Prodigy Learning is delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Harry, a Year 8 pupil at Colchester Prep and High School, who has earned the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word Expert certification at just 13 years old.
Located in Essex, Colchester Prep and High School is a leading co-educational independent school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and preparing pupils for future success. Alongside a broad and ambitious curriculum, the school is committed to equipping pupils with the digital and workplace skills they need to thrive in higher education and their future careers. By offering industry-recognised MOS certifications, the school provides pupils with opportunities to gain valuable, real-world credentials while still in the classroom.
The MOS Word Expert certification is an advanced, internationally recognised credential that validates expertise in Microsoft Word’s most sophisticated features, including advanced formatting, document automation, mail merge, styles, templates and macros. These are professional-level skills that are highly valued across business, publishing, administration and technical writing.
Achieving this certification at such a young age is an exceptional accomplishment and demonstrates Harry’s dedication, perseverance and commitment to developing digital skills that will benefit him throughout his education and future career.
Commenting on Harry’s success, Jon Revell, Head of Digital and Creative Arts at Colchester Prep and High School said: “We are delighted to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Harry (Y8) on achieving his Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert exam at just 13 years old. This is an exceptional accomplishment and a rare achievement for a pupil of his age. The MOS Word Expert qualification is an advanced, internationally recognised qualification that validates expertise in complex Microsoft Word capabilities, including advanced formatting, mail merge, document automation and macros. These are professional-level skills highly valued in publishing, technical writing, business and corporate administration. Harry’s dedication and hard work have resulted in this outstanding success, and we extend our congratulations to him from the entire school community.”
Harry added; ‘It makes me very happy and proud that I have passed my exams in such a short space of time.’
Andrew Lenehan, Account Manager at Prodigy Learning, said:
“Harry’s success is a fantastic example of what young learners can achieve when they’re given the opportunity to develop industry-recognised digital skills. Earning the Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert certification at just 13 years old is a remarkable accomplishment that reflects not only Harry’s talent and determination but also Colchester Prep and High School’s commitment to preparing pupils with the skills they’ll need for future education and employment. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with Harry and the school.”
Microsoft Office Specialist certifications are managed in the UK, Ireland and Australia by Prodigy Learning; by delivering MOS certification, institutions enable learners to gain globally recognised credentials while still in education, helping them build confidence, validate their technical skills and stand out as they progress into further education and the workplace. Harry’s achievement demonstrates the value of investing in digital skills from an early age and highlights how schools can empower pupils to reach exceptional standards.
Congratulations to Harry and everyone at Colchester Prep and High School on this outstanding success.
