Young women excel in the sciences and mathematics examinations

Brighton College Al Ain pupils continue to show true determination and resilience in response to the examination disruption caused by the pandemic, and today are celebrating another year of outstanding A Level results. 47% of exams sat by the pupils this year have resulted in a top grade of A*, with 75% at A*-A and 90% A*-B.

Consistently included in the UAE’s best performing schools list, Brighton College Al Ain and its exceptional teachers have gone above and beyond to support its pupils through the uncertain and challenging times which have arisen this year due to the changes in the A Level examination process.

This support, along with the sheer hard work Brighton College Al Ain pupils has seen young women at the school excel in the science and mathematics examinations.

Pupils who have achieved outstanding A Level grades this year include the following:

Dania Al Hashimi achieved A*A*A*A* in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Spanish. She is taking a GAP year and applying for Medicine in the UK.

Ghalia Alsayed achieved A*A*A* in Computing Science, Mathematics and Chemistry and is heading to University College, London to read Computing Science.

Melis Cevik achieved A*A*A* in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics and is heading to the University of Amsterdam to read Business Analytics.

Ruba ElHouni achieved A*A*A* in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics and is heading to the University of Lancaster to read Chemical Engineering.

Felix Payne achieved A*A*A* in History, Geography and Economics and is taking a GAP year then applying for History in the UK.

Brian Thomas achieved A*A*A* in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology and is heading to the University of Debrecen in Hungary to read Medicine.

Head Master of Brighton College Al Ain, Dr Kenneth Greig said: “This has been another extremely difficult year for our pupils with the changes to examinations due to the pandemic, but I’m so pleased that the awarding bodies have placed their trust in Centre Assessed Grades. The hard work carried out by Brighton College Al Ain pupils and our teachers has resulted in yet another superb set of results which gives our pupils an excellent basis for success at University and beyond.”

 He added: “I am particularly pleased to see that so many girls have achieved top results in the sciences and mathematics. As a scientist myself, it is wonderful to see young women choosing careers in these areas. I feel sure that pupils at Brighton College Al Ain will continue to perform at the highest academic level for many years to come.”