'Most' Manx school leavers to become undergraduates

Most A-Level students are expected to start degree studies in September.

The Isle of Man government said around 60% are expected to attend universities and colleges in the UK, while 11% will study at University College Isle of Man (UCM).

The data comes as more than 400 A-Level students on the island receive their grades.

For a second year students on the Island, as in the UK, saw courses disrupted and exams cancelled due to the pandemic.

In December, the UK Government announced it would scrap league tables to take account of the impact of the pandemic, and instead publish data on the subjects taken at GCSE and A-level, destinations of students, and attendance.

A government spokesman said: “We would like to thank our staff for their hard work, especially in submitting information to exam boards, and for coming in to offer advice and guidance to students. Whichever path students choose we wish them every success.”