Tes Awards for International Schools 2026 open for entries

Entries for the Tes Awards for International Schools are now open, marking the third year of the prestigious event celebrating the role of international schools worldwide.

There are 15 categories to enter this year, two of which are new: Boarding School Provision of the Year and Teacher Development Initiative of the Year.

It is free to enter, and schools can enter more than one category. Any setting that teaches an international curriculum, such as the Cambridge curriculum, the International Baccalaureate, Montessori or others, is eligible to enter.

Tes Awards for International Schools 2026 open for entries

Tes international editor and head of the judging panel, Dan Worth, said: “Now in its third year, the Tes Awards for International Schools is a fantastic way to celebrate the work of teachers and leaders across the world in all types of international schools. It’s an opportunity not to be missed.”

Supporting partners for the event this year are:

• British Schools in the Middle East (BSME)
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
• The Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
• Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)
• Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)
• International Baccalaureate
• ISC Research

The deadline for entries is 4 October, with winners set to be announced via a live video event on 8 December.

The full list of categories to enter is:

• International School of the Year
• Headteacher/Principal of the Year
• Community Engagement Initiative of the Year
• Best Use of Technology
• Staff Wellbeing Initiative of the Year
• Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year
• Curriculum Initiative of the Year
• Specialist Provision Initiative of the Year
• Middle Leadership Award
• Teaching Initiative of the Year
• Teaching Assistant of the Year
• Sustainability Award
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
• Boarding School Provision of the Year
• Teacher Development Initiative of the Year