Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Nepal

Monday 03 February 2014

University of Cambridge International Examinations and British Council are delighted to announce the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Nepal. The awards celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school learners in Nepal in the June 2013 and November 2013 Cambridge Examination Series.

The awards will be held at Hotel Everest in Nepal on 17th February 2014 at 10.30am. Mr Guy Harrison, Deputy Head of Mission British Embassy, Di Palmer, Director of Assessment Cambridge International, Mr William Bickerdike, Regional Manager South Asia, University of Cambridge International Examinations, Mr Narayan Gopal Malego, Honourable Secretary of Education, and Brendan McSharry OBE, Country Director BC Nepal will be attending the ceremony to present the prizes.

Over 38 learners will receive awards for exceptional performance in Cambridge examinations, including two learners who achieved the highest marks in the world.

The awards also celebrate the achievements of those learners who have been recognised for ‘High Achievement’ based on outstanding performance in subjects which are not yet widely taken in Nepal and learners who have achieved the total highest cumulative marks across a number of subjects. The winning learners out-performed thousands of candidates worldwide who sat examinations in Cambridge International AS and A Levels. These outstanding results will be recognised by employers and universities around the world as a proof of academic excellence.

Suzy Chowdhury, Schools Development Manager said: "I am very proud to congratulate learners across Nepal on their outstanding results in the Cambridge examinations. It is encouraging to acknowledge the high standards of education offered by schools across the country reflected through these exceptional results. These achievements are a credit to the partnerships which Cambridge has established with schools. They demonstrate the dedication and commitment of teachers, support provided by families and friends, and learner’s determination and passion to succeed. This success defines them not just as learners, but as Cambridge learners. I wish them every success in their future."

A full list of the Nepalese award winners is provided below.

Notes to Editor

About University of Cambridge International Examinations

University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5−19 year olds. Our qualifications are taken in over 160 countries and recognised by universities, education providers and employers across the world. We are part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a not-for-profit organisation and a department of the University of Cambridge. We share in their mission of providing excellence in education. Our programmes and qualifications develop successful learners and support the economic performance of countries where we work at national level.

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For more information contact:

Suchita Shrestha, MarComm and Learning Centre Manager at suchita.shrestha@britishcouncil.org.np or call 4410798.

Julen Pradhan, Exams Marketing and customer Service Officer at julen.pradhan@britishcouncil.org.np or call 4410798.

About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We work in more than 100 countries to build trust and engagement for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide. Established in Nepal more than fifty years ago, the British Council connects the best of UK and Nepali talent in the areas of education and English.

As the UK’s international body for cultural relations and educational opportunities, the British Council plays a crucial role in managing thousands of Cambridge AS and A Level examinations for Nepalese students every year. Drawing on years of experience, the British Council ensures that exam students benefit from a smooth, reliable and secure examination process from start to finish.