97% of St George’s A-Level Exams Score Top Marks, Securing University Offers

On Wednesday 28 August 2024, St George’s International School in Luxembourg-Hamm confirmed that its students had received their IGCSE, AS Level and A-Level examination results.

Two-thirds of St George's A-level examinations in 2023-2024 received the highest possible gradings of A* or A. 97% of examinations were graded A* to C. The results have earned the graduating students of 2024 offers at their preferred universities.

A-level examinations are the culmination of the final two years of secondary schooling, known as Key Stage 5 or Sixth Form, covering Years 12 and 13 under the British national curriculum. Students in their penultimate year of school sit AS level examinations, while students in Year 11 complete IGCSE exams for entry into A-level courses.

St George's Secondary Headteacher Claire Simmonds said the results in all three exam levels were a recognition of the hard work and dedication of the students and their teachers. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the examination classes of 2024. Your achievements are a true testament to your hard work, determination and perseverance. I also want to express my deep gratitude to our dedicated staff, whose guidance and support have been instrumental in our students' success."

Director of Key Stage 5, Sarah Roe, said the students showed maturity and commitment to their studies. "We are incredibly impressed with how our students have supported one another throughout Key Stage 5. They should be proud of their achievements and I am delighted that our Year 13 students are able to move on to their preferred destinations thanks to the excellent grades they have earned."

The graduating students have received offers at top universities across Europe, namely the UK, US and Australia, including Cambridge and Oxford, several Russell Group universities, AMDA New York and ETH Zurich, among others.

 A-Level results: 64% of examinations were graded A* or A. 97% of examinations were graded A* to C (A-level results are graded from E to A*, with E being the lowest and A* being the highest). Furthermore, 83% of grades were on or above the predicted grades.

AS Level Results: 61% of entries were graded A or B, and 73% of examination papers achieved a grade C or above. 63% of students taking AS Levels received predicted grades or scored higher. A/S level results are graded from E to A, with E being the lowest and A being the highest. There is no A* grade.

IGCSE Results: IGCSE results are graded from 1 to 9, with one being the lowest and 9 being the highest. 97% of examinations were graded 9 to 4, 62% of grades were on or above predicted grades and 55% of examinations were graded 9 to 7.

St George's Principal, Zeba Clarke, added: "It is a huge pleasure to congratulate our students and staff on these results. They reflect perseverance, determination and commitment, and a spirit of collaboration that embodies the best of St George's. It is terrific to see our Year 13 students secure exciting opportunities for their future. I am sure they will be an inspiration to their peers in Key Stages 4 and 5."