Horizon International School celebrates top A Level results

Dubai: Horizon International School, part of Al Najah Education, is celebrating impressive 2021 A Level results. 

As a thriving and developing Post 16 provider, the school has grown in popularity and success as a result of its personalised pathways, which cater for, and support the specific needs and interests of its students.

The 2021 Post 16 results reflect another year of exceptional performance by Horizon International School's students in both attainment and progress. Out of the exam entries for this year, an incredible 28% were awarded the top grade of A*, with 64% of entries achieving A*-A grades and 81% A*-B. Horizon International School enjoyed an overall pass rate (A*-E) of 100%, with a Value Added of 0.96, nearly one whole grade higher than the student’s target grades. 82% of our Year 13 students have achieved at least 3 A*-C grades in their A level examinations.

“It has been another challenging year in education. I am so proud of the students, staff and parents at Horizon International School who celebrate the impressive outcomes today. They are testament to the commitment, dedication, support and teamwork during the most challenging and trying of times. Our students and staff have shown unquestionable resilience and determination to succeed and for that, we must congratulate them for being excellent role models from whom we can all learn about success in adversity.” says Darren Gale, Principal at Horizon International School.

Horizon International School has highlighted some of its top student results and achievement for the 2021 A Levels:

• Ahmed Elgaradiny achieved A Level results of A*, A*, A* in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
• Aia Amir El Khag and Talia Aldarrai both achieved A*, A*, A in their A Level subjects
• Muhammed Vally achieved A*, A, B
• Our first Science A Levels achieved a 100% pass rate with 100% A*-A grades in Chemistry, 50% B and above in Physics and 50% B and above in Biology
• Our popular A Level Business Studies achieved 100% A*-B grades
• In English Literature, 75% of students attained A-A*
• 75% of our A Level Mathematics students attained A-A*
• Students attained very well in A Level Psychology, a popular choice, with 100% A*-C grades
• A Level Media attained 50% A grades

University now beckons for our Post 16 students:

• Ahmed Elgaradiny’s results have earned him a place at his first-choice university, in the Netherlands, where he will read Engineering
• Reema Alyasi is progressing onto Queen Mary University of London to read Chemistry
• Similarly, Ayesha Shahid is enrolling at The University of Manchester to read a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
• Locally, Daniyal Ahmed will be attending The University of Birmingham, Dubai to read Business Management

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About Horizon International School

Horizon International School (HIS), part of Al Najah Education, is a supportive, student-focused international community school following a British style of education.

Centrally located in Umm Al Sheif, the school caters to students aged three to eighteen years old. Its highly qualified UK-trained teachers and purpose-built facilities enable the school to give each and every child the opportunity to thrive. Horizon International School prides itself on providing an effective balance between academic rigour and creative and sporting pursuits. The school places a strong emphasis on its values and community spirit, which underpins its mission “Everyone Counts, Everyone Contributes, Everyone Succeeds.”

The staff at Horizon International School strives to challenge and inspire all learners to develop their skills and nurture values through a love of learning so that they can responsibly embrace the diverse challenges of tomorrow.

For more information, please visit www.hisdubai.ae 

About Al Najah Education

Al Najah Education Limited is an educational asset management company, with a vision to create one of the largest educational platforms in the MENA and SEA region. It aims to provide the best education services, tailored to the needs of the communities it serves, through its rapidly growing network of educational facilities across four verticals - Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary & Training Institutes.

Since inception in 2012, Al Najah Education has focused on identifying and developing various business opportunities in the education sector. It has experienced exponential growth throughout the years, starting from three educational assets in 2013 and expanding to 48 assets in 2018, catering to approximately 16,000 students across all its operating regions, through a buy and build strategy.

For more information, visit http://www.alnajaheducation.com/ 

© Press Release 2021