Cambridge International has awarded Nepalese students an impressive 66 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. The global awards celebrate the highest-performing students from over 40 countries with qualifications recognized worldwide by leading universities and employers. Every year nearly a million students worldwide study courses organized by Cambridge International, which has been providing international exams for more than 160 years.
In total, 47 students in Nepal received the prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards for their exceptional performance in the Cambridge exams in 2021-22. The awards recognize success in four categories – 'Top in the World,' 'Top in the Country,' High Achievement Award,' and 'Best Across.'
One student across Nepal has won the 'Top in the World awards, meaning he achieved the highest marks in the world in Language & Literature in English.
Arun Rajamani, Managing Director, South Asia, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said, "The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recognizes and celebrates exceptional academic achievements by high-performing scholars in Cambridge examinations around the world. Year-after-year innumerable learners from Nepal have been conferred these awards basis their outstanding performance across STEM and non-STEM subjects. With 47 students winning accolades in 2022, this year, too, has been no exception. The results reflect the enormous talent in Nepal , not only among young learners but also within the teaching profession. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate these winners, their proud teachers, and their parents for their endless support that helped guide these young achievers in their remarkable journey to success."
Maxim Raimann, Exams Director, General Manager, Nepal, British Council, said “It is my absolute pleasure to have this opportunity to write a few words about the young people whose achievements were are celebrating today. Individually, they have every right to be extremely proud of themselves, as do the parents, guardians, teachers and school leaders who have all contributed to the environment that has allowed them to flourish. I am also proud of the British Council’s part in providing the opportunity for these students to pursue their passions and take another step towards realising their potential. From Accounting to Art and Design, Biology to Business Studies, Chemistry to Computer Science, English to Environment Management, Mathematics to Media Studies, Physics to Psychology, the sheer breadth of subjects in which these students have excelled makes me so very optimistic for the future of Nepal. And, as well as in-depth subject knowledge, Cambridge qualifications have given them an excellent foundation in adaptable skills such as communication and critical thinking, which are valued tools in the worlds of higher education and employment.
Today we recognise the successes of these young people but we must also urge them to see this as just one step in a continuous path of lifelong learning. I wish them well on this journey and hope that they will be able to celebrate many more such milestones in the years to come.”
Top in Nepal
Top in Nepal’ is awarded to learners who have achieved the highest standard mark in their country for a single subject.
November 2021 examination series: Cambridge International A Level
| Subject | Name | School name |
| Chemistry | Ejen Prajapati | Global College International |
| Computer Science | Bimarsha Adhikari | Xavier International College |
| Mathematics | Jatin Shrestha | Private Candidate |
| Physics | Jatin Shrestha | Private Candidate |
| Sociology | Smarika Pokharel | Saipal Academy |
| Accounting | Bishwot Kharel | Malpi Institute |
| Biology | Chirag Timilsina | Global College International |
| Business | Aakriti Adhikari | GEMS Institute of Higher Education |
| Chemistry | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College |
| Computer Science | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College |
| Economics | Animesh Shrestha | Little Angels’ GCE A Level |
| English General Paper | Pratistha Chand | Rato Bangala School |
| English Language | Nimisha Gautam | Rato Bangala School |
| Mathematics | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College |
| Mathematics | Nayam Barun | Global College International |
| Physics | Nayam Barun | Global College International |
| Psychology | Aabriti Rai | Nami College Ltd |
| Sociology | Sai Thapa | Chelsea International Academy |
June 2022 examination series: Cambridge International A Level
| Subject | Name | School name |
| Accounting | Bishwot Kharel | Malpi Institute |
| Business | Regina Thapa | Kathmandu International Study Centre |
| Business | Sarahna Khadka | Chelsea International Academy |
| Computer Science | Samip Gyawali | GEMS Institute of Higher Education |
| Economics | Prithvi Karki | Rato Bangala School |
| Further Mathematics | Pratyush Bhattarai | Budhanilkantha School |
| Mathematics | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College |
| Mathematics | Nayam Barun | Global College International |
| Physics | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College |
| Psychology | Alyssa Pokharel | Kathmandu International Study Centre |
| Sociology | Prashuna Tamang | Rato Bangala School |
| Accounting | Dikshanta Limbu | Kaasthamandap A Level Academy |
| Biology | Yugottam Koirala | St. Xavier’s College |
| Business | Aman Qamar Khan | St. Xavier’s College |
| Business | Anuska Subedi | St. Xavier’s College |
| Business | Chaitanya Raj Shah | St. Xavier’s College |
| Business | Prashanna Sthapit | St. Xavier’s College |
| Chemistry | Yugottam Koirala | St. Xavier’s College |
| Computer Science | Shivansh Dutta | St. Xavier’s College |
| Economics | Chaitanya Raj Shah | St. Xavier’s College |
| English General Paper | Sarahna Khadka | Chelsea International Academy |
| Mathematics | Arses Prasai | Rato Bangala School |
| Mathematics | Unique Chaulagain | Rato Bangala School |
| Physics | Yugeshwor Koirala | St. Xavier’s College |
| Psychology | Anshu Pradhan | The British School, Kathmandu |
Best Across awards
‘Best Across’ is awarded to learners who have achieved the highest cumulative total standard marks over a set of subjects.
November 2021 examination series: First Place in Nepal
| Award | Name | School Name |
| Best Across Three Cambridge International A levels | Jatin Shrestha | Private Candidate |
| Best Across Four Cambridge International AS Levels | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College |
June 2022 examination series: First Place in Nepal
| Award | Name | School Name |
| Best Across Three Cambridge International A levels | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College |
| Best Across Four Cambridge International AS Levels | Yugottam Koirala | St. Xavier’s College |
High Achievement
‘High Achievement’ is awarded to learners who have achieved outstanding results in subjects which are not so widely taken and which, under the current criteria, would not qualify for ‘Top in Nepal’.
November 2021 examination series: Cambridge International A Level
| Subject | Name | School name |
| Further Mathematics | Bimarsha Adhikari | Xavier International College |
| Computer Science | Bigyan Acharya | Gandaki Higher Secondary Boarding School |
| Environmental Management | Prasun Subedi | Rato Bangala School |
| Environmental Management | Shaira Manandhar | Rato Bangala School |
| Further Mathematics | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College |
| Information Technology | Sirisha Thapa | Chelsea International Academy |
June 2022 examination series: Cambridge International A Level
| Subject | Name | School name |
| Geography | Ritu Elizabeth Samuel | The British School, Kathmandu |
| Media Studies | Meena Yoshida | The British School, Kathmandu |
| Art & Design | Shashank Chhetri | The British School, Kathmandu |
| English Language | Parag Chettri | Kathmandu International Study |
| Further Mathematics | Shirshak Poudel | Rato Bangala School |
| Literature in English | Meghna Lahiri | The British School, Kathmandu |
| Media Studies | Adeel Ahmer | The British School, Kathmandu |
| Media Studies | Samyukta Malla | The British School, Kathmandu |
| Sociology | Shreya Dhungana | Nami College Ltd |
Top in the World
Top in the World’ is awarded to learners who have achieved the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject in Cambridge International AS Level.
| Subject | Name | School Name |
| Language & Literature in English | Prasun Subedi | Rato Bangala School |
