Simon Lebus (Second left) addressing the media
Global examination body, Cambridge International Examinations, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom (UK), says it has expanded its operations to offer support to Cambridge schools in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The announcement was made on Friday in Accra at a press conference after the Cambridge Community Principals Forum, which brought together about 50 principals from Cambridge recognized schools across West Africa.
Addressing the media, Chief Executive of Cambridge Assessment, a body responsible for the running of Cambridge University three exams boards, Simon Lebus said Cambridge schools and associates in South, East and West Africa will now have support from Cambridge staff based in each of the three sub-continents of the region.
According to Mr. Lebus, having additional local support will benefit Cambridge teachers and students across Sub-Saharan Africa.
“Our priority at Cambridge is to support schools to deliver world-class education to their students,” said the chief executive, who led a delegation of high-powered Cambridge officials from the UK.
There are over 830 Cambridge recognized schools in Sub-Saharan Africa, including over 400 in West Africa.
The announcement was followed by the appointment of a Ghanaian national, Efua Asiedu who is to play an administrative role in the management of Cambridge examinations in Ghana.
Commenting on why learners should opt for Cambridge education, Mr. Lebus told the press that Cambridge International qualifications are recognized by the world’s best universities and employers.
Earlier British High Commissioner for Ghana, Jon Benjamin said the UK “places great value on the role of Cambridge in extending access to world-class education.”
“In West Africa this enables students in over 400 schools to study programmes like Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Level, which equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to do well in future.
BY Melvin Tarlue