Pearson, the United Kingdom’s largest awarding organisation offering academic and vocational qualifications, is always in the first row.
In order to honour students who achieved outstanding results in their iPrimary, International GCSE, and A-Level examinations in 2022, Pearson and the British Council Pakistan hosted the Outstanding Pearson Learners Award Ceremony here today in Islamabad.
Pearson, the United Kingdom’s largest awarding organisation offering academic and vocational qualifications, is always in the first row.
The Pearson High Achievers award ceremony was honored by Ms. Kathryn Booth, Director Pearson Schools Qualifications, Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey; Mr. Amir Ramzan, Country Director, British Council Pakistan; Osman Iqbal, Director Examinations, British Council; representatives of Pearson and British Council; and high achievers, including teachers, parents, and distinguished guests.
This year, over 118 students received the Outstanding Pearson Learners Award in four categories: highest mark internationally, highest mark in Asia, highest mark in Pakistan and province, and highest achievement in maximum grades. Pearson and the British Council also recognise the efforts of the teachers, who are instrumental in the success of these young students.
Ms. Kathryn Booth, Director of Pearson Schools Qualifications for the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey, congratulated the high achievers, teachers, and their families, and praised teachers and students for their commitment to academic excellence.
She stated that the UK government is working hard to ensure that Pakistani students have access to foreign qualifications. Pearson-Edexcel qualifications are further strengthening academic standards in the country. We are pleased to have made infrastructure and free teacher training programmes and resources available to support teachers and learners.
According to Mr. Amir Ramzan, Country Director of the British Council in Pakistan, the High Achievers Awards Ceremony is a special occasion that recognises and celebrates the extraordinary achievements of talented students in Pakistan. Students recognised today have achieved results that are comparable to those of students all over the world; students in Pakistan have consistently achieved outstanding results over the years.
Ms. Emma Wale, vice president of Pearson School Qualifications, stated in a virtual address that this is an incredible achievement by the students, who have demonstrated tremendous commitment and dedication to their studies. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the British Council for their invaluable assistance in delivering our qualifications in Pakistan.