Jacquelene Da Silva has been shortlisted for Leadership in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025
London, UK – November 11, 2025 – We are excited to announce that Jacquelene Da Silva has been shortlisted for Leadership in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, celebrating excellence across the global education community.
Building on the prestige of the Tes Schools Awards in the UK, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of education’, these international awards honour the outstanding dedication, innovation, and impact of teachers and support staff teaching the British or international curricular around the world.
This year’s awards have attracted 578 entries from schools across the globe, nearly doubling from the previous year, showcasing inspiring stories of educational excellence. The shortlisted schools represent the very best in international education, and Tes is proud to celebrate their achievements on a global stage.
The rigorous judging process is led by a panel of international school leaders, educational experts, and researchers from across the regions.
Dan Worth, International Editor of Tes Magazine and chair of the judges of the Tes Awards for International Schools, said:
“A huge congratulations to all the schools and individuals shortlisted for these awards. The volume of entries we received, coupled with the depth of quality, meant it was no easy task for our judges to create the shortlist we are now proud to share. We look forward to celebrating the winners next month and saying thank you to educators everywhere for the amazing work they do day-in, day-out.”
Dr Nicole Bein, Chief Schools Officer at International Baccalaureate said:
“The IB is proud to support the Tes Awards for International Schools, celebrating excellence in global education. These awards reflect the IB’s passion for inventive and impactful practice, shining a light on the inspiring dedication of teachers, schools, and communities around the world. We congratulate the schools shortlisted for this year’s honours, who are helping raise the profile of international schools while equipping their students with skills, curiosity, and open-mindedness.”
Sarah Chidgey, Head of International Education at the Department for Business and Trade:
“It’s inspiring to see the passion and creativity coming out of international schools this year. The Tes Awards shortlist is a testament to the incredible educators who go above and beyond every day to make learning meaningful and impactful. These schools are shaping futures, and it’s wonderful to see their efforts recognised on such a prestigious platform.”
The winners will be revealed on 9th December 2025 via YouTube video. To watch the video when it’s live and learn more about the Tes Awards for International Schools, click here.
