This morning (August 10), students across Fermanagh received their A-Level results which, for a second year, have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

For students, receiving these results marks the beginning of the next chapter of their lives as they go on to either university, higher education, travel or work.

Across Northern Ireland, at A-Level, 15.8 per cent of students achieved the top A* grade – a 2.3 percentage point increase from last year.

The A* to A grade also increased by 7.5 percentage points to 50.8 per cent.

At grades A* to E, there was a 0.4 percentage point decrease, to 99.4 per cent, compared to 99.8% last year.

Commenting on this summer’s results, Margaret Farragher, Interim Chief Executive of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), said: "I would like to pay tribute to all the teachers, examination officers, school and college leaders who have been central in determining the grades awarded this year.

“Thanks to their hard work and constant professionalism during the past 18 months of disruption, students have been able to receive grades and progress on to the next stage of their journey.

“Also, on behalf of CCEA, I would like to congratulate all students in Northern Ireland who have received their AS and A-Level results.

“Today marks the culmination of their hard work and resilience during the pandemic.

“We applaud these students for continuing with their studies in challenging circumstances and wish them well with their future plans."