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 throughout the world, with those nominated from the UAE being:
Teaching Initiative of the Year
Emma Sims, Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Teaching Assistant / Support of the Year
Hayley Langusta, Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Helena Hill, Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Bhumika Chandnani, GEMS Founders School – Dubai
Rajkumari Tilwani, GEMS Founders School – Dubai
Ana de la Luna, Brighton College Dubai
Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year
GEMS Founders School – Dubai
GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis
Staff Well-being Initiative of the Year
Horizon English School
GEMS Founders School – Dubai
Specialist Provision Provider of the Year
Al Karamah School & Training Institute
Principal / Headteacher of the Year
Joanna Povall, Wales International School
James McDonald, GEMS Wesgreen International School – Sharjah
Leadership Award
Emma Dawson, North London Collegiate School Dubai
Simone Shaikh, GEMS Founders School – Dubai
Shahana Kiran Salman, GEMS Cambridge International Private School – Sharjah
International School of the Year
GEMS Cambridge International Private School – Sharjah
Dubai English Speaking School & College
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
GEMS Founders School Dubai
Curriculum Initiative of the Year
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Community Engagement Initiative of the Year
Repton School Abu Dhabi
Best Use of Technology
Ambassador International Academy
Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Debra Forsyth, CEO of British Schools in the Middle East (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.”
The awards have been supported by leading international school associations, including BSME, 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.
The overall winners will be announced on 25 April 2024. For further information on Tes and the shortlist, click this link.