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Public Choice Award 2026

Before you start, on behalf of the organizer, thank you for participating in this voting exercise for the Public Choice Award of The GBA School Awards® 2026.

The GBA School Awards® is the platform to recognize educational innovation and excellence in the Greater Bay Area. With over 130 submissions from close to 60 different schools and other organizations in the GBA, below are the finalists who are awaiting for your vote to be crowned the winners of the Public Choice Award category.

Finalists are:
  • EdTech Solution Award - Otus
  • Experiential Learning Program - International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary
  • Experiential Learning Provider - Camp Beaumont Asia
  • Innovative Marketing - Hong Kong International School
  • Service Learning - Hong Kong International School
  • STEAM Award - American International School
  • STEAM Award - Stamford American School Hong Kong
  • Strategic Plan Award - International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
  • Strategic Plan Award - Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong
  • Student Leadership - American International School Hong Kong
  • School Library Award - International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary

Up to three winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on 12 March 2026, more details about the evening at gbaschoolawards.org/gala-dinner/


We hope you spend some time perusing the list below to see the breath of education innovation and excellence in the GBA. If, however, you are looking for a particular submission to rate you can use the search function in your browser to search for the name (usually CMD+F on a Mac or CTRL-F on a PC)

You do not need to vote for all schools, just the ones you have reviewed. Rate each out of 10 with 10 being best! The order of the entries below will show up in a different order for each person to ensure there is no basis to the ones that are always at the top.

Voting period: 26 January 2026, 9am (GMT+8) to 6 February 2026, 11:59pm (GMT+8)

The GBA School Awards are supported by a number of partners without which the event would be possible. Big thanks to AmCham, TopSchools, Esperanza, Cancham Macau, ISS, HK Lit Festival, Cancham PRD and GBA Education Association.

This voting form is totally anonymous but we do have some incentives to complete it. After finishing voting you can receive a few gifts from ourselves and our partners.


  • Discount code for Bookazine Hong Kong
  • Screentime Tips from Winning Screentime Author Patrick Green
  • “Your Guide to Successful School Admissions" ebook with a coupon code for 10% off the Silver Plan from the Top Schools Team
  • School Branding Insights Guide from 21CL Education Vanguard

Happy voting!
1.STEAM Award - American International School


View on Bilibili:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Z2rZBhE5A/

At American International School Hong Kong, STEAM is a whole-school approach built on creativity, inquiry, and student agency. Teachers in all grades and subjects design learning experiences that intentionally integrate academic content with STEAM-related skills. Every student, every year, engages in hands-on design, coding, robotics, AI, engineering, and integrated technology experiences that develop Creative Confidence, computational thinking, and logical reasoning, transferable skills that set them up for success in learning and life. STEAM at AIS is supported by purpose-built learning spaces, a strong innovation culture, and powerful student leadership initiatives such as the award-winning TECHsperts and our Swift Coding Club. Impact is evident in improved academic outcomes, strong and sustained student participation in competitive robotics and coding programs, international recognition, and a clear culture where students see themselves as future-ready creators, collaborators, and innovators.
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2.Strategic Plan Award - Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong



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https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1YUkNBVE7e/

Kellett School’s submission for the Strategic Plan Award outlines Kellett Vision 2035, a forward looking, community driven strategic vision launched in late 2024 as the school approaches its 50th anniversary, focused on the twin pillars of Inspiring Minds and Enriching Lives. The vision emphasizes high quality teaching and learning, inclusive academic challenge, dynamic and sustainable learning environments, individual and collective wellbeing, a flourishing international community, and making a positive local and global difference. Developed through extensive consultation with parents, students, and staff, the plan is already being activated through cross school working groups and tangible initiatives such as Kellett Outreach, new and refurbished learning spaces, and the upcoming Sixth Form Centre, all aimed at strengthening student outcomes, belonging, and social impact while positioning Kellett at the forefront of educational excellence and innovation.
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3.School Library Award - International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary



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https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1JCrZBeEx5/

The ICHK Hong Lok Yuen School Library is a warm, creative, and deliberately encouraging learning space that supports kindergarten and primary students in becoming passionate, lifelong readers and flourishing individuals. Guided by the belief that “this is a place of flourishing,” the library nurtures curiosity, creativity, empathy, and wellbeing through student-owned spaces, interactive displays, storytelling, makerspace activities, and innovative reading initiatives such as Genre of the Month and the Discovery Table. Open daily to maximise access, the library invites students to retreat into books, imagine and innovate, connect learning to real-world experiences, and express themselves through art, writing, and design. By embedding values, supporting classroom learning, and fostering a deep love of reading, the ICHK Library plays a vital role in building confident, compassionate learners who are empowered to make a positive impact on the world.
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4.Experiential Learning Program - International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary



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https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1AirZBuE4p/

ICHK Hong Lok Yuen is a kindergarten and primary school in suburban Hong Kong serving around 350 students, recognised for its long-standing commitment to experiential outdoor learning. For over a decade, the school has led the development of a holistic Outdoor Learning (ODL) programme that transforms outdoor spaces into dynamic, student-owned learning environments, including a mini forest planted and maintained by students with over 350 native trees. By integrating science, art, history, heritage, conservation, and sustainability into hands-on experiences, regular study trips, and real-world exploration, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Through ODL, students build teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while forming friendships and lasting memories, nurturing well-rounded, curious, responsible, and compassionate individuals who are deeply connected to their environment and to one another.
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5.Strategic Plan Award - International School of Nanshan Shenzhen



View on Bilibili:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV19UkNBVEgH/

The International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) Strategic Plan 2025–2026 is a living, values-driven framework that translates vision into meaningful action to enhance student learning, community connection, and global citizenship. Grounded in a clear mission and core beliefs, the plan focuses on three interconnected pillars: building strong community partnerships, strengthening an excellent teaching and learning system, and cultivating global citizenship. Through student-centred, inquiry-based learning, ethical integration of AI and digital innovation, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging, ISNS creates inclusive learning environments where students feel valued, engaged, and empowered. By embedding global competencies such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and self-awareness across the curriculum, the strategic plan fosters academic excellence alongside empathy, resilience, and ethical leadership—ensuring students are well prepared to thrive as compassionate, confident, and responsible global citizen
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6.Innovative Marketing - Hong Kong International School



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https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1U5kNBiEor/

Hong Kong International School explains its innovative marketing internship program as a strategic, values-driven effort to authentically tell the school’s story while engaging families in a meaningful and modern way through student voice. By combining data-informed planning with compelling visual content, digital platforms, and consistent storytelling, HKIS highlights its learning culture, student experiences, and community strengths to clearly differentiate itself in a competitive education landscape. The HKIS marketing team partners with high school interns to strengthens its brand identity, deepens community connection, and supports sustainable enrollment growth in line with its educational mission and values.
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7.EdTech Solution Award - Otus



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https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1YUkNBVEUg/

Otus is an all-in-one K–12 learning and data platform designed to address the growing complexity educators face from fragmented tools, scattered student data, and limited instructional time—challenges that are especially pronounced in GBA schools with bilingual curricula and diverse standards. Trusted by more than 400 schools worldwide and serving over one million learners and families, Otus unifies assessment, grading, progress monitoring, and analytics into a single, flexible platform that delivers real-time, actionable insights. By transforming educational data into meaningful action, Otus helps educators save time, personalize learning, improve student outcomes, and strengthen communication with families, making it a powerful and scalable EdTech solution aligned with the mission of maximizing every student’s potential.
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8.Student Leadership - American International School Hong Kong



View on Bilibili:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Z1rZBwEvk/

Leadership is more than a club at AIS - it’s a culture. Our guiding principle — We Lead With Love — reflects our shared belief that leadership is rooted in empathy, belonging, and contribution. At AIS, Leadership is collaborative, values-driven, and grounded in the belief that every student has gifts to offer and a responsibility to uplift others. Students progress from developing confidence and kindness, to exercising voice and responsibility, to leading initiatives and shaping culture. Our program integrates leadership experiences across divisions, academic areas, technology, athletics, and community service. Faculty serve as mentors, empowering students to design, decide, and deliver. AIS’s innovative Student Leadership Program transforms leadership from a title into a lived experience for every student from Elementary to High School. Students don’t leave AIS ready to lead someday; they leave knowing they are leaders today — and understanding that leadership means serving others, shaping community, and leading with love.
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9.STEAM Award - Stamford American School Hong Kong



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https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1MjkNBKEQS/

Stamford American School Hong Kong’s submission presents the STEMinn program, a comprehensive and vertically aligned STEAM framework that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics from age five through Grade 12 through the inquiry-based AERO curriculum and a design thinking approach. The program embeds robotics, coding, engineering design, sustainability, and creative problem-solving into hands-on, standards-aligned learning experiences such as Genius Hour, MakerSpaces, and real-world projects connected to global and UN Sustainable Development Goals. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, early exposure, and progression to advanced competition, supported by certified faculty and extensive regional and international collaboration through the Cognita network and Greater Bay Area partnerships, STEMinn delivers measurable gains in student problem-solving, equity, and global competence, positioning Stamford as a leader in future-ready STEAM education.
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10.Service Learning - Hong Kong International School



View on Bilibili:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1m7kNBeE6W/

Hong Kong International School describes its Service Learning program as a deeply embedded, K–12 journey grounded in its Christian mission to cultivate inquiry, compassion, and lives of service through authentic, reciprocal community partnerships. Beginning in early childhood and expanding through upper primary, middle, and high school, students engage in a structured cycle of investigation, planning, action, reflection, and demonstration while collaborating with more than 35 local and international NGOs on causes ranging from social care and environmental advocacy to global community development. Signature initiatives such as the After School Service Club, Gratitude and Giving campaign, experiential service trips, and student-led projects supported by the James A. Handrich Endowment Fund empower students with agency, leadership, and empathy, while integrating service into academic coursework and extracurricular life. Through this holistic approach, HKIS nurtures globally minded, socially responsible learners who develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and the skills to create meaningful, sustainable impact well beyond their school years.
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11.Experiential Learning Provider - Camp Beaumont Asia



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https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1HqrZBBEmf/

Camp Beaumont Asiais committed to being the most trusted and inspiring provider of Multi‑Activity, STEAM, English holiday camps and Outdoor Education Programmes across Asia. Founded in the UK in 1980 as a children’s care and activity provider, the organisation has grown significantly and now operates over 30 camps across London and the South East of England. Since expanding to Asia in 2020, they have partnered with 16 leading international schools across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong, with more locations on the horizon. As the presence in the region grows, Camp Beaumont continues to broaden their offerings, designing a diverse range of programmes that meet the varying needs of families and ensure safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experiences for children of all backgrounds.

With a strong focus on joyful learning and personal growth, Camp Beaumont Asia creates environments where children stay active, build confidence, develop new skills, express creativity, connect with others, and challenge themselves, all while enjoying meaningful, fun‑filled experiences that leave a lasting impact.
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