Congratulations to this year's Go Further Award winners!
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- ● Award recognises highest achieving students in International GCSE, AS, and A-levels
- ● This year saw an 18% increase in award winners, and new countries taking part included Pakistan, Spain, and Japan
- ● Standout growth in subjects like Maths and English Literature, with new qualifications such as Accounting and Computer Science recognised
- ● Award recognises highest achieving students in International GCSE, AS, and A-levels
OxfordAQA, the world’s fastest-growing international exam board, is proud to announce the winners of its prestigious 2025 Go Further Awards, recognising students who achieved the highest marks in their subject at International GCSE, AS, and A-
levels. Awards are given for students who achieve the highest marks in the world, in their region and in their country.
This year’s awards reflect a remarkable surge in academic achievement and international reach, with an 18% increase in student winners and a 40% rise in participating schools worldwide compared to 2024. The awards honour not only the
students’ dedication, but also the commitment of their teachers and support teams.
Global growth and new representation
The 2025 awards saw winners from new countries including Cyprus, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Switzerland, Pakistan, Laos, and Japan, highlighting OxfordAQA’s expanding global footprint. There was a notable increase in the number of award winners from countries such as Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Taiwan, and Slovakia.
Subject excellence across borders
Students excelled across a wide range of subjects, with standout growth in International GCSE Maths, International AS Further Maths, International AS English Literature, International AS Biology, International AS Business and International A-level Geography.
New qualifications represented this year include International AS Accounting, International AS Computer Science, International GCSE Economics, and International GCSE Psychology, among others.
“The Go Further Awards are a powerful reflection of what OxfordAQA stands for—academic excellence, global opportunity, and future readiness. These students have not only excelled in their exams, but demonstrated the kind of critical thinking and resilience that will help them thrive at university and beyond. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and the educators who support them.”
Regional ceremonies will take place to honour student winners and celebrate their achievements with schools and communities across OxfordAQA’s international network.
Empowering students for the future
OxfordAQA is a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, combining over a century of educational expertise. Our qualifications are designed to foster critical thinking, independent learning, and global readiness—skills essential for success in higher education and beyond.
With new qualifications launching in 2025 and 2026, OxfordAQA continues to expand opportunities for students worldwide to go further in their academic journeys.