In a proud moment for Pakistan’s education sector, three schools from Pakistan have been named among the finalists for the 2025 World’s Best School Prizes, a prestigious global education award that recognizes schools making significant contributions to community impact, innovation, and academic excellence.
The announcement has sparked nationwide celebration, with educators, parents, and policymakers hailing the recognition as a milestone achievement for Pakistan’s evolving education landscape.
🌍 What Are the World’s Best School Prizes?
The World’s Best School Prizes, established by T4 Education in partnership with global organizations such as Accenture, American Express, and Templeton World Charity Foundation, honor schools that are transforming the lives of students and their communities.
There are five prize categories:
- Community Collaboration
- Environmental Action
- Innovation
- Overcoming Adversity
- Supporting Healthy Lives
Winners in each category receive $250,000 in prize funding, bringing the total prize pool to $1.25 million—to be used for school development and impact-driven projects.
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Finalists in the Global Spotlight
Out of thousands of applicants from over 100 countries, three Pakistani schools have made it to the final rounds in their respective categories:
1. The Garage School, Karachi
Category: Overcoming Adversity
A non-profit school in Karachi’s DHA Phase II, The Garage School provides free education to underprivileged children, many of whom are domestic workers or street vendors. With a mission to break the cycle of poverty through education, the school also offers healthcare, vocational training, and mental wellness programs.
“Education is a right, not a privilege,” says founder Shabina Mustafa.
2. Dream Model Street School, Lahore
Category: Community Collaboration
Operating under a bridge in Lahore, this grassroots school teaches children who cannot afford formal schooling. Volunteers, college students, and retired teachers collaborate to provide basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills training to dozens of students daily.
Their nomination recognizes how local initiatives can create sustainable, community-powered education models.
3. Innovators Academy, Islamabad
Category: Innovation
This forward-thinking school integrates STEM, AI, and climate science into its curriculum and has partnerships with edtech firms to deliver interactive learning via tablets and AR tools. Their projects include student-led robotics labs and environmental sustainability challenges.
Students recently represented Pakistan at the Youth Climate Tech Forum 2024 in Singapore.
Three Pakistani Schools Make Global Waves – Finalists for Prestigious Education Award 2025
🏆 What’s Next?
The schools will now undergo a final evaluation phase, including interviews, impact documentation, and a global public vote in July 2025. Winners will be announced at the World Education Summit later this year.
Public voting plays a key role—Pakistanis around the world are being urged to support these schools by casting their votes online to help them win.
🎉 Why This Matters
Pakistan’s presence on the global stage in education is not just symbolic—it reflects the hard work of countless teachers, students, and community leaders who believe in the transformative power of education.
In a country often marred by educational inequality, these schools offer hope and a blueprint for inclusive, quality learning.
💬 Final Word
The success of these three Pakistani schools shows that innovation, resilience, and community spirit can thrive even in the face of limited resources. If they win, the prize money will fund programs that have already changed hundreds of lives—and could change thousands more.
Let’s cheer for Pakistan’s education heroes. Cast your vote, share their stories, and celebrate the progress being made—one classroom at a time.