IGCSE and GCSE examinations success for GEMS students

• GEMS students are achieving scores 25 percentage points above the UK national average.

• This year 72% of year 11 GEMS students attained 5 A - C, including Maths and English.

• In comparison, the 2008 UK national average figure was 47.2% for similar aged students.

• 34% of marks achieved by GEMS students were A to A - this is 12% higher than the UK.

At Jumeirah College, 97% of students obtained 5 A to C marks in all subjects.

Results at Wellington International School were higher than the year before with 88% of the students obtaining 5 A to C marks in all subjects.

Ralph Tabberer, Chief of Schools with GEMS Education said,

"The impressive results highlight the hard work of our students and the dedication of the teachers. Exam results performance is not the only benchmark but this year's results have again shown we have first rate British curriculum schools and we congratulate our students for their exceptional academic achievements"

"I also want to acknowledge the incredibly important role that our parents are playing in supporting their children at home in helping raise overall educational achievements.

GEMS Education prides itself on its world class teachers and educators which help achieve high standards of education to ensure GEMS students are given the very best opportunity to attend the world's best universities.