Horizon International School (HIS),is delighted to announce the class of of 2024 has achieved the highest ever proportion of A*-A*/9-8 and A*-B/9-7 examination entry grades and the best set of GCSE results in the school’s 15-year history.
94% of students achieved grades A*-C/9-4 across their GCSEs, 77% achieved grades A*-B/9-6, 52% achieved grades A*-A/9-7, and 30% achieved the highest grades A*-A*/9-8, a significant rise on the previous year’s results. In addition, 100% of students attained grades A*-C/9-4 in English Language, English Literature and Triple Science, whilst 97% of students attained grades A*-C/9-4 in Math.
Students at Horizon International School achieved fantastic results, and the top achievers included:
Top Achieving Boy:Andreas Palmos 10+ Grades A*-A*/9-8
Top Achieving Girl:Lina Chouli 10 Grades A*-A/9-7
9+ Grades A*-A/9-7inc Eng/Maths:Aly Abouelhassan
8+ Grades A*-A/9-7inc Eng/Maths: Mina Shgair, Dariya Kovaleva and BoranDemirel
7+ Grades A*-A /9-7inc Eng/Maths: Maha Qureshi, HerkusJedlickij, Abbas Aziz Antaria, MariiaOgilko, Muhammad Hamail Rizwan
In addition to academic success, Horizon International School proudly highlights its Value-Added metric—a measure of the progress students make from their starting points. On average, students achieved +0.5 grades above their starting point in this year’s GCSE results. In English Language, the average value added was +1.5 grades, in English Literature the average value added was 1 grade, and in Maths the average value added was 0.8 grades. This metric underscores HIS’s dedication to inclusivity and academic growth for every student and demonstrates the school’s capacity to help each student reach their full potential, regardless of their initial academic level.
Horizon International School, Principal, Daren Gale, commented:“I am incredibly proud of our students for their exceptional performance in the GCSE exams this year. These results are a testament to the supportive and nurturing environment we strive to create at our school, where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential. He added: This has been a wonderful year for Horizon International School as we have celebrated our 15th anniversary, securing Very Good in our KHDA report and Outstanding in British Schools Overseas inspection, whilst our GCSE results are truly supportive of the fantastic NACE accreditation achieved.Congratulations to all our students, teachers, and parents for this remarkable success.”
Horizon International School is committed to offering their students premier opportunities, boosting their chances for top university placements and career success. For more information about the educational pathways and admissions for 2024/25 or to schedule a school tour, please visit www.hisdubai.ae or contact +971 4 348 3314.
