Pearson and British Council honour top achievers in GCSE, A Level examinations in 2023 and 2024

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company and the UK’s largest awarding body, in collaboration with the British Council, Dhaka, hosted the 11th Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards 2024 recently to honour exceptional students in Bangladesh who excelled in their International GCSE and A Level examinations in 2023 and 2024.

The event took place at the Hall of Fame, Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka, according to a press release.

This year, a total of 742 students were recognised for their remarkable achievements. Among them 40 students earned the world highest and asia highest certificates in various subjects, while 39 secured the highest marks in Bangladesh. The awardees included (461) International GCSE students and (202) International A Level students.

Ms Lisa Evans, global marketing director at Pearson UK, attended as the chief guest and lauded the students’ exceptional accomplishments. She remarked, “These awards celebrate the incredible potential of our learners, and we are proud to support their journey toward a bright future.”

Mr Dan Pasha, director of trade & investment at the British High Commission Bangladesh, Ms Premila Paulraj, director of employability at Pearson, Mr Stephen Forbes, country director for Bangladesh at the British Council, and Mr Maxim Raimann, country exams director at the British Council Bangladesh, attended the event as special guests. They emphasised the importance of global education in empowering future leaders and fostering innovation.

Mr Abdullah Al Mamun Liton, regional development manager of Pearson Bangladesh, and Ms Jannatul Ferdous Sigma, also from Pearson Bangladesh, delivered encouraging remarks.

They highlighted how Pearson Edexcel qualifications open doors for Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education at top institutions worldwide, including BUET, Dhaka University, Oxford University, Harvard University, University of Toronto, and Brown University.