University of Cambridge International examinations 'Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards'
GEMS students win a total of 30 Cambridge Learner Awards in 2011
Dubai, UAE- January 18, 2012: In an outstanding display of academic excellence, four GEMS school students from the United Arab Emirates out-performed thousands of candidates worldwide.
From the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the awards recognise the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school students across the world in different regions.
In the U.A.E the awards for the June 2011 Cambridge examinations (Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Level and Cambridge International A Level) are known as the H.H Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards. Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14 - 16 year olds.
GEMS students received a total of 30 Outstanding Learner awards which is a third of all award winners in the U.A.E. GEMS students topped the U.A.E in 13 examination subjects.
"Since its launch 10 years ago here in the UAE, GEMS students have been recognised in the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. These achievements are a credit to the partnership between GEMS and Cambridge and demonstrate the dedication and commitment of teachers, students and the schools. We look forward to congratulating more learners from GEMS Schools in the near future," said William Bickerdike, Regional Manager, Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, University of Cambridge International Examinations
The four students who topped the world in their examination are: Kristina Prilepchanska of Cambridge International School for IGCSE Drama; Bushra Ali of the Westminster School for AS Level English Language; Dilawar Zainab Zohar of Cambridge International School for AS Level Travel and Tourism and Swetha Sabu Gaesan of Cambridge High School in Abu Dhabi for A Level Business Studies.
"We are proud of our association with Cambridge International Examinations and salute the achievements of all our high performing students. Congratulations to them and their families. We believe in and support the achievement of excellence and these students are leading the way," said Margaret Atack, GEMS Education spokesperson.
The Cambridge International School received the highest number of awards in the UAE with a total of 13 awards.
The H.H Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards were established in 2002 by Cambridge International Examination, under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Since inception, 442 awards have been given out, of which GEMS students have won 118.
Full list of GEMS winners for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards:
World Toppers
UAE Toppers
High Achievement awards
Multiple subject winners
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About GEMS Education:
GEMS Education has a global network of world class international schools. With over 50 years of experience in education, GEMS provides high quality holistic education to over 100,000 students from over 140 countries. It employs over 10,000 education professionals, specialists and staff from around the world. The GEMS approach to learning focuses not only on academic excellence, but also in helping students develop their character and creativity so that they achieve their full potential as human beings. The GEMS Education school model is unique in the world because it offers a broad range of curricula across a range of tuition fees making private education more accessible to the broader community. GEMS Education also supports Governments' education reform agenda by working with Ministries of Education to lift school performance and improve the standards and expertise of government schools across the globe. GEMS Education has offices in the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, India and Singapore.
© Press Release 2012
