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Singapore Education Awards 2026/2027 | HoneyKids Asia

Singapore Education Awards is back! HoneyKids Asia will be joined by a judging panel of education industry experts who will be assessing the efforts of educational providers – both international schools and enrichment centres - that serve families in Singapore. Not forgetting the educators themselves, the Singapore Education Awards will also recognise and celebrate honourable principals and teachers through votes from the wider school community and general public.

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International School with the Most Future-Ready Students

International School with the Most Future-Ready Students

In today’s changing world, this school is at the forefront of creating future-ready students. This school aims to nurture kids who show sensitivity towards social, cultural, economic, and environmental issues.

  • - Does the school’s curriculum include programmes or subjects that help students develop future-ready skills (eg. financial literacy, entrepreneurship education, social-emotional learning, AI literacy, etc.)?
  • - Does the school run initiatives or programmes that provide students with a platform to demonstrate applied future skills (eg. innovation challenges, hackathons, entrepreneurship programmes, etc.)?
  • - Does the school have any student testimonials or alumni success stories that are attributed to its future-ready curriculum and offerings?

Best Bilingual Programme (International School)

Best Bilingual Programme (International School)

This school is tops when it comes to its bilingual programme, whether it’s English-Mandarin, English-French, or more! Its bilingual programme is effective in helping students develop fluency and a strong grasp in both languages. It also teaches both languages in engaging and relevant ways to students.

  • - Does the bilingual programme involve use of both languages meaningfully across subjects, ie. not limited to language classes only?
  • - Does the bilingual programme include cultural learning experiences that foster cross cultural competence and understanding?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative evidence (eg. assessment results, surveys, etc.) or student and family testimonials that demonstrates its students’ proficiency in both languages?

Best Bilingual Programme (Preschool)

Best Bilingual Programme (Preschool)

This preschool is tops when it comes to its bilingual programme, whether it’s English-Mandarin, English-French, or more! Its bilingual programme is effective in helping students develop fluency and a strong grasp in both languages. It also teaches both languages in engaging and relevant ways to students.

  • - Does the bilingual programme involve use of both languages meaningfully across subjects, ie. not limited to language classes only?
  • - Does the bilingual programme include cultural learning experiences that foster cross cultural competence and understanding?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative evidence (eg. assessment results, surveys, etc.) or student and family testimonials that demonstrates its students’ proficiency in both languages?

Most Affordable International School

Most Affordable International School

This school is proof that quality doesn’t have to come at a breakneck price. It combines a recognised curriculum with plenty of opportunities for its students to succeed. Another reason we love this school? It stands out because parents and kids love it!

  • - Is the school’s all-in annual fee – including tuition, uniform, learning material fees, etc. – priced at S$30,000 and below?
  • - Does the school provide evidence, qualitative and quantitative, that affordability does not come at the cost of accreditation and teaching standards, facilities, class sizes, and student wellbeing provisions?
  • - Does the school have any student or family testimonials about the perceived value of education offered relative to fees paid?

School Where Everybody Knows Your Name

School Where Everybody Knows Your Name

This is a school where everyone feels welcome and supported. Its warm, nurturing community brings out the best in its students – which you can see in all their smiling faces! This is one school that kids are genuinely proud to be part of, where the teaching staff know every child by name.

  • - Does the school have regular community-building events or practices that contribute to creating a strong sense of belonging among students and the wider school community?
  • - Does the school provide parents with personalised and specific updates about their child beyond academic performance?
  • - Does the school have any student or family testimonials that describe specific moments where their child felt genuinely known by the school?

Digital Technology in Learning Award

Digital Technology in Learning Award

This cool school knows all about raising techy kids! This school is able to best prepare its students for the future by utilising state-of-the-art technology and digital learning in its classrooms.

  • - Does the school have a strong digital learning strategy, incorporating innovative uses of latest technology and tools, to help students achieve specific learning goals and outcomes?
  • - Does the school address issues in digital citizenship, online safety, as well as ethics in its curriculum?
  • - Does the school provide platforms or avenues for student-created digital outputs that demonstrate applied digital skills?

Singapore International School of the Year

Singapore International School of the Year

This award goes to the all-arounder school that both parents and students absolutely love. It is forward-thinking in its view of education, it embraces change – no matter the circumstances – and is ready to meet the demands of today’s society. This school pursues an innovative and modern approach to teaching and learning, giving its students a sense of agency to create and do extraordinary things.

  • - Has the school produced strong academic outcomes (eg. examination pass rates, university placement data, etc.) in the past year?
  • - Does the school take a comprehensive approach to student wellbeing and pastoral care?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative (eg. student and/or parent satisfaction survey) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its education delivery quality and trust from the past year?

Sustainable International School of the Year

Sustainable International School of the Year

This school is all about eco-friendly ethics and green spaces. It understands that there’s more to well-rounded education than what’s inside the classroom walls. It promotes all-important concepts such as sustainability, which we can see in its curriculum and infrastructure. It empowers students to be agents of change and goes one step further in creating a better, more sustainable world. This award acknowledges the best environmental initiative over the last 12 months, demonstrating a continual evolution on environmental education by the school.

  • - Is sustainability embedded across the school’s curriculum, instead of just being confined to an individual subject or school event?
  • - Does the school have platforms or avenues for student-led sustainability initiatives?
  • - Does the school have any sustainable practices or policies (eg. energy consumption, water usage, etc.) and/or partnerships with environmental organisations to advance sustainability goals?

Singapore Preschool of the Year

Singapore Preschool of the Year

When it comes to early childhood education, this school is tops! This is a school that younger students can’t wait to get to every morning. From knowledgeable teachers and staff who respect children as individuals who are capable and competent, effective and inspiring curriculum, to impressive facilities (and gasp - play areas!), Singapore Preschool of the Year makes us wish we were still kids ourselves.

  • - Does the preschool’s pedagogical approach support the holistic development of children – cognitively, social-emotionally, physically, and linguistically?
  • - Does the preschool prepare children – academically and social-emotionally – for transition into primary school?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative (eg. student and/or parent satisfaction survey) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its preschool education delivery quality and trust from the past year?

Best Small School of Singapore (under 700 students)

Best Small School of Singapore (under 700 students)

This school may be small, but it doesn’t mean it scrimps on quality! With a school this size, every child feels heard, accepted and nurtured. In this school, students are given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential through innovative educational programmes.

  • - Does the school’s population size benefit students in terms of highly personalised learning, individualised academic tracking, and/or tailored pastoral support that is otherwise harder to deliver at a larger scale?
  • - Does the school provide evidence, qualitative and quantitative, that size does not limit the breadth of its academic and co-curricular/extra-curricular offerings?
  • - Does the school’s size contribute to a stronger sense of community across the student body?

Student Wellbeing Award

Student Wellbeing Award

This award recognises a school that addresses the unique needs of its students in a way that has a positive impact on student wellbeing. This school ensures that all aspects of its students’ wellbeing are met: mental and physical health, physical and emotional safety, and sense of purpose. It shows strong advocacy in supporting students to make healthy lifestyle choices, helping them to be more steadfast in managing their physical and mental health.

  • - Does the school offer dedicated social-emotional learning, and/or wellbeing programmes or initiatives that are delivered on a school-wide basis?
  • - Does the school address student wellbeing issues proactively, as well identify risks to wellbeing and challenges early?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative evidence (eg. wellbeing survey findings) or student and family testimonials that demonstrate the strength of its wellbeing infrastructure and outcomes?

The Curriculum Awards (American)

The Curriculum Awards (American)

This award goes to the school that delivers the American curriculum in its true essence. It educates the whole student, while following the Common Core standards closely.

  • - Does the school deliver the American curriculum with depth and critical thinking, and is recognised by a US accreditation body?
  • - Has the school produced strong academic outcomes (eg. examination pass rates, university placement data, etc.), with performance recognition from examination board in the past year?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative (eg. student and/or parent satisfaction survey) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its American curriculum delivery quality and trust from the past year?

The Curriculum Awards (British)

The Curriculum Awards (British)

On top of acknowledging the school that nurtures the best IGCSE and A-Levels results, this sub-category awards the school that best exemplifies the British education ethos and values.

  • - Does the school deliver the British curriculum with depth and critical thinking?
  • - Has the school produced strong academic outcomes (eg. examination pass rates, university placement data, etc.), with performance recognition from examination boards in the past year?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative (eg. student and/or parent satisfaction survey) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its British curriculum delivery quality and trust from the past year?

The Curriculum Awards (International Baccalaureate)

The Curriculum Awards (International Baccalaureate)

A great International Baccalaureate (IB) school doesn’t just teach students to think critically, but challenges them to challenge assumptions too. It follows the IB programme standards and practices closely and prepares students for success.

  • - Does the school deliver the IB curriculum with depth and critical thinking?
  • - Has the school produced strong academic outcomes (eg. examination pass rates, university placement data, etc.), with performance recognition from the examination board in the past year?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative (eg. student and/or parent satisfaction survey) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its IB curriculum delivery quality and trust from the past year?

Best New Campus

Best New Campus

We welcome the new kid on the block - literally! From classrooms to teaching equipment and sports facilities, this new campus provides students and families an excellent educational experience. It understands that infrastructure plays a big role in the overall wellbeing of its students, and continues to provide them with the best.

  • - Is the campus designed informed by educational research and/or pedagogical principles, in that it supports learning rather than purely for aesthetic or commercial considerations?
  • - Does the campus building have sustainable design (eg. solar panels, rainwater harvesting, recycled materials, etc.) and accessibility features?
  • - Does the school have any quantitative (eg. student and/or parent satisfaction survey) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show how the new campus has supported learning and school life?

Diversity and Inclusive Community Award

Diversity and Inclusive Community Award

This school works hard to be inclusive to all kinds of students from all community backgrounds. It understands all students deserve access to the same opportunities. It creates programs that provide students with flexible learning choices and effective learning paths. Most importantly, it brings out the best in its students and encourages them to be the best they can be.

  • - Does the school support and celebrate diversity of various forms, going beyond nationalities to touch on cultural, gender, and abilities?
  • - Does the school have a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion framework, including how it responds to incidents of discrimination and exclusion?
  • - Does the school have any student and family testimonials that describe student experiences of feeling included and represented in school?

Best School for Learning Support

Best School for Learning Support

Formal education and academia have their benefits, but it's not a one-size-fits-all, and some children may require more support than others. This category recognises the school that offers extra in-school support to help every child reach their maximum potential, no matter what their needs are.

  • - Does the school support a wide range of learning differences and needs?
  • - Does the school demonstrate a robust framework for identifying, assessing, and supporting students with special learning needs, including creating individual learning plans for them?
  • - Does the school support student transitions into mainstream learning, subsequent year groups, and/or departure to tertiary or work setting?

Best Outdoor Learning Programme

Best Outdoor Learning Programme

Learning doesn’t just happen within classrooms - it can take place outdoors too! From deepening children’s connection with nature, to learning survival skills, and even developing resilience, there are many benefits to reap from outdoor learning programmes. This award category recognises schools with excellent outdoor learning programmes, whether these are in the form of forest schools, experiential learning trips, camps, or survival skills training sessions.

  • - Are the school’s outdoor learning offerings purposely connected to lesson plans, learning objectives, and overall curriculum goals?
  • - Do the school’s outdoor learning programmes develop specific core skills, eg. risk assessment, collaboration, scientific inquiry, etc.
  • - Are the school’s outdoor learning initiatives designed to foster environmental stewardship, in which students are encouraged to take responsibility towards the natural world?

Best Early Intervention Centres

Best Early Intervention Centres

Conventional education and academia has its benefits, but it's not a one-size-fits-all, and some children may require more support than others. This category recognises intervention centres that offers the additional support to help every child reach their maximum potential, no matter what their needs are.

  • - Does the centre’s early intervention approach and/or methodology allow for regular reviews, assessments, and adjustment to help the child meet targeted goals with appropriate support?
  • - Does the centre provide support to parents/caregivers, as well as transition planning support (eg. move to mainstream or special education schools)?
  • - Does the centre have any data (eg. satisfaction survey, testimonials) that demonstrates its offerings’ effectiveness and service quality?

Best Maths Enrichment Centre

Best Maths Enrichment Centre

Maths isn't the easiest, so we want to acknowledge the centres that help kids understand maths concepts in fun and engaging ways, while making sure they have a strong foundation in the subject to prepare them for future challenges.

  • - Does the centre’s curriculum develop genuine mathematical understanding, on top of meeting grade-appropriate academic requirements and examination preparation?
  • - Has the centre produced strong learning outcomes with performance recognition from examination boards or competition bodies in the past year?
  • - Does the centre have any quantitative (eg. examination results or pass rates) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its maths enrichment programme delivery quality from the past year?

Best English Language Enrichment Centre

Best English Language Enrichment Centre

This award goes to centres with English programmes that have been tried and tested by thousands of families, with glowing review by parents (and sometimes by students themselves, too)! This centre also designs curriculum and lesson materials to complement students' needs, whether they're picking up English as an additional language or seeking to improve their language skills.

  • - Does the centre’s curriculum develop a genuine love for English language and literature, on top of meeting grade-appropriate academic requirements and examination preparation?
  • - Has the centre produced strong learning outcomes with performance recognition from examination boards or competition bodies in the past year?
  • - Does the centre have any quantitative (eg. examination results or pass rates) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its English enrichment programme delivery quality from the past year?

Best Chinese Language Enrichment Centre

Best Chinese Language Enrichment Centre

Experienced tutors, effective curriculum, and classes that are truly enjoyable - everything a great Chinese language enrichment centre is about to help children master the language and sets a foundation for academic success.

  • - Does the centre’s curriculum develop a genuine interest in Chinese language that’s informed with cultural context, on top of meeting grade-appropriate academic requirements and examination preparation?
  • - Has the centre produced strong learning outcomes with performance recognition from examination boards or competition bodies in the past year?
  • - Does the centre have any quantitative (eg. examination results or pass rates) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its Chinese enrichment programme delivery quality from the past year?

Best Technology Education Enrichment Centre

Best Technology Education Enrichment Centre

When it comes to educational technology programmes for kids - this centre is tops! This award recognises centres that are leaders in technology education in terms of its curriculum, learning equipment, raising techy kids that can think creatively, and solve problems with innovative ideas.

  • - Does the centre’s curriculum develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills on top of the relevant hard skills (eg. fluency in programming languages)?
  • - Does the centre provide platforms or avenues for student-created digital outputs that demonstrate applied digital skills?
  • - Does the centre have any quantitative (eg. examination results or pass rates) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its programme delivery quality from the past year?

Best Music School For Kids

Best Music School For Kids

This award goes to the music school that encourages children to express themselves creatively and helping them unleash their hidden music talent.

  • - Does the centre’s curriculum provide a good balance between technical music skill development as well as music enjoyment and creative expression?
  • - Does the centre provide platforms or avenues for student-led performance and/or other music-making opportunities?
  • - Does the centre have any quantitative (eg. examination results or performance recognition from examination boards and competition bodies) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its music programme delivery quality from the past year?

Best Dance Studio For Kids

Best Dance Studio For Kids

On top of offering a wide range of dance classes and focus on technique, this school doesn't forget to inject fun and help children develop self confidence in every class.

  • - Does the centre’s curriculum provide a good balance between technical skill development as well as creative expression?
  • - Does the centre provide platforms or avenues for student-led performance and/or other showcase opportunities?
  • - Does the centre have any quantitative (eg. examination results or performance recognition from examination boards and competition bodies) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its dance programme delivery quality from the past year?

Best Drama School For Kids

Best Drama School For Kids

This award goes to the drama school that teaches more than just acting, stage, and voice techniques; but helps little ones develop confidence and social skills, as well as providing them with a safe space to express themselves creatively.

  • - Does the centre’s curriculum provide a good balance between performance technique development as well as creative expression and transferable skills (eg. confidence, communication, collaboration, etc.)?
  • - Does the centre provide platforms or avenues for student-led performance and/or other showcase opportunities?
  • - Does the centre have any quantitative (eg. examination results or performance recognition from examination boards and competition bodies) and qualitative (eg. testimonials, reviews, etc.) evidence to show regarding its drama programme delivery quality from the past year?

Best Playgroup for Babies and Toddlers

Best Playgroup for Babies and Toddlers

Our littlest ones love learning while having fun too! This award goes to playgroups with facilitators and programmes that are fun, enriching, and nurturing - the perfect combination for our youngest kiddos.

  • - Does the playgroup’s approach and/or programme support child development across all crucial domains (eg. sensory exploration, gross and fine motor development, social-emotional learning etc.) while making allowances to accommodate the individual developmental pace of each child?
  • - Does the playgroup actively involve parents/caregivers and provide transition support (eg. to preschool and kindergarten)?
  • - Does the playgroup have any data (eg. satisfaction survey, testimonials) that demonstrates its offerings’ service quality and parent/caregiver trust?

Meet the Judges

Anne-Maree Soon

Founder & Managing Director, Oxford Partnership

Anne-Maree Soon

Founder & Managing Director, Oxford Partnership

Anne‑Maree Soon is a prominent leader in international education recruitment and a Board Member of English Schools Foundation, Hong Kong’s largest K–13 provider serving over 18,600 students across 22 schools. As Founder and Managing Director of Oxford Partnership, she partners with school boards and senior leaders to recruit across all academic and corporate functions, strengthening leadership, culture and organisational performance. Her impact in recruitment and governance places her at the forefront of shaping excellence, innovation and future‑ready leadership in international education.

Nancy Luo

Research Fellow at University of Cambridge Judge Business School
CEO of Oxbridge Global Connect Education

Nancy Luo

Research Fellow at University of Cambridge Judge Business School
CEO of Oxbridge Global Connect Education

Nancy Xiangwen Luo has spent her career in sovereign wealth investment and education and is the CEO of Cambridge Global Connect UK (Oxbridge Global Connect), an award-winning education platform endorsed by London Tech Week and Tencent, based in Cambridge UK and Hong Kong that works with leading global foundations and top international schools. CGC has partnered with top international schools in admissions, research projects and placement at world renown think tanks including the Institute of Economic Affairs, Clinton Global Initiatives and People's Classroom under Camden Foundation UK. She is also a Forbes columnist and recipient of Forbes 30 under 30. Her passion includes global education innovation, comparative pedagogies and ESG integration. Nancy has an Mphil in Land Economy and MBA at the University of Cambridge and BA Hons from Mount Holyoke College, USA.

Petra Phang

Head of Consulting, IvyPrep

Petra Phang

Head of Consulting, IvyPrep

Petra Phang is the Head of Consulting at IvyPrep, a private admissions consultancy based in Singapore, and a young parent. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, and the University of Melbourne with a Juris Doctor. She is also a qualified lawyer. With more than a decade of experience guiding students at various stages of the university application process, Petra is passionate about education, mentoring, and effective communication. Through her continued engagement with families across Asia, Petra hopes to help students find their voice and grow in confidence as they chart out their futures.

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