The British School shines in ‘Cambridge Learner Awards 2016’ | Sunday Observer

The British School shines in ‘Cambridge Learner Awards 2016’

18 December, 2016
Standing Back: Lahiru Rajapakse, Thilini Baduge, Tharun Dharmawickrema, Nikhil Rodrigo, Saskia Wijewardene, Laavy Asneem and Baahy Suhail   Standing Front: Mr Simon Harwood (Deputy Principal Senior School), Oneyli Ryna Dandeniya, Zaffa Gayoom, Seo Young Yoo, Malsha Perera, Oneli Siribaddana, Gayara Udawatte, Saanya Subasinge, Dr John Scarth (Principal)    Absent: Klara Ridiki, Alifya Sohail, Kishori Opatha, Thevin Degamboda, Sandun Bambarandage, Sanka de Sylva, Talal Hadad

The British School in Colombo proudly acknowledges record recognition for academic excellence and outstanding student achievement by at the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards 2016.

Students of the British School in Colombo secured a ground-breaking 46 awards, at IGCSE, AS and A Level, for their excellent achievement during the June 2016 at the Cambridge International Examinations in all award categories. The categories included awards to learners who have achieved the first, second or third highest cumulative marks in Sri Lanka over a range of IGCSEs or A Levels; High Achievement, given to the learner who has achieved the highest standard mark in Sri Lanka in an individual subject; Top in Sri Lanka, awarded to the learner who has achieved the highest standard mark in an individual subject; Top in World, awarded to the learner who has achieved the highest standard mark in the world in an individual subject.

"The British School is delighted that the outstanding achievements of its students have been recognised by Cambridge International Examinations. Gaining a “Top in the “World Prize for Mathematics is a wonderful achievement for Seo Young Yoo and is a reflection of the world class standards achieved by the school," stated British School in a release.

The Graduating Class of 2016 secured twelve individual awards for their A Level results. Their success has ensured entry as undergraduates in some of the world’s finest and most competitive universities. 

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