🌟Last night, we celebrated the outstanding achievements of schools across the region at our MENA School Excellence Awards.🌟
The awards ceremony and gala dinner highlighted the significant impact schools have had on pupils, staff, and their communities. With more than 160 guests in attendance, the evening was filled with joy and celebration.
Helen Farmer did an excellent job of hosting the event and guiding us through the 12 categories including school of the year, principal of the year, staff wellbeing, inclusion and many more.
A huge thank you to everyone who made the event possible: our partners, judges, sponsors, guests, and of course, our shortlisted schools and winners. We can’t wait to see you again next year!
Congratulations to our 2025 winners!
For comments from the judges, check out the winners’ page.
- Digital Innovation: International Community School (ICS)
- Early Years: Jebel Ali School
- Educator of the Year: Arjun Balu, GEMS Modern Academy
- Employer of the Year: GEMS Founders School, Dubai
- Enrichment Initiative: Ambassador International Academy (AIA)
- Inclusion: Raha International School - Gardens Campus
- Parent Partnership: The British International School Abu Dhabi
- Principal of the Year: Matthew Burfield, GEMS Founders School Dubai
- Pupil wellbeing: DESS Primary Oud Metha
- School Leadership Team: GEMS Our Own Indian School (OIS)
- School of the Year: Dubai College
- School of the Year - Highly Commended: GEMS Founders School, Dubai
- Staff Wellbeing: Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
Get ready for the 2026 awards.
Nominations for the MENA School Excellence Awards 2026 are open - register your interest! Which category will you enter? With four new awards for 2026, there's plenty to choose from and celebrate your work from the last 12 months.
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