Two young women from Almería have outperformed thousands of students to achieve the highest marks in the world.

Two BSA students earn international recognition in IGCSE exams

Jimena achieves the highest mark in the world in French, while Ana secures the top result in Europe in Business and the highest in the world in English Literature.

At The British School of Almería, we proudly celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of two of our students, who have attained the highest international recognition in the official examinations of Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel.

These results position the school as an international benchmark in education and reflect a strong commitment to academic excellence, individual effort, and the holistic development of students.

Highest mark in the world in IGCSE French

Jimena, a Year 11 student, has achieved the highest mark in the world in the IGCSE French examination, placing her among the very best students globally.

The Cambridge IGCSE programme is one of the most prestigious qualifications for students aged 14 to 16, recognised by universities and educational institutions worldwide.

This examination comprehensively assesses language skills, including:

• Listening
• Reading
• Speaking
• Writing

The programme’s approach encourages the practical use of language in real-life situations, as well as the development of advanced communication skills. Achieving the highest mark worldwide means outperforming thousands of students across different countries, demonstrating exceptional command of the French language and outstanding linguistic accuracy.

Double international recognition in Business and English Literature

Meanwhile, Ana, a Year 12 student, has reached an exceptional academic milestone by achieving:

• The highest mark in Europe in Business
• The highest mark in the world in English Literature

These results correspond to the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE system, one of the most demanding and internationally recognised academic qualifications.

What do these IGCSE exams assess?

Business Studies evaluates students’ understanding of how businesses operate and their ability to analyse how strategic decisions are made in different contexts. It also measures data handling and the application of economic concepts to real-world situations, bringing learning closer to today’s business environment.

In English Literature, assessment focuses on developing a critical and analytical perspective on literary texts. Students are required to interpret works of poetry, prose, and drama, and to construct well-supported, coherent arguments in their essays.

Together, these subjects demand a high level of critical thinking, analytical ability, and academic maturity.

Academic excellence and a leading educational institution in Almería

The results achieved by Jimena and Ana reflect not only their talent but also their consistent effort, dedication, and commitment to learning.

These accomplishments also highlight the quality of The British School of Almería’s educational model, which is built on international methodologies, personalised attention, and a focus on developing global competencies. This approach prepares students to succeed in academic and professional environments on an international scale.

These international recognitions further strengthen The British School of Almería’s position as one of the leading schools in Spain, capable of preparing students to compete at the highest academic level in an increasingly demanding global context.