Royal recognition

The Queen Rania Outstanding UK Learner Awards honour students who achieve top marks in the IGCSE, International GCSE and GCE examsin addition to AS and A Levels set by Cambridge, Pearson, and OxfordAQA inaddition to inspirational teache.

The awards were established with the support of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, who is keen to foster and honour the development of excellence in education, both in Jordan and internationally.

Culminating in a prestigious awards ceremony each year the Queen Rania Outstanding UK Learner Awards have been celebrating student success since 2003.  

Partnership with the British Council

Working in partnership with Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, Pearson Edexcel and the Ministry of Education in Jordan, the British Council has been involved with the Queen Rania Outstanding UK Learner Awards since its inception. 

Our partnership aims to develop the quality of the IGCSE, International GCSE and GCE curriculum teaching and assessment, as well as to provide guidance and support to teachers.

Queen Rania Outstanding UK Learner Awards 2024 ceremony

The British Council celebrated on 15 Feburary 2024 the winners of the Queen Rania Outstanding UK Learner Awards 2024. 110 students of the British Curriculum have been awarded at the Ceremony.

"The Queen Rania Outstanding UK Learner Awards are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the students, teachers, and parents in Jordan," said Ameera Mannaa, British Council Director Exams – MENA North. "At the British Council, we are committed to supporting the development of education systems in Jordan and promoting international cooperation and understanding. This ceremony is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding students, and to recognise the important role that education plays in shaping the future."