Teacher and learner awards

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International recognition

For outstanding educators and students worldwide

When it comes to shaping the minds of the next generation, trust really matters. At Pearson, we’ve been earning that trust for 100 years.

We work with schools and learners in over 115 countries and every year, we award over 2.3 million qualifications. And we we understand what it takes to achieve educational excellence.

Our Pearson International School Teacher Awards and Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards programmes recognise teacher and learner excellence and achievement worldwide.

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Pearson International School Teacher Awards

Celebrating your star international school educators

At Pearson, we know that international school teachers are superheroes. These awards acknowledge the fantastic work that you do every day – across the globe in every classroom and every country – to inspire your students and change young lives.

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Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards
(OPLAs)

Celebrating learners' academic achievements worldwide

Our Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards are awarded to international students outside the UK who have taken Pearson Edexcel iPrimary, iLowerSecondary, International GCSE, GCSE, International A level and GCE A level examinations and achieved outstanding results.

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