UAE A Level, BTEC and GCSE Results 2021. The Full Story. Part 2.

UAE A Level, BTEC and GCSE Results 2021 Broadcasting live! Rolling News and Commentary – scroll down for news, analysis and commentary as it happens throughout the day.

5:00pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: And that’s a wrap. It’s been a long day – but in many ways an historic one. No Student, or indeed school, has had an easy year – in many cases it has fallen little short of catastrophic by any normal standards of the education that we all expect to Sixth Form students to have access to. In almost every case, it is the rounded edges of education, in areas like the Performing Arts, Sport and ECAs that have taken a direct hit, but it is the interactivity and cultural aspects of student and school life that have probably wrought the most shocks. Mental health issues and worries have forced many of us, including those many years in age advanced of students in Year 13, have resulted in us facing issues and dilemmas we never could have envisaged – or would wish to. The achievements of students, families and schools this year represents an inflection point in education that will have broader impacts that may very well not be known long into the years ahead. Already, to take a simple issue, serious consideration is being given to moving A Levels from the letter grading system to a numerical one (like GCSEs) to create some sort of re-set from the impacts of grade inflation. For those who worry that this year’s results mean less than previous years, we argue they, in fact, mean so much more. This is true in no small part too of heir grading – many believe that grading students on the basis of teacher assessment rather than examination grades and quotas is an infinitely more accurate means of awarding qualifications not less. It is on that note that all of us should thank teachers – they have been required to take on definitive assessment responsibilities (and responsibilities is the key word here) that were never anticipated part of their role. That they have Cleary fought so hard for their students across UAE schools speaks volumes about just how amazing hey are – and how grateful to them all of us should be. Many students over the following days will face issues on the availability of university courses. The number this will effect is unclear – but Medicine and Dentistry are particularly hit. The hope must be that, whilst UAE students learn in private schools – they do so with no alternative state sector. The current moves by universities to positively discriminate in favour of state educated students should not impact on students in the UAE on that basis. On the basis of all of us at SchoolsCompared.com and WhichSchoolAdvisor.com all that is left to say on the mater is an extraordinarily big “well done!” To close we finish up with news on GEMS Education and their wrap-up of the extraordinary and much-deserved success of students across their British schools.

Jumeirah College Dubai (JCD)

Marc Morris, Principal, Jumeirah College said:

“Congratulations to all our students on an outstanding set of A-level results. These results are a culmination of hard work in particularly challenging times, and the support of teachers at school and families at home. On behalf of the whole Jumeirah College community, very well done!”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
128	400	121	30.3%	283	70.8%	378	94.5%	64

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Nour Emara	4 A*s	Kings College London, UK	Psychology	2
Varun Mittal	4 A*s	University of California Berkeley, USA	Economics and Computer Science	4
Myome Mortimer-Davies	4 A*s	Royal Northern College of Music, UK	Music	7
Harishankar Shikkulal	4 A*s	Imperial College, London, UK	Mechanical Engineering	2
Ibrahim Yusufali	4 A*s	Duke University, US	Computer Science and Economics	5

 

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis (WSO)

Sarah O’Regan, Principal/CEO, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis said:

“Our A-level class of 2021 has exceeded all expectations despite the adversity that interrupted their learning journey. We are incredibly proud of the individual achievements across the board. My congratulations, in particular, go to Talha Nawaz, who achieved four A* grades, in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

“Our first set of A-level results comes at a momentous time in our school journey, with the celebration of our 10-year anniversary. We are incredibly excited to announce that the majority of the graduating class have secured a place at their desired universities. Our A-level students should be exceptionally proud of not only their results, but also everything they have achieved at GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis. We wish all graduating students the very best of luck in their future endeavours.

Our BTEC class of 2021 has exceeded all expectations despite the adversity that interrupted their learning journey. We are incredibly proud of the individual achievements across the board. All our BTEC students passed their courses, with five of the 19 Level 3 BTEC students gaining the highest possible grade of Triple Distinction Star. This set of BTEC results comes at a momentous time in our school journey, with the celebration of our 10-year anniversary. We are incredibly excited to announce that the majority of the graduating class have secured a place at their desired universities. Our BTEC students should be exceptionally proud of not only their results, but also everything they have achieved at GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis. We wish all graduating students the very best of luck in their future endeavours.”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
15	45	11	24.4%	26	57.8%	34	75.6%	5

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Talha Nawaz	A* Mathematics, A* Further Mathematics, A* Physics, A* Chemistry	Carleton University, Canada	Aerospace Engineering	8
Kiyan Kanji	A Mathematics, A Further Mathematics, A Physics			7
Aminah Nadir Hassan Ahmed Abdelrahman	A* Psychology, A Biology, A Chemistry	King’s College London, UK	Biochemistry	2
Aliya Mubasher	A* English Literature, A* Psychology, A* Business Studies	University of Nottingham, UK	Law	2
Nahla Ismale Palakkattu	A* Psychology, A* Business Studies, A English Literature	Purdue University, USA	Business, Finance and Economics	2
Malak Mostafa	A* Biology, A Psychology, B Chemistry	University of Waterloo, UK	Health Sciences	9

Level 3 BTEC Results

19 Level 3 Extended Diploma BTECs, all passing, with five at Triple Distinction Star (D*).

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Cameron Harrad	D*, D*, D*	University of the West of England, UK	History	10
Luca Rissi	D*, D*, D*	Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands	International Business	8
Maria D’Onofrio	D*, D*, D*	Oxford Brookes University, UK	Architecture	9
Hebah Saquib Khan	D*, D*, D*	University College London, UK	Media and Communication	7

 

 GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail (WEK)

Campbell Douglas, Principal/CEO, GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail said:

“Once again we are delighted with the exceptional A-level results our students have achieved this year. The hard work, commitment and dedication from both students and teachers alike have paid off in what has been an extremely challenging year. We are very proud of what our students have accomplished and look forward to their continuing success in their chosen pathways.”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
31	91	24	26.4%	47	51.6%	71	78.0%	11

 

Topper	Result
Arya Prabhu	3 A*s
Asma Hassen	3 A*s
Daniya Khan	3 A*s
Jana Yassin	3 A*s
Raonne Abdelazem	A*, A*, A
Mahena Kashif	A*, A*, A

 

GEMS FirstPoint School – The Villa (FPS)

Matthew Tompkins, Principal/CEO, GEMS FirstPoint School – The Villa said:

“We are so proud of all our students and the results they have achieved. For the third year in a row, we have recorded record results and underlined the exceptional reputation of our Sixth Form. On behalf of all our students, I would like to thank all our GEMS FirstPoint parents and staff for their first-class support. Our Year 13 students now progress onto some of the top universities around the world, or direct into their chosen industries. They leave with the skills and confidence to excel on their elected pathways.”

 

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
47	145	26	17.9%	67	46.2%	108	74.5%	26

 

GEMS Metropole School – Motor City (MTS)

Nav Iqbal, Principal/CEO, GEMS Metropole School – Motor City said:

“I am extremely pleased to announce and celebrate GEMS Metropole School’s strongest ever A-level examination results. I am delighted to say that there has been significant improvement since the previous academic year. This is testament to our hard-working students who, despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, performed exceptionally well.

The results of our inclusive cohort of students show that 41% achieved an A*-A grade, 73% achieved A*– B, and 89% passed with grades A*– C. This improvement is particularly impressive with a growing cohort. Our three highest achieving students gained three A*s and a B, two A*s and two As, and three A*s. Standout subject performances were recorded in Chemistry, Drama, Art and Economics, and we have seen an increase in the number of A*-A grades this year, especially in Maths (+48%) and Chemistry (+29%).

We are proud of all our Year 13 students who have been determined and dedicated throughout their studies. Our leavers are now on their way to achieving great things, and we look forward to hearing about their future university and employment success. A special mention also goes to our fantastic teaching staff, whose commitment has ensured students have felt continuously supported and were able to achieve their best. GEMS Metropole is a strong place for academic excellence and exceeding potential. It is a special time for our school and we are proud of what is being achieved and what will continue to be achieved.”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
42	123	24	19.5%	51	41.5%	90	73.2%	15

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Gaweed Elmogy	A*, A*, A*, B	New York University, Abu Dhabi	Mechatronics and Engineering	2
Aryana Gandhi	A*, A*, A, A	Pennsylvania State University, USA	Psychology	5
Shanessa Sabina Fernandes	A*, A*, A*	University of Alberta, Canada	Design with Business and Marketing	6
Omar Wael Shendy	A*, A*, A*	University of Wollongong, Dubai	Mechanical Engineering	4
Paula Ysabel Azarraga Ignacio	A*, A*, A	Queen Mary University, Malta	Medicine	6
Anastasia Kreouzi	A*, A, A	Queen Mary University, London UK	Marketing and Management	6
Sarah Khan	A*, A, A	Heriot-Watt University, Dubai	Psychology	4
Can Ozturk	A, A, A	University of Birmingham, UK	Mechanical Engineering	6

 

GEMS Winchester School – Dubai (WSD)

Matthew Lecuyer, Principal/CEO, GEMS Winchester School – Dubai said:

“The GEMS Winchester School family are incredibly proud of the fantastic A-level results of our 2021 cohort. This is our first cohort of students to graduate from Year 13, and they have shown determination and resilience to overcome many obstacles to get where they are today. They can now look forward to taking up their well-deserved places at some outstanding higher education institutions. We wish them all the best for the future and look forward to hearing about how they will change the world for the better. We would also like to thank our wonderful teachers and support staff who have helped them at every step of their journey.”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
17	49	1	2.0%	7	14.3%	19	38.8%	1

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Jessica Sajil Alukkal	A* Biology A Maths A Physics	King’s College London, UK	Biochemistry	3
Britney Biju	A Chemistry B Biology B Physics	Amity University	Forensic Science	8
Sharmila Das	B Biology B Chemistry B Maths	University of Waterloo, Canada	Psychology	8

 

GEMS Westminster School – Dubai (TWS)

Carl Roberts, Principal/CEO, GEMS Westminster School – Dubai said:

“We are incredibly proud of our students who, despite incredibly challenging circumstances this year, have scored the best A-level and AS Level results ever seen at The Westminster School, Dubai. Well done to them and to their teachers, who have also had to overcome the challenges of the pandemic to continue to deliver an outstanding education.”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
84	243	60	24.7%	126	51.9%	209	86.0%	36

 

GEMS Cambridge International School – Dubai (CIS)

Lachlan MacKinnon, Principal/CEO, GEMS Cambridge International School – Dubai said:

“You have made yourselves, your school and your families proud. Our biggest achievement at GEMS Cambridge International School – Dubai are our students; they are unique, they are with purpose, they are with optimism. Our students are masters of their education journey and have made extraordinary progress in these extraordinary times. Congratulations to all our toppers. Now go out into the world, show us what the future looks like, show us your contribution to the world, show us your confident humility, and flourish!”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
167	489	110	22.5%	203	41.5%	329	67.3%	49

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Atharv Pramod Naik	5 A*s	Imperial college London, UK	Bio-engineering and Management	7
Hamza Khan	4 A*s	Carleton University, Canada		2
Faizan Naseer	4 A*	University of Toronto, Canada	Computer Science	13
Erin Isabel Anand	4 A*s	Carnegie Mellon University, USA	Computer Engineering	12
Greeshma  Giridas	4 A*s	New York University, Abu Dhabi	Psychology	9
Aditya  Gopinath	4 A*s	Manchester / BITS Pilani Dubai (TBC)	Computer Science	12
Larisa Perpetual  Fernandes	4 A*s	University of Birmingham, UK	Physics	2
Shreya  Gupta	4 A*s	University of California, Berkeley, USA	Computer Science	14

 

GEMS Cambridge International School – Abu Dhabi (CIA)

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
75	191	31	16.2%	81	42.4%	148	77.5%	23

 

 

The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi (CHS)

Stephen Brecken, Principal/CEO, The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi said:

“I am absolutely delighted with the achievements of all our A-level students, which bear testament to the hard work they have demonstrated over the course of the last academic year, under the most challenging of circumstances. My thanks also go to the hard-working staff and to the parents for their unwavering support. I wish all our students moving on to the next stage of their academic journey the very best of luck.”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
89	270	43	15.9%	121	44.8%	176	65.2%	20

 

GEMS Founders School – Dubai (GFS)

Matthew Burfield, Principal/CEO, GEMS Founders School – Dubai said:

“I am once again delighted with the performance of our students at A-level. Fifty-eight per cent of our students received grades A*-B, with 38 per cent achieving A*-A. During a very challenging academic year, our students worked incredibly hard both inside the classroom and at home, and they showed great determination and resilience across every aspect of school life. I wish all our leavers the very best of luck as they enter the next stage of their education.”

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
34	99	16	16.2%	40	40.4%	64	64.6%	10

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Ruchika Uday Prakash Pissay	A*, A*, A*	University of Cincinnati, USA	Biomedical Engineering	2
Fathima Tehani Azkar	A*, A*, A*	New York University, Abu Dhabi	Bioengineering	2
Nour Ahmed Abdelkhalek Elwakil	A*, A, A	St George’s, University of London, UK	Medicine	2
Sungbin Park	A*, A*, B	Yonsei University Seoul, Korea	Biotechnology	2
Fadi MohdaminTamimi	A*, A*, B	University of Latvia	Medical Science – Dentistry	2

 

Wesgreen International School – Sharjah (WGP)

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
37	97	38	39.2%	52	53.6%	70	72.2%	24

 

The Winchester School – Jebel Ali (WIN)

Meenakshi Dahiya, Principal/CEO, The Winchester School – Jebel Ali said:

“Eighteen years of excellence! My heart fills with gratitude and pride. It is the most satisfying feeling to see students achieve their dreams. A standing salute to the batch of 2021, the students, teachers, parents and school staff – their positivity, grit and resilience boosts our confidence that when we work as ‘One Team One Goal’, we can achieve anything and the outcomes are most desirable. The Winchester School – Jebel Ali continues on its pathway to excellence. Keep shining and keep excelling!”

 

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
125	392	103	26.3%	222	56.6%	305	77.8%	52

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Yomna Mohamed	5A*s	Imperial College London, UK	Electrical and Electronic Engineering	10
Minseo Kim	3A*s, 2As	NYU, Abu Dhabi	Engineering	7
Ahmed Mansour	4A*s	University in Pakistan	Medicine	6
Ayman Muhammad Iqbal	4A*s	University of Sheffield, UK	Mechanical Engineering	2
Shayan Nassabi	4A*s	NYU, Abu Dhabi	Computer Engineering	10
Siyam Rafiq	4A*s	Aston University, Birmingham	Medicine	7
Adonia Joseph Vadukoot	3A*, 1A	University of Bath, UK	Management with Marketing	13 + 2years
Jiten Kateja	3A*s, 1A	University of Amsterdam, Netherlands	Business Admisnistration	7
Malak Ehab Elmallah	3A*s, 1A	NYU, Abu Dhabi	Psychology	10
Maryam Imad Khan	3A*s, 1A	University of Ottawa, Canada	Political Science	11

 

GEMS Westminster School – Ras Al Khaimah (WSR)

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
33	80	6	7.5%	15	18.8%	42	52.5%	5

 

GEMS Westminster School – Sharjah (WSS)

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
30	91	46	50.5%	65	71.4%	78	85.7%	21

 

GEMS Our Own English High School – Al Ain (OOL)

		A*		A*-A		A*-B		A*
Total A-level Candidates	Total A-level Entries	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	No. Entries	%-age	Students
32	91	26	28.6%	47	51.6%	63	69.2%	12

 

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Mohamad M.Fakhri Alhakim	5 A*s	Turkey	Medicine	5

 

4:14pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Results from Pristine Private School, Dubai

The cohort of 87 students at Pristine Private School entering for the IGCSE qualification achieved the following results:

A*: 38%

A*A: 68%

A*B: 86%

A*C: 96%

The pass rate was 100 %

 

The cohort of 56 students at Pristine Private School entering for the A Level qualification achieved the following results:

A*: 41%

A*A: 54 %

A*B: 81%

A*C: 94%

The pass rate was 100 %

 

The top 5 university destinations of graduating students (A level) from Pristine Private School are:

• Kings College, London
• University College London
• American University of Sharjah
• Lancaster University
• University of Columbo, Sri Lanka

Stand out IGCSE students include: 

Name of the Student	Achievement
ABEER ASIF ABU BAKAR KAYSER	8A*
FILZAH MUNEEB	8A*
MARYAM AAMIR	8A*
ZARIA HAQUE	8A*
SHAHZEB ALI	8A*
YASH SOCKALINGAM	8A*
ADIFAAH ABUBAKER	7A*, 1A
AREEJ SYED	7A*, 1A
HAFSA AMIR	7A*, 1A
SASINI MINSANDI WICKRAMASEKARA	7A*, 1A
GIDEV FERNANDO	7A*, 1A
KHUBAIB REHAN WALI	7A*, 1A
RAYYAN AHMED	7A*, 1A
WEERASINGHA DISSANAYAKAGE MENUKA WEERAKOON	7A*, 1A

 

Stand out A Levels students include:

Name of the Student	Achievement	Options
H. A. D. DANUSHI CHAMODYA PERERA	4A*	with 4 subjects
SALEHA FATIMA	4A*	with 4 subjects
SHIZA KASHIF	4A*	with 4 subjects
DARAB ABUBAKER	4A*	with 4 subjects
ZARYA USMAN	3A*, 1A	with 4 subjects
AMINA MUJAHID	3A*	with 3 subjects
ANDREA KIRSTEN GANIA MIRANDA	3A*	with 3 subjects
ASRA SYED	3A*	with 3 subjects
AUBREY SAMANTHA PEACH M. BARDE	3A*	with 3 subjects
P. G. M. VINUKI SENANGA BANDARA	3A*	with 3 subjects
RANA CLARISSE EDRALIN CASTRO	3A*	with 3 subjects
ZUNAIRA FAROOQ	3A*	with 3 subjects
MUHAMMAD AAIZ KASHIF	3A*	with 3 subjects
SAAD SAJID	3A*	with 3 subjects
TAUFIQ MOHAMED ALI SYED	3A*	with 3 subjects

 

Shagufa Kidwai, Principal of Pristine Private School, told SchoolsCompared.com:

“It is with immense pride that we celebrate our IGCSE & A Level results every year, and this year’s results despite all the challenges have been no different.

Meticulous planning, consistent efforts of our students, teachers and the leadership team, and effective hybrid learning conducted throughout the year enabled students to perform their best despite the current scenario.

There was no compromise on students’ learning and 60% of students attended school on campus.

I congratulate the whole school community wholeheartedly for coming together in these unusual times.”

Tasneem Usman, Head of Senior School & Head of Teaching and Learning, Pristine Private School, said:

“Consistent hard work, a perseverant spirit and positive outlook were the elements behind our students’ outstanding results!

Felicitations to my students and their dedicated team of teachers and mentors who made the difference in keeping them motivated in spite of the uncertainty surrounding their future decisions.

We are so happy that our students have received the grades they deserved!”

4:09pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Results from Kent College Dubai

	2020/21 (%)	2019/20 (%)	2018/19 (%)
A*	14	5	3
A*-A	51	24	25
A*-B	83	57	56
A*-C	97	84	75
A*-D	100	97	88
A*-E	100	99	97

The cohort of 13 students at Kent College Dubai School entering for the A Level qualification achieved the following results:

A*: 14%

A*-A: 51%

A*-B: 83%

A*-C: 100%

The pass rate was 100 %

 

Stand out students include: 

• Salvador Palacios – A*, A*, A – Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine, Prague – Medicine
• James Awinyo – A*, A, A, A – University of British Columbia – Civil Engineering
• Lina Kürten – A*, A,  A – University of Tilburg, Netherlands – Psychology
• Ahsan Toqeer – A, A, A – Anglia Ruskin, Medicine

100% of all A-level examinations resulted in passes, with 97% within the critical A-C bracket. This is an increase upon the previous best of 83% at A-C and marks the end of a turbulent time for the Year 13 pupils, who have coped superbly with 16 months of adapted learning.

 

Mr Anthony Cashin, Principal, Kent College, told SchoolsCompared.com:

  “The recent A-level results are truly indicative of the quality of teaching and learning here at Kent College Dubai. Throughout the year over 95% of our pupils have enjoyed face-to-face learning and completed the variety of courses that many began nearly two years ago. I would also like to join in and congratulate our cohort of graduating pupils who have achieved great success and their teachers for providing such engaging learning opportunities during the online/distance/adapted learning period. I wish our graduating class every success with their future endeavours.”

Timothy Hollis, Head of Senior School, Kent College said:

“These results are testament to the hard work and determination of our Year 13 pupils and teachers, all of whom have worked with professionalism and diligence throughout these difficult times.

I have been amazed by the continued effort and commitment of our whole community as they have given their very best, learning valuable lessons right up until the end of the term. Pupils have optimised the opportunities in front of them, and shown their character and commitment to learning that has served them well, and will continue to do so long into the future. This year group will not only be remembered for their great results, but for their resilience and character in difficult and trying times. I also extend huge gratitude to our wonderful teachers who lead by example, with passion and professionalism, to develop the very best qualities in our pupils. Through their hard work I am confident that our young graduates will make a positive contribution to the environments to which they embark.”

Salvador Palacios (A*, A*, A), James Awinyo (A*, A, A, A), Lina Kurten (A*, A, A) and Ahsan Toqueer (A, A, A), who all achieved straight A*/A grades in their A-level qualifications.

Kent College Dubai pupils are now looking forward to the challenges the very best universities in the world have to offer, including Charles University, Prague (Medicine), University of British Columbia (Civil Engineering), University of Tilburg (Psychology) and Anglia Ruskin (Medicine).

4:01pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: SchoolsCompared.com exclusive: Dubai British School student Ben Woolas has achieved a hugely creditable landmark Bronze Award as “BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year.”

The global award was achieved at the 11^th annual BTEC Awards.

Adam Jama, Regional Development Manager – Middle East, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and UAE Schools, Pearson Education said:

“This is brilliant news, congratulations to you and Ben.

3:33pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: More detail on the outstanding results of students at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis

The cohort of 15 students at GEMS WSO entering for the A-level qualification achieved the following results:

A*: 24%

A*A: 58%

A*B: 76%

A*C: 82%

The pass rate was 98%

 

The cohort of 19 students at GEMS WSO entering for Level 3 BTEC qualification achieved the following results:

Pass: 100% 

Merit: 84%

Distinction: 47%

Distinction*: 36%

The pass rate was 100%. 

 

The top 5 university destinations of graduating students are:

• King’s College, London
• Middlesex University
• University of the West of England
• Carleton University
• University of Nottingham

 Degree courses include: Aerospace engineering; biomedical sciences; law; business; computer science; philosophy and psychology

 Stand out students of 2021 include:

Talha Nawaz: 4xA*; Carleton University; Aerospace Engineering

Aliya Mubasher, 3xA*; University of Nottingham, Law

Nahla Ismale Palakkattu: 2xA* and 1xA; Purdue University; Business, Finance and Economics

Aminah Nadir Hassan Ahmed Abdelrahman: 1xA* and 2xA; King’s College London; Biochemistry

 

Sarah O’Regan, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Silicon Oasis, said 

“Our A Level class of 2021 have exceeded all expectationsdespite the adversity that interrupted their learning journey. We are incredibly proud of the individual achievement’s across the board. My congratulations, in particular, go to Talha Nawaz, achieving four A* grades in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics.. Our first set of A Level results comes at a momentous time in our WSO journey with the celebration of our 10 year anniversary. We are incredibly excited to announce that the majority of the graduating class have secured a place at their desired universities.   Our A Level students should be exceptionally proud of not only their A Level results, but also of all their achievements here at WSO. We wish all graduating students the very best of luck in their future endeavours.

Our BTEC class of 2021 have exceeded all expectationsdespite the adversity that interrupted their learning journey. We are incredibly proud of the individual achievement’s across the board.  All of our BTEC students passed their course, with five of the nineteen Level 3 BTEC students gaining the highest possible grade of Triple Distinction Star. This set of BTEC results comes at a momentous time in our WSO journey with the celebration of our 10 year anniversary.  We are incredibly excited to announce that the majority of the graduating class have secured a place at their desired universities.  Our BTEC students should be exceptionally proud of not only their BTEC results, but also of all their achievements here at WSO. We wish all graduating students the very best of luck in their future endeavours.”

3:00pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: The Winchester School – Jebel Ali results are now in…

Topper	Result	University destination	University course	No. of years at school
Yomna Mohamed	5A*s	Imperial College London, UK	Electrical and Electronic Engineering	10
Minseo Kim	3A*s, 2As	NYU, Abu Dhabi	Engineering	7
Ahmed Mansour	4A*s	University in Pakistan	Medicine	6
Ayman Muhammad Iqbal	4A*s	University of Sheffield, UK	Mechanical Engineering	2
Shayan Nassabi	4A*s	NYU, Abu Dhabi	Computer Engineering	10
Siyam Rafiq	4A*s	Aston University, Birmingham	Medicine	7
Adonia Joseph Vadukoot	3A*, 1A	University of Bath, UK	Management with Marketing	13 + 2years
Jiten Kateja	3A*s, 1A	University of Amsterdam, Netherlands	Business Admisnistration	7
Malak Ehab Elmallah	3A*s, 1A	NYU, Abu Dhabi	Psychology	10
Maryam Imad Khan	3A*s, 1A	University of Ottawa, Canada	Political Science	11

3:00pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: The English College Dubai results are in!

The cohort of 79 students at The English College, Dubai entering for the A level qualification, achieved the following results:

A*: 28%

A*A: 54%

A*B: 76%

A*C: 94%

The pass rate was 100%

The cohort of 15 students at The English College, Dubai entering for Level 3 BTEC qualification achieved the following results:

Pass: 12%

Merit: 4%

Distinction: 15%

Distinction*: 69%

The pass rate was 100%.

The top 5 university destinations of The English College graduating students are:

• University College London (UCL)
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• King’s College London, University of London
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Toronto

Degree courses secured by The English College Dubai students include: Accounting, Acting for Film, Aerospace Engineering, Ancient History, Applied Physics, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminology, Digital Media and Communication, Economics, English Literature, Fashion, Filmmaking, Forensic Science, Geography, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Engineering, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Medicine, Psychology, Sports and Exercise Therapy.

Stand out students include:

Name	Achievement	Uni destination	Quote	Photograph
Naqiyah Nalwala	4 A* grades at A level	The University of Edinburgh – Accounting and Finance	I will celebrate these results now and when I get to Edinburgh. I’m just so happy.
Angelina Bell	3 A* grades at A level plus EPQ A*	Durham University – Natural Sciences
Aditi Khamath	3 A* grades at A level plus EPQ A*	King’s College London, University of London – Law	I am really pleased with my results. I’m really excited to go to Kings next month!
Prerana Rao	3 A* grades at A level plus EPQ A*	University of Bath – Psychology	If I can do it, so can you!
Mina Wahib	3 A* grades at A level plus EPQ A*	University of Sheffield – Medicine	I’m really pleased with my results.
Maria Antoce	3 A* grades at A level	Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Medicine
Ayshin Fathima	3 A* grades at A level	Monash University, Malaysia – Digital Media and Communication
Tyler Wilson	3 Distinction * grades in BTEC and a B grade at A level	University of Plymouth – Criminology with Criminal Justice	I’m really pleased with what I have achieved. Good luck to everyone for your future.
Nouran Abdel Razik	2 A* grades and 1 A grade at A level	Cairo University – Medicine
Isa Asadi	3 A* grades and 1 A grade at A level	University of Exeter – Medical Sciences
Diya Bhojwani	1 A* grade and 1 A grade at A level and 1 Distinction * grade in BTEC, plus a C in EPQ.	University of Bath – Management and Marketing
Dwiti Bhojwani	1 A* grade and 1 A grade at A level and 1 Distinction * grade in BTEC, plus an A in EPQ.	University of Nottingham – Marketing
Chenoa Colaco	2 A* grades and 1 A grade at A level	London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London – History	I’m really happy with my results and I couldn’t  have done it without my amazing teachers.
Dandred Ford	2 Distinction * and 1 Distinction grades in BTEC	Bristol, University of the West of England – Mechanical Engineering
Zehra Hussain	2 A grades at A level and 2 Distinction * grades in BTEC	University Of Birmingham Dubai – Accounting and Finance	I’m really happy I got the grades I needed.
Hannah Hutton	2 A* grades and 1 A grade at A level	Westmont College – Liberal Studies
Hania Ibrahim Ali	1 A* grade and 2 A grades at A level	Gap Year
Ebbani Juneja	2 A* grades and 1 A grade at A level	UCL (University College London) – History	I’m still in shock. This year has been so unbelievably joyous yet stressful. I’d like to thank my friends and teachers for helping me every step of the way.
Hiba Khan	1 A*grade and 3 A grades at A level	University of Toronto – Forensic Science	I’m so pleased and proud of myself. I’m happy to have achieved these results from EC.
Leo Kirby	3 A* grades and 1 A grade at A level	Bristol, University of the West of England – Filmmaking	I’m delighted with my results. Thanks to all the teachers at EC.
Araiz Malik	1 A* grade and 2 A grades at A level	University of Warwick – Philosophy, Politics, Economics	I got what I needed to get to Uni – I’m really pleased and proud of myself.
Aliya Singh	1 A* grade and 2 A grades at A level	McGill University – Political Science and International Development	I want to say thank you to everyone who got me here.
Eden Stapely	1 A* grade and 2 A grades at A level	Durham University – Ancient History	I feel amazing – I am so relieved and proud of what I have achieved,
Pragya Vijay Krishnan	2 A* grades and 1 A grade at A level	UCL (University College London) – Geography	I am surprised and really pleased with my results. I worked so hard for them.

An elated Mark Ford, Principal of The English College Dubai, told SchoolsCompared.com:

“I am absolutely thrilled with our A levels results this year, the best in the school’s 30 year history.

Our results are testament to our pupils’ and staff’s exceptional commitment, particularly in these unique times.

54% of our awarded A Level grades were A*/A. 28% of our A Level cohort achieved straight A*-A grades.

This is an extraordinary achievement for a school that is proudly inclusive and non-selective.

These outstanding results, reinforce The English College’s reputation as one of the leading academic schools in Dubai and the UAE.“

 

Comprehensive breakdown of English College results by year.

The English College, Dubai.
A Level ONLY results	2018	2019	2020	2021
No. of students in A level cohort:	61	78	58	79
No. of exam entries	164	195	118	231
Total number of different subjects entered for	19	19	18	23
% of exam entries graded A*	5%	7%	11%	28%
% of exam entries graded A*-A	22	25%	38%	54%
% of exam entries graded A*-C	85	83	95%	94%
% of exam entries graded A*- E	99%	100	100%	100%
Overall pass rate A*-E	99%	100	100%	100%
Highest number of grades by individual student(s)	A* A* A*	A* A* A A	A*A A A	A*A*A*A*

 

A Level & BTEC results	2018	2019	2020	2021
No. of students in A level cohort:	61	78	58	81
No. of exam entries	164	195	118	257
Total number of different subjects entered for	19	19	18	23
% of exam entries graded A*	5%	7%	11%	32%
% of exam entries graded A*-A	22	25%	38%	57%
% of exam entries graded A*-C	85	83	95%	93%
% of exam entries graded A*- E	99%	100	100%	100%
Overall pass rate A*-E	99%	100	100%	100%
Highest number of grades by individual student(s)	A* A* A*	A* A* A A	A*A A A	A*A*A*A*

 

2:37pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: More information on the achievements of students at Horizon International School has fallen across the SchoolsCompared.com BTEC and A Level Results Day 2021 Desk:

The British curriculum school in the heart of Jumeirah has reported a 100% pass rate at A Level. Out of the exam entries for this year, 28% were awarded the top grade of A*, with 64% of entries achieving A-A grades and 81% A-B.

Horizon International School enjoyed an overall pass rate (A*-E) of 100%.

Creditably, Horizon International is only the second school this year to have revealed its Value Added score of 0.96, nearly one whole grade higher than the student’s target grades.

82% of its Year 13 students achieved at least 3 A*-C grades in their A level examinations.

Darren Gale, Principal at Horizon International School told us:

“It has been another challenging year in education.

I am so proud of the students, staff and parents at Horizon International School who celebrate the impressive outcomes today.

They are testament to the commitment, dedication, support and teamwork during the most challenging and trying of times.

Our students and staff have shown unquestionable resilience and determination to succeed and for that, we must congratulate them for being excellent role models from whom we can all learn about success in adversity.”

Outstanding student achievements include:

• Ahmed Elgaradiny achieved A Level results of A*, A*, A* in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics

• Aia Amir El Khag and Talia Aldarrai both achieved A*, A*, A in their A Level subjects

• Muhammed Vally achieved A*, A, B

Other stand-out achivements include:

• Those students taking the school’s first Science A Levels achieved a 100% pass rate with 100% A*-A grades in Chemistry, 50% B and above in Physics and 50% B and above in Biology
• Students taking A Level Business Studies achieved 100% A*-B grades
• In English Literature, 75% of students attained A-A*
• 75% of A Level Mathematics students attained A-A*
• Students in A Level Psychology achieved 100% A*-C grades
• A Level Media students attained 50% A grades

University destinations include:

• Ahmed Elgaradiny’s results have earned him a place at his first-choice university, in the Netherlands, where he will read Engineering

• Reema Alyasi is progressing onto Queen Mary University of London to read Chemistry

• Ayesha Shahid is enrolling at The University of Manchester to read a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

• Locally, Daniyal Ahmed will be attending The University of Birmingham, Dubai to read Business Management

2:13pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Cranleigh School Abu Dhabi results in!

The cohort of 35 students at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi entering for the A Level qualification achieved the following results:

1:56pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Results in from the award-winning Dubai English Speaking College [DESC].

1:30pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: the latest block of GEMS Education results has arrived, including updates on results published earlier.

 

1:23pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: The UK’s Sky News is reporting that 44.8% of students in the UK have achieved A*A grades. This is significantly lower than the projected 49% we reported as being projected this morning. The figure is up 6.3% on last year’s 38.5%.

1:00pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Safa Community School in Dubai 2021 results have landed!

SCS A-Level students have once again broken internal school records. This is the second year of AS Level results at Safa Community School and the first year of A2 Level results.

48% of all the grades achieved by students are A-A. The overall school pass rate (A-C) is 100%. Grades at A*-B are 72%.

These results are arguably exceptional given the age of the Sixth Form, and more impressive given the extensive breadth of subject choices offered to student. These number some 30 A-Level options, including a number of BTEC level 3 courses to provide pathways for all learners.

A2 Level Results

Arabic 100% A*-B

Computer Science 100% A*-B

French 67% A*-A

Psychology 100% A*-A

Mathematics 75% A*-B

English 67% A*-B

Physics 83% A*-B

Business BTEC Level 3 100% distinction

Overall A*-B achievement percentage for all grades was 68%

1 out of 5 of the Y13 Cohort got A*/A in all three subjects

 

AS Level Results

The SCS Overall AS Pass Rate for all subjects and grades was 76% A-B.

Mathematics 100% A-B and 75% of all grades were A’s

Psychology 100% at A grades.

Chemistry 75% A-B

Biology 63% A’s

Physics 75% A-B

History 100% A-B

Computer Science nearly a third of all grades achieved were A’s

 

BTEC

The cohort of 10 students at Safa Community School entering for the BTEC qualification achieved the following results:

Pass rate: 100%

Distinction*: 5%

Distinction: 30%

Merit: 55%

 

Graduating Universities

The top 5 university destinations of Safa Community School graduating students are:

1. University of Bath, United Kingdom
2. University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
3. University of Coventry, United Kingdom
4. University of Sterling, United Kingdom
5. Leiden University, The Netherlands

Degree courses include:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Chemical Engineering
• Business
• Economics
• Computer Science

 

Leanne Fridd, Principal of Safa Community School told SchoolsCompared.com:

“These results are a reflection of the grit, determination and hard work within the school community.

This has been a very challenging time, which our school community has faced head on, showing innovation and compassion to ensure our students were able to achieve their true potential.

The strong retention of our staff as well as effective recruitment as a growing secondary school, led by Michael Davies, our Head of Secondary, has been exceptional and this shows in our results.

Our Senior Students have set the benchmark for the rest of our school community, and have continued to prove what excellent role models they are.

I would like to congratulate the staff, our parental community and most importantly our students, for exceptional academic achievement despite facing such an adverse year.

We can’t wait to see where these results take you all next!”

 

Michael Davies, Head of Secondary, Safa Community School continued:

“Acknowledgement must go to our school community who have overcome all obstacles and difficulties faced over the past 12 months.

They have quite simply been amazing!

As a school where possible, we entered our students into external exams, such was our confidence in their ability, and the students desire to face new challenges.

All of our students outperformed their expected grades, with our Head Boy and Girl leading the way. Between the two of them, Farouk and Miral amassed a staggering 2 A* and 6 A’s. I would like to thank all of our school community publicly.”

 

Ms. Jenni O’Donnell, Head of the Sixth Form and Teacher of GCSE and A Level Mathematics, Safa Community School commented:

“I am beaming with pride as I review the grades attained by this outstanding cohort of students.

We were determined to ensure the highest standards in the validity of our data and so our students were given the mammoth task to perform during multiple assessment cycles throughout the year. Their maturity and determination to succeed has been witnessed by our Year 12 students and has inspired them to also aim for the stars, obtaining equally impressive results in their AS assessments.

I am delighted that our students have met the conditions of their university offers and will now be able to move on to the university and course of their choice to complete their education. It is an auspicious beginning for the scholastic achievements of our Sixth Form and one that I know our future cohorts will want to better as they make their own mark academically.“

 

Mr. Mathew Ashton, Head of Pastoral and Teacher of GCSE, A-Level Geography, Safa Community School said:

“We send our first cohort of students off to university, wishing them all the very best for the next phase of their lives, we know you will be great.

Our Year 12 students have given themselves the perfect platform as they move into their final year of schooling. We look forward to working with them next year and watch their successes.”

12:50pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Congratulations to all the students at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail.

The cohort of 31 Year 13 students at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail entering for the A Level qualification achieved the following results:

A*: 26%

A*A: 52%

A*B: 78%

A*C: 96%

The top 5 university destinations of GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail graduating students are:

• Kings College London
• University of Warwick
• University College London (UCL)
• University of Massachusetts, Boston, USA
• Clarke University, Iowa, USA

Degree course places achieved by students include: 

• Architecture
• Bio Medical Science
• Actuarial Sciences
• Fine Art
• Sports Science
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship

 Stand out students include:  

Arya Prabhu, A* in Mathematics, A* in Physics, A* in Economics 

“A long journey of two difficult and strange years have come to an end. 

I have learnt so many lessons on the way and I am grateful for all of them. 

I have loved my journey at WEK in Sixth Form and I am very grateful to my school and my teachers.  I am looking forward to studying at the University of Warwick (Economics)”.

 

Raonne Abdelazem, A* in English, A* in Biology and A in Business (photo attached)

“I am beyond happy with my A level results. 

It felt great to open my results and see all my hard work has paid off. 

I owe my success to my teachers”.

•  Asma Hassen, A* in English, A* in Chemistry, A* in Biology
•  Daniya Khan, A* in English, A* in Chemistry, A* in Psychology
•  Jana Yassin, A* in English, A* in Chemistry, A* in Biology
• Mahena Kashif, A* in Psychology, A* in Business, A in English
•  Amaan Ul Haq, A* in Art, A* in Product Design, A in Business
•  Lexie Pettitt, A* in Art, A* in Physical Education, A in Psychology

 

Gemma Thornley, Secondary Principal of GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail told SchoolsCompared.com:

“I could not be prouder of the exceptional results our students have achieved.

They have shown resilience and perseverance in a time of great uncertainty and speculation about what the future holds.

I know that they will leave the Academy with a sense of accomplishment, knowing they have done their very best.

We wish them every success and cannot wait to see what they go on to achieve.”

12:35pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: The UK’s Daily Telegraph is quoting John Nield, a former chief examiner at AQA, who states that British government ministers had “washed their hands” of exam results by leaving the grading process up to teachers.

“They have given up the reins of the whole thing. Because of the criticism they had last year, they have given up the responsibility.

Yes, students have had a horrible two years educationally, but they know where they are at in the pecking order and they will be looking at the results saying ‘that’s not right, we don’t deserve that. It is belittling and demeaning to students to think they will accept this ‘everyone gets an A*’ approach.”

As we have written below – we do not agree and in fact think the opposite. Looking at the global press today, this is a small, somewhat Luddite voice that comes in our view across as nothing shot of petulant.

Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, gets the right approach.

“Pupils opening their results on Tuesday should have their achievements celebrated instead of facing debates over the process that had led to their grades. This is a generation of children who don’t need a dissection of the past but our serious focus on their future as they take further steps in their education.”

12:30pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: The British School Al Khubairat results are in:

A LEVEL RESULTS

No. of students in A level cohort:	98
No. of exam entries	269
% of exam entries graded A*	25
% of exam entries graded A*-A	52
% of exam entries graded A*-C	93
% of exam entries graded A*- E Overall pass rate A*-E	99
Number of students excluded from the statistics (staff, non-students etc)	0
Highest number of grades by individual students	4

 

BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA RESULTS

No. of students in BTEC Level 3 cohort:	19
No. of BTEC entries	19
% of entries graded Distinction*	76
% of entries graded Distinction	24
% of entries graded Merit	0
% of entries graded Pass	0
% of entries graded Unclassified	0
Overall pass rate	100
Number of students excluded from the statistics	0
Highest number of grades by individual students	2

 

Top 5 university destinations for BSAK Students:

• Stanford (US)
• UC Berkeley (US)
• Imperial College London University
• Durham University
• Edinburgh UniversityF New York University Abu Dhabi.

 

Degree courses places achieved by BSAK students include:

• Stanford (US) – Maths and Computer Studies
• Manchester University – Physics and Astrophysics
• University of Leeds – Medicine
• University of Bath – Economics
• Durham University – Natural Sciences
• King’s College, London –  Economics
• Imperial College, London – Civil Engineering
• UCL, London – Law
• UCL, London – Global Humanitarian Studies
• Edinburgh University, Social Anthropology and Politics
• Glasgow Caledonian University – Computer Game Art and Animation
• Northumbria University – Applied Sport and Exercise
• Imperial College London -Civil Engineering
• University of Illinois – Computer Science
• Arts University Bournemouth – Fashion Branding and Communication

 

STAND OUT STUDENTS INCLUDE:

4 students achieved an exceptional 4 A* grades

• Solal Afota  – Maths and Computer Science at Stanford University
• Vedant Khanna  – Maths and Computer Science at Stanford University
• William Hargreaves  – Physics and Astrophysics at Manchester
• Kartik Raina – Economics at University of Bath

3 students received four A*/A grades

• Daniel Feghali – Civil Engineering at Imperial College London
• Deevya Swain – Computer Science at University of Illinois
• Ekaterina Alekseeva – Fashion Branding and Communication at Arts University Bournemouth

29 students received 3 or more A*A grades including:

• Katherine Poon – Medicine at Leeds University
• Emma High – Natural Sciences at Durham University
• Shamma Al Mehairi – Economics at King’s College London
• Marwan Ali – Law at UCL, London

 

Mark Leppard MBE, Headmaster, The British School Al Khubairat told us:

 “Sixth Form students across the globe deserve a huge amount of credit for passing qualifications through this Covid period.

This has been a Sixth Form experience like no other, with much of what students have come to take for granted taken away from them overnight; and it is therefore only right to be incredibly proud of the results achieved.

Our BSAK students have shown so much grit and determination over the past 18 months, and it is their endeavour and resilience, as well as the collective support from home and school, that has seen them shine.

I salute this spirit and dedication, as it has allowed our students to once again exceed expectations, even in the most challenging of times.”

Head of Secondary, Teresa Woulfe, The British School Al Khubairat continues:

“We are really proud of this group of students, and delighted with their incredible achievements despite the disruptions over the last 18 months.

They richly deserve their results as they are a reflection of their hard work, adaptability and resilience.

As a school community, we have worked hard to ensure that our students received the very best experience both Face to Face or through Distance Learning.

I would also like to take the opportunity to celebrate and thank our staff and our parents who have adapted their own practices and work arrangements to support each and every BSAK student, enabling them to move forward with the next stage of their educational journey.”

 

12:26pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Latest from UCAS. A record 395,770 students have been accepted on their first choice full-time undergraduate course in the UK, up 8% from 365,500 in 2020. Overall, 388,230 people from across the UK alone have had places confirmed. This is an 8% increase on results day last year.

12:24pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Really simple (as you might expect) explanation of Clearing from the Sun – good journalism:

“Students are able to use Clearing if they missed out on a university place, including if:

• They are applying after June 30
• They didn’t receive any offers (or none that they wanted to accept)
• They didn’t meet the conditions of their offers
• They have paid the multiple choice application fee of £25
• They have declined their confirmed place using the “decline my place” button in UCAS’ Track

The process works by helping students find out which university courses still have places remaining.

Hopefuls are able to search for a course against the subject they are interested in, or the university they want to head to.

Clearing is a way for universities to fill any places they still have empty, while applicants who did not receive an offer have another chance at getting into university.”

A longer more comprehensive explanation of Clearing can be found from UCAS direct here.

The Sun’s complete live blog can be found here – it’s to-the-point simplicity is a great strength. If you have questions you may find answers as it seeks to answer key questions from students and worried parents.

12:15pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: An interesting summary from the official UK government blog on this year’s results. Key is understanding that:

“Students have been assessed only on what they have been taught, not what they may have missed.”

The full blog can be accessed here – worth reading.

12:11pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Horizon International School has announced its results for the 2021 cohort of 11 students.  28% of awards were at A*, 64% A-A, 91% at A-C with 100% of awards at A*-E.

Stand-out students include:

• Ahmed Elgaradiny who has achieved A Level results of A*, A*, A* in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
• Both Aia Amir El Khag and Talia Aldarrai who achieved A*, A*, A in their A Level subjects
• Muhammed Vally who was awarded A*, A, B.

12:10pm: Tuesday 10th August 2021: Aldar Academies, Al Yasmina Academy has reported a 100% pass rate, with nearly 50% of grades awarded achieving A*-A across all subjects.

Al Yasmina Academy celebrates its highest ever A-level results with 48% of grades awarded at A-A, and over three quarters (77%) at A-B.  Al Ain Academy also achieved 59% of grades at A*-A.