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
| Subject | Name | School name | Qualification level |
| Chemistry | Ejen Prajapati | Global College International | Cambridge International A Level |
| Computer Science | Bimarsha Adhikari | Xavier International College | Cambridge International A Level |
| Mathematics | Jatin Shrestha | Private Candidate | Cambridge International A Level |
| Physics | Jatin Shrestha | Private Candidate | Cambridge International A Level |
| Sociology | Smarika Pokharel | Saipal Academy | Cambridge International A Level |
| Accounting | Bishwot Kharel | Malpi Institute | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Biology | Chirag Timilsina | Global College International | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Business | Aakriti Adhikari | GEMS Institute of Higher Education | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Chemistry | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Computer Science | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Economics | Animesh Shrestha | Little Angels’ GCE A Level | Cambridge International AS Level |
| English General Paper | Pratistha Chand | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| English Language | Nimisha Gautam | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Mathematics | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Mathematics | Nayam Barun | Global College International | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Physics | Nayam Barun | Global College International | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Psychology | Aabriti Rai | Nami College Ltd | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Sociology | Sai Thapa | Chelsea International Academy | Cambridge International AS Level |
June 2022 examination series
| Subject | Name | School name | Qualification level |
| Accounting | Bishwot Kharel | Malpi Institute | Cambridge International A Level |
| Business | Regina Thapa | Kathmandu International Study Centre | Cambridge International A Level |
| Business | Sarahna Khadka | Chelsea International Academy | Cambridge International A Level |
| Computer Science | Samip Gyawali | GEMS Institute of Higher Education | Cambridge International A Level |
| Economics | Prithvi Karki | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International A Level |
| Further Mathematics | Pratyush Bhattarai | Budhanilkantha School | Cambridge International A Level |
| Mathematics | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College | Cambridge International A Level |
| Mathematics | Nayam Barun | Global College International | Cambridge International A Level |
| Physics | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College | Cambridge International A Level |
| Psychology | Alyssa Pokharel | Kathmandu International Study Centre | Cambridge International A Level |
| Sociology | Prashuna Tamang | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International A Level |
| Accounting | Dikshanta Limbu | Kaasthamandap A Level Academy | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Biology | Yugottam Koirala | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Business | Aman Qamar Khan | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Business | Anuska Subedi | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Business | Chaitanya Raj Shah | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Business | Prashanna Sthapit | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Chemistry | Yugottam Koirala | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Computer Science | Shivansh Dutta | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Economics | Chaitanya Raj Shah | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| English General Paper | Sarahna Khadka | Chelsea International Academy | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Mathematics | Arses Prasai | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Mathematics | Unique Chaulagain | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Physics | Yugeshwor Koirala | St. Xavier’s College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Psychology | Anshu Pradhan | The British School, Kathmandu | Cambridge International AS Level |
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
| Award | Name | School Name | Place |
| Best Across Three Cambridge International A Levels | Jatin Shrestha | Private Candidate | First place in Nepal |
| Best Across Four Cambridge International AS Levels | Abishek Bhatta | Trinity International College | First place in Nepal |
June 2022 examination series
| Award | Name | School Name | Place |
| Best Across Three Cambridge International A Levels | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College | First place in Nepal |
| Best Across Four Cambridge International AS Levels | Yugottam Koirala | St. Xavier’s College | First place in Nepal |
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
| Subject | Name | School name | Qualification level |
| Further Mathematics | Bimarsha Adhikari | Xavier International College | Cambridge International A Level |
| Computer Science | Bigyan Acharya | Gandaki Higher Secondary Boarding School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Environmental Management | Prasun Subedi | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Environmental Management | Shaira Manandhar | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Further Mathematics | Ashish Adhikari | Trinity International College | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Information Technology | Sirisha Thapa | Chelsea International Academy | Cambridge International AS Level |
June 2022 examination series
| Subject | Name | School name | Qualification level |
| Geography | Ritu Elizabeth Samuel | The British School, Kathmandu | Cambridge International A Level |
| Media Studies | Meena Yoshida | The British School, Kathmandu | Cambridge International A Level |
| Art & Design | Shashank Chhetri | The British School, Kathmandu | Cambridge International AS Level |
| English Language | Parag Chettri | Kathmandu International Study | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Further Mathematics | Shirshak Poudel | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Literature in English | Meghna Lahiri | The British School, Kathmandu | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Media Studies | Adeel Ahmer | The British School, Kathmandu | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Media Studies | Samyukta Malla | The British School, Kathmandu | Cambridge International AS Level |
| Sociology | Shreya Dhungana | Nami College Ltd | Cambridge International AS Level |
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.
| Subject | Name | School Name | Qualification Level |
| Language & Literature in English | Prasun Subedi | Rato Bangala School | Cambridge International AS Level |
