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SINGAPORE NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: Inaugural Little Steps Education Awards 2026/2027

Deadline: March 1, 2026 – Nominate now!

We are thrilled to unveil the inaugural Little Steps Education Awards—our exciting new celebration of the very best in international education across Asia! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the schools that truly make a difference for families. For our first year, we’re focusing on Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with plans to expand to even more countries in 2027!

The awards feature two exciting parts:

  • Expert-judged categories (selected by our panel of 5 experienced education professionals)
  • Reader-voted initiatives (powered by our amazing Little Steps community of parents and families)

It’s regional, community-driven, and designed to highlight academic excellence, innovative programs, outstanding leadership, and meaningful community impact in schools that go above and beyond. We want to hear about the remarkable achievements that deserve recognition!

Let your voice be heard—submit your nominations today and help us celebrate the true champions of education in Asia!

Deadline: March 1, 2026 – Nominate now!

Little Steps Education Awards

Award Category (It is possible to select more than one)















  • WHAT ARE THE AWARD CATEGORIES? Little Steps School Awards 2026

    34 Awards Exclusively For Families

    The Little Steps Asia Education Awards celebrate the very best in international education across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

    We shine a spotlight on outstanding schools, innovative programs, and inspiring initiatives that make learning exciting, supportive, and meaningful for families. In true Little Steps style, our categories blend practical excellence (like top curriculum awards) with fun, heartfelt recognition (think Community School Spirit and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year).

    We're on the hunt for the absolute best in family-focused education—get ready for a fantastic lineup of awards!

    9 Key School Awards Per Country (Expert Panel Voted): 

    How does it work? Nominated By Schools / Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia / Voted By Expert Panel

    • International School of the Year 2026/2027
    • Preschool of the Year 2026/2027
    • American Curriculum School Award 2026/2027
    • British Curriculum Awards 2026/2027
    • IB School Of The Year 2026/2027
    • Early Years Curriculum School Award 2026/2027
    • Small School of the Year (500 students or fewer) 2026/2027
    • Local School Curriculum Award 2026/2027
    • Best School for Learning Support 2026/2027

    6 Regional Reader-Voted School Award Initiatives 2026/2027

    How does it work? Nominated By Schools / Voted By Little Steps Readers 

    • 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
  • FAQS: Little Steps Education Awards

    How do you nominate for the Little Steps School Awards?

    • Nominate your favorites here. Deadline: March 1, 2026

    What Are The Deadlines For Nomination And Voting?

    • NOMINATIONS: Open Now - March 1, 2026
    • READER VOTING ON INITIATIVES:  March 15 - April 15, 2026
    • PANEL VOTING ON KEY CATEGORIES:  March 15 - April 15, 2026
    • WINNERS ANNOUNCED: August 15, 2026

    Who are the experts for the Key Categories?

    • We will announce them in March - stay tuned!

    Can You Earn More Than One Award?

    • Of course!

    Is There A Fee?

    • Good news!  In our inaugural year, there is no fee for nominations or winning.  If you are interested in speaking with our sales team about our limited award sponsorship opportunities, please email advertise@littlestepsasia.com.  We will have packages available for finalists and winners to promote themselves further in August as well!

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