Dubai: In recognition of their outstanding academic performance, 21 GEMS Education students were awarded the prestigious Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards.
These awards celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school students in 41 different countries, based on the 2014 Cambridge examination series last June.
In a ceremony that took place at GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail, one particular student received special distinction. Ayesha Memon, from Our Own English High School in Fujairah, received a Top of the World award for obtaining the highest marks in the world for the Cambridge IGCSE mathematics examination. Thirteen other students received Top of the UAE awards, for scoring the highest marks in the UAE in a variety of subjects of the IGCSE, A Level and AS Level examinations.
Fiona Cottam, Director of International Schools at GEMS Education, said, “I am very pleased to congratulate our students on their outstanding results in the Cambridge examinations. The commitment they have shown to their studies is recognised today as we celebrate their success through these prestigious awards. Their achievements are an inspiration to others and an acknowledgement of their hard work, determination and commitment to education and also recognition of the support of their families and our dedicated teachers.”
