VAS Honors Nearly 600 IGCSE, AS & A Level Students at the Cambridge Awards 2025
The ceremony marked an important milestone for Grades 11 and 12, where each Cambridge certificate represents resilience, excellence, and new opportunities for global learning and growth.
On 29/11, VAS, together with senior representatives from Cambridge, hosted the Recognition & Award Ceremony for nearly 600 students who completed and achieved outstanding results in the Cambridge IGCSE, AS, and A Level exams (May-June/2025 series) at the VAS Sala campus.
VAS celebrates nearly 600 high-achieving students at the Cambridge Awards 2025
At the event, VAS and Cambridge representative Mr. Melvyn Lim - Senior Country Manager for Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, awarded the “Top in Vietnam” titles to two students: Lê Viết Nam Khôi, Sala campus (Top in Vietnam for Physics, A Level) and Lê Uyên Nhi, Ba Tháng Hai campus (Top in Vietnam for Psychology, AS Level).
Both students were also Vietnam’s top scorers in Psychology (AS Level) and ICT (IGCSE) in the 2024 Cambridge international exams. To date, VAS students have earned 2 “Top in the World” awards and 15 “Top in Vietnam” titles across Cambridge IGCSE, AS, and A Level exams from 2017–2025.
Honoring two “Top in Vietnam” awardees – Lê Viết Nam Khôi (Physics, A Level) and Lê Uyên Nhi (Psychology, AS Level). Photo: VAS
In addition, 61 students received trophies for achieving Outstanding Excellence (A–A*) across most of their exam subjects, and 202 students were awarded for achieving High Distinction (B–A) in all subjects. These achievements reflect remarkable dedication and academic excellence sustained throughout their learning journey.
VAS also proudly recorded a 27% increase in the number of AS–A Level exam takers, along with a 26% rise in A–A* scores compared to 2024. VAS students’ A Level results not only met but surpassed the global average at the highest grade bands. IGCSE results remained strong and consistent, especially in Mathematics, English, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, and Psychology.
Speaking at the ceremony, Cambridge representative Mr. Melvyn Lim emphasized: “Each award presented today stands as proof of the students’ academic excellence, resilience, and determination to pursue success.”
He also reaffirmed that all Cambridge qualifications earned by VAS students follow a standardized and globally consistent assessment system. Top universities worldwide recognize and value the critical thinking, independent research ability, and strong academic foundation that Cambridge learners possess.
Representing the honored students, Trần Quốc Vinh (Grade 12H2, Hoàng Văn Thụ campus) delivered an emotional speech reflecting on the perseverance, discipline, and daily effort required to conquer the Cambridge exams, which he described as “challenging even for the most well-prepared students.”
Yet, Vinh shared, “Every minute and every effort we invested was truly worth it.” He expressed deep gratitude to teachers, school staff, friends, and especially families for their constant support and guidance.
Student Trần Quốc Vinh shared: “We were given the opportunity to build the skills we need to face defining moments. Not only in school but also in the future as we reach for heights we once thought impossible.”
