Nita Ambani joins CIE in awarding certificates to meritorious students.

Mumbai, 7th November 2008: University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) today congratulated the toppers in India with the first ever 'Brilliance in India' awards for achieving impressive results in the IGCSE 2008 examination. Students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School topped nationally, across eleven IGCSEs in the June 2008 session. National topper Jesika Haria achieved five 'Top in India subject awards' plus a special award for gaining the highest mark in India over 6 Cambridge IGCSE examinations.

Global topper Gaurang Vimal Poddar, an IGCSE student from Dhirubhai Ambani School, gained top marks in the world for Physical Education and Mathematics.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Mr. Ian Chambers, Region Manager South Asia, CIE said, "The success of students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in their IGCSE examinations is outstanding. Students across India typically transfer very well to Cambridge IGCSEs and benefit from the range of skills they assess including analysis and evaluation as well as knowledge. The Cambridge IGCSE is India's, and the world's, most popular international examination for 14-16 year olds. Students enjoy the application based curriculum which leans heavily on student-centredness and is truly international in its dimension, yet can be taught through the use of local case studies which ensure children see the relevance of the concepts they learn."

Over the years Indian students have done exceptionally well in IGCSE examinations and achieved high scores. The Cambridge philosophy is to develop syllabuses which allow students to become independent learners, to equip them with the skills to continue to learn throughout their education and working life.

Commenting on the outstanding results achieved by the students of Dhirubhai Ambani International School in the IGCSE examinations held in June 2008, Smt Nita M. Ambani, Chairperson, said:

"Over the last three years our IGCSE students have delivered outstanding results developing a consistent track record. This year we have the distinction of a world topper in two subjects and four students scores the highest aggregate across nine subjects nationally including one being adjudged the Best Student in India.

The children have worked hard with dedication and my heartiest congratulations to each one of them and their proud parents!

At the heart of this remarkable feat is the exemplary devotion of our teachers and the pivotal role that parents have played in contributing to the achievements of the children."

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5 - 19 year olds, professional qualifications for teachers and vocational qualifications for adult learners. CIE qualifications are taken in 150 countries and recognised by universities, educational providers and employers across the world.

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