9 June 2025

Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (#OCLAs)

By Cambridge International

Join us in congratulating the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (#OCLAs) winners from South Africa!

From 45 schools, 109 students were recognised for their outstanding achievements in the Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level exams in June and November 2024. 134 awards were presented at ceremonies held in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Among them, six students received the prestigious ‘Top in the World’ award for achieving the highest standard mark globally in a single subject.

This year’s events were graced by keynote addresses from senior leaders at two of South Africa’s top universities:

• Dr Ronel Retief, Registrar at Stellenbosch University, spoke in Cape Town on 'Why You Will Be Successful'.

• Carol Crosley, Registrar at Wits - University of the Witwatersrand, addressed the Johannesburg audience on 'Future-Ready Learners'.

These awards stand as a testament to the dedication and hard work of students, teachers and parents.