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J.B. Kremer Young Teacher Award 2026

The J.B. Kremer Young Teacher Award is an annual award launched in 2018 in memory of Jean Baptiste Kremer, teacher trainer and initiator of the Luxembourg English Teachers’ Day. It is specifically for teachers of English as a foreign language within the Luxembourg school system. The award recognises newly qualified teachers and those in the first seven years of their career who have been particularly innovative and inspirational within their school.

Criteria:

Energetic and imaginative recently qualified or beginning teachers who have shone in one or more of the following areas:
  • Adopting an innovative and inspirational approach to the teaching of English.
  • Making a substantial contribution to the culture of English teaching in their school or in the wider community of practice.
  • Going above and beyond the call of duty, innovating, supporting their students, department and school.
  • Linking educational theory to classroom practice.
  • Applying reflective skills independently to overcome obstacles and accelerate progress.
Key dates:
  • Nomination Deadline: 31st July 2026
  • Award Panel Decision: Mid September 2026
  • Award Ceremony: Mid October 2026
Please note that:
  • Your nomination needs to be verbally endorsed by your nominee and the relevant head of school.
  • You and your nominee may be contacted directly by the award organisers via email with updates or questions regarding the nomination.
  • All nominations will be kept confidential by the award organisers and passed on anonymously to the award panel for assessment.
If you have any questions please email jbkremeryoungteacheraward@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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