Announcing the winners of the China Schools Awards 2025!

Announcing the WINNERS of the China Schools Awards 2025

Last Friday saw over 140 in attendance as this year’s China Schools Awards Gala Dinner was held in Beijing. Joined by renowned schools offering international K-12 schooling, as well as education suppliers ranging from outdoor activities, to STEM and more, this year’s event celebrated the very best in internationally-oriented K-12 education in China.

After a record number of applications were whittled down to thirty two finalists, last night saw our eleven winners officially announced. Scroll down to see the full results!


Award Patron: Lewis Neal

HM Trade Commissioner to China and HK

As this year’s China Schools Awards Patron, Lewis Neal welcomed guests for the awards ceremony. Noting the diversity of attendees and finalists – in terms of regions represented, curricula offered, and much more – Lewis noted the award’s opportunities to “showcase the breadth and innovation within China’s education sector.” He thanked teachers for their commitment to enhancing the learning environment for their students, as well as the suppliers which support them in providing world-class education. 

Arts and Creativity Award

Winnner: Western Academy of Beijing

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Winner: American International School of Guangzhou
Sponsored by the University of Manchester China Centre

Education Supplier Award

Winnner: The Hutong
Sponsored by the UK Goverment

Enterprise and Employability Award

Winnner: International School of Dongguan

Sponsored by NCUK – University Pathways

Holistic Education Award

Winner: Olive Tree International Academy
Sponsored by the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award China

Lifelong Learning Provider Award

Winner: PeerSphere

Sponsored by Microsoft

New School Award

Winner: ISA Liwan International School

Pastoral Care Award

Winner: Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi

Sponsored by OASIS International Hospital

Science and Technology Award

Winner: Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi

Sponsored by the UK Government


Staff Development and Wellbeing Award

Winner: Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong

Sponsored by Bluestar AMG

Students for Sustainability Award

Winner: Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

Sponsored by TASS

Thank you to the teams at the British Chamber of Commerce in China, British Chamber of Commerce South China, and British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China for co-organising this event! The China Schools Awards represents a true national effort, serving schools and education companies from across China’s diverse K-12 education sector.

Scan below for all the night’s photos!

A huge congratulations to all of our thirty two finalists for this year’s awards! With a record year for applications, this year’s China Schools Awards set another high bar for outstanding educational provision in the country.

Thank you to the sponsors who made the evening happen – the UK Government, the Alliance for Sustainable Schools, Bluestar AMG, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award China, Microsoft, NCUK, OASIS International Hospital, the University of Manchester China Centre, and Venture Education.

We look forward to seeing you all in Chengdu for the 5th China Schools Awards next March!