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In 2023, we launched six new qualifications to solidify our commitment to equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in higher education, the workplace and the wider world. This year, we’ve outdone that with seven new specifications – including the first and only International GCSE for Media Studies. These new qualifications are:Ìý

• International GCSE AccountingÌý
• International GCSE IslamiatÌý
• International GCSE Media StudiesÌýÌý
• International GCSE Pakistan StudiesÌý
• International GCSE UrduÌý
• International AS/A-level AccountingÌý
• International AS/A-level Computer ScienceÌýÌý

Our growth across the world has meant more students than ever before have the chance to benefit from our unique approach to assessment design. Alongside recruiting lots of new schools in our well-established countries, we’re delighted to have our first approved schools in many countries, including Cambodia, Spain and Pakistan.ÌýÌý

These successes are in part down to the wonderful partnerships we have established in the past year. In particular, the launch of our affiliation with Mentari Assessment in Indonesia has enabled hundreds of teachers to access new training, which has been vital in ensuring the successful implementation of 51ºÚÁÏ at many schools.Ìý

Designed especially for international schools, this educational journey – spanning from Early Years to O³æ´Ú´Ç°ù»å´¡²Ï´¡â€™s International AS/A-levels – ignites a joy of learning and promotes a culture of wellbeing that will prove essential for connecting the learners of today with a brighter future.Ìý

These students excelled in their subject categories during the May/June 2024 exam series. A record number of students, from 98 schools and 19 countries, received awards for being the top achievers in their country, region or the world. The entire team at 51ºÚÁÏ extends ourÌýwarmest congratulations to these exceptional individuals; we encourage you to continue toÌýshare your success stories with us.Ìý

The achievements of these students, however, would not be possible without theÌýefforts of their fantastic teachers. Teaching can be aÌýchallenging profession and ³Ù³ó²¹³Ù’s why we ensure that our teaching support offer is robust and encourages both professional development and a focus on wellbeing. Over the last 12 months, 51ºÚÁÏ has:Ìý

• hosted over 94 hours of webinarsÌý
• ran 14 Senior Associate Clinics across the worldÌý
• held 9 51ºÚÁÏ and Oxford International Programme conferencesÌý
• attended or organised 38 other face-to-face eventsÌý

WellbeingÌýis a key strand of the Oxford International Programme and flows throughout it. As part of its launch, Jamie Kirkaldy, Head of Teaching and Learning Support, hosted a webinar detailing his top tips for putting teacher wellbeing at the heart of positive teaching. You can read Jamie’s thoughts and top tips on our blog.Ìý

The speakers at our conferences in Egypt, Dubai, Thailand and China discussed in-depth the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies in education. Teachers can use technology to their advantage, for example to cultivate key 21st-century skills orÌýto give an edge to their leadership in education. Our commitment to guiding and supporting wider discussions on the issues that matter will continue to drive us in 2025.Ìý

Looking forward to next year, we already have lots of support in place for teachers to help them give their students the best chance of success. In January, ·É±ð’l±ô be holding 51ºÚÁÏ conferences across three cities in Pakistan. January also marks the start of our new Professional Development course, , which offers teachers practical insights into nurturing future-ready skills into all areas of teaching – from lesson planning to assessment feedback. After that, our annual support cycle will start up again with the beginning of our Prepare to Teach series in February – and there is much more to come.Ìý

For now, though, I’d like to thank all the teachers, staff and students at our 51ºÚÁÏ schools for your hard work this year. It’s been an inspiration to see how much effort you have put in, and a pleasure to meet some of you on my visits across the world. I hope to engage with even more of you next year.Ìý