The Cambridge Learner Award Ceremony for academic excellence

The Cambridge Learner Award ceremony, jointly organized by the British Council and Cambridge International Education, took place on March 22 at the Hyatt Regency in Boudha. The event aimed to recognize the achievement of the November 2022 and June 2023 Cambridge examination series.

The British Council Nepal has built a strong reputation for fostering cultural exchange, education and language proficiency. With 65 years of involvement in the Global British Council Network, it continues to champion educational opportunities and deepen the relationship between Nepal and the UK.

Rob Fenn, the British Ambassador to Nepal, along with Mahesh Srivasthava, the Regional Director for South Asia International Education at Cambridge University Press Assessment, Satyajit Sarkat, Senior Manager for East India, Bangladesh, and Nepal of Cambridge International Education, Harriet Gardner, the Regional Exam Director for South Asia at the British Council, Shahida MacDougall, the Country Director of the British Council Nepal, principals, academic coordinators, school representatives, parents and students participated in the event. Their presence aimed to celebrate academic excellence and acknowledge their  achievements.

Students from educational institutions such as British School, Trinity International College, St Xavier’s College, Nami College, Budhanilkantha School, Malpi Institute and others were awarded for their Best across Four Cambridge International AS Level, Examination Series, High Achievement-Cambridge International AS Level in different categories like Information Technology, Further Mathematics, Literature in English, Environmental Management, Geography, Sociology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and more.

Harriet Gardner, the Regional Exam Director for South Asia at the British Council, praised students for their accomplishments in Cambridge education. She highlighted the partnership with Cambridge International Education in providing recognized qualifications not only in Nepal but also internationally. She emphasized the British Council’s dedication to assisting students in realizing their dreams through Cambridge International Exams, IELTS exams or UK qualifications. She reiterated their mission of promoting peace and prosperity worldwide by fostering connections, understanding and trust.

Fenn emphasized on 100 years of friendship between the UK and Nepal. He says “You are now ready for the world” and expects every student to stay connected, help build a brighter future for Nepal and build friendship deeper than before.