We’re thrilled to announce the shortlisted schools for the MENA School Excellence Awards 2025. With an incredible response this year, 32 schools have made the shortlist.
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and celebrate the dedication, achievements, and impact of their school. Whether or not you made the shortlist, your dedication and achievements are truly valued and appreciated.
How the shortlist is chosen
Each submission was carefully reviewed by our expert judging panels, who assessed entries based on criteria such as impact, innovation, and the quality of supporting evidence. Meet our judges for 2025 >
Our most popular categories this year were:
- School of the year
- Pupil wellbeing
- Early years
- Parent partnership
What's next?
Over the coming months, our judges will undertake the difficult task of selecting the winners. Best of luck to all shortlisted trusts and companies. We also extend our thanks to our judges for their time and expertise.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the awards ceremony in Dubai on 22 May, stay tuned for more details coming soon.
