A level Results Day 2024 – Shining Brighter than the Stars. GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis celebrates the Remarkable Girl who Beat the Odds to Win a Place in US Higher Education.

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis has announced that 21% of all A Level entries were awarded the highest A*A grades, and 48% of entries achieved A* to B grades. The results achieved by GEMS Wellington Academy students this year we rank hugely creditable; this is a Tier One premium school deeply committed to being unambiguously inclusive, being a school for children of all the talents – and one focused on delivering a rounded, 360 degree, holistic whole child education for every child. Evidence of the scale of whole child ambition for students here is evidenced in the global production of “The Climb” single produced at the school in support of an ‘East meets West’ imitative to support underprivileged children and parents in India:

You can read more on GEMS Wellington Academy innovation in the Performing Arts and values-based education here.

Key highlights/ Overall results – British Gold Standard A Levels

• Total number of students = 124
• Total number of entries = 351
• Pass rate = 97%
• % of entries at A* = 3%
• % of entries at A = 18%
• % of entries at B = 27%
• % of entries at A*-A = 21%
• % of entries at A*-B = 48%
• % of entries at A*-C = 67%

Outstanding Students and the Young Woman Who Shines Brighter than the Stars

Erika Gladikkh’s  achievement of securing three A grades in English, History, and Business Studies at A-level is truly remarkable. Miss Gladikkh has faced very significant challenges arising from Cerebral Palsy. Throughout her time at WSO, Miss Gladikkh has demonstrated incredible determination and resilience, embracing every challenge with hard work and dedication.

Erika Gladikkh has fully embraced the support of her dedicated LSA, Joan, who has been with her every step of the way. Over the last two years, Erika’s transformation has been inspiring.

From a shy and timid student to today’s confident and inspirational young lady, Miss Gladikkh brings positivity and energy to any classroom.

GEMS Education asked us to praise Miss Gladikkh to the rooftops – and to “the moon and back”, for her countless achievements and the joy she has brought to GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis:

“Every teacher has loved having Erika in their class, and her success is a testament to her commitment and positive attitude.

We wish her all the very, very best as she takes her next steps at university in America.

We are incredibly proud of all her many, many accomplishments.

May she always shine bright…”

Hibba Ahsan, graduating Year 13 student at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, told SchoolsCompared.com:

“My time at WSO has been nothing short of enriching.

“I have been equipped with the necessary skills to excel academically, thanks to the supportive and helpful environment fostered by my teachers.

“A special thanks to my Business, English, and Psychology teachers for making WSO a chapter to remember.”

Ibrahim Vijdani, graduating Year 13 student at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, echoed gratitude for teachers:

“First and foremost, I would like to say Alhamdulillah [(Arabic: ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ, al-Ḥamdu lillāh, meaning “praise be to God”, sometimes translated as “thank God” or “thanks be to the Lord” Ed.].

“I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to my teachers and parents.

“Special thanks to Mr. Mosafeer for his guidance in Mathematics; Ms. Kelleher for her support in Chemistry; and, Mr. Tierny and Mr. Fogarty for their help in Design Technology throughout my A-level journey.”

Mariyam Afreen Ismail, graduating Year 13 student at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, told us:

“Despite joining WSO only two years ago, I have found it to be a wonderful community.

“Teachers and counsellors are so supportive.

“It is they above all who have made my academic journey memorable and, truly, worthwhile.”

An excited Kai-Yang Lee, graduating Year 13 student at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, could not hold back his thoughts on the open seas of discovery opening up after graduation:

“Thank you to my form teacher, Ms. Danso, and all my subject teachers, friends, and family for supporting me in my academic journey.

“I am so grateful for all the support I have received over the years – and am extremely proud of my results.

“WSO has been an enormous source of support for me… and I am beyond excited to take my next steps!”

GEMS Education has asked us to celebrate all their students but the following six students, whose work ethic, talent and achievements are quite exceptional, have been particularly stand-out this year:

Leadership at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

Sarah O’Regan, Principal/CEO, GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, told SchoolsCompared.com:

“We are delighted, once again, with our A-level and BTEC results this year.

“As with our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme results earlier in the summer, we are incredibly proud of our A Level and BTEC students in 2024.

“The hard work put in by the largest A-level cohort in the school’s history and their teachers is reflected in a set of results that everyone should be proud of.

“Alongside our equally brilliant BTEC results, the Class of 2024 has truly raised the bar!

“We wish them all the best in their next steps at universities around the world.”

GEMS Education

GEMS is one of the oldest and largest K-12 private education providers in the world and a trusted and highly regarded choice for quality education in the Middle East and North Africa region. Founded in the UAE in 1959, GEMS Education holds an unparalleled track record of providing an outstanding education across diverse curricula, examination pathways and subject choices to children and young people of all socio-economic means.

Pictured: Sunny Varkey, Founder and guiding light of GEMS Education (Left) with Dr. Saima Rana, Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer GEMS Education (Right)

Having started with a single school run from a private home in Dubai, GEMS Education remains a family business. Its inspiring Founder, Sunny Varkey, and his son, Dino Varkey, Group Chief Executive Officer, are responsible for providing vision, insight, and strategy across the organisation.

Pictured: Dino Varkey, Group Chief Executive Officer GEMS Education, receiving The Top Schools Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education in the United Arab Emirates on behalf of the Varkey Family

Both are deeply committed to the life chances of all GEMS students and play a hands-on, highly engaged role in ensuring that no GEMS child is ever left behind.

GEMS educates students from over 176 countries through its owned and managed schools globally. Every year, students graduating from GEMS schools progress to the world’s best universities. Over the past five years, GEMS students have been accepted into over 1,050 universities in 53 countries including all eight Ivy League universities in the US and all 24 Russell Group universities and colleges in the UK.

The Sixth Form Results Day Photographs Celebrating Students from GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

Pictured: the outstanding success of students at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis extended across both BTEC and A Level pathways – with Results Day attended by adoring parents delighting in their children’s achievements in 2024

Pictured: Outstanding student success in technical and vocational education is a stand-out feature of BTEC Level 3 qualifications at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis as showcased on BTEC Results Day 2024. Here we see an outstanding BTEC student proudly holding his certificate as his Mum cannot contain her pride and joy at his achievement.

Further information

Read our school review of GEMS Metropole Motor City HERE

Visit the official GEMS Education web site for GEMS Metropole School Motor City, Dubai HERE

Visit GEMS Education corporate and learn why GEMS Education sees genius in every child HERE

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