Unlocking doors to A levels, university and beyond – GCSE results day

Our students have been celebrating GCSE results that have secured a range of exciting career and academic opportunities.

Merhawi Alem, despite being new to the UK education system, aced his exams and achieved a Grade 9 in maths, biology, chemistry, physics and business, as well as passing English.

He said: “I’m so happy!

“At first it was very, very difficult for me but with the support of my teachers and my coach I did it.”

He is now planning on studying maths, chemistry, biology and physics at A level and then going into medicine or law. 

A proud achievement

Roza Abdalla was also delighted with the high marks – (three Grade 9s, one Grade 8, one Grade 7 and a Grade 6) she achieved in her Combined Science Synergy GCSE, maths, English and business.

Her achievement was even more impressive given the fact she’s only been in the UK for two years, and never been to school here.

She said: “I feel very proud, I tried really hard. It was really fun and the teachers were really helpful.”

Stepping up towards university

Manahil Ali, who also joined the Step-Up programme after studying in a different country, was celebrating passing all her GCSEs with a mixture of Grades ranging from 5 to 9.

She said: “It’s great, I did really well and I’ll do all my A levels now.”

She will continue her studies with us by taking on A levels in chemistry, biology and psychology, with a view to getting into university.

Back on course for a physiotherapy career

Farahnaz Pouryousefi Abatari had actually already got the equivalent of the GCSEs that she needed to progress to university, but that was back in Iran.

After moving to the UK she found that she would have to essentially start again, so she signed up with us.

The 32 year old was delighted to pass her five GCSEs in combined science, science, maths and citizenship.

She said: “Although I had done these subjects before in Iran it was good to refresh my knowledge.

“It wasn’t easy but I was happy at the college and my teachers were happy to support me.”

Farahnaz’s grades have secured her a place at Leeds Beckett University, where she will study physiotherapy.