Goa,
May 22, 2026: The Gera School
has announced another year of exceptional academic outcomes in the Cambridge
IGCSE examinations, achieving a 100% pass result for its fourth graduating
batch.
In
a significant milestone, every student eligible for the internationally
recognized Cambridge ICE (International Certificate of Education) award
successfully achieved the certification, reflecting academic excellence across
a broad range of disciplines. The ICE award requires students to study subjects
across languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics and creative or vocational
disciplines, reinforcing holistic and balanced academic development.
The
school also recorded a substantial rise in high academic achievement:
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79 A* and A grades were secured by students
this year, marking a 17% increase over last year’s tally.
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20 out of 22 eligible students achieved either
Distinction or Merit certifications from Cambridge.
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55 B grades were also achieved, reflecting a
strong overall cohort performance.
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Of the Distinction holders, Ian Godinho got A*
in all 8 subjects. Joshua Fernandes and Taksh Parekh got 7 A* and 1 A. Hannah
Vales and Neel Patil got 5 A* and 3 A’s.
In
addition to the IGCSE achievements, The Gera School also delivered exceptional
results in the Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint examinations, further
reinforcing the school’s strong academic foundation across all levels.
In
the Grade 5 Primary Checkpoint results, 40 students were registered, with the
school outperforming the international average in all three subjects. The
school achieved an average score of 34 in English against the international
average of 32, 33 in Mathematics against 30 internationally, and 35 in Science
compared to the international average of 31. Notably, 73% of the 120 grades
awarded were either High or Outstanding. Chloe Alemao and Avner Lopes emerged
as the top performers in the Primary Checkpoint examination.
The
Grade 8 Lower Secondary Checkpoint results also reflected strong academic
excellence. A total of 42 students appeared for the examinations, with the
school again surpassing the international average across all subjects. The
school recorded an average score of 39 in English against the international
average of 35, 35 in Mathematics against 33 internationally, and 37 in Science
compared to the international average of 33. Of the 126 grades awarded, an
impressive 81% were High or Outstanding. Tanvi Varddhman and Kiara Jhunjhunwala
achieved full marks in all three subjects, while Praveena Rane, Annika Kuttan
and Ryle Frank secured full marks in two out of three subjects.
The
results reinforce the school’s commitment to combining academic rigour with
individual attention and all-round student development.
The
Principal, Mr. Carol Joseph, said, “We are extremely proud of our
students and teachers for this outstanding achievement. Beyond the grades
themselves, what is particularly gratifying is the breadth and consistency of
performance across the cohort. The fact that all eligible students earned the
ICE certification reflects the school’s emphasis on developing well-rounded
learners with strong academic foundations across disciplines. The excellent
Checkpoint results at both the Primary and Lower Secondary levels further
validate the strength of our academic framework and the commitment of our
educators towards nurturing students from the foundational years onward. These
outcomes are the result of sustained effort, committed educators, supportive
parents and students who have approached learning with seriousness and
balance.”
Mr.
Rohit Gera, Managing Director, Gera Developments,
said, “At The Gera School, we believe education must prepare children not only
to perform well in examinations, but also to thrive in an increasingly complex
and global world. These results reflect a culture of high standards, individual
attention and continual improvement. We are particularly encouraged by the
consistency of outcomes and the broad-based excellence demonstrated by the
students. Our objective is not to create pressure-driven academic success, but
confident, capable and well-rounded young individuals prepared for the future.
The strong Checkpoint performance demonstrates that this philosophy is being
embedded early in a child’s academic journey, creating a solid platform for
future success.”
The
school also acknowledged the contribution of its teaching and administrative
teams across Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE levels, whose efforts played a
key role in the students’ achievements.
The
school stated that a detailed academic analysis will be conducted over the
coming weeks to identify further opportunities for improvement and continued
enhancement of learning outcomes.
About
The Gera School
The
Gera School, located at Kadamba Plateau, is recognized by the nationally and
internationally accepted Cambridge Board. It is a co-educational, day-boarding
international school. It commenced in 2018 for Pre-primary and Primary up to
the 4th standard and, over time, has expanded up to the 12th grade.
The school now boasts 500 students, and is now a full-fledged K–12 school.
The
school campus is equipped with world-class infrastructure and facilities spread
over four acres. These include a state-of-the-art auditorium, specially
designed smart classrooms, dedicated rooms for music and the arts, a
well-equipped and spacious library for collaborative and independent reading, a
range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and Science and Computer
laboratories. Apart from academics, TGS gives a lot of importance to
co-curricular activities including Sports, drama, music, art, gymnastics,
indoor games and Martial Arts, amongst others.
The
Gera School offers the Cambridge curriculum of high standards right from the
Early Years all the way up to the AS and A Levels (Higher Secondary) while
drawing inspiration from the rich experiences that life in India provides. The
academic curriculum is designed to foster a sense of responsibility, critical
thinking and reasoning, global awareness, and civic engagement among the
students, thus preparing them to be true citizens of the 21st century. The
teaching is activity- and application-based, experiential, interactive, and
differentiated so as to cater to the different needs of learners.
The
Gera School recognizes that academic proficiency alone is not enough. A school
must prepare children for a world that is constantly changing. What will ensure
success are excellent communication skills, collaborative skills, and
attributes of creativity and innovativeness, resilience, and perseverance.
Accordingly, the school has a life skill programme focusing on relationships
and communication, teamwork, project management, as well as entrepreneurship.
It is to these ends that TGS works so that every child is led towards
self-actualization, with a variety of challenging but enjoyable learning
experiences in and out of the classroom. The principles of trust, quality,
student-first and innovation will continue to guide the school. Furthermore,
parents of students studying in TGS and aspiring to send their children to
Centres of Higher Education in India and abroad will certainly benefit as the
Cambridge certifications are recognized and rated highly in India and all over
the world.
For
more information about The Gera School or admissions, please visit
[www.geraschool.com] or contact [admissions@thegeraschool.com].