Regent International School student wins 2024 Outstanding Pearson Learner Award

Dubai:  Arina Gavrilenko, a Year 12 student of Regent International School has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Outstanding Pearson Learner Award, the school announced in a media release. This accolade highlights Arina’s exceptional academic performance in the 2023/2024 Pearson Edexcel examination series, distinguishing her as one of the brightest young scholars on a global scale, it added. Arina achieved the highest score in Mathematics globally and the highest score in Science in the Middle East, underscoring her dedication, talent, and outstanding academic prowess. This accomplishment places her among an elite group of over 2,200 learners from 750 schools across 82 countries considered for this prestigious honour. This also highlights Regent International School’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality education, the media release said.

In addition, Maksym Melnyk, alongside four other secondary students from Regent International School, has been recognised as a Pearson Edexcel High Achiever. Each of these students achieved multiple GCSE's at Grade 8 and above, demonstrating remarkable academic achievement and further reinforcing Regent’s status as a hub of scholastic excellence.

Pearson’s Outstanding Learner Awards, a global initiative, celebrate top-performing students in their respective regions and across the globe. The award highlights learners who not only excel academically but also embody qualities of leadership, innovation, and ambition.

Academic excellence

According to the media release, the success of Arina, Maksym, and the other students is a testament to Regent International School’s ethos of fostering holistic development, academic brilliance, and personal growth. The school’s emphasis on providing a nurturing and challenging learning environment has empowered students to reach new heights. Regent’s bespoke approach to education, which combines rigorous academics with character-building opportunities, creates a foundation for students to excel in both schools and beyond.

Regent International School

Steve Dobson, Head of Secondary at Regent International School, said; "We are immensely proud of Arina, Maksym, and the other students who have received this prestigious recognition. These awards are a reflection of their exceptional dedication and the high standards of excellence that Regent International School strives to instill in every learner."

Arina, reflecting on her accomplishment, expressed gratitude towards her school and teachers. "I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition. My success would not have been possible without the support of my teachers, the guidance of my family, and the encouraging environment at Regent International School. This award inspires me to continue striving for excellence in everything I do," she said.

Bright future

Maksym said; "Receiving this recognition motivates me to work harder and continue excelling in my academic journey. I am grateful to Regent International School for providing such a supportive environment to help me achieve my goals."

Community of achievement

Regent International School is immensely proud of its students and their outstanding accomplishments in the 2023/2024 Pearson Edexcel examination series, the school said. These achievements underscore the school’s commitment to academic excellence, fostering resilience, and nurturing the unique potential of every learner, it added.