23 October, 2023
Tes urged international schools to get their applications in before the 3rd of November deadline for the inaugural ‘Tes Awards for International Schools' and celebrate the best of education for their region.
The Tes awards, organised by a global leader in providing education solutions for schools and teachers, are an opportunity for schools and educators to reflect on the difference they can make to students’ futures around the globe. Tes also hosts the UK Tes Awards, which celebrates the UK education community, that has been dubbed ‘the Oscars of education’.
This is an opportunity for teachers and schools to celebrate their outstanding achievements during the 2022/23 academic year. Schools and teachers that win can look forward to sharing their victory and earn recognition for their accomplishments from the international education community.
“The Tes School Awards in the UK give schools the opportunity to recognise their extraordinary achievements for students and the inspirational work of their staff, and we want to do the same for our international colleagues across the world with the Tes Awards for International Schools 2024.
“The awards will give those in the international schools sector the opportunity to showcase their innovative teaching and celebrate their successes,” said Dan Worth, Tes International Editor.
Entry is free and open to all international schools outside of the UK that teach the British Curriculum or International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, or both. There are 5,700 schools delivering International Baccalaureate programmes in 159 countries.
The awards are 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, making it a must-enter event for schools all around the world. Tes is delighted to be facilitating this multi-national collaboration to celebrate the important work of international schools.
The first stage of shortlisting will be announced during February 2024, and overall winners will be announced in April 2024.
“We continue to partner with Tes, many of our global community have taken the IPGCE offered by Tes. Last year, I was truly moved during the Tes award ceremony hearing of the amazing work of teachers in classrooms across the globe working to improve the future of our world. This work must start in classrooms,” said Kam Chohan, Executive Director for ECIS.
Kam Chohan also quoted Aaron Bacall, “Your heart is slightly larger than the average human heart, but that's because you're a teacher."
"We are very excited to be supporting partners of the Tes Awards for International Schools. These awards will give the international school community a chance to celebrate their success, to really shout about the exceptionally talented people and institutions who work ceaselessly to deliver for our schools, our teachers, and our students. I encourage international schools in Asia and beyond to enter,” said John Gwyn Jones MBE, CEO for FOBISIA.
“The Tes Awards for International Schools recognizes educators and staff who make a difference in the lives of students every day, celebrating their successes and sharing best practices for the advancement of learning. The IB is honoured to support the Tes Awards for International Schools as a member of the international school community.” said Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of International Baccalaureate.
To find out more on the details of the awards, please visit https://www.tes.com/schools-awards
About the Tes Awards for International Schools
This is the inaugural year of the Tes Awards for International Schools, having run the UK Schools Awards for over fifteen years. These awards aim to celebrate the extraordinary commitment, quality and innovation shown by teachers and support staff across the globe.
Tes invites nominations from teachers and teams from international schools that teach the British Curriculum or IB programmes outside the UK. They aim to shine a light on how international school settings are making a positive impact on the personal and academic success of students and the wider community. Entry for nominations is free and open to all phases: early years, infant or preparatory, senior and all through schools.
Tes is an international provider of software and services that aim to make life easier for schools and teachers. All products and services are built with the needs of teachers and schools at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions. www.tes.com
According to recent data there are over 13k international schools in the world and that number has grown by +50% in the last 10 years*. The range and breadth of international schools is growing all the time, and there is some incredible work being carried out by staff and educators in these establishments.
The first launch year will have 13 award categories:
- International School of the Year
- Principal / Headteacher 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 Provider of the Year
- Leadership Award
- Teaching Initiative of the Year
- Teaching Assistant/Support of the Year
- Sustainability Award
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
*ISC March 2023 data.
About BSME
British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) is a leading membership organisation that connects and supports over 160 high-quality British curriculum schools in 10 countries across the region. A further 100 partner members provide educational services, and resources for member schools.
Collaboration, inclusion and innovation are key values of BSME. School leaders, staff and students benefit from a wide range of member activities. These include regional student events, teacher professional development and educational conferences. BSME is also actively engaged in representing the interests of its member schools at regional and UK governmental level.
BSME member schools are required to be accredited via the UK government-approved British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection system, which assures the highest standards throughout the organisation and ensures the BSME brand is synonymous with high quality education. www.bsme.org.uk
About COBIS
COBIS (Council of British International Schools) is a membership association that represents more than 450 schools and organisations globally. High-quality COBIS schools, that educate over 165,000 students and employ more than 17,000 teachers, can be found in more than 80 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.
COBIS Supporting Associates provide a wide range of services and resources to the international schools sector.
A fundamental aim of COBIS is to support our members and represent their interests in Britain and overseas, particularly with government, education authorities and educational associations. We are committed to advancing the interests of British schools overseas and the commercial organisations that export education resources, products and services. www.cobis.org.uk
About ECIS
Founded in 1965, ECIS (The Educational Collaborative for International Schools) is a non-profit global membership organisation. ECIS exists as a professional life-force for members, a vibrant network of thoughtful doers and change-makers. Our membership represents 500 membership communities and 40,000+ passionate educators and leaders in over 80 countries.
ECIS members are privy to an abundance of strategy, inspiration, bright ideas and daringly innovative projects that can help shape and enhance your own objectives.
ECIS is focused on skill development and creating a culture of lifelong learning. We believe that education should be personalised, immersive, embedded, connected, evolutionary and diverse. www.ecis.org
About FOBISIA
Established in 1988, the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) is a registered not-for-profit, premier regional membership organisation in the international education sector, supporting British international schools throughout Asia. www.fobisia.org
About International Baccalaureate
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) pioneered a movement of international education and now offers four high-quality, challenging educational programmes to students aged 3-19. The IB gives students distinct advantages by providing strong foundations, critical thinking skills, and proficiency for solving complex problems while encouraging diversity, curiosity, and a healthy appetite for learning and excellence. In a world where asking the right questions is as important as discovering answers, the IB champions critical thinking and flexibility in study by crossing disciplinary, cultural and national boundaries. Supported by world-class educators and coordinators, the IB currently engages with more than 1.9 million students in over 5,700 schools across 159 countries. Take the first step towards a transformative educational experience by visiting www.ibo.org/.