Schools and teachers shortlisted for first ever Tes Awards for International Schools 2024
• Hundreds of nominations for first ever awards.
• Shortlisted teachers and schools nominated across 36 countries.
• Finalists will be announced on 25 April 2024.
The most outstanding schools and teachers have been shortlisted as finalists for the first ever Tes Awards for International Schools. The awards showcase the best of the global education community and highlight their amazing achievements.
The shortlisted finalists of the awards have been selected by a panel of 19 expert judges, including school leaders, experts, and education researchers. Their objectivity, professionalism, and high standards of the judging process will help establish the awards as an achievement to be highly sought after.
The shortlisted schools and teachers are spread across 36 countries across the world.
“The Tes Awards for International Schools have given our inspiring international education colleagues across the world a new opportunity to celebrate innovation and success in a raft of important areas”, said International Editor for Tes Magazine, Dan Worth.
“The shortlist demonstrates some incredible achievements across the sector and showcases the best that international schools delivering either the British Curriculum or International Baccalaureate have to offer across the world.”
The awards have been supported by leading international school associations, including BSME (British Schools in the Middle East), COBIS, (Council of British International Schools), ECIS (The Education Collaborative for International Schools), FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia), and the IB (International Baccalaureate), a global leader in international education.
Debra Forsyth, CEO of BSME said, “It is a real pleasure to recognise the incredibly high standards of British curriculum schools in the Middle East. These shortlisted schools and teachers are a testament to the hard work and dedication teachers in the Middle East invest to help children excel.”
Colin Bell, CEO of COBIS said, “It is exciting to see what the best of British schools around the world have to offer. These awards demonstrate how British international schools offer a highly sought after education that gives children an opportunity to develop, flourish and succeed.”
Kam Chohan, Executive Director of ECIS said, “The Tes Awards for International Schools showcases the vibrancy of international education and how schools and teachers can positively impact the lives of children they teach.”
John Gwyn Jones MBE, CEO of FOBISIA said, "The Tes Awards for International Schools reflect the remarkable recognition given to British International Schools overseas in their commitment in promoting and fostering excellence through the outstanding learning environment that they provide for their students."
Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of International Baccalaureate said, “IB Schools around the world put in the hard work and dedication to ensure their students receive an education to put them on the path to success. It has been inspiring to see the achievements of all the nominated schools and teachers, and how they build the foundations for their student’s futures.”
The overall winners will be announced on 25 April 2024 at tes.com/school-awards.
More details on who was shortlisted can be found on this webpage here: https://www.tes.com/schools-awards/shortlist If you are located in the UK, you may need to set the edition at the top right of the page to International.
Shortlisted schools and teachers:
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Teaching Initiative of the Year |
Location |
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Adam McRoy, Cogdel Cranleigh School Changsha |
China |
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Avisha Joshi, Lodha Oakwood School |
India |
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Emma Sims, Brighton College Abu Dhabi |
UAE |
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Esther O'Connor, The British School of Brussels |
Belgium |
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Jeremy Majeski, Frankfurt International School - Wiesbaden Campus |
Germany |
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Liam Greenall, International College Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
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Simon Hickman & The Horizons Programme, The English International School Marbella |
Spain |
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Teaching Assistant/Support of the Year |
Location |
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Hayley Langusta, Brighton College Abu Dhabi |
UAE |
|
Arti Gaur, DPS International School |
India |
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Helena Hill, Brighton College Abu Dhabi |
UAE |
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Bhumika Chandnani, GEMS Founders School - Dubai |
UAE |
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Rajkumari Tilwani, GEMS Founders School - Dubai |
UAE |
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Ana de la Luna, Brighton College Dubai |
UAE |
|
Sustainability Award |
Location |
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Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong |
China |
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Cogdel Cranleigh School Changsha |
China |
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The British School in the Netherlands Junior School Vlaskamp |
Netherlands |
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Dulwich College - Singapore |
Singapore |
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Thomas A. Edison High School |
USA |
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Oryx International School |
Qatar |
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Kinabalu International School |
Malaysia |
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The British School of Bahrain |
Bahrain |
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Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year |
Location |
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Baobab College |
Zambia |
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King Henry VIII College |
Malaysia |
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GEMS Founders School - Dubai |
UAE |
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GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis |
UAE |
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NLCS Jeju |
South Korea |
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British International School Riyadh |
Saudi Arabia |
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GEMS Wesgreen International School - Sharjah |
UAE |
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Harrow International School Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
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Staff Wellbeing Initiative of the Year |
Location |
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Horizon English School |
UAE |
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Fountainhead School |
India |
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Marlborough College Malaysia |
Malaysia |
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GEMS Founders School - Dubai |
UAE |
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Bright Horizons- International British School of Zagreb |
Croatia |
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NLCS Jeju |
South Korea |
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Specialist Provision Provider of the Year |
Location |
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Rainbow International School Uganda |
Uganda |
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Al Karamah School & Training Institute |
UAE |
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St George's British International School |
Italy |
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Trivandrum International School |
India |
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Hiranandani Upscale School |
India |
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Principal/Headteacher of the Year |
Location |
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Amy Ward, Garden International School |
Malaysia |
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Joanna Povall, Wales International School |
UAE |
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Robert Ford, Heritage International School |
Moldova |
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James McDonald, GEMS Wesgreen International School - Sharjah |
UAE |
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Kai Vacher, British School Muscat |
Oman |
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Liz Free, International School Rheintal |
Switzerland |
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Anthony Hamblin, SEK International School Qatar |
Qatar |
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David Ingram, Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi |
China |
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Leadership Award |
Location |
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Emma Dawson, North London Collegiate School Dubai |
UAE |
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Jennifer Jaques, KIS International School |
Thailand |
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John David Maguire, The British School of Bahrain |
Bahrain |
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Niall Connell, International School Ikast-Brande |
Denmark |
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Simone Shaikh, GEMS Founders School - Dubai |
UAE |
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Shahana Kiran Salman, GEMS Cambridge International Private School - Sharjah |
UAE |
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ACA Senior Leadership 2022-2023, American Creativity Academy |
Kuwait |
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Lee M Kelsall, Humanitree |
Mexico |
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International School of the Year |
Location |
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Springdale International School |
Bangladesh |
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The British School of Bahrain |
Bahrain |
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GEMS Cambridge International Private School - Sharjah |
UAE |
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Marlborough College Malaysia |
Malaysia |
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Dulwich College (Singapore) |
Singapore |
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British International School Ho Chi Minh City |
Vietnam |
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HELP International School |
Malaysia |
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Dubai English Speaking School & College |
UAE |
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award |
Location |
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Dulwich College - Singapore |
Singapore |
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GEMS Founders School Dubai |
UAE |
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Lahore Grammar School Johar Town International |
Pakistan |
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The British School in Tokyo |
Japan |
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British School Manila |
Philippines |
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Melbourne International School |
Singapore |
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The Edron Academy |
Mexico |
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Woodcreek School |
Kenya |
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Curriculum Initiative of the Year |
Location |
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The British School in Tokyo |
Japan |
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Cranleigh Abu Dhabi |
UAE |
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St. Peter's School Barcelona |
Spain |
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Denla British International School |
Thailand |
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International School of Brussels |
Belgium |
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St Christopher's School |
Bahrain |
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Cambridge School of Bucharest |
Romania |
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Tanglin Trust School |
Singapore |
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Community Engagement Initiative of the Year |
Location |
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The British Vietnamese International School |
Vietnam |
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Rugby School Thailand |
Thailand |
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Warwick Academy |
Bermuda |
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Dulwich College Beijing |
China |
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Repton School Abu Dhabi |
UAE |
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Tanglin Trust School |
Singapore |
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The British School in Tokyo |
Japan |
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Newton College |
Peru |
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Best Use of Technology |
Location |
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Ambassador International Academy |
UAE |
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Brighton College Abu Dhabi |
UAE |
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HELP International School |
Malaysia |
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Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi |
China |
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Rugby School Thailand |
Thailand |
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Lahore Grammar School |
Pakistan |
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Angels international college |
Pakistan |
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Benjamin Franklin International School |
Spain |