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VISP celebrates first AS-Level results |22 August 2016

Students from Vijay International School, Praslin (VISP) celebrated their AS-Level results last week as the outcomes of the June 2016 examinations were published.

Alyssa Payet was the best performing student achieving A grades in Biology, English Language and English Literature and a B grade in Chemistry.

Several other students also achieved high marks including Candice Harter, Zoe Rose and Anya Chang-Time. 

Overall, the school's results were outstanding, with 93% of exams passed. This compares with a UK average of 89% pass rate for AS-Levels.

This is the first time that AS-Levels have been taken on Praslin, as students previously had to travel to Mahé for post-secondary studies, separating them from the vital support they receive at home. This additional support is an important component of post-secondary studies and this first batch of VISP AS-Level results indicates the advantages which are to be gained through having this home support.

Headteacher Mark Howell commented: “These results will open doors for our students, allowing them to apply for courses such as medicine and architecture at some of the best universities in the world. It is great news for young people and families on Praslin that they can now receive such high quality post-secondary education on their home island.”

IGCSE students also received their results and again were rewarded for all of their hard work. 100% of students in S5 secured the 5A* - C grade benchmark, meaning that the school has now achieved this ‘gold standard’ of IGCSE grades for two consecutive years. UK schools on average achieve 65% of students reaching this benchmark and therefore to achieve 100% in two consecutive years is an amazing accomplishment.

The best individual performance from a student was Chloe Morel who scored 564 points under the Cambridge IGCSE points scoring system.

All of these S5 students will now progress on to study A-Levels at VISP beginning in September. Post-secondary places are still available and enrolment for both IGCSE and A-Level classes is taking place now. Please email headteacher Mark Howell at mhowell@visp-sey.com for any further details.

 

 

 

 

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