Overall pass rate 99% for Manx students

Hundreds of students have received their exam results in the Isle of Man today.

Results for A-levels, International A-levels and BTEC results have been released, with an overall A*to E pass rate at 99 percent.

55 percent were A* to B grade and 79 percent in the A* to C range.

UCM says this year, 96 percent of students successfully passed their Level 3 qualifications, which are equivalent to A Levels.

Early indicators looks like 80 percent of students will move into higher education, with others going directly into employment or apprenticeships.