The Chief Minister has said strong GCSE and A-level results bode well for the future of the Island.
860 pupils collected their GCSE grades this week, with a record pass rate of 69 per cent.
Increased numbers are staying on for sixth form with the overall aim to progress onto university.
Mr Bell says it reflects very well on the hard work of Manx students (audio):
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