Three Pakistani schools have been shortlisted in the World’s Best School Prizes list of 2025, which spearheaded by T4 Education is a representation of schools that are among the top innovative institutions worldwide, says in media reports.  T4 education is a global platform dedicated to connecting educators and institutions, while promoting community and development. Their annual World’s Best School Prizes ranking provides an opportunity for schools to share their efforts of creative and impactful learning on a global scale. 

The five main categories that the competition includes are: Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. The criteria for applying to the competition is vast, encouraging schools of all backgrounds to apply. Applications are also made easy to navigate. For instance, there are no fees to enter and schools can submit applications in any language.

Educational institutions are also allowed to submit to more than one category for consideration. Schools are to self-apply for consideration to the competition and must be a legally registered institution with their respective local Ministry of Education. The selected institutions are some of the top schools in the country. For instance, in January 2025, the Sanjan Nagar Trust School has earned a platinum certification from T4’s Best Schools to Work programme, signifying a prosperous work environment.

Whereas the Beaconhouse institution remains a well-known, flagship community of schools nationwide. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged this achievement and congratulated the students and administrations of these schools. “These educational institutions have brought pride to the nation on the global stage. Such educational institutions are a role model for us all,” he said in a statement.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)