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22/08/2024
Students Across NI Receive GCSE Results
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the success of Northern Ireland's students receiving their GCSE results today.
Today's results, awarded to over 32,000 GCSE students across Northern Ireland, reveal that 82.7% of students received grade C/4 and above while 31% received grade A/7 and above. This year marks the completion of the return to pre-pandemic awarding arrangements.
Praising students on their achievements the Minister said: "Congratulations to all the young people who received their GCSE results today. They have all worked incredibly hard and this has been reflected in the grades they have deservedly achieved.
"Pupils in Northern Ireland have once again performed impressively and have continued to outperform their counterparts in England and Wales. This is testament to their own efforts and the hard work, dedication and commitment of teachers throughout Northern Ireland. I commend all our pupils as they move on to their next stage of education, employment or training."
The Minister added: "Today marks the first step in their future journey. There are many pathways open to students who may be feeling unsure of their next steps. I encourage anyone who wants help to seek advice on the full range of options available to them and take time to consider the many choices on offer."
Today's results, awarded to over 32,000 GCSE students across Northern Ireland, reveal that 82.7% of students received grade C/4 and above while 31% received grade A/7 and above. This year marks the completion of the return to pre-pandemic awarding arrangements.
Praising students on their achievements the Minister said: "Congratulations to all the young people who received their GCSE results today. They have all worked incredibly hard and this has been reflected in the grades they have deservedly achieved.
The Minister added: "Today marks the first step in their future journey. There are many pathways open to students who may be feeling unsure of their next steps. I encourage anyone who wants help to seek advice on the full range of options available to them and take time to consider the many choices on offer."
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