Almost 5 of every 10 pupils has achieved Grade 9 and 8

After announcing outstanding A Level results last week, Brighton College Al Ain pupils continue to perform at a high level across all examinations this year. The College’s pupils today are celebrating excellent GCSE results, with an even higher percentage of Grade 9-8s being awarded to pupils compared to last year!

Consistently included in the UAE’s best performing schools list, 1 in every 4 GCSE exams taken this year by Brighton College Al Ain pupils resulted in a top Grade 9, and almost 65% awarded 7 - 9 grades.

This year’s results show that Brighton College Al Ain pupils have achieved very strong results across the sciences, with 74% of pupils achieving the top grade (7-9), 1 in every 2 pupils achieving Grades 8 or 9 in English and 3 in every 4 pupils achieving top grades (8 -9) across the Humanities. 82% of all Arabic GCSEs were awarded at Grade 9.

Brighton College Al Ain pupils who achieved outstanding GCSE grades this year include the following:

Shihab Ahmad (British): 8 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8

Jesse Kurten (South African): 7 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 and 1 Grade 7

Hamda Alnuaimi (Emirati): 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7

Eloi Roberts (British): 4 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s

Rafika Sadki (American): 4 Grade 9s and 5 Grade 8s

Former Head Master of Brighton College Al Ain, Scott Carnochan said: “After celebrating our pupils' outstanding A Level achievements, I am thrilled to report that Brighton College Al Ain pupils have once again been awarded an impressive percentage of top grades in their GCSE examinations, with 9–8 grades surpassing both last year and even 2019, when traditional in-person exams were last held. This accomplishment is truly remarkable, and I couldn't be happier for our pupils. I am exceptionally proud of what our pupils and teachers have achieved and would like to both congratulate and thank them for the hard work, determination and resilience they have demonstrated while collaboratively striving for these outstanding results.”