Frequently asked questions

No. Tes invests into these awards to support schools and teachers, so all entries to the awards are free.

No. Unlike most industry awards, Tes does not run these awards to make profit. In fact, we budget to run them at a significant loss. We see the awards as an investment into raising the profile of schools and teachers and celebrating the amazing work being done across the education sector.

No. there is no connection between Tes’ many services provided to schools and teachers and a school’s ability to enter these awards. The awards have had many entrants, finalists and winners that are not Tes customers.

The awards are judged by a panel of industry experts who are highly respected in their fields. All judges are volunteers, are not paid and receive no incentives. Judges are objective professionals and maintain the high standards expected from the Tes Awards.

Entry to the Tes Awards for International Schools is open to all international schools based outside of the UK that teach the British or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, or both.