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Little Steps Education Awards: Meet the Nominations 2026/2027
Expert Categories And Reader-Voting Category Nominations 2026/2027
The Little Steps Asia Education Awards 2026/2027 celebrate outstanding international and local schools across Asia. These awards highlight excellence in education through expert judging by a panel of experienced professionals and community voting. Nominations have closed, expert voting is underway, and reader voting for community categories runs until June 1, 2026.
- Community Award Voting Period: Now– June 1, 2026! Click here!
- Winners Announcement: All finalists and winners (community and expert categories) will be announced together on August 15, 2026.
The awards recognize schools that excel in academic programs, innovation, inclusivity, and holistic development—perfect for expat and local families seeking the best fit for their children. Categories cover everything from overall International School of the Year to specialized awards for curricula, size, and learning support.
Meet The Nominiations For 2026/2027 By Country: Reader + Expert Categories
- Hong Kong Nominations – Little Steps Education Awards 2025/2026
- Singapore Nominations – Little Steps Education Awards 2025/2026
- Malaysia Nominations – Little Steps Education Awards 2025/2026
- Indonesia Nominations – Little Steps Education Awards 2025/2026
- Boarding Schools In Asia Nominations – Little Steps Education Awards 2025/2026
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COMMUNITY CATEGORY NOMINATIONS! Little Steps Asia Education Awards 2026/2027
Reader Choice Community Voting Runs Now - June 1, 2026 (HK & SG)Hot off the press! Voting is now open for the Little Steps Asia Education Awards 2026/2027 Community Awards! Our wonderful Little Steps community has helped spotlight the very best institutions that go above and beyond for our kids — and now it’s YOUR turn to weigh in!
✨ Every vote in the Little Steps Asia Education Awards automatically enters you into our incredible giveaway for a chance to win a luxurious 3-night stay (worth US$1,330++) in a 3-Bedroom Garden Pool Villa at New World Phu Quoc Resort, Vietnam — complete with private pool, spacious pavilion living, and daily breakfast for up to 6 guests!
- Winners Announcement: All winners (community and expert categories) will be announced together on August 15, 2026.
- Community Award Voting Period: Now– June 1, 2026!
- ❤️ Curriculum Initiative of the Year 2026/2027
- ❤️ Bilingual Programme of the Year 2026/2027
- ❤️ Community School Spirit Award 2026/2027
- ❤️ Tech And Innovation Programme of the Year 2026/2027
- ❤️ Wellbeing School Initiative Award 2026/2027
- ❤️ Sustainable School Initiative Award 2026/2027
- Expert Categories and Judges: Want to learn more about the expert panel voting and categories? Click here✨
- More FAQs: Click here or email us at editor@littlestepsasia.com!
Which school or program has made the biggest impact on your family? Vote now for your favorites and let your voice be heard!
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EXPERT VOTING CATEGORIES: Expert Voting Is Also Underway!
Winners Will Be Announced August 15, 2026Our panel of 5 experienced education professionals is selecting winners in the core judged categories (including International School of the Year, IB School of the Year, Preschool of the Year, British & American Curriculum Awards, Small School of the Year, Best for Learning Support, plus dedicated Boarding School categories).
Nominations Are In For Expert Categories | Experts Are Voting | Awards Announced August 15, 2026 (With Community Awards)
Expert Voting Awards 2026 (Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia)
- ❤️ International School of the Year 2026/2027
- ❤️ IB School of the Year 2026/2027
- ❤️ Preschool of the Year 2026/2027
- ❤️ American Curriculum School Award 2026/2027
- ❤️ British Curriculum Awards 2026/2027
- ❤️ Early Years Curriculum School Award 2026/2027
- ❤️ Small School of the Year (500 students or fewer) 2026/2027
- ❤️ Best School for Learning Support 2026/2027
- ❤️ Local School Curriculum Award 2026/2027
❤️ Expert Boarding School Voting Categories (Regional Asia)
- ❤️ International Boarding School of the Year 2026/2027
- ❤️ Best Boarding School For Sports Facilities 2026/2027
- ❤️ Best Boarding School For International Students 2026/2027
- ❤️ Best Boarding School With Pastoral Care 2026/2027
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HONG KONG NOMINATIONS - Education Awards 2026/2027
Community Voting + Expert CategoriesHong Kong Community Category Nominations: Voted By Little Steps Community
Voting Category Hong Kong Schools Curriculum Initiative of the Year 2026/2027 Anfield International School, Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, American International School, German Swiss International School, Hong Kong Academy (HKA), ICHK (International College Hong Kong), Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK), Spanish School of Hong Kong, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, The Harbour School Bilingual Programme of the Year 2026/2027 Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Chinese International School, Discovery Montessori School, Fairchild Kindergarten, French International School of Hong Kong, German Swiss International School, Guidepost Montessori, Han Academy, Kingston International Kindergarten and Kingston Children Centre, MASS International Preschool, Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong, Spanish School of Hong Kong, The International Montessori School, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, Victoria Shanghai Academy, Yew Chung International School Community School Spirit Award 2026/2027 American School Hong Kong, Anfield International School, Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Anfield St. Bosco Koon Ying School, Bloom KKCA Academy, Carmel School Hong Kong, City Kids, Discovery College, Fairchild Kindergarten, German Swiss International School, Guidepost Montessori, Hong Kong Academy, ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Kellett School, Malvern College Hong Kong, Nord Anglia International School, Norwegian International School, Small World Christian Kindergarten, Spanish School of Hong Kong, The Harbour School, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Tech And Innovation Programme of the Year 2026/2027 American International School, Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Carmel School Hong Kong, German Swiss International School, Hong Kong Academy, Nord Anglia International School, Stamford American School, Spanish School of Hong Kong, The Harbour School, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten Wellbeing School Initiative Award 2026/2027 American International School, Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Anfield St. Bosco Koon Ying School, Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School, Discovery College, Fairchild Kindergarten, German Swiss International School, Hong Kong Academy, Hong Kong International School, ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Nord Anglia International School, Norwegian International School, Spanish School of Hong Kong, The Harbour School, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, YMCA Christian Academy Sustainable School Initiative Award 2026/2027 Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Carmel School Hong Kong, City Kids, German Swiss International School, Hong Kong Academy, Hong Kong International School, ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Kellett School, Malvern College Hong Kong, Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong, Nord Anglia International School, Spanish School of Hong Kong, The Harbour School, The ISF Academy Hong Kong Expert Category Nominations: Voted By The Dream Team
Expert Category Hong Kong Schools International School of the Year 2026/2027 American School Hong Kong, Anfield International Kindergarten, Carmel School Hong Kong, Discovery Montessori School, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten, German Swiss International School, Guidepost Montessori, Hong Kong Academy, ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Kellett School (The British International School in Hong Kong), Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK), Mass International Preschool, Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Norwegian International School, Spanish School of Hong Kong, Stamford American School Hong Kong, The Harbour School, The International Montessori School (IMS), The Spanish School of Hong Kong, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, Hong Kong International School (HKIS), Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS), English Schools Foundation (ESF), Harrow International School Hong Kong, Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) Preschool / Early Years Focus (Overlaps with Early Years Curriculum Award) Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Carmel School Hong Kong, Discovery Montessori School, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten, German Swiss International School, Guidepost Montessori, Mass International Preschool, Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Norwegian International School, The International Montessori School (IMS), Anchors Academy Affiliated International Kindergarten cum Nursery, City Kids Preschool, Hong Kong Academy, ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Kingston International Kindergarten and Kingston Children Centre, Leapfrog Kindergarten, Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong (MCPS), MASS International Preschool, Small World Christian Kindergarten, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, ESF Kindergartens American Curriculum School Award 2026/2027 Anfield School, Stamford American School Hong Kong, American International School, American School Hong Kong, Hong Kong International School (HKIS) British Curriculum Awards 2026/2027 Anfield International Kindergarten & Nursery, Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Anfield International School, Anfield School, Kellett School (The British International School in Hong Kong), Spanish School of Hong Kong, Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, Harrow International School Hong Kong, Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK), Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Hong Kong, English Schools Foundation (ESF) Schools, Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) IB School of the Year 2026/2027 Stamford American School Hong Kong, Carmel School Hong Kong, Discovery Montessori School, German Swiss International School, ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK), Hong Kong Academy, Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS), English Schools Foundation (ESF), Chinese International School (CIS), French International School (FIS) Early Years Curriculum School Award 2026/2027 Stamford American School Hong Kong, Discovery Montessori School, German Swiss International School, ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, Guidepost Montessori, Norwegian International School, The International Montessori School (IMS), Anchors Academy Affiliated International Kindergarten cum Nursery, City Kids Preschool, Kingston International Kindergarten and Kingston Children Centre, Leapfrog Kindergarten, Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong (MCPS), MASS International Preschool, Small World Christian Kindergarten, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, American International School, Fairchild Kindergarten, French International School of Hong Kong, English Schools Foundation (ESF) Kindergartens, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Hong Kong, Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS), Hong Kong International School (HKIS), Harrow Little Lions Kindergarten Small School of the Year (500 students or fewer) ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Anfield International Kindergarten & Nursery, Norwegian International School, City Kids Preschool, Kingston International Kindergarten and Kingston Children Centre, Leapfrog Kindergarten, Fairchild Kindergarten, Carmel School Hong Kong, ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Mass International Preschool, MASS International Preschool, Spanish School of Hong Kong, The Harbour School, The Spanish School of Hong Kong, Han Academy, Hong Kong Academy (HKA), Japanese International School (JIS), Lantau International School, Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) Best School for Learning Support 2026/2027 ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Anfield School, German Swiss International School, Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten, Hong Kong Academy (HKA), The Harbour School Local School Curriculum Award 2026/2027 Cannan Kindergarten, Fairchild Kindergarten Local Stream, Greenfield International Kindergarten, HARTS Preschool, Learning Habitat Kindergarten & Bilingual Nursery, Po Leung Kuk Camoes Tan Siu Lin Kindergarten, Tsung Tsin Primary School and Kindergarten -
SINGAPORE NOMINATIONS - Education Awards 2026/2027
Community Voting + Expert CategoriesSingapore Community Category Nominations: Voted By Little Steps Community
Voting Category Singapore Schools International School of the Year 2026/2027 Australian International School, Brighton College (Singapore), Chatsworth International School, Dover Court International School, Dulwich College (Singapore), E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., EtonHouse Nature Pre-School, International French School (Singapore), Nexus International School (Singapore), Stamford American International School Bilingual Programme of the Year 2026/2027 E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., ELFA Preschool, EtonHouse International School Broadrick, EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah, German European School Singapore, International French School (Singapore), Little Green House, Raffles Kidz International, Stamford American International School Singapore, The Perse School (Singapore), Wharton Preschool Singapore, XCL World Academy Community School Spirit Award 2026/2027 Australian International School, Canadian International School, Chatsworth International School, Dover Court International School, Dulwich College, E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., International Community School (Singapore), Kinderland Preschool, North London Collegiate School (Singapore), NurtureStars Preschool, Overseas Family School, Tanglin Trust School Tech And Innovation Programme of the Year 2026/2027 Australian International School, Chatsworth International School, Dover Court International School, E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., International Community School, Nexus International School (Singapore), One World International School (OWIS) Digital Campus, Stamford American International School, XCL World Academy Wellbeing School Initiative Award 2026/2027 Australian International School, Brighton College (Singapore), Dulwich College (Singapore), E-Bridge Preschool, Holland International School, International Community School, International French School (Singapore), Melbourne International School, Middleton International School, Nexus International School (Singapore), NurtureStars Preschool, One World International School (OWIS) Nanyang Campus, Overseas Family School, Sir Manasseh Meyer International School, Tanglin Trust School, The GUILD International College, The Perse School (Singapore), Wharton Preschool Singapore, XCL World Academy Sustainable School Initiative Award 2026/2027 Dover Court International School, Global Indian International School, Holland International School, International Community School, International French School (Singapore), Kinderland Academy @ Yio Chu Kang, Nexus International School, One World International School (OWIS) Digital Campus, Tanglin Trust School, The Grange International Preschool, The Perse School (Singapore) Hong Kong Expert Category Nominations: Voted By The Dream Team
Expert Category Singapore Schools International School of the Year 2026/2027 Australian International School, Brighton College (Singapore), Chatsworth International School, Dover Court International School, Dulwich College (Singapore), E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., EtonHouse Nature Pre-School, International French School (Singapore), Nexus International School (Singapore), Stamford American International School Bilingual Programme of the Year 2026/2027 E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., ELFA Preschool, EtonHouse International School Broadrick, EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah, German European School Singapore, International French School (Singapore), Little Green House, Raffles Kidz International, Stamford American International School Singapore, The Perse School (Singapore), Wharton Preschool Singapore, XCL World Academy Community School Spirit Award 2026/2027 Australian International School, Canadian International School, Chatsworth International School, Dover Court International School, Dulwich College, E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., International Community School (Singapore), Kinderland Preschool, North London Collegiate School (Singapore), NurtureStars Preschool, Overseas Family School, Tanglin Trust School Tech And Innovation Programme of the Year 2026/2027 Australian International School, Chatsworth International School, Dover Court International School, E-Bridge Pre-School Pte. Ltd., International Community School, Nexus International School (Singapore), One World International School (OWIS) Digital Campus, Stamford American International School, XCL World Academy Wellbeing School Initiative Award 2026/2027 Australian International School, Brighton College (Singapore), Dulwich College (Singapore), E-Bridge Preschool, Holland International School, International Community School, International French School (Singapore), Melbourne International School, Middleton International School, Nexus International School (Singapore), NurtureStars Preschool, One World International School (OWIS) Nanyang Campus, Overseas Family School, Sir Manasseh Meyer International School, Tanglin Trust School, The GUILD International College, The Perse School (Singapore), Wharton Preschool Singapore, XCL World Academy Sustainable School Initiative Award 2026/2027 Dover Court International School, Global Indian International School, Holland International School, International Community School, International French School (Singapore), Kinderland Academy @ Yio Chu Kang, Nexus International School, One World International School (OWIS) Digital Campus, Tanglin Trust School, The Grange International Preschool, The Perse School (Singapore) -
MALAYSIA NOMINATIONS - Education Awards 2026/2027
Community Voting + Expert CategoriesMalaysia Expert Category Nominations: Voted By The Dream Team
Expert Category Malaysia Schools International School of the Year 2026/2027 Epsom College Malaysia, The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia), The International School @ ParkCity, Alice Smith School (Kuala Lumpur), Australian International School Malaysia (AISM), Epsom College Malaysia (Johor), Garden International School (GIS, Mont Kiara), International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), Marlborough College Malaysia (Johor), Nexus International School Malaysia (Putrajaya), Tenby International School (multiple campuses) Preschool of the Year 2026/2027 Anakku Montessori (multiple locations), Bright Little Stars (KL), Garden International School Early Years, Global Indian International School (GIIS) Preschool, HighScope Malaysia, Kinderland Malaysia (multiple campuses), Maple Bear Malaysia, Mont’ Kiara International School (M’KIS) Early Years, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) Early Childhood, Tutor Time Malaysia, EtonHouse Malaysia early years programmes American Curriculum School Award 2026/2027 Australian International School Malaysia (AISM), Dalat International School (Penang), International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), Mont’ Kiara International School (M’KIS), Oasis International School (Kuala Lumpur) British Curriculum Awards 2026/2027 Epsom College Malaysia, The British International School of Kuala Lumpur, Alice Smith School, Garden International School (GIS), Marlborough College Malaysia, Nexus International School Malaysia, Tenby International School IB School of the Year 2026/2027 Fairview International School, Garden International School (GIS), International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), Marlborough College Malaysia, Mont’ Kiara International School (M’KIS), Nexus International School Malaysia, Sekolah Sri KDU -
INDONESIA NOMINATIONS - Education Awards 2026/2027
Community Voting + Expert CategoriesIndonesia Expert Category Nominations: Voted By The Dream Team
Expert Category Indonesia Schools International School of the Year 2026/2027 Montessori School Bali, Mata House Preschool, Australian Independent School (AIS) Indonesia, New Zealand School Jakarta, Wonder Intercultural School, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), ACG School Jakarta, Anak Atelier Early Learning Centre (Bali), Sinarmas World Academy (SWA), Bali Island School (BIS), Canggu Community School (CCS Bali), British School Jakarta (BSJ), Green School Bali, Global Sevilla School, Nord Anglia School Jakarta, The Garden Early Learning Centre (Canggu & Sanur) Preschool of the Year 2026/2027 Montessori School Bali, Mata House Preschool, Anak Atelier Early Learning Centre (Bali), Bambino Preschool (Jakarta), The Garden Early Learning Centre (Canggu & Sanur), ISMILE Preschool, NJIS Preschool (North Jakarta Intercultural School), Tutor Time Indonesia, Kinderland Indonesia, Green School Bali Early Years American Curriculum School Award 2026/2027 Montessori School Bali, Australian Independent School (AIS) Indonesia, New Zealand School Jakarta, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), Sinarmas World Academy (SWA), Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) British Curriculum Awards 2026/2027 ACG School Jakarta (Cambridge), British School Jakarta (BSJ), Global Sevilla School, Nord Anglia School Jakarta, The British School of Bali, The Independent School of Jakarta (ISJ) IB School of the Year 2026/2027 Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta, ACG School Jakarta, Bali Island School (BIS), British School Jakarta (BSJ), Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), ACS Jakarta, Canggu Community School (CCS Bali) -
BOARDING SCHOOLS (ASIA) NOMINATIONS - Education Awards 2026/2027
Community Voting + Expert CategoriesBoarding Schools (Asia) Expert Category Nominations: Voted By The Dream Team
Expert Category Boarding Schools (Asia) International Boarding School of the Year 2026/2027 Rugby School Thailand, Bromsgrove International School Thailand, Marlborough College Malaysia (Johor), Harrow International School Hong Kong, United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) Singapore, Epsom College Malaysia (Johor), British International School Phuket (BISP) Best Boarding School For Sports Facilities 2026/2027 Rugby School Thailand, British International School Phuket (BISP), Harrow International School Hong Kong / Bangkok, Marlborough College Malaysia, Epsom College Malaysia, Bromsgrove International School Thailand Best Boarding School For International Students 2026/2027 Rugby School Thailand, Bromsgrove International School Thailand, Harrow International School Hong Kong, United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Marlborough College Malaysia, Epsom College Malaysia Best Boarding School With Pastoral Care 2026/2027 Rugby School Thailand, Bromsgrove International School Thailand, Marlborough College Malaysia, Epsom College Malaysia, Harrow International School Hong Kong, Regents International School Pattaya, Brighton College Bangkok
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Originally from Texas, Shea’s travel and lifestyle media career has taken her around the globe to over 50 countries where she has worked on a variety of TV, print, and digital projects. When she was pregnant with her first child, Shea longed for a resource offering fun finds and insider tips for parents in Asia. In 2008, she founded Little Steps Asia! Mom of 2 active teens + 4 steps kids, Shea lives in Clearwater Bay and enjoys hiking, yoga, travel, photography, and of course – exploring the city with her clan!
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