We are delighted to be celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results today, with 23% of pupils securing the top Grade 9.

This year, the College’s pupils have excelled with 23% scoring Grade 9s, 43% achieving Grade 9 - 8 (A*), 63% awarded Grade 9 - 7 (A*-A), 78% receiving Grade 9-6 (A* - B) and 91% attaining Grade 9-5 (A*-B/C). These impressive grades highlight the outstanding academic support and inspirational teaching that pupils at the College receive, and the exceptional effort and endeavour of the pupils themselves.

The success of Brighton College Abu Dhabi pupils extends across a wide range of subjects. In Modern Foreign Languages, 84% of GCSEs were awarded Grades 9 or 8, with 67% of grades in Mandarin achieving the top Grade 9.  In the Separate Sciences, 60% of grades were at Grade 9 or 8, 50% of all grades in Further Mathematics was a 9, and, in the Humanities, 83% of grades were awarded at 9-7 (A*-A).

High achieving pupils celebrating top level grades this year include:

Narain Ayathan:                 10 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8s

Jonas Hunt:                            9 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s

Margaux Spitz:                      8 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s

Aliaa ElMakhzangy:            7 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s 

Sara Barbieri:                        6 Grade 9s and 4 Grade 8s

Maria Shanwar:                    6 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s

Shamma Aljeaidi:                 6 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s

Maya Talaat:                          5 Grade 9s and 5 Grade 8s 

Aya Mikati:                             5 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s

Commenting on these remarkable achievements, Jennifer Walters, Head of Senior School at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, said: “After last week celebrating our pupils' outstanding A Level achievements, I am thrilled to comment on the achievement of Brighton College pupils in their GCSEs. Our pupils have returned a wonderful set of GCSE results, and I am delighted that all their efforts and the support of their parents and teachers has been rewarded.  I am exceptionally proud of everything that has been achieved and would like to both congratulate and thank our pupils for the endeavour, determination and resilience they have demonstrated over many months of learning and study. We now look forward to welcoming Year 11 to the Sixth Form and wish them all the best for their future study.”

In addition to its academic accomplishments, Brighton College Abu Dhabi is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are equipped with essential skills for the future. Pupils have consistently demonstrated outstanding character, resilience, and community involvement, making positive contributions both inside and outside the classroom.