12-year-old Ukrainian becomes the youngest in Ukraine to confirm English proficiency at the B2 level

12-year-old Arina Saraikina has been officially recognized as the youngest Ukrainian to confirm her English language proficiency at the international B2 level. The teenager demonstrated this exceptional achievement during the Cambridge English: First exam in Kyiv, scoring 163 points.

The Book of World Records officially certified this milestone, registering a new Record of Ukraine in the “First Time” and “Education” categories. At the time of taking the language test, Arina was 12 years, 10 months, and 3 days old. The achieved B2 level (First) indicates a high degree of language mastery, granting the right to communicate freely, study, and integrate into an international environment.

The official certification of the record and the presentation of the diploma were carried out by Hanna Krysiuk, General Director and Founder of The Book of World Records, and Yelyzaveta Omelchenko, Executive Director of The Book of World Records.

Separate diplomas from The Book of World Records for their significant contribution, preparation, and support in establishing the record were awarded to representatives of the “MriyDiy Rybalskyi” Private Educational Institution: Acting Director Yuliia Komarynska and English teacher Tetiana Babii.

We sincerely congratulate Arina on this powerful intellectual triumph! Continuous development and conquering new heights prove that Ukrainian youth are highly competitive globally and capable of setting standards for deep knowledge.