In a moment of national pride, three outstanding schools from Pakistan have been shortlisted among the Top 10 finalists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2025, awarded by T4 Education. This global recognition highlights Pakistan’s growing commitment to quality education, innovation, and community empowerment.
Two of the schools are based in Lahore, while one stands tall in Quetta, Balochistan—each representing a powerful story of impact, inclusivity, and inspiration.
🏆 What Are the World’s Best School Prizes?
Hosted annually by T4 Education in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, and the Lemann Foundation, the World’s Best School Prizes celebrate schools that are transforming the lives of students and communities. Categories include:
- Overcoming Adversity
- Community Collaboration
- Supporting Healthy Lives
- Innovation
- Environmental Action
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Top 3 Finalist Schools
1. Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust School (Lahore)
Category: Overcoming Adversity
Founded in a repurposed factory building, this non-profit school serves underprivileged children in Glaxo Town, Lahore. Sanjan Nagar is the first school in Pakistan to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With over 800 students, it stands as a symbol of hope, creativity, and academic excellence.
2. Nordic International School (Lahore)
Category: Community Collaboration
Nordic International School brings parents into the heart of its education system. Using interactive tools, training workshops, and digital communication platforms, the school creates an inclusive environment where learning is a shared mission between educators and families. Their strong values of empathy and partnership make them a true community school.
3. Beaconhouse College Program – Juniper Campus (Quetta)
Category: Community Collaboration
The pride of Balochistan, this school’s student-led “Science Gaari” travels across remote villages to deliver hands-on science education to over 150 underserved schools. By promoting STEM learning and social outreach, Beaconhouse Juniper Campus proves that youth-led innovation can drive educational equity in marginalized regions.
🇵🇰 Why This Recognition Matters
- Global Exposure: It places Pakistani schools on an international map of educational innovation.
- Local Inspiration: Encourages other schools in Pakistan to adopt inclusive and impactful practices.
- Youth Empowerment: Shows young Pakistanis that excellence knows no boundaries—regardless of city, class, or location.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the achievement, calling it a “moment of pride for Pakistan,” and emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting modern education systems, technological growth, and community engagement in schools.
🗳️ What’s Next?
The winners of the World’s Best School Prizes 2025 will be announced in October, with the final award ceremony scheduled for November in Abu Dhabi during the World Schools Summit.
🏅 Each winning school will receive $50,000 in prize money to continue and expand their programs.
📢 Final Thoughts
This recognition is more than an award—it’s a validation of Pakistan’s potential. From Lahore’s urban resilience to Quetta’s rural innovation, these schools are rewriting the narrative of education in South Asia.
Let’s support them, celebrate them, and learn from them.