TODAY'S A-level results in the Island's five secondary schools are among the best ever.
Year 13 students were entered for more than 1,370 A-levels and more than 220 AS-levels in more than 40 subjects.
The pass rate of 97.8 per cent was the second highest on record and the average number of UCAS points per entry, 81, was the third highest ever achieved.
The percentage of passes at higher grades - A* to B - was up on the previous two years.
Some individual students achieved outstanding results. A number achieved three passes at grade A or above and some students received up to five grade A passes or four grade A* passes.
There were also students who received excellent results despite extremely difficult personal circumstances.
Education and Children Minister Eddie Teare MHK said: "I would like to offer my congratulations to all of the Island's A-level students and to their teachers and schools.
"Approximately 40 per cent of the Island's 18 year olds have averaged the equivalent of three grade Bs per student.
"That has not been achieved without a great deal of hard work on the part of both students and staff as well as considerable support from parents.
"Those who have obtained three, four or even five A grades at A-level are exceptionally able young people.
"It is a very exciting time for them and, whether they are taking up university and college places or entering the world of work, I would like to wish them every success in the future."
A total of 397 students in Year 13 completed A-Levels in 2011 - nearly 30 more than in any previous year.
All the above results relate to the Isle of Man only and are not directly comparable with the results published in the UK.
The initial UK results relate to all entrants and include mature students and students in colleges and independent schools whereas the Isle of Man data relates solely to 18 year olds in the five secondary schools.
Castle Rushen High School A level students receive their results - left to right Sara Ismail-Sutton, Stephanie Young, Lauren Roberts, Jordan Ward and Sammy Kenny
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