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Surprise and delight: Deira International School’s 2022 cohort crushes school records for best GCSE results ever

by Tabitha BardaAugust 24, 2022

Deira International School is marking its best examined GCSE results ever, as students, parents and teachers share their delight at an exceptional set of results.

Grades are up significantly on 2019 – the last year that students had externally marked exams before Covid – with an impressive 31% of students achieving the most outstanding A* grade in 2022 (compared to 20% in 2019).

 Jaden Isabella Mascaren, a year 11 student at Deira International School, shared her shocked and awed reaction to her results with SchoolsCompared:

“I never could have imagined myself opening my results and actually feeling pride. I truly am so grateful for this achievement, and it would not have been possible without my incredible teachers and family supporting me every step of the way.”

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Vanessa Mascarenhas, Jaden Isabella’s Mother, was equally delighted:

“This is absolutely fantastic. All the children have worked extremely hard and given it their best shot. I am very proud of my daughter, her efforts have paid off. It warms my heart to see her so happy.”

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Deira International School GCSE Results 2022

GCSE Summary 2018 2019 2020

(SAG)

 

2021

(SAG)

2022
Entries 751 804 970 974 831*
Cohort Size 90 93 114 108 98
% A* Grades 12% 20% 27% 51%

 

31%
%A*/A 40% 45% 54% 77% 54%
%A*-B 69% 70% 80% 89% 75%
%A*-C 89% 89% 95% 97% 96%
% 5+ A*-C 88% 88% 95% 97% 97%
%5+ A*-C inc Maths and English 88% 83% 95% 97% 95%
3+ A*/A 65% 85% 62%
5+ A*/A 47% 77% 46%
8+A*/A 28% 60% 32%

Simon O’Connor, Director of Deira International School, told SchoolsCompared:

“We are all thrilled with these outstanding results, which break records for examined cohorts. We are celebrating amazing headlines, but every result is a testament to the dedication and relentless hard work of both the students and all staff at Deira International School. The last two years has been so challenging for everyone in schools but DIS has managed to maintain face to face learning throughout. The results of this commitment are seen today.

“I could not be more grateful and proud of everyone here. When combined with our fabulous IB results, Deira International School can look back on another hugely successful year and look forward with excitement as to what we will achieve over the coming three terms and beyond.”

Douglas Pettitt, Secondary Head Teacher, Deira International School

Douglas Pettitt, Secondary Head Teacher, said:

“I am immensely proud of our students who have surpassed expectations in this year’s GCSE examinations. Our results across all key measures are exceptional which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our young people, our tremendous staff and the support of our parents. These are our best examined GCSE results ever which demonstrates our ambition to continually improve, develop and evolve our wonderful school. Combining our success in IB this year, secures Deira International School as one of the top performing schools in Dubai which bodes well for the future.”

 

GCSE results by subject at Deira International School

Subject A* A/A* A*-B
Drama 38% 100% 100%
Physics 53% 88% 95%
Chemistry 54% 83% 96%
Biology 47% 81% 96%
Physical Education (IGCSE) 55% 73% 91%
First Language English 9-1 43% 72% 91%
Psychology 56% 70% 84%
Mathematics 38% 62% 75%
Visual Arts 40% 60% 80%

“Congratulations to our incredible Drama students for their fantastic GCSE results – these are a true testament to the innovative collaboration and consistent dedication they have all displayed across the two-year course. Guided by the diligent Ms. Keyworth, they have truly excelled themselves and we are so proud of them – these incredible results are nothing less than they deserve.”

Chelsie Hemmings (Head of Performing Arts)

“Congratulations to all our Year 11 students; these results are proof that hard work pays off. We are so proud of their achievements.”

Helen Wallis (Head of English)

 The outstanding results we achieved in our department are a testament to the collective effort and determination of both our staff and students. The pandemic presented us all with the greatest challenge, so I am beyond proud of what we have been able to achieve in such difficult circumstances. Congratulations to our students for their great success and our staff for their efforts in preparing our students for their examinations and future endeavours.”

Rhiannon Quinton (Head of Psychology)

“Congratulations to our fantastic PE students on their amazing IGCSE results. Throughout the 2-year course, students had to overcome many hurdles with the ever-changing situation around them. We are so proud of how they stayed open-minded, showing true diligence and perseverance throughout this time. Thank you to Ms. Williams who supported these students in fulfilling their potential.”

Mark West (Head of Sports and PE)


“Congratulations on your outstanding results in ICT and Computer Science. You all passed the exam with outstanding results. This is a true testament to all your hard work and determination. We are truly proud of you all and look forward to seeing your continued success in the future.”

Zenab Tambawala (Head of ICT & Computer Science)

Deira International School GCSE results: Top performing students

Name A*/A
Eesha Mashruwala 11
Vasudha Ayyagari 11
Hud Abdulhameed Fairoz 10
Jody Ahmed Abdelgelil Elrazky 10
Kaashni Rastogi 10
Krittika Hemang Khakhar 10
Mariam Hassan 10
Theodore Ravin Nathan 10

Name Average of VA
Jody Ahmed Abdelgelil Elrazky 3.5 grades
Rana Maan Isam Abdelrahim Alsabi 3.1
Liana Karim Abdelaziz Waly 2.6
Mattea Fenech 2.6
Zeina Abdeljabbar Isa Odeh 2.4
Ima Fazlan 2.2
Hud Abdulhameed Fairoz 2.1
Mariam Hassan 2.1
Joy Ma’en Salameh Al Zawaideh 2.0
Vida Sadeghi 1.9
Kaashni Rastogi 1.8
Sara Kerr 1.7
Nour Chatila 1.7
Kareem Youssef Helmy Tawfik Hanna 1.6
Batol Yosef Al Koud 1.6
Randa Samih Mohd Qadri Awadhalla Abdulhai 1.6

 

Read our review of Deira International School here. 

Visit Deira International School’s official website here. 

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About The Author
Tabitha Barda
Tabitha Barda is the Senior Editor of SchoolsCompared.com. Oxbridge educated and an award winning journalist in the UAE for more than a decade, Tabitha is one of the region's shining lights in all that is education in the emirates. A mum herself, she is passionate about helping parents - and finding the stories in education that deserve telling. She is responsible for the busy 24x7 News Desk, our Advisory Boards and Specialist Panels - and Parents United's WHICHPlaydates - a regular meeting place for UAE parents to discuss the issues that matter to them, make friends and network with others. You can often find Tabitha too on Parents United - our Facebook community board, discussing the latest schools and education issues with our parent community in the UAE - and beyond.

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