On Wednesday, schools throughout the UAE received their GCSE results, with this year’s students achieving exceptional outcomes.
Gems Education’s British curriculum schools are celebrating another successful year in GCSEs, with over 4,000 students from 23 schools in the UAE and Qatar taking a record 28,227 examinations.
These students surpassed the national average of England in all major grade categories.
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This year, 7,347 entries earned top grades of 9-8 or A*, representing 26% of all entries within the GEMS network.
Additionally, 45% achieved grades of 9-7 (A*-A), 65% attained 9-6 (A*-B), and 87% secured 9-4 (A*-C), showing improvements of four, five, and four percentage points respectively compared to the 2024 results.
Lisa Crausby OBE, Group Chief Education Officer at Gems Education, stated, “We are incredibly proud of our students and their outstanding GCSE achievements. These results reflect not only their hard work and dedication but also the unwavering support from our talented teachers and committed school communities.
“At Gems, we focus on nurturing every learner to achieve their full potential, and these results demonstrate the impact of high expectations combined with genuine care and personalized support from both school and family.”
At Jumeirah College, known for its longstanding academic excellence, 44% of the school’s 180 entries were graded 9-8 (A*), with an impressive 99% receiving 9-4 (A*-C).”
Nick Brain, Principal/CEO of Jumeirah College, commented, “What makes me most proud are not just the outstanding grades, but the character, determination, and ambition behind them. We believe education should inspire students to aim high, face challenges, and develop into well-rounded individuals ready to shape the future. Today’s results powerfully reflect that vision.”
Similarly, at GEMS Wellington International School, 42% of nearly 2,000 entries achieved grades of 9-8 (A*), with 96% securing 9-4 (A*-C).
Andrew Jenkins, Principal/CEO of Gems Wellington International School said, “I am incredibly proud of our students’ exceptional GCSE results this year. Each success story highlights our culture of excellence and ambition. These achievements celebrate our students’ hard work and the outstanding teaching that made it possible.”
Significantly, the UAE-based school group noted that since 2013, the average percentage of GCSE entries graded 9-7 (A*-A) across Gems schools has exceeded the national average in England by double digits. This trend extends to the 9-4 (A*-C) level, where Gems schools have consistently outperformed their English counterparts for 12 years.
