Brighton College Al Ain is celebrating another year of outstanding A-level results, achieving a 100% pass rate across all confirmed full A-level awards. Overall, 58.4% of grades were awarded at A* or A and 90.9% at A*–B. At AS level, pupils achieved A grades in Biology, Chemistry and English Language, the highest possible grade at this level. Pupils have secured places at leading universities in the UK and around the world across a diverse range of disciplines, with 42.8% of university offers received by this year’s cohort coming from prestigious Russell Group universities.
Emirati pupils achieved a 100% pass rate across 23 full A-level qualifications, with 91.3% of grades awarded at A*-C and seven grades awarded at A* or A. At AS level, Emirati pupils also achieved A and B grades across the sciences and English.
Pupils have secured places at leading universities in the UAE, the UK and Europe across a diverse range of disciplines, with 42.8% of university offers coming from prestigious Russell Group universities in the UK. Five pupils have secured offers to study Medicine at leading institutions, including Cardiff University, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, the University of Edinburgh and University College London. Other destinations include NYU Abu Dhabi for Computer Science and Mathematics and the University of Sheffield for Aerospace Engineering.
Among the cohort’s outstanding achievements:
Bassil Osman, A*, A*, A*, progressing to study Medicine at Cardiff University.
Raneem Jamil, A*, A*, A*, progressing to study Medicine at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Nirman Munawar, A*, A*, A*, achieving exceptional results across Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Raneem Benour, A*, A*, A, progressing to study Computer Science and Mathematics at NYU Abu Dhabi.
James Cowdrey, A*, A*, B, progressing to study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Sheffield.
Omar Awad, A*, A*, B, progressing to study Medicine at Semmelweis University in Hungary.
Selina Abu-Sitta, A*, A*, B, with offers to study Medicine at the University of Edinburgh and University College London.
Melanie Black, Deputy Head Whole School Brighton College Al Ain, said: “We are incredibly proud of our Sixth Form pupils and all they have achieved. Their results reflect years of hard work, curiosity and drive they have consistently demonstrated throughout their time at Brighton College Al Ain. Throughout a year that brought unique challenges, our pupils remained focused on their goals and continued to strive for excellence. We are delighted to see many pupils progressing to prestigious universities and highly regarded programmes that align with their ambitions. These exciting destinations mark the beginning of the next stage of their journey, and we look forward to seeing them thrive, lead and make a positive impact in the world around them.”
This year’s results come following an exceptional examination cycle across the UAE, during which alternative assessment arrangements were implemented. Grades were awarded using a broad range of evidence gathered throughout pupils’ courses, reflecting the sustained effort, achievement and progress demonstrated during their Sixth Form studies.
