Many Maldivian students have ranked first in the world in O Level English in the May/June 2025 O Level examinations, with schools across the country celebrating the achievements this week.
The Cambridge O Level results were released on 19 August 2025, and students from Male' and several atolls achieved outstanding results, particularly in English. Schools have begun formally announcing and congratulating students who secured world first positions, with a significant number topping English globally.
Students who ranked 1st in the world in O Level English
- Aishath Nadha Mohamed Nasheed – HDh. Kumburudhoo School
- Adam Mamnoon – Sh. Funadhoo School
- Fathimath Zeeshan Shiyam – Jalaaludheen School, Kulhudhuffushi
- Miruash Hussain Mirza – Madrasath-ul-Ifthithaah
- Akmal Halaf – Dhiyamigili School
- Fathimath Shaaniha Ibrahim – Noonu Atoll Education Centre
- Mohamed Zaheen Ibrahim Abdulla – Meemu Atoll Education Centre
- Aiminath Zaahee Zaid – Hiriya School
- Muzna Ismail – Haa Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre
- Fathimath Inaz Ali – Haa Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre
- Ahmed Izan Saeed – Seenu Feydhoo School
- Ahmed Zain Muthasim – Muhyiddin School
- Aishath Lulua Abdul Sameeu – Baa Atoll School
- Ayyaash Ali Sattar – Shaviyani Atoll Education Centre
- Aishath Amna binth Iftihaar Hilmy – Rehendhi School
- Mohamed Mishal Hassan – Rehendhi School
- Ali Maakin Mahmood – Rehendhi School
- Mohamed Akyas – Hithadhoo School
- Mariyam Naba binth Abdulla Yoosuf – Hoarafushi School
- Hassan Shamil Naseem – Milandhoo School
- Ahmed Anu Mohammed Hassan – Arabiyya School
- Aini Munthazim – Ghaazee School
Students achieving world rankings in other subjects
- Mohamed Jazlan Jameel – 1st in Mathematics, 8th in Marine Science
- Ahmed Zain Muthassim – 1st in Mathematics
- Hawwa Imsha Naseem – 1st in Marine Science
- Yoosuf Mohamed Abdul Latheef – 6th in Marine Science
- Mariyam binth Ali Mamdhooh – 6th in Accounting
- Mariyam Amna Mohamed Shareef – 9th in Marine Science
- Zana Ibrahim Samin – 9th in Marine Science
Schools are also recognizing students who placed within the top 10 globally, holding special ceremonies and announcements to celebrate the achievements.
The results have been widely praised, with educators noting the strong performance of students from both Male' and the atolls in international examinations.
