Academic Excellence

GEMS Education has built a strong reputation for academic excellence through sustained student achievement, consistent school performance, and continuous growth across its global network of schools.

Over the years, GEMS schools have demonstrated outstanding academic outcomes in international curricula including IB, British, American, and Indian programmes, with students regularly securing top examination results and placements at leading universities worldwide.

This sustained performance reflects GEMS Education’s long-term commitment to high-quality teaching, innovation in learning, and a student-centred approach that supports both academic attainment and personal development. As the organisation continues to expand, its focus on continuous improvement, investment in educational excellence, and measurable student progress has positioned GEMS Education as one of the world’s leading private education providers.

GCSE Results

GEMS Education students have achieved another exceptional year of GCSE results, with more than 4,250 students across 23 British curriculum schools receiving nearly 30,000 results. Overall, 30% of entries achieved grades 9–8/A*, while 48% achieved grades 9–7/A*–A, with an outstanding 4,177 Grade 9s awarded. The results represent continued year-on-year improvement and outperform the latest England national averages, reflecting GEMS Education’s commitment to academic excellence within an inclusive, non-selective learning environment.

A Level Results

This year, a total of 2,388 students sat 6,312 A-level examinations across 22 GEMS schools in the UAE and Qatar, with more than one-third (39%) entries achieving A*-A – an exceptional level of top-grade attainment – and an impressive 67% awarded A*-B. These results demonstrate consistently high academic standards and strong performance achieved by GEMS students across the network.

BTEC Level 3 results:

Students following the BTEC Level 3 pathway continued to achieve outstanding results, with 564 learners completing the qualification this year. Almost half (46%) achieved the highest possible Distinction Star grade (D*), while more than 7 in 10 learners (72%) achieved Distinction Star or Distinction. With an exceptional overall pass rate of 99.8% and continued year-on-year improvement, the results demonstrate the growing strength and success of GEMS Education's career-focused pathways.

CBSE:

Grade 10 Results

GEMS Class 10 students have achieved outstanding CBSE results. 2,960 students across 11 schools achieved a 100% pass rate, with over half scoring above 90%. These results are particularly noteworthy given the recent situation and are a testament to the unwavering support of our dedicated teachers, the encouragement of our families, and the resilience of our students, highlighting the strength of our academic continuity across all schools.

Grade 12 Results

The Grade 12 CBSE Class of 2026 has achieved an exceptional 99.96% pass rate, reflecting the academic excellence, resilience, and determination of GEMS Education students. These outstanding results are a testament to the collective commitment of students, educators, and parents, whose partnership continues to foster an environment where every learner is supported to achieve their full potential. GEMS Education congratulates the entire school community on this remarkable achievement.

ICSE/ISC:

A 100% pass rate reflects the dedication, ambition, and commitment of the entire GEMS Education community. This exceptional achievement is a testament to the hard work of students, the expertise of educators, and the ongoing support of families, demonstrating a shared commitment to academic excellence and student success.

IB:

The International Baccalaureate Class of 2026 has delivered an exceptional performance, achieving a 99% Diploma Programme pass rate, an average score of 35 points, five perfect scores of 45, and a 100% Career-related Programme pass rate. These outstanding results reflect the academic excellence, ambition, and dedication of GEMS Education students, supported by the expertise of educators and the ongoing partnership of families in helping every learner achieve their full potential.

Advanced Placement

GEMS Education students have achieved the strongest Advanced Placement results in the group’s history, with more than 1,750 examinations completed across its American curriculum schools during the 2025–2026 academic year, an 11% increase in participation. Overall, 81% of examinations achieved a score of 3 or above, 50% achieved a 4 or 5, and 21% achieved the highest Grade 5, with an average AP score of 3.5. The results reflect growing participation in rigorous university-level learning and the strength of GEMS Education’s academic pathways in preparing students for leading universities and future success.