Private schools in Dubai are celebrating impressive A-level results as students find out grades which could lead to university placements and establish career goals.
GEMS Education, Repton Dubai and Brighton College were among the schools to share results for students completing secondary education this year.
A high number of students in Dubai achieved the highest A* and A grades and many will now go on to pursue university education.
2024 A-level results in Dubai
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GEMS Education said a record 1,883 students from a total of 22 GEMS schools in the UAE and Qatar completed 5,191 A-level exams, the most in GEMS’ 65-year history.
26 per cent of the exam entries achieved A* to A grades while 52 per cent secured A* to B grades.
Dr Saima Rana, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, GEMS Education, said: “Today, we wholeheartedly celebrate our students, whose remarkable achievements with these impressive A-level results have left us in awe. Your dedication and success are a true testament to your potential, and we couldn’t be prouder of the heights you’ve reached.
“These results are a shining example of what can be achieved when the GEMS community – students, parents, and educators – comes together in pursuit of excellence. Your passion and focus have paved the way to your preferred universities, and we are excited to see now how you will continue to shine and shape a brighter future for all.”
Notable achievements across the GEMS network include Jumeirah College Dubai, where 14 per cent of the school’s A-level entries were awarded the top A* grade and 80 per cent were awarded A* to B grades.
Nicholas Brain, Principal/CEO, Jumeirah College Dubai, said: “Today’s A-level results at Jumeirah College highlight the incredible dedication and hard work of our students. We are immensely proud of their achievements and the high standards they have set. These results showcase not only academic excellence but also the development of critical skills and a passion for lifelong learning.”
Additional highlights include The Winchester School – Jebel Ali, which is renowned for its consistent record of top exam results both within the GEMS network and internationally.
The school reported that 33 per cent of its A-level entries achieved A* to A grades, with 60 per cent achieving A* to B.
Both GEMS Founders School – Dubai with over 500 exam entries and GEMS Metropole School Motor City saw strong performance with 52 per cent of A-level entries achieving A* to B grades.
This year also marks a significant milestone for two GEMS schools, as GEMS Founders School – Al Mizhar and GEMS New Millennium School celebrated their first A-level cohorts.
Brighton College Dubai reported that almost half (47 per cent) of all grades were A* or A.
It added that the majority of pupils will be able to take up their first choice of university place including:
- Imperial College London
- University College London
- Durham
- Edinburgh
The most common grade for this year’s cohort is A*/A with 82 per cent of grades at B and above, demonstrating a significant improvement from last year’s results.
More than 70 per cent of pupils achieved at least one grade A*/A with grades being, on average, two thirds above pupils’ targets. Notable highlights include Further Mathematics and Art with 100 per cent of grades at A*/A.
Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai, said: “I am delighted that, once again, our pupils have distinguished themselves with an outstanding set of A level results and, most tellingly, have exceeded even last year’s excellent results.
“A stunningly good A*/A performance of 47 per cent will enable our pupils to secure excellent university places. To have achieved all of this across a broad range of 20 different subjects says much about the pupils, the staff and indeed the supportive parents the College is so proud of.”
Repton Dubai also reported outstanding results for Year 13 A-Level students in 2023-2024 A-Level examinations.
17 per cent of exam entries from Repton Dubai students obtained A* to A grades and A* to C grades were awarded to 68 per cent of exam entries.
Repton Dubai students have received acceptance offers from esteemed universities around the globe, including:
- The University of Durham
- The University of Bristol
- Kings’s College University London
Gillian Hammond, Principal of Repton School Dubai, said: “Repton Dubai’s A-Level students have attained exceptional results, reflecting their hard work, parental support, and the unwavering commitment of our educators. Congratulations to both schools for this remarkable accomplishment.”
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