GEMS students excel in CBSE examinations

99.1% of the 906 Grade 12 students who sat the exam passed. 59 students achieved 90% scores and above. Out of the 59 high achievers, 29 students are from Our Own English High School- Dubai. 41O students scored marks between 75% and 90%

The overall grades are well above national averages for the CBSE examinations, highlighting the leading position of GEMS Schools in ensuring top academic performance.

The highest of score is 95.8% and was attained by Cutee Bhalla, a student of Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Girls). Cutee is the Gulf and UAE topper in the Commerce stream. Another GEMS student, Rabiya Fahma from Our Own English High School- Dubai, also topped the UAE in the Humanities stream, scoring 91.4% marks.

All set to pursue higher studies in management at the Warwick University in London, Cutee Bhalla said: "It was a double surprise knowing that I topped the UAE as well as the region."

Other high achievers in the Commerce stream include, Krishnasruthi Srivalsan, from Our Own English High School- Sharjah; and Amitha Thomas from Our Own Indian School both scoring, 94.8%. Migita D'cruz and Lakshmi Balasubramaniam, two students also from Our Own English High School- Dubai, topped their school in the Science stream with 95.4 and 94.8 scores respectively.

For her board exams, Cutee Bhalla started preparing eight weeks in advance for six to seven hours daily. She has been studying at Our Own English High School, Sharjah since Kindergarten. She enjoys reading, writing and has been involved in many student leadership activities at school.

GEMS Asian schools that follow the CBSE curriculum include Our Own Indian School, Our Own English High School- Dubai, Our Own English High School- Al Warqa'a, The Millennium School, Our Own English High School- Sharjah (Girls), Our Own English High School- Sharjah (Boys), Our Own English High School- Al Ain and Our Own English High School- Fujairah.

Dr. Farooq Wasil, Director of Asian Schools at GEMS Education, said:

"We are delighted that 59 students from our schools who have come out in flying colours by attaining 90% marks and above. This is a tremendous achievement and testament to the hard work our students put into preparing for their examinations. We congratulate our students for their exceptional academic achievements and their significant contributions to their schools."

"Cutee Bhalla has been a very bright student and has been actively involved in extracurricular activities as well. I believe that her balanced approach to education is the key to her success," Wasil added.