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The GBA School Awards® 2026 Opens Public Choice Award Voting: Celebrating Educational Excellence Across the Greater Bay Area

 The GBA School Awards® is proud to announce the commencement of public voting for the prestigious Public Choice Award 2026. Starting January 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8), members of the public and the education community are invited to cast their votes for the most innovative and impactful educational initiatives in the Greater Bay Area.

The GBA School Awards® serves as the premier platform for recognizing educational innovation. This year’s competition saw an overwhelming response, with over 130 submissions from nearly 60 schools and organizations across the region. 

The 2026 Public Choice Award Finalists are:

• EdTech Solution Award: Otus
• Experiential Learning Program: International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary
• Experiential Learning Provider: Camp Beaumont Asia
• Innovative Marketing: Hong Kong International School
• Service Learning: Hong Kong International School
• STEAM Award: American International School
• STEAM Award: Stamford American School Hong Kong
• Strategic Plan Award: International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
• Strategic Plan Award: Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong
• Student Leadership: American International School Hong Kong

How to Vote 

The voting period runs from January 26, 2026, to February 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (GMT+8). Voters are encouraged to review the finalists on the voting page and rate the entries on a scale of 1 to 10. The voting process is entirely anonymous.

To thank participants for their time, those who complete the voting form will receive an exclusive gift bundle from our partners, including:

• Bookazine Online Store Coupon –  save $50 on a minimum purchase of $400
• Family Screentime Checklist from Winning Screentime Author Patrick Green
• “Your Guide to Successful School Admissions” ebook with a coupon code for 10% off the Silver Plan from the Top Schools Team
• School Brand Strategy: A Framework for Clarity and Impact – Ewan McIntosh

“We are proud to showcase the breadth of innovation happening across the GBA in 2026, especially the Public Choice Award as it allows the community to voice their appreciation towards the finalists.”

Justin Hardman, CEO & Founder of 21st Century Learning – Organizer of GBA School Awards

The Gala Dinner 

Up to three winners of the Public Choice Award will be crowned during the high-profile GBA School Awards® Gala Dinner on March 12, 2026. For more information about the evening and to secure tickets, please visit gbaschoolawards.org/gala-dinner/.

The GBA School Awards®  2026 is made possible through the generous support of our partners: AmCham, TopSchools, Esperanza, CanCham Macau, International Schools Services, Hong Kong International Literary Festival, Cancham PRD, and the GBA Education Association.

GBA School Awards is also held in conjunction with the 17th Edition of 21CLHK Conference – an annual education conference with a theme of: Innovating Education for a Complex World for its 2026 rendition.

GBA refers to the “Greater Bay Area”. This includes: the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province.

About the Organizer: 21st Century Learning

21st Century Learning (21CL) organizes top-tier conferences and events that align with its mission of “Building Communities of Learners” including: 21st Century Learning Hong Kong Conference, GBA School Awards, AI & the Future of Education Conference, PHASE (Physical Education, Athletics, Health & Wellness), OFFSEAS (Outdoor Education), Lead to Succeed (Education Leadership), and International School Marketing & Admissions Conference (ISMAC).

Led by educators with deep experience in Education Leadership, Professional Learning, EdTech and Progressive Pedagogy, 21CL also offers consultancy and professional learning services for schools.

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Expanding Influence in Greater Bay Area: 47 Schools & Organizations Recognized as Finalists at GBA School Awards 2026

The organizer of the GBA School Awards 2026 – 21st Century Learning (21CL) – is pleased to announce the shortlisted finalists for its second edition. This year marks a significant milestone as we saw a 40% increase in applications and participation – a total of 120+ applications from over 60 schools and organizations across the Greater Bay Area.

Congratulations to the finalists in each award category, they exemplify excellence, innovation, and a commitment to advancing education in the region. The list of finalists is as follows:

After School Provider

• Aether Education
• Babel Film Workshop
• Novalearn Limited

Arts Award – K-12

• American School Hong Kong
• International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
• LEH International School Foshan
• Tai Kwong Hilary College

Arts Award – Primary

• English Schools Foundation
• ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou
• Victoria Shanghai Academy

Athletics & Sports

• DSC International School
• Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong
• Shekou International School

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• DSC International School
• ICHK Secondary
• Victoria Shanghai Academy

Early Childhood Center

• Baumhaus Concepts Limited
• ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou
• The International Montessori School
• The International School of Macao

EdTech Program 

• Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
• International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
• Renaissance College Hong Kong
• Victoria Shanghai Academy
• Yew Chung International School

EdTech Solution

• Companions Education Limited
• Novalearn Limited
• Otus

Education Supplier

• International SOS Assistance (HK) Limited
• Rakoon Design Limited
• Steelcase Learning

Experiential Learning Program

• Chan Sui Ki Perpetual Help College (Macau)
• Chinese International School
• International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary
• Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
• Victoria Shanghai Academy

Experiential Learning Provider

• Babel Film Workshop
• Camp Beaumont Asia
• Global Pacific Group (Hong Kong) Limited
• Outward Bound Hong Kong
• The Hutong Education
• WildChina Education

Innovative Facilities

• American International School of Guangzhou (AISG)
• Canadian International School Of Guangzhou
• ISA Liwan International School

Innovative Marketing

• Hong Kong International School
• International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
• Victoria Shanghai Academy
  

Innovative Teaching & Learning – K-12

• Chinese International School
• Hong Kong Academy
• Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
• Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School
• Yew Chung International School
  

Innovative Teaching & Learning – Primary

• Bloom KKCA Academy
• The International Montessori School
  

Professional Learning & Staff Development

• American International School of Guangzhou (AISG)
• ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou
  

School Library Award

• ESF Kowloon Junior School
• Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
• International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary
• ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou
• Renaissance College Hong Kong

School Wellness 

• Hong Kong Academy
• Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
• Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School
• Victoria Shanghai Academy
• Yew Chung International School

Service Learning

• American School Hong Kong
• Hong Kong International School
• ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou
• Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong

STEAM Award

• American International School Hong Kong
• American School Hong Kong
• Saint Too Bloom Academy
• Stamford American School Hong Kong
• The International School of Macao

Strategic Plan Award

• International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
• Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong
  

Student Agency 

• Renaissance College Hong Kong
• The International Montessori School
• Victoria Shanghai Academy
• Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong

Student Leadership

• American International School Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
• Shekou International School
• Victoria Shanghai Academy
• West Island School

“We’re excited to receive a 40% increase in applications this year from across the GBA as we set out to recognize & celebrate the achievements of these exceptional institutions.”
– Justin Hardman, Founder & CEO, 21st Century Learning

As anticipation builds, we invite educators, school leaders, and industry professionals to join the GBA School Awards 2026 Gala Dinner on 12 March 2026 in Hong Kong, where we will witness the announcement of winners live at the venue. It is an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, connecting with peers, and honoring the remarkable contributions of schools and providers across the region. Book your ticket today.

GBA School Awards is also held in conjunction with the 17th Edition of 21CLHK Conference – an annual education conference with a theme of: Innovating Education for a Complex World for its 2026 rendition.

GBA refers to the “Greater Bay Area”. This includes: the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province.

About the Organizer: 21st Century Learning

21st Century Learning (21CL) organizes top-tier conferences and events that align with its mission of “Building Communities of Learners” including: 21st Century Learning Hong Kong Conference, GBA School Awards, AI & the Future of Education Conference, PHASE (Physical Education, Athletics, Health & Wellness), OFFSEAS (Outdoor Education), Lead to Succeed (Education Leadership), and International Education Institute Asia.

Led by educators with deep experience in Education Leadership, Professional Learning, EdTech and Progressive Pedagogy, 21CL also offers consultancy and professional learning services for schools.

首屆「大灣區教育卓越奬」頒奬禮在香港圓滿舉行，活動匯聚大灣區內的教育界精英和學術領䄂， 共同見證十八間來自粵、港、澳地區的學校及教育機構獲奬，表彰它們在不同教育領域追求創新和卓越的優秀表現。主辦單位並希望透過設立「大灣區教育卓越奬」，鼓勵學校資源的整合和共享，推動區內的優質教育實踐。

首屆「大灣區教育卓越奬」在香港舉行，共十八間來自粵、港、澳地區的學校，在不同教育領域憑創新和優異的表現獲嘉許。

首屆「大灣區教育卓越奬」由教育機構21st Century Learning (21CL) 成立，共有十四個奬項類別，包括「最佳科技教育奬」、「最佳學習體驗奬」、「創新學與教策略奬」、「最佳STEAM（科學、科技、工程、藝術和數學）教學奬」、「最健康校園奬」等，以表揚在大灣區不同教育領域中表現優異的教育工作者。首屆評選收到來自大灣區超過四十間國際學校、津貼、直資學校，和教育機構合共超過八十份報名表，經由海外教育學者組成的評審團，選出各個組別的入圍學校，並於頒奬禮當晚即場公佈得奬者。獲獎名單見附件，或可參閱大灣區教育卓越奬網站。

「大灣區教育卓越奬」由教育機構21st Century Learning (21CL) 成立，創辦人Justin Hardman希望透過活動，推動區內的學校的教育資源共享和合作。

得奬學校當中，來自香港的天主教慈幼會伍少梅中學奪得「創新教學設施奬」。該校校長李建文表示，學校是今屆唯一獲奬的香港津貼中學，奬項肯定了校方在推動創新教育方面的努力：「學校一直秉承全人教育理念，以多元化課程結合創新教學設施，引發學生的學習動機。」李校長也歡迎「大灣區教育卓越奬」這一個新平台成立，讓不同背景的學校共聚一堂，集思廣益，一起提升教學質素和成效。

來自香港的天主教慈幼會伍少梅中學奪得「創新教學設施奬」，是今屆唯一獲奬的香港津貼中學。校長李建文（左）表示，奬項肯定了團隊對推動創新教育的努力。旁為評審之一、教育顧問Peter Woodhead。

「大灣區教育卓越奬」主辦單位21st Century Learning (21CL) 創辦人Justin Hardman表示，大灣區作為全球人口最多、發展最迅速的地區之一，無論在經濟、科技和教育領域，也充滿發展潛力：「『大灣區教育卓越奬』除了表彰在教育實踐中不斷追求突破的教育工作者，亦希望鼓勵不同類型的學校分享經驗，開拓區內教育領域的創新與合作，共同探索未來教育的方向。」

Source: https://parentingheadline.com/article/14971

大家好，新的学期开始了，我又开始穿梭在探校访校、升学展等各种国际学校活动和庆典中了，继续给大家带来大湾区国际化学校的一手动态和深度观察。

前几天，我作为国际教育行业媒体代表去到香港，参加了首届大湾区教育卓越奖GBA School Awards。

这次的奖项评选由21C Learning（21CL）主办，颁奖典礼和晚宴在香港海港城的万丽海景酒店举行，为了表彰和庆祝大湾区国际教育机构和教育工作者的卓越贡献。

当天大约有85位来自40多家区域内的学校和机构代表，这也是我首次看到粤港澳佛等这么多个大湾区国际学校汇聚一堂、打破校与校之间的围墙进行行业交流互动，仿佛一个国际教育社区温馨热烈的春茗Party。

当天大约有85位来自40多家区域内的学校和机构代表，这也是我首次看到粤港澳佛等这么多个大湾区国际学校汇聚一堂、打破校与校之间的围墙进行行业交流互动，仿佛一个国际教育社区温馨热烈的春茗Party。

当天来了很多行业界的老朋友，包括广州加拿大外籍人员子女学校CIS、广州美校AISG、佛山LEH…同时也见到了一些之前还没来得及探访的新秀学校和“神校”如香港汉基等，大家齐聚一堂showcase自己的特色优势，真是“神仙打架”，都赶紧一一写到我的探校list里。

完整的获奖名单如下：

以上每个奖项类别都由独立的专家评审团进行严格评估，确保对所有提名进行全面、公正的审核。

颁奖典礼当天，几位嘉宾的发言也很精彩和有启发性，被提名的学校和教育机构都因其在教育创新和卓越发展方面的杰出贡献引起了社会的广泛关注。

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会后，主办方让我作为行业媒体和家长谈谈感受和收获，其实通过今天这么多琳琅满目的奖项的设立，让我们更意识到：教育是一个多么深邃和多元的概念，它不只代表成绩、升学，更不代表QS100，而是存在非常多可能性和维度。

无论是在科技上的赋能高度、还是在保障学生身心健康和福祉层面上的人性和温度，每个梯队的每个学校都有其不可替代性、都有自己的亮点和特色。

它关乎于每一个独特的个体，关乎到每个家庭和孩子的细微确实的需求和不确定的未来。

这样的生态圈更预示着我们的社会将走向何处，让我们再一次学着放下包袱、抹掉光环，更长远地、淡然地去重新审视教育这件小事。

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/SaGhsSYlUo4xhcmiUD2OVw

大灣區效應下，粵、港、澳三地學校的聯繫比以前更加緊密，有交流團、姐妹學校、教育展覽等……有校長老友就告訴我，內地人工智能教學課程較香港完善，計劃將整套教材購入，讓香港的學生也可以受惠，而內地學校就比較少講多元智能發展和訓輔工作，因此也對香港學校這方面的經驗深感興趣，反映兩地學校有不少交流空間，可以互相取經。

最新一個「大灣區教育」產物，叫做「 大灣區卓越教育奬 」，今年是首屆舉辦，開放予大灣區內的本地和國際學校參加，角逐十四個奬項，包括最佳學習體驗、最佳STEAM教育、最健康校園、最創新教學設施、最佳圖書館、最佳市場推廣方案等。入圍名單以國際學校為主，但也見到不少本地直資和津貼學校的身影，包括有香港的Band 3地區津貼中學，跟本地IB名校香港李寶椿聯合世界書院，以及國內老牌國際學校——廣州美國人外籍人員子女學校，齊齊入選某些大奬的最後四強，展示了大灣區教育的多元實力。

首屆「大灣區教育卓越奬」，天主教慈幼會伍少梅中學入選「多元共融校園」，嘉許學校對非華語學生的支援。