Premier International IB Continuum School is celebrating an extraordinary milestone as ten of its students shone at the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) 2025 Global Round in Bangkok. Their remarkable performance earned 19 Gold and 39 Silver medals, while securing qualification for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University in December.
Leading the delegation was Shruti Shrestha, who made history as Nepal’s first-ever scholar inducted into the WSC Hall of Fame and crowned Overall Champion Scholar – Senior Division. Shruti’s journey began with the prestigious JAC Khor Award at the Kathmandu Regional Round and continued to the global stage, where she collected 11 Gold and 4 Silver medals, alongside her Hall of Fame induction and Global Champion title.
A Stellar Team of Premierians
Shruti was joined by nine other outstanding students who made their mark on the international stage:
- Garima Ranjit (G12) – 1 Gold, 7 Silver
- Sanvee Upadhyay (G10) – 1 Gold, 4 Silver; also Nepal’s flagbearer at the opening ceremony
- Sanskrity Adhikary (G9) – 1 Gold, 3 Silver
- Bianca Pal (G10) – 1 Gold, 4 Silver
- Rachel Sapkota (G9) – 3 Silver
- Sanaatan Neupane (G7) – 2 Silver
- Aarush Acharya (G8) – 2 Silver
- Mantra Pokharel (G10) – 2 Gold, 6 Silver
- Suprina Ami Adhikari (G10) – 1 Gold, 4 Silver
Against over 5,200 scholars from 30 countries, Premier students not only excelled academically but also represented Nepal with pride and distinction.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The World Scholar’s Cup is more than a competition. It challenges students through interdisciplinary debates, collaborative problem-solving, creative writing marathons, and knowledge bowls, helping them apply classroom concepts to real-world issues. Premier’s approach ensures students develop adaptive intelligence, ethical leadership, and global citizenship, equipping them for opportunities that extend far beyond traditional academics.
From Regional Triumphs to Global Glory
Premier’s Bangkok success built on exceptional results at the Kathmandu Regional Round, where students secured 535 Gold medals, 511 Silver medals, and 32 Gold Medals with Trophies across categories such as Team Bowl, Writing Champion, Subject Challenge, Asimov Award, Team Debate, and Champion Scholars. This dominance at the regional level paved the way for global recognition.
Next Stop: Yale University
With the global round behind them, Premier’s delegation is preparing for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University (Dec 8–14, 2025). There, they will engage in Oxford-style debates, collaborative writing sessions, and cultural exchanges, standing alongside the world’s brightest scholars and further proving that Nepali learners can excel on the most prestigious academic stages. At Premier, achievements like these reflect the school’s philosophy: providing students with diverse platforms to explore, lead, and make an impact—where learning knows no boundaries.
