Two GEMS Students Receive ‘Top of the World’ Cambridge Exam Awards

Cambridge Assessment International Education has announced this year’s winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in the UAE, and 31 students from GEMS Education schools have been named for their exceptional academic performance in the June 2017 Cambridge Examination cycle.

The Outstanding Cambridge Student Awards programme celebrates the success of students taking Cambridge exams in over 40 countries worldwide.

Two UAE GEMS pupils received 'Top in the World' while 19 students were awarded 'Top in the Country’ honours in various topics. Securing the top in the world in Mathematics was Nida Tanveer from The Winchester School – Jebel Ali while Simone Sanchia Fernandes from Cambridge International School – Dubai topped in Business.

“I didn't believe what I had heard. It took me a few moments to realise it. I was ecstatic! Above all, I felt that my hard work had paid off,” said Nida Tanveer.

She also shared what she felt her secret for success was and said: “I thank the school for recognising the students' potential and selecting me for fast-track Maths. My teacher, Ms.Jisha, was always ready to help and ever since I was in primary, my father taught me that Maths is a very practical subject and practise is the only way to get better. At home, my elder sister helped me along the way. She had gotten an A* for Maths in her IGCSE and has always been an inspiration for me.”

Other award winners from GEMS schools included students from Cambridge International School - Dubai, The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi, The Winchester School – Jebel Ali, The Westminster School – Dubai, Wesgreen International School, GEMS Westminster School – Ras Al Khaimah, Our Own English High School - Al Ain and GEMS Wellington International School.

It was for the first time that GEMS Westminster School – Ras Al Khaimah participated in the examination series and a student was ranked among the top in the country.

Akram Tarik, CEO and Principal, GEMS Westminster School - Ras Al Khaimah, said: “I am absolutely delighted for Imnah Varghese from Grade 10 who achieved the highest examination result in IGCSE English as a Second Language within the UAE. Her high academic achievement is the result of hard work through the year in our first year of IGCSE examinations.

“Her IGCSE result reflects our aspiration and determination for outstanding student success, which is shared by all in the GEMS community and I am exceptionally proud of Imnah and our staff here at GEMS Westminster School - RAK.”

Ranju Anand, Vice President – Schools, GEMS Education, said: “We are elated with the IGCSE and AS/A level results this summer and the announcement of CIE Awards are a cherry on top. Our students have really done well and we are extremely proud of their successes. Teachers' hard work, parents' engagement and students' commitment to achieve have contributed to such outstanding outcomes.”