Brighton College Dubai celebrates outstanding achievement as two of its pupils have been recognised among the world’s highest achievers in the 2024/25 Pearson Edexcel examination series. The Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards (OPLAs) honour students achieving the highest marks globally, regionally or nationally across all Pearson Edexcel qualifications.
This year, Brighton College Dubai pupils received three distinctions, two at world level and one at regional level marking another exceptional year of academic success.
Exceptional Individual Achievements
Year 12 pupil Ibrahim Hassan Chatha achieved the Highest Mark in the World for GCSE Spanish and the Highest Mark in the Middle East for GCSE Physical Education, demonstrating excellence across two distinct disciplines. Year 12 pupil Rudayna Islam Yassin received the Highest Mark in the World for GCSE Business, reflecting her analytical skill and understanding of global enterprise.
Mr Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai, said:
“These results reflect the ambition and determination of our pupils, who continue to set the bar high both locally and internationally. Ibrahim and Rudayna have displayed remarkable dedication and intellectual curiosity, and their achievements further illustrate the high quality of teaching and supportive community we have at Brighton College Dubai.”
Prestigious Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards
Each year, Pearson honours a select group of pupils worldwide with the Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards. In 2025, just over 2,100 learners from 740 schools across 85 countries received recognition, placing Ibrahim and Rudayna among the top tier of global achievers. To be eligible for an OPLA award, pupils must achieve Grade 9 in their International GCSE or UK GCSE examinations, representing the highest level of academic excellence.
Continued Record of Academic Success
This achievement is particularly notable for Rudayna, who previously earned three distinctions in the Pearson Edexcel awards, including the Highest Mark in the World for International GCSE Mathematics A, the Highest Mark in the Middle East for GCSE French, and the Highest Mark in the UAE for International GCSE Computer Science.
In the same examination series, a wider group of Brighton College Dubai pupils also excelled. Ten pupils secured Grade 8 or above in at least five subjects, demonstrating consistent and strong academic performance across the curriculum.
Celebrating Excellence
Brighton College Dubai hosted a special ceremony in January 2026 to celebrate the achievements of its Outstanding Pearson Learner Award recipients. The recognition underlines the College’s focus on academic depth, individual potential and pursuit of excellence across all subject areas.
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