Technology has the power to transform teaching, learning and school life when it is implemented with purpose and clear educational intent. This award recognises a teacher or school that has used technology in an innovative and impactful way to improve outcomes for pupils and enhance the wider school experience.

Judges are looking for examples where technology has delivered measurable benefits, which could include improving teaching and learning, increasing pupil engagement, supporting inclusion, streamlining school operations or enhancing communication with families. Above all, we want to see thoughtful implementation, a clear rationale and evidence that technology has made a meaningful and lasting difference.

Teachers and schools may nominate themselves, or teachers may be nominated by governors, colleagues or parents. Please ensure that anyone you nominate is happy to be put forward before submitting an entry.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• A technology initiative implemented or significantly developed over the past academic year, including its objectives, implementation and scope.
• Evidence of measurable impact, including improvements in educational outcomes, pupil engagement, operational efficiency or other relevant indicators, supported by data where appropriate.
• Supporting case studies, examples or testimonials demonstrating how the use of technology has benefited pupils, staff and the wider school community.

Outstanding boarding provision plays a vital role in helping pupils thrive both inside and outside the classroom. This award recognises international schools that create a boarding experience where pupils feel safe, supported, valued and empowered to achieve their full academic and personal potential.

Judges are looking for schools that have enhanced their boarding provision over the past 12 months through innovative initiatives, exceptional pastoral care, or new approaches that strengthen community, wellbeing and student outcomes. Whether you’ve introduced engaging co-curricular opportunities, refined boarding routines, expanded wellbeing support or delivered measurable improvements across multiple areas, we want to hear how your boarding provision has evolved and the impact it has had on pupils.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Initiatives, projects or improvements introduced over the past 12 months that have enhanced the boarding experience and had a measurable impact on pupils.
• Evidence of impact, including data, performance measures or other metrics that demonstrate the success of your boarding provision.
• Testimonials or feedback from pupils, parents or staff that highlight the quality and impact of the boarding experience.
  

Strong partnerships enrich school life, strengthen communities and create opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. This award recognises international schools that have delivered an outstanding community engagement initiative through meaningful collaboration with parents, local organisations, businesses, charities, universities, colleges or other schools.

Judges are looking for initiatives that have built lasting relationships and delivered measurable benefits for both the school and the wider community. Whether you’ve developed educational partnerships, wellbeing or environmental projects, volunteering programmes or other collaborative initiatives, we want to hear how your school has brought people together to create positive, lasting impact.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• A community engagement initiative delivered over the past academic year, including its objectives, partners and implementation.
• Evidence of the impact of the initiative, including how it has benefited pupils, families, partner organisations and the wider community, supported by relevant data or other measures where appropriate.
• Examples of how your school has strengthened its role within the local or international community through meaningful collaboration.
• At least three testimonials from community partners, parents or other stakeholders demonstrating the value and impact of the initiative.

An outstanding curriculum inspires curiosity, deepens understanding and equips pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. This award recognises teachers and teams that have developed an innovative curriculum initiative which has transformed the learning experience and delivered measurable improvements in pupil engagement and outcomes.

Judges are looking for creative approaches to curriculum design or subject delivery that have made learning more engaging, inclusive or effective. From introducing new teaching methods, redesigning your curriculum, embedding interdisciplinary learning or creating innovative resources, we want to hear how your initiative has inspired pupils and made a lasting impact on their progress and achievement.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• A curriculum initiative introduced or significantly developed over the past academic year, including its objectives, implementation and rationale.
• Clear, measurable evidence of impact, including data or other metrics demonstrating improvements in pupil engagement, attainment or wider outcomes, and how the initiative has strengthened your subject or curriculum.
• At least three pupil case studies, from any school phase, demonstrating individual progress, achievement or wider benefits resulting from the initiative.

Creating an inclusive school community where every pupil feels valued, supported and able to succeed is fundamental to outstanding education. This award recognises individuals, teams or schools that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through meaningful initiatives that have made a lasting impact.

Judges are looking for entries that have gone beyond good intentions to deliver measurable change over the past 12 months. This could include whole-school strategies, targeted programmes for specific groups, curriculum developments, staff training, community partnerships or initiatives that have fostered greater understanding, belonging and opportunity for all. Above all, we want to see evidence of thoughtful implementation and a clear, positive impact on pupils, staff and the wider school community. Please ensure that anyone you nominate is happy to be put forward before submitting an entry.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives delivered over the past 12 months, including their objectives, implementation and reach.
• Evidence of impact, including data, outcomes or other measures that demonstrate meaningful and lasting change.
• Testimonials or feedback from pupils, staff, parents or the wider school community highlighting the value and impact of the initiatives.

This award recognises an international school that has demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation and leadership over the past 12 months. Whether your school has achieved significant improvement or consistently delivered excellence year after year, judges want to hear how you have created an exceptional educational experience for your pupils.

We're looking for schools that go beyond academic achievement to help every child thrive. This could include excellence in teaching and learning, outstanding pastoral care, innovative curriculum design, strong community engagement, exceptional pupil outcomes, or initiatives that have enriched the wider school experience. Above all, we want to understand what makes your school distinctive and the impact it has had on pupils, staff and families.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• The school's most significant achievements and developments over the past 12 months, including examples of innovation, improvement or sustained excellence.
• Evidence of impact, including pupil outcomes, engagement data or other relevant metrics that demonstrate success.
• Supporting evidence such as testimonials from pupils, parents, staff or governors, alongside case studies, inspection outcomes or any other information that showcases your school’s achievements. 

Middle leaders play a pivotal role in driving school improvement, translating strategic vision into day-to-day practice and supporting colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes for pupils. This award recognises outstanding middle leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspired their teams and made a significant contribution to their school over the past academic year.

Judges are looking for individuals who have successfully led projects, improved teaching and learning, developed colleagues or strengthened their department or phase. It could be through leading innovation, embedding lasting improvements or providing consistent leadership over many years, we want to hear how your, or your nominee’s, work has made a measurable difference to pupils, staff and the wider school community.

This award is open to anyone in a middle leadership role, including heads of department, heads of faculty, subject leaders and heads of key stage in primary schools.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Leadership of significant projects, initiatives or school improvement activities, including the objectives, implementation and measurable impact.
• Evidence of sustained contribution to the school, including how the nominee has supported colleagues, strengthened their department or phase, and contributed to wider school life.
• Evidence of impact, including data, outcomes or other metrics where appropriate.
• Testimonials or feedback from colleagues, school leaders, pupils or parents. Video testimonials of up to 90 seconds are also welcome.

Exceptional leadership shapes every aspect of school life, from the quality of teaching and learning to staff wellbeing, pupil outcomes and community engagement. This award recognises an outstanding headteacher or principal who has demonstrated inspirational leadership and made a significant impact on their international school over the past academic year.

Judges are looking for leaders who have created a clear vision, empowered their staff and fostered a culture where pupils and colleagues can thrive. Driving school improvement, championing innovation, strengthening wellbeing, building strong relationships with families or achieving outstanding academic and personal outcomes for pupils, is what makes you, or your nominee, an exceptional leader.

Headteachers and principals may nominate themselves, or they may be nominated by governors, colleagues, parents or members of the governing board. Please ensure that anyone you nominate is happy to be put forward before submitting an entry.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Examples of leadership and school improvement over the past academic year, including initiatives that have positively influenced pupils, staff and the wider school community.
• Evidence of impact, including improvements in pupil outcomes, staff development, wellbeing, engagement or other relevant measures.
• At least three independent testimonials from colleagues, governors, parents or other members of the school community. Video testimonials of up to 90 seconds are also welcome.

Specialist settings play a vital role in helping every young person achieve their potential through tailored support, inclusive practice and innovative approaches to learning. This award recognises specialist schools, SEND settings, alternative provision and pupil referral units that have delivered an outstanding initiative with a measurable impact over the past academic year.

Judges are looking for initiatives that have improved outcomes for pupils while strengthening the wider school community. This could include raising attendance, increasing engagement, improving wellbeing, supporting successful transitions, enhancing parental involvement, strengthening staff retention or developing new partnerships with employers or community organisations. Whatever the focus, we want to hear how your initiative has addressed a specific challenge and delivered lasting, measurable results.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• A specialist provision initiative delivered over the past academic year, including its objectives, implementation and impact.
• Quantifiable evidence demonstrating the success of the initiative, such as improvements in attendance, behaviour, engagement, wellbeing, attainment, staff retention, parental engagement or other relevant outcomes.
• Supporting examples, case studies or testimonials from pupils, parents, staff or external partners that demonstrate the value and impact of the initiative.

Supporting staff wellbeing is essential to creating a positive, high-performing school environment. This award recognises international schools that have implemented outstanding wellbeing initiatives to support the mental health, wellbeing and professional fulfilment of their staff over the past academic year.

Judges are looking for schools that have gone beyond one-off activities to embed a culture of wellbeing across the organisation. Perhaps you’ve introduced whole-school programmes, targeted support for specific staff groups, flexible working initiatives, wellbeing resources or innovative approaches to reducing workload and improving work-life balance, we want to hear how your initiatives have made a meaningful and lasting difference.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Staff wellbeing initiatives introduced or significantly developed over the past academic year, including their objectives, implementation and reach.
• Evidence of impact, such as staff survey results, retention data, absence rates, engagement metrics, exit interview insights or other indicators demonstrating improvements in staff wellbeing.
• Testimonials or feedback from staff that highlight the value and positive impact of the initiatives on individuals and the wider school community.

Supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing is fundamental to helping every young person thrive, both academically and personally. This award recognises international schools and teams that have delivered outstanding mental health initiatives which have had a meaningful impact on pupils over the past academic year.

Judges are looking for initiatives that have created a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for pupils. Whether you’ve introduced whole-school wellbeing programmes, targeted interventions, peer support schemes, counselling services, staff training or innovative approaches to promoting positive mental health, we want to hear how your work has improved pupils’ wellbeing and helped them flourish.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Student mental health or wellbeing initiatives introduced or significantly developed over the past academic year, including their objectives, implementation and reach.
• Evidence of impact, such as pupil wellbeing surveys, attendance or engagement data, case studies or other appropriate measures demonstrating positive outcomes for pupils.
• Testimonials or feedback from pupils, parents, staff or external partners that highlight the value and impact of the initiative.

Environmental sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of school life, helping to prepare young people for the future while creating lasting benefits for the wider community. This award recognises a teacher or school that has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to embedding sustainability into everyday practice.

Judges are looking for initiatives that have delivered measurable environmental, educational or community impact over the past 12 months. This could include reducing a school's environmental footprint, engaging pupils in sustainability projects, integrating environmental learning into the curriculum or introducing innovative approaches that have inspired lasting behavioural change. We want to hear how your work has made a meaningful difference and how it has become part of the culture of your school.

Teachers and schools may nominate themselves, or teachers may be nominated by governors, colleagues or parents. Please ensure that anyone you nominate is happy to be put forward before submitting an entry.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Sustainability initiatives delivered over the past 12 months, including their objectives, implementation and impact across the school community.
• Evidence of measurable impact, including relevant data, environmental outcomes or other metrics that demonstrate success.
• Supporting case studies, testimonials or examples that highlight how the initiatives have influenced pupils, staff or the wider community.

High-quality continuous professional development (CPD) is essential to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional teachers. This award recognises schools that have delivered an outstanding CPD programme over the past academic year, helping staff build new skills and improve outcomes for pupils.

Judges are looking for schools that have embedded a culture of continuous learning through innovative, accessible and impactful professional development. This could include introducing new training approaches, increasing engagement through flexible delivery, responding to emerging educational challenges or creating opportunities that have inspired teachers to develop their practice. Above all, we want to see how your CPD programme has made a measurable difference to both staff and the wider school community.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Professional development initiatives delivered over the past academic year, including how they have supported teacher development and improved practice.
• Evidence of impact, including engagement data, attainment measures or other metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the programme.
• Testimonials or feedback from teachers and staff highlighting the value and impact of the CPD programme.
  

Teaching assistants play a vital role in helping pupils achieve their potential, providing expert support that enhances learning, builds confidence and contributes to a positive school environment. This award recognises an outstanding teaching assistant who has made an exceptional contribution to pupils, colleagues and the wider school community over the past academic year.

Judges are looking for individuals who work in close partnership with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences, while supporting pupils’ academic progress, independence, wellbeing and personal development. We want to hear how you, or your nominee, have adapted your approach to meet individual needs, contributed to lesson planning and classroom practice, and gone above and beyond to make a lasting difference both inside and outside the classroom.

Teaching assistants may nominate themselves, or they may be nominated by governors, colleagues or parents. Please ensure that anyone you nominate is happy to be put forward before submitting an entry.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• Examples of your, or your nominee’s, contribution to teaching and learning over the past academic year, including classroom support, lesson preparation, pupil engagement and wider school life.
• Evidence of impact, including improvements in pupil outcomes, engagement, wellbeing or other measurable indicators where appropriate.
• Testimonials or feedback from teachers, school leaders, pupils, parents or colleagues demonstrating the value and impact of the nominee’s contribution.

Outstanding teaching is driven by innovation, creativity and a commitment to continually improving the learning experience. This award recognises international schools that have introduced teaching initiatives which have transformed classroom practice and delivered a measurable impact on pupils over the past academic year.

Judges are looking for initiatives that have enhanced teaching and learning through new approaches, innovative pedagogy or creative use of resources and technology. Whether your school has redesigned curriculum delivery, introduced new teaching methods or developed programmes that have significantly increased pupil engagement and achievement, we want to hear how the initiative has made a lasting difference for both pupils and staff.

Please include evidence of the following in your submission:

• A teaching initiative introduced or significantly developed over the past academic year, including its objectives, implementation and rationale.
• Evidence of impact, including data, attainment measures, engagement metrics or other indicators demonstrating improvements in teaching and learning.
• Supporting materials where relevant, such as lesson resources, examples of classroom practice, pupil work or curriculum developments.
• Testimonials or feedback from teachers, school leaders, pupils or parents that demonstrate the value and impact of the initiative.