GEMS students shine in GCSEs, with over a quarter of entries securing top grades
DUBAI (ALETIHAD)GEMS Education's British-curriculum schools on Wednesday celebrated outstanding GCSE success, with over 4,000 students from 23 schools across the UAE and Qatar sitting 28,227 examinations — the highest number in GEMS history.This year's results continue a remarkable and sustained track record: for more than a decade, GEMS students have outshone the England national average at every major grade benchmark, a statement from the education group said.An impressive 7,347 entries were awarded top-level grades of 9-8 or A* this year, accounting for 26% of all entries across the GEMS network. Meanwhile, 45% achieved 9-7 (A*-A), 65% attained 9-6 (A*-B), and 87% secured 9-4 (A*-C), improving by 4, 5, and 4 percentage points respectively compared to 2024 results.Lisa Crausby OBE, Group Chief Education Officer, GEMS Education, said, 'We are immensely proud of our students and their remarkable achievements in their GCSEs. These outcomes are a testament not only to their hard work and dedication, but also to the unwavering support of our talented teachers and committed school communities.'We believe in nurturing every learner to reach their full potential, and these results show just how far our young people can go when high expectations are combined with genuine care and personalised support from their school and family.'At Jumeirah College, which has a track record of academic excellence stretching back decades, a GEMS-topping 44% of the school's 180-strong cohort's entries were graded 9-8 (A*), with a near perfect 99% scoring 9-4 (A*-C).
Similarly, at GEMS Wellington International School, a remarkable 42% of the school's close to 2,000 entries achieved grades of 9-8 (A*), with 96% securing 9-4 (A*-C).
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