23 categories honoured at gala celebration in Dubai, with Huawei showcasing its IdeaHub innovation for education
The UAE’s leading schools, teachers, and education teams were recognised last night at the Education Achievement Awards 2025, powered by Huawei, held at Grosvenor House, Dubai. Over 150 educators and leaders gathered to celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication across 23 award categories, just days after World Teachers’ Day.
Among the biggest winners were North London Collegiate School Dubai, crowned School Team of the Year; GEMS Winchester School Dubai, recognised as Secondary School Team of the Year; and GEMS Founders School Dubai, honoured as Primary School Team of the Year.
The gala dinner was held in collaboration with Huawei, who showcased their latest IdeaHub product, an interactive solution designed to enhance collaboration, inclusivity, and creativity in modern classrooms.
“It was an honour for Huawei to be part of this year’s Education Achievement Awards,” said Charles Shen, Vice President of ICT Marketing and Solution Sales, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia. “We were deeply inspired by the incredible individuals and school teams recognised on stage, whose dedication is shaping the future of education in the UAE. With our IdeaHub solution, Huawei aims to support more collaborative and engaging learning experiences, aligned with the UAE’s vision of a knowledge-driven education system. Tonight’s celebration has reinforced our belief that technology can empower teachers and learners to achieve even greater impact.”
“The Education Achievement Awards were introduced to shine a light on the people within schools that make the education sector in the UAE such a vibrant and successful place,” said Daniel Fewtrell, Managing Director of Stratos Pulse, organiser of the awards. “It was incredible to see a room full of educators – just after World Teachers’ Day – to celebrate their colleagues, and we cannot wait to bring it back next year!”
Winners were selected by a distinguished panel of independent judges with expertise in education, both in the UAE and internationally.
Full list of the Education Achievement Awards 2025 Winners
Innovative Teacher of the Year
Swati Nirupam – GEMS Winchester School
Classroom Teacher of the Year
Melissa Bodenstein – Wales International School
English Teacher of the Year
Sreevidya Harikrishnan – Ambassador School
Science Teacher of the Year
Luise Kirchhof – GEMS Founders School Dubai
Maths Teacher of the Year
Sharal Runa Laila Crasta – The Millennium School
Arabic/Islamic Teacher of the Year
Youssef Al Koud – Deira International School
Humanities Teacher of the Year
Nishamol Lal – GEMS Our Own Indian School
Languages Teacher of the Year
Mariamma Philip – GEMS Our Own Indian School
Librarian of the Year
Rio Lane Baba – Dubai Schools Al Barsha
Teaching Assistant of the Year
Joean Hipolito – Citizens School
Unsung Hero of the Year
Muhammad Amir Ur Rehman – Deira International School
Zahid Abbasi – Wales International School
Head Teacher of the Year
Asha Alexander – GEMS Legacy School Dubai
Department Categories
Inclusion Programme of the Year
New Academy School
STEAM Programme of the Year
Jebel Ali School
Physical Education Department of the Year
GEMS Winchester School Dubai
Music, Arts & Drama Department of the Year
Deira International School
Team Categories
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Initiative of the Year
GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis
School Opening of the Year
BC Academy International School & Nursery
Connection with the Community Award
GEMS Legacy School
Foundation Stage Team of the Year
The Millennium School
Primary School Team of the Year
GEMS Founders School Dubai
Secondary School Team of the Year
GEMS Winchester School Dubai
School Team of the Year
North London Collegiate School Dubai
