SuperNova School celebrates record-breaking results at high achievers ceremony
Islamabad : Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, National Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Tourism and CEO of the Centaurus Group, commended SuperNova for its remarkable contributions to education in Pakistan. He emphasized that the institution has distinguished itself by raising the bar for academic excellence and innovation, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an evolving world.
He further noted that SuperNova’s efforts extend beyond classrooms, playing a vital role in uplifting society as a whole. By fostering a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and innovation, the institution not only empowers its students but also contributes to the broader national progress, setting an inspiring example for other educational institutions to follow.
SuperNova School proudly hosted its High Achievers Ceremony 2025 on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at the Centaurus Ballroom, Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad, celebrating an unprecedented year of academic excellence and holistic achievement.
The event honoured 900 outstanding students with a remarkable 1,150 medals and shields, recognising their exceptional performance in the June 2025 Cambridge examinations.
The ceremony was graced by eminent national figures:
Zohair Majeed, Director Faisal Town, commended the students and faculty for “a culture of excellence that speaks to Pakistan’s bright future.”
Each guest addressed the audience, congratulating students and parents while encouraging them to carry this spirit of excellence into their future endeavours.
Navid Sultan, Board Member of SuperNova School, highlighted the school’s phenomenal June 2025 Cambridge Examination results:
- Phenomenal 236 straight A’s
- Incredible 2,090 A*’s & A’s
- Remarkable 3,090 A*’s, A’s & B’s
“These numbers are not just statistics,” Sultan said. “They are proof of what happens when talent meets opportunity, when determination is guided by inspired teaching.”
Global Recognition and Growth
Sultan reflected on SuperNova’s phenomenal rise since its founding in 2013:
- Second largest Cambridge International School in North Pakistan (out of 300 schools)
- Eighth largest in Pakistan (out of 900 schools)
- Ranked among the Top 20 Cambridge schools worldwide, a network of over 10,000 schools across 160 countries.
He noted that “SuperNova is now the most renowned school for academic excellence—a fact reflected in the sheer number of medals and shields awarded today and in 85 Cambridge distinctions over the past nine years, including 13 Top in World, 20 Top in Pakistan, 28 Top in North Pakistan 23 Best Across awards, 1 High Achievement Award.”
While celebrating academic success, the press release also highlighted SuperNova’s vibrant extra-curricular achievements:
- 700 medals at the World Scholars Cup Islamabad Round, with nine students advancing to the global round in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and qualifying for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University.
- International accolades such as Ammara Khan’s victory at the Hippo English Contest in Rome and Hamna Waqas’s first place (Benjamin Level) in the KSF Grand Finale, winning a cash prize of Rs. 200,000.
SuperNova students attending prestigious summer programs at Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Yale, UPenn, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, and Princeton.
Summer Schools Attended:
Asfandyar Khan 2017 – Stanford University
Khunsha Saleh 2018 – Harvard University
Yahya Ali 2019 – Oxford University
Yahya Siddiq 2021 – Yale University
Nawal Hassan Langrial 2022 – Harvard University
Naymal Awais 2022 – Oxford University
Sunaina Ahmed Qureshi 2023 – Yale University
Fatima Tul Zahra 2023 – Columbia University
Sunaina Ahmed Qureshi 2024 – Harvard University
Abdullah Hassan Langrial 2024 – Harvard University
Faisal Majeed 2025 – Stanford University
Global University Acceptances
This year, SuperNova graduates secured 657 international university acceptances, including 32 full or higher scholarships and one extraordinary 150% scholarship at Harvard University—worth approximately Rs. 12 crore. Collectively, these awards represent over Rs. 9 billion in scholarships.
Ivy League Acceptances:
Ahmed Naveed 2017 – Dartmouth College
Manaal Siddiqui 2018 – Weill Cornell
Saalis Ahmed 2020 – Cornell University
Mahdin Javed 2023 – Cornell University
Abdul Haseeb Hamza 2023- Columbia
M. Zohaib Abbas 2024 – Harvard University
Taha Noor 2025 – Weill Cornell
Musa Salahuddin 2025 – Harvard University
Cambridge Acceptance
Ammar Ansari – Law Cambridge
The program concluded with thunderous applause for the students, parents, and dedicated faculty.
“Today is not the finish line,” Sultan reminded the audience. “It is the beginning of even greater journeys—journeys that will carry the spirit of SuperNova to every corner of the world.”
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
