Globally 180 Pakistani students have achieved outstanding results and won awards in different categories including Top in World, Top in Asia and Top in Country in international General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and A Level Examinations.
This was revealed at a Edexcel High Achievers Award ceremony organised by the British Council Pakistan and Pearson here on Wednesday for the students who achieved outstanding results including Top in World, Top in Asia and Top in Country in their primary, International GCSE and A Level examinations in 2018.
The Pearson High Achievers award ceremony was attended by James Hampson, Acting Country Director British Council Pakistan, Derek Richardson, Vice President General Qualifications Pearson UK, Premila Paulraj, Regional Director Asia-Pearson, Faisal Mahmood, Business Head Pakistan, Pearson, high achievers, teachers, parents and distinguished guests.
Speaking on the occasion, James Hampson said that the British Council along with Pearson, which is the United Kingdom's largest awarding organisation, is making all-out efforts to improve education in Pakistan and providing conducive environment for teaching as well as learning in the country.
The participants of the event were informed that in 2018, over 180 Pakistani students received Edexcel awards in four different categories including Top in World, Top in Asia, Top in Country, High Achievement Max A*& A, and Top Performing students. Pearson-Edexcel also recognises the efforts of the teachers who are behind the success of these young learners.
Pearson focused on academic excellence, surging desire for knowledge, attitudinal change including tolerance and compassion, developing a sense of purpose and high achievement with the vision for tomorrow, said James Hampson while presenting awards to the high achiever students.