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World leaders were on Wednesday urged to encourage millions of girls into education to help transform their lives and boost national economies. With 100 days until the UK and Kenya host the Global Education Summit, the two nations reminded people of the event’s bold ambitions. Britain’s foreign office and Prime Minister Boris Johnson championed the education of girls as the key to preventing exploitation and unlocking their potential.
“In the next five years, the UK wants to see 40 million more girls in school and 20 million more girls reading by the time they are 10,” the foreign office said in a tweet on Wednesday.
They are taking IGCSEs and international A levels – the global equivalent of UK curriculum exams.
Regular GSCE and A-level summer tests were cancelled because of the Covid-19 crisis.
But the international versions hold several exams throughout the year and are able to continue, for now.
Gems Cambridge International School in Abu Dhabi from January 7 to 22 is holding exams for more than 300 pupils.
The safety and health of our staff and pupils is our main priority
Kelvin Hornsby, principal at Gems Cambridge International School
Everyone must take Covid-19 tests and undergo passport checks to prove they have not left the country in the 10 days prior to the examinations. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge will also conduct spot checks.