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Dubai College Achieves Record-Breaking A-Level Results for 2025

by Anwesha Sengupta
Dubai College Class of 2025 students tossing graduation caps in celebration.

Dubai College is celebrating another year of exceptional A-Level performance, with its Class of 2025 achieving some of the highest results in the school’s history. The 143-student cohort secured a 100% pass rate, with 74% of all exam entries graded at A-A* and a record-breaking 93.6% graded at A-B*.

Dubai College Class of 2025 celebrates outstanding A Level results with 74 percent A*-A grades.

These results reflect the remarkable hard work, resilience, and dedication of students, supported by the school’s outstanding teaching and strong academic culture.

Dubai College A-Level Results Overview

A Level results20252024202320222019
No. of students in A level cohort:143139133122133
No. of exam entries498480454401427
% of exam entries graded A*35.5%39.8%32.8%34.9%23.7%
% of exam entries graded A*-A74%75%73.4%70.1%60.7%
% of exam entries graded A*-C98.2%98.5%98.5%98.5%94.6%
% of exam entries graded A*- E100%100%100%100%100%
Overall pass rate A*-E100%100%100%100%100%
Number of students excluded from the statistics (staff, non-students etc)NoneNoneNoneNoneNone
Highest number of grades by individual students15 students achieved 4 x A*8 students achieved 4 x A*, 1 student achieved 5 x A* 7 students achieved 4 x A* 8 students achieved 4 x A* 5 students achieved 4 x A* or higher

Headline Achievements for 2025

  • 74% of all A-Level grades were awarded at A-A*, matching last year’s historic high.
  • 93.6% achieved grades A-B* – the highest results day in Dubai College’s history.
  • 35.5% of grades were at the A* level.
  • 100% pass rate across all exam entries.
  • 25 students gained three or more A* grades, including 15 students who achieved four A* grades.

Commitment to Academic Excellence

This year, 77% of students made expected or better-than-expected progress in all subjects, reflecting the school’s focus on continuous improvement and personalised academic support. Students have gone on to secure places at top global universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League institutions, and leading medical schools.

Leadership Reflections

Ms Ateka Tarajia, Head of Sixth Form, commented:

“Dubai College is proud to announce an outstanding set of A-Level results, with 74% of all examinations awarded an A or A. These results, combined with our students’ remarkable extra- and super-curricular achievements, ensure that they gain entry to the most competitive universities worldwide. Many students have confirmed places at Oxbridge, Ivy League schools, and prestigious medical programmes. We are immensely proud of our students and deeply grateful to our teachers for their unwavering commitment to their success.”

Ateka Tarajia, Head of Sixth Form at Dubai College, delivering her speech at the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony.
Ateka Tarajia, Head of Sixth Form at Dubai College, delivering her speech at the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony.

Mr Tomas Duckling, Headmaster, added:

“Today, the entire Dubai College community celebrates another incredible set of A-Level results. Our students’ achievements are the product of resilience, dedication, and ambition. Yet beyond academic performance, these young people are inspiring role models who embody our school’s values. Congratulations to all of our students – we look forward to seeing all you will accomplish in the years ahead.”

Dubai College remains committed to delivering a world-class education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a lifelong love of learning.

Dubai College students celebrating their A Level results with Headmaster Tomas Duckling.
Dubai College students celebrating their A Level results with Headmaster Tomas Duckling

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