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Robbie Meredith and Catherine Moore from BBC News NI reported that over 32,000 students in Northern Ireland are preparing to receive their GCSE and some vocational qualification results. In contrast to A-Level results, students in Northern Ireland cannot access their GCSE results online and must pick them up in person from their respective schools. The statistics show that just under a third of GCSE entries in Northern Ireland attained grade A and above in 2024, with minimal changes anticipated in 2025. Additionally, some BTEC results will also be distributed on the same day.
Notably, the majority of GCSEs in Northern Ireland, exceeding 95%, are administered by pupils through the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations, and Assessment (CCEA). The remainder are undertaken through English and Welsh exam boards, leading to some pupils in Northern Ireland receiving results in numerical form in addition to letters. This variance arises from the numerical grading system from 9 to 1 for GCSEs in England versus the alphabetical grading system (A* to G) in Northern Ireland.
As highlighted by Matthew from Lecale Trinity Grammar School in Downpatrick, the completion of examinations in mid-June led to an anxious anticipation of results. Similarly, Theo from Sullivan Upper School in Holywood expressed nervousness but cautious optimism for the outcomes. Understanding that GCSE subjects like English Language and Maths are obligatory, subjects such as English Literature, Double Award Science, Religious Studies, Geography, and History remain popular among students. Despite fluctuations in student enrollment for subjects like GCSE French, the popularity of Spanish and Irish has surged in recent years.
Following the release of their GCSE results, students typically leverage them, along with qualifications like BTECs, to advance to A-Levels, further education courses, vocational training, or employment opportunities. Education Minister Paul Givan aims to enforce mandatory education or training until the age of 18, with proposals under consultation until March 2027. The consultation received nearly 700 responses, predominantly in support of the initiative. Moreover, the principals of six further education colleges in Northern Ireland emphasized the diverse opportunities available post-GCSEs, with a notable shift in perception towards further education as a primary choice among young individuals today
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