Nominations open for Tes Awards for International Schools
Tes is excited to announce that nominations are open for the first ever ‘Tes Awards for International Schools’.
The awards build on the success and prestige of the Tes Schools Awards in the UK, which has been running for 15 years and dubbed the ‘Oscars of Education’. These new awards will celebrate the extraordinary commitment, quality and innovation shown by teachers and support staff across the globe.
Schools, staff members, and teams have until midnight (GMT) on Friday 3 November 2023 to nominate themselves for the 2024 awards which will celebrate outstanding achievements during the 2022/23 academic year.
The awards prove a fantastic opportunity for international schools to come together in one inclusive global event, to raise their profile on a world stage and gain international recognition for their hard work and successes.
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.
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 awards panel judges, overseen by Dan Worth, International Editor at Tes Magazine, will be announced shortly and will include school leaders, experts, and education researchers from across the globe.
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
Tes International Editor and chief judge of the Tes Awards for International Schools Dan Worth said: “We talk to schools all over the world about the amazing work they are doing in their classrooms and across their campuses. These awards will allow the international school community to be recognised and celebrated for that work. Tes has been championing schools and teachers for nearly 113 years and we want that recognition to be truly global.
“These awards will showcase just how innovative and trailblazing education professionals working in international schools are and give the community a chance to share best practice and celebrate it with peers and colleagues all over the globe.”
Colin Bell, CEO of COBIS said: “It is great that Tes is bringing together the international teaching community in this way to shine a light on the important work that goes on in these schools. Working with other international school organisations means we can reach out to many more high-quality schools and make sure they are recognised.”
Debra Forsyth, CEO of BSME said: “Building on the well-established and respected Tes School Awards in the UK, I am excited to see the newly launched Tes Awards for International Schools. I look forward to seeing international schools being given the platform and recognition they deserve for their innovative and forward-thinking initiatives that are helping to drive global educational change.”
The shortlist will be announced in February 2024 and the winners will be announced in April 2024.
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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.
*ISC March 2023 data
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
