Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is one of the the world’s renowned providers of international education program and qualifications in association with the British Council Bangladesh. Recently, they announced the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Bangladesh in the capital.
The awards celebrated outstanding academic achievements of secondary school learners in Bangladesh in the November 2014 and June 2015 Cambridge examination series. Recipients from different categories were all presented with certificates.
Professor AKM Saiful Majid, director of the Institute of Business Administration of the University of Dhaka, was the chief guest. Other esteemed guests at the event included Alison Blake, British high commissioner to Bangladesh; Barbara Wickham, country director of British Council Bangladesh; Guy Chapman, deputy director, International Network, Cambridge International Education; Ruchira Ghosh, regional director of South Asia, CIE and Martin Lowder, head of Client Relations of British Council.
The welcome speech at the event was delivered by Barbara Wickham. Alison Blake, AKM Saiful Majid, and Guy Chapman also expressed their appreciation and views through their respective speeches.
“I have high expectations for the achievers and for the country, and very sincerely appreciate British Council and CIE for encouraging and acknowledging the efforts of the high achievers,” said AKM Saiful Majid.
Gareer. Hence, I am delighted to recognise so many great achievements today."
Ruchira Ghosh also elaborated on the occasion saying, "Events like this one are very important for Cambridge because students are at the heart of everything we do. We also recognise that effective teaching is key to student success and are pleased that Cambridge teachers in Bangladesh are increasingly engaged with the professional development opportunities we offer to help improve their teaching practice."
“I am so happy to be able to attend the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards for the first time in Bangladesh and to congratulate the students, parents and teachers face to face,” concluded Martin Lowder.
61 learners from 20 schools celebrated their exceptional performance in Cambridge - examinations at the event. This year, 22 Cambridge learners achieved the highest marks in the world in Cambridge International AS, A Level and O Level subjects. In total, 29 learners attained the highest marks in Bangladesh in a single subject. These students excelled in a diverse range of subjects including mathematics, chemistry and economics.
The awards also celebrated the achievements of those learners who have been recognised for their high achievement based on outstanding performance in subjects not widely taken in the country, and also for learners who have achieved the total highest cumulative marks across multiple subjects.
The recipients stood out amongst thousands of candidates worldwide.uy Chapman added, "It is a proud moment for us to celebrate our outstanding learners from across Bangladesh. Our programmes are designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in education and career. Hence, I am delighted to recognise so many great achievements today."
Ruchira Ghosh also elaborated on the occasion saying, "Events like this one are very important for Cambridge because students are at the heart of everything we do. We also recognise that effective teaching is key to student success and are pleased that Cambridge teachers in Bangladesh are increasingly engaged with the professional development opportunities we offer to help improve their teaching practice."
“I am so happy to be able to attend the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards for the first time in Bangladesh and to congratulate the students, parents and teachers face to face,” concluded Martin Lowder.
61 learners from 20 schools celebrated their exceptional performance in Cambridge - examinations at the event. This year, 22 Cambridge learners achieved the highest marks in the world in Cambridge International AS, A Level and O Level subjects. In total, 29 learners attained the highest marks in Bangladesh in a single subject. These students excelled in a diverse range of subjects including mathematics, chemistry and economics.
The awards also celebrated the achievements of those learners who have been recognised for their high achievement based on outstanding performance in subjects not widely taken in the country, and also for learners who have achieved the total highest cumulative marks across multiple subjects.
The recipients stood out amongst thousands of candidates worldwide.
