attitude towards a high-performance learning culture. I wish all CHS learners the best of luck as they prepare to take the next step in their educational journey.”