Eligibility & Categories

Eligibility

The Global Schools Prize is open to all government-run and privately funded schools teaching students up to the age of 18, in every country in the world, subject to local laws, that are going above and beyond to deliver quality education. Applications are now open.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PRIZE APPLICATIONS WILL BE THOROUGHLY CHECKED FOR AI-GENERATED CONTENT, AND ANY INSTANCES OF SUCH CONTENT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE COMPETITION.

Categories

Entrants in each category would be judged against rigorous criteria:

• AI Transformation: Acknowledges schools that have effectively and inclusively integrated AI into teaching and learning, improving learning outcomes and teaching students how to use the technology responsibly.​ Find out more...
• Arts, Culture and Creativity: Celebrates schools that nurture creative expression through the arts and integrate cultural heritage into the educational experience. Find out more...
• Character- and Values-driven Education: Recognises schools that instill values such as empathy, integrity, service, and respect, preparing students to be ethical, compassionate global citizens. This will include schools that foster student leadership and governance. Find out more...
• Global Citizenship and Peacebuilding: Honours schools that foster intercultural understanding, peace education, and global awareness to help build a more tolerant, inclusive world. It will recognize schools that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability. Find out more...
• Health and Wellbeing: Highlights schools that prioritise students’ and staff’s health through support services, emotional education, and a nurturing environment, including both physical and mental health. Find out more...
• Overcoming Adversity: Honours schools that have succeeded despite significant barriers, such as conflict, refugee integration, poverty, natural disasters, or limited resources. Find out more...
• SEND/Inclusive Education: Recognizes schools that have made exceptional achievements in providing access to high quality education for children with special educational needs. Find out more...
• STEM Education: Recognizes schools that have made exceptional achievements in the sciences, economics and mathematics, including building transversal/“21st Century Skills”. Find out more...
• Sustainability: Recognises schools that are champions of environmental education, climate action, and sustainability practices both inside and outside the classroom. Find out more...
• Teacher Development: Celebrates schools that invest deeply in the professional growth, training, and wellbeing of their teachers, recognising them as central to education transformation. Find out more...