On July 4 2024, British Council in Nigeria, in collaboration with Cambridge International Examinations, proudly recognised the outstanding achievements of exceptional students from various British Council Partner Schools across the country. These students were awarded the prestigious British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (BROCLA) for their remarkable performance in the June and November 2023 Cambridge International Education examination series.
This year’s event which took place at The Civic Centre in Lagos also honoured British Council Partner Schools that have effectively implemented the Child Protection Policy and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, underscoring the British Council's dedication to fostering safe and inclusive educational environments. A total of 95 students from 37 British Council Partner Schools achieved the remarkable feat of obtaining the highest marks in Nigeria in subjects such as Sociology, Information & Communication Technology, and Business Studies. Among these, 7 students from 3 Partner schools earned the esteemed 'Top in the World' honour, granted to students who have obtained the highest marks globally in a single subject. Additionally, 71 students received the 'Top in Nigeria' awards for achieving the highest standard mark in the country for individual subjects. Further accolades included 48 'High Achievement' awards and 8 'Best Across' awards, recognising students with the highest cumulative standard marks across multiple subjects.
In addition to student awards, Greenspring School, Lekki, Lagos, a British Council Partner School, was honoured for its impactful contributions to best practice policies in Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Child Protection, as well as its efforts in promoting upward mobility for its employees.
This year’s BROCLA awards were particularly significant as they coincided with the British Council's 80th anniversary of operations in Nigeria. Celebrated under the theme 'Amplifying the Voices of the Future,' this milestone reflects the British Council’s long-standing commitment to fostering educational excellence and supporting the aspirations of generations of Nigerians. Over the last 80 years, British Council Nigeria has achieved significant milestones by investing in human capital through scholarships, supporting young entrepreneurs, and enhancing educational practices between UK and Nigerian schools.
The event was attended by Juan Visser, Regional Director of Cambridge International Education, who recognised the talent and commitment of both learners and staff, congratulating the learners for their tremendous success in the exams. All top-performing students will be awarded certificates from Cambridge International Examinations to acknowledge their achievements and mark a pivotal moment in their academic journeys.
To witness the inspiring moments from the ceremony, watch the event highlights below: