Pearson, British Council honour ‘high achievers’

City News Jan, 19 2023
Pearson, British Council honour ‘high achievers’
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Karachi: In order to maintain high standards of education and reward students who achieved outstanding results in their primary, international GCSE and A Level examination in year 2022, Pearson and British Council Pakistan hosted Outstanding Pearson Learners award ceremony here.

To improve education in Pakistan and provide conducive environment of teaching and learning in country, United Kingdom’s largest awarding organisation offering academic and vocational qualifications, Pearson is always in first row.

Pearson high achievers award ceremony was attended by Ayesha Zaheer Business Development Manager Pakistan, Pearson, Osman Iqbal Director Examinations, British Council, representatives of Pearson and British Council, high achievers including teachers, parents and guests.

This year, over 58 students received outstanding Pearson Learners Award in four different categories including highest mark internationally, highest in Asia, highest mark Pakistan and province and high achievement max grades.

Osman Iqbal said high achievers awards ceremony has proved efforts of students in foreign qualifications and today’s special occasion is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate extraordinary achievements of talented students in Pakistan.

Emma Wale Vice President Pearson School Qualifications said that students have shown their commitment to foreign studies and dedication to their studies. She said that we are pleased to have invested in infrastructure and free teacher training programmes and resources to support teachers and learners. Ayesha Zaheer said, awards ceremony is an annual occasion, which provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate extraordinary achievements of talented students in Pakistan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 19 2023

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