Academic Results & Outstanding Learner Awards

Unlocking global opportunities starts with an exceptional academic foundation. Year after year, HeadStart students secure remarkable pass rates that consistently outpace UK national averages, empowering them to reach their first-choice universities. Beyond this cohort success, we are honoured to host a growing Hall of Fame of ‘Outstanding Cambridge Learners’. Selected from over 1.2 million global entries, these prestigious awards celebrate the remarkable dedication of those students who achieve the highest examination marks in Thailand, Asia, and the world.

2025 Academic Results

We are proud to announce that HeadStart’s 2025 AS/A-Level, BTEC and IGCSE results are, once again, incredibly impressive across the board.

For the full A-Level, our Year 13 (and two Year 12!) students obtained an incredible 47% A* or A with 92% graded A to C and a 100% pass rate. At AS-Level, 36% of all entries obtained an A* or A, while 81% were graded A* to C, and again 100% of our Year 12 students passed. These compare particularly favourably with UK averages, where overall 28.3% of A-Level grades were A* or A (2025 data).

Year 12 BTEC students saw 35% of their entries awarded a Distinction Star or Distinction (equivalent to A* and A respectively at AS-Level). Meanwhile, our Year 13s took it to the next level with an amazing 60% of grades awarded a Distinction Star or Distinction, and 100% of Year 13 BTEC entries passing their course (Merit or above).

With 42% of our 2025 IGCSE students receiving A* or A Grades, 92% of students receiving A* to C grades and an overall pass rate of 100%, we couldn’t be prouder of last year’s Year 11 cohort.

Oustanding Learner Awards 2025

The Outstanding Learner Awards celebrate top international students in Cambridge and Pearson exams. In 2025, HeadStart students achieved exceptional results, with two standing out: Melissa Sommerladt ranked Top in the World for IGCSE Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese; and Erica Ilstam was recognized as Top in Thailand for A Level Psychology. High achievement awards were also obtained by Emma Delsol (IGCSE Foreign Language French), Sixuan (Alice) Li (AS Level Psychology) and Zoe Fuchs (A Level Literature in English). We are incredibly proud not only of these accomplishments, but of the hard work and dedication that both students put in to achieve these remarkable results.

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Rated

Outstanding

IN STUDENT PESONAL DEVELOPMENT

by Education
Development Trust

Education Development Trust

Independently assessed and rated Outstanding in Student Personal Development, Parent Partnerships, and Accommodation & Resources, with outstanding practices highlighted across multiple other key educational domains.

1600+

Students

A Truly Global Community

A culturally diverse learning environment across 2 campuses with over 1600 students representing families from all over the world.

100% IGCSE Pass Rate

Reflecting our unwavering commitment to foundational academic success, an outstanding 42% of our IGCSE students received A* or A Grades.

Globally Recognised & Accredited

Cambridge International

ISQM Accredited

FOBISIA Member

White Rose Maths Champion School

Pearson Edexcel Approved

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

47%

A or A* Grades

A-Level Excellence

Academic rigour proven by students consistently achieving Cambridge ‘Top in Thailand’ and ‘Top in the World’ awards.

Pathways to the World’s Best Universities

Stanford University

University of Cambridge

University of Edinburgh

University of Manchester

Mahidol University

University of Nottingham

Durham University

Thammasat University

Chulalongkorn University

Environmental & Social Responsibility

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Zero-single-use-plastic policies

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Integrated sustainability curriculum

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Regular coastal & beach cleanups.

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Active student-led Eco-Committees.

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80% solar-powered operations.

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Dedicated local community outreach.

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60%

BTEC Vocational Success

In our specialized career pathways, an impressive 60% earned a Distinction Star or Distinction in their Year 13 BTEC grades.

Outstanding Learner Awards 2024

The Outstanding Learner Awards celebrate top international students in Cambridge and Pearson exams. In 2024, HeadStart GCSE students achieved remarkable results, with three standing out: Conor Bowens ranked 1st in Thailand across 8 subjects, including Top in English Literature; Berta Palop Roca earned the highest mark in Asia for GCSE Art & Design; and Daniel (Yichen Ma) was recognized as Top in the World for iGCSE Mathematics. In the 2023-24 AS and A Level exams, notable achievers included Head Boy, Krit (Krittat Phaisamran), and Selly (Hyunji Lee), who received High Achievement Awards in AS English Literature and A Level Chemistry, respectively. Kirill Kochetkov was ranked Top in Thailand in A Level Mathematics.

Cambridge Learner Awards 2020

With over 10,000 Cambridge schools worldwide in 160 different countries, there are over 1.2 million examination entries for Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level qualifications on an annual basis. In Thailand alone, there are over 100 schools offering these qualifications and thousands of students completing them. This makes the following news quite exceptional indeed! In October of each year, Cambridge announces those students who have scored the highest marks in their exams within Thailand, as well as in the world. HeadStart students have regularly received ‘Top in Thailand’ awards over the last nine years. However, this year our student’s performance in their exams has been truly exceptional. 14 of our students have scored the highest marks in Thailand and for the first time, one of those students scored the highest marks in the world! The diversity of the subjects that have received such high marks is incredible: Literature, Mathematics, the Sciences, Humanities, Computing, Language and the Creative Arts. The success of these students is a result of sustained hard work, effort and dedication on their part, and outstanding teachers and supportive parents helping them to achieve success.

10+ Years of Outstanding Academic Results

Headline Statistics	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
*All entries graded A to C**	85%	73%	81%	88%	94%	93%	99%	97%	92%	88%	92%
*A/A grades**	22%	22%	20%	11%	39%	41%	55%	47%	39%	40%	37%
*Students achieving 5 A to C grades**	86%	86%	82%	73%	88%	93%	98%	100%	87%	95%

2024 Secondary Students Achieving Top in World & in Thailand

Award	Qualification	Subject	Student Name
Top in World	Cambridge IGCSE	Mathematics	Daniel (Yichen) Ma
Highest Mark in Asia	Pearson Edexcel GCSE	Art & Design	Berta Palop Roca
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Best Across 8 Subjects	Conor Bowens
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	English Literature	Conor Bowens
Top in Thailand	Cambridge A Level	Mathematics	Kirill Kochetkov
High Achievement	Cambridge A Level	Chemistry	Selly (Hyunji) Lee
High Achievement	Cambridge AS Level	English Literature	Krit (Krittat) Phaisamran

2023 Secondary Students Achieving Top in World & in Thailand

Award	Qualification	Subject	Student Name
Top in World	Cambridge AS Level	Art & Design	Sabrina An
Top in Thailand	Cambridge AS Level	History	Denis Solodkov
Top in Thailand	Cambridge AS Level	Drama	Grace Holtby
Top in Thailand	Cambridge AS Level	French	Lucas Chapron
Top in Thailand	Cambridge As Level	Travel & Tourism	Naphatson

2020 Secondary Students Achieving Top in Thailand Cambridge Learner Awards

Award	Qualification	Subject	Student Name
Top in Thailand	Cambridge AS Level	Mathematics	Hyunseung Lee
Top in Thailand	Cambridge AS Level	Information Technology	Karyth Abday
Top in Thailand	Cambridge AS Level	History	Natdhawat Pankudrua
Top in Thailand	Cambridge As Level	Music	Ben Caspi

2018 Secondary Students Achieving Cambridge Learner Awards

Award	Qualification	Subject	Student Name
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Business Studies	Eve Marie Whittaker
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Physical Education	Sasiporn Kiatmontri
Top in Thailand	Cambridge International AS Level	Business	Paola Carmen Stoffel
Top in Thailand	Cambridge International AS Level	French language	Maeva Mai-Huong Lubrani
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Foreign language Italian	Filippo Gramaglia
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Foreign Language Spanish	Eve Marie Whittaker

2017 Secondary Students Achieving Cambridge Learner Awards

Award	Qualification	Subject	Student Name
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	First Language Russian	Natalia Kotova
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Foreign Language French	Paola Stoffel
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Business Studies	Hyerin Cho
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Physical Education	Bomnuri Kim

2014 Secondary Students Achieving Cambridge Learner Awards

Award	Qualification	Subject	Student Name
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	First Language Russian	Elizaveta Kostikova
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Foreign Language Dutch	Chama Ezendam
Top in Thailand	Cambridge IGCSE	Foreign Language German	Myriam Moeller

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Our commitment to your child

A vibrant global community

At HeadStart, your child joins a welcoming family of over 50 nationalities. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where students build lifelong friendships and develop a true understanding of the world.

Proven academic excellence

Your child’s future is our focus. Our students consistently achieve outstanding IGCSE and A-Level results, earning ‘Top in Thailand’ and ‘Top in the World’ awards. This academic rigor opens doors to the world’s leading universities, including Yale, Stanford, and Cambridge.

Nurturing individual potential

We believe true growth happens when learning is personal. Our passionate, professional teachers take the time to understand your child’s unique talents and learning style, providing tailored support and challenges that build confidence and inspire a love of learning.

Life at HeadStart

From academic breakthroughs to championship wins, there is always an inspiring story unfolding at HeadStart. Browse the latest articles below to catch up on the news, events, and daily life across our Chaofah and Cherngtalay campuses.

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