✦ The Most Prestigious Educational Awards ✦

NATIONAL
SCHOOLS
AWARDS

2026

Celebrating Excellence in Education — Honoring the Nation's Finest Schools, Educators, and Students Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

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šŸ“ Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre

About The Event

Where Excellence Meets Recognition

The National Schools Awards is the most prestigious celebration of educational excellence in the country. Now in its landmark 2026 edition, we bring together the brightest minds, the most dedicated educators, and the most outstanding institutions for an unforgettable evening of glamour and recognition.

From academic brilliance to innovative teaching, sports achievements to community impact — we honor every facet of educational excellence that shapes the leaders of tomorrow.

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Core Categories

10K+

Attendees

500+

Schools

Grand Ceremony

A star-studded evening celebrating the pinnacle of educational achievement

šŸ“… June 10, 2026

ā° 6:00 PM GMT

Award Categories

7 Core Pillars of Excellence

These seven categories define the benchmarks of outstanding educational institutions

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Teaching & Learning Practices in KG Classrooms

Recognizing schools with exemplary early-childhood pedagogies that foster foundational growth and curiosity.

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Leadership & Supervision Systems

Honoring institutions with robust governance, visionary leadership, and effective supervisory frameworks.

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Attendance of Teachers and Learners

Celebrating schools with outstanding attendance records and strategies that promote consistent engagement.

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Class Size and Staffing

Awarding schools that maintain optimal class sizes and balanced teacher-to-learner ratios for quality instruction.

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Availability & Use of TLRs & Play-based Materials

Recognizing schools that invest in Teaching & Learning Resources and play-based tools that enhance active learning.

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Safeguarding & Child Protection Systems

Honoring schools with comprehensive policies and practices that ensure the safety and well-being of every child.

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Grievance Redress Mechanisms

Celebrating schools with transparent, fair, and effective systems for addressing concerns from all stakeholders.

Top Nominees 2026

This Year's Frontrunners

šŸ‘† Click any nominee to explore their full profile

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ā˜… WINNER

Rising Stars Academy

šŸ† Teaching & Learning Practices in KG

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Contender
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ā˜… WINNER

Crestview College

šŸ† Leadership & Supervision Systems

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Contender
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ā˜… WINNER

Heritage High School

šŸ† Attendance of Teachers & Learners

ā­ā­ā­ā­ā˜† Strong Contender
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ā˜… WINNER

Unity International

šŸ† Safeguarding & Child Protection

ā­ā­ā­ā­ā˜† Strong Contender
Journey to the Awards

Key Dates

March 1, 2026

Nominations Open

Schools nationwide can submit nominations

April 15, 2026

Nominations Close

Final deadline for all submissions

May 20, 2026

Shortlist Announcement

Top nominees revealed to the public

June 10, 2026

Grand Awards Night

The main event — Winners announced live!

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