Finalists 2025
6
Business school of the year
Sponsored by:
BPP University, UK
Eaton Business School, UAE
Edinburgh Napier University, UK
HIM Business School, Switzerland
Leicester Castle Business School (LCBS), De Montfort University, UK
UC Business School, New Zealand
8
Championing diversity, equity and inclusion award
Sponsored by:
Cormack Consultancy Group, UK - The Equitable Transnational Education (ETNE) model
CRCC Asia, Global
Edward Consulting, Nigeria
iae Holdings T/A iae Global, Global
Jusoor, Global
Navitas Neurodiversity Network (NDN), Global
ThinkSpace Education, UK
University of Bristol, UK - Think Big Development Programme
8
Digital innovation of the year - learning
Sponsored by:
Dukes Plus, UK
KEATH.ai, UK
Mobile Testing Solutions (MTS), UK - MTS's AI-powered IELTS Mock Test Platform
My Speaking Score, Canada – Real-time TOEFL® speaking insights
Seenaryo, UK
Stemuli, US
Studiosity, UK
Testprepgpt, India
7
Digital innovation of the year - student recruitment
Sponsored by:
Explore by Cialfo, Singapore
Flywire, US
Gyanberry, UAE - AI-powered medical admissions platform
Platty, Australia - The “Prontos pro Mundo” platform
Super Student, Indonesia
University of Greenwich & Enroly, UK
VisaMonk, India - AI-powered visa interview prep platform
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Emerging leader of the year - Asia Pacific and South Asia
*The winner of this category will be announced at The PIE Live Asia Pacific 2025*
Henry Motte de la Motte, Edge Tutor International, Philippines
Lina Cao, WildChina Education, China
Panhchaneath Sokheng,IDP Education, Cambodia
Rohan Pasari, Manifest Global, Singapore
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Emerging leader of the year - EMEA
Sponsored by:
Bimpe Femi-Oyewo, Edward Consulting, Nigeria
Ricardo Tavares, Dukes Education, UK
6
Emerging leader of the year - The Americas
*The winner of this category will be announced at The PIE Live North America 2025*
Alyssa Tormala, Laurel Springs School, US
Christina Sayers, University of South Carolina, US
Karina J. Baum, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, US
Lizbeth Peña Almonte, Kaplan International Pathways, Mexico
Mauricio Segura, Platty, Brazil
Taylor Shead, Stemuli, US
9
Employability international impact award
Sponsored by:
ACS International School Hillingdon, UK - Digital Arts CP Programme
Edunation, Finland
Learning Connected, UK
PeopleCert, UK - Accredited Academic Partner Program
Technological University of the Shannon, Ireland - Business & Management Internship
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico - Digital Factory: Transforming learning through strategic alliances
University of East London - UEL Hackathon & work placement initiative, India/UK
Virtual Internships, UK
Wayble, Canada
8
Excellence in data and insight
Sponsored by:
Allianz Partners, Australia - 2024 State of Student Healthcare Report
Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum (AUIDF), Australia - International Education Benchmark
Edified, Australia - Agent Perceptions Tracker
IDP Education, Global - IQ Data and insights
Keystone Education Group, Global - State of Student Recruitment
Navitas, Australia - Likelihood of enrolment via application prediction
Studyportals, The Netherlands - Beyond Enrolment: Tracking International Graduate Outcome Data
Voyage, Australia - The Social Source
6
International alum of the year
Sponsored by:
Adityakumar Shrimali, India - London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London and International Students House, London, UK
Chenai Dunduru, Zimbabwe - Torrens University, Australia
Emiri Tsushima, Japan - École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP), École Ducasse, France
Gayathri Rajamohan, India - York University, School of Continuing Studies, Canada
Leen Shoura, Syrian Arab Republic - Study Group (University of Strathclyde ISC), UK
Sarah Dils, US - Les Roches, Switzerland
8
International student recruitment organisation of the year
Sponsored by:
AECC Indonesia, Indonesia
Estero Education Services, India
Keystone Education Group, Global
KIC UnivAssist, US
NCUK, UK
UniApplyNow - ILAC Education Group, Canada
UniQuest, UK
Uoffer Global, UK
6
Language training provider of the year
Sponsored by:
Discover English, Australia
International House Yangon-Mandalay, Myanmar
La Trobe College, Australia
New Zealand Language Centres, New Zealand
NTU Center for Bilingual Education, Taiwan
Summer Boarding Courses, UK
8
Marketing campaign of the year
Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Canada - 2024 International Student Support Awareness
FPT University, Vietnam - STEM education in the age of AI
Londonist DMC, UK - Start Smart
NCUK & Waterfall, UK - Dare to Dream
Oxford ELLT, UK
Queen’s University Belfast & PingPong Digital, UK - Bridging Research & Reputation: Queen’s Inspiring Experts Campaign in China
RMIT University Pathways, Australia - Student voice on TikTok
The University of Manchester & Waterfall, UK - Do Things Differently
6
Membership organisation of the year
Sponsored by:
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), US
Association of International Enrollment Management (AIRC), US
China-Britain Business Council, UK&China
Eaquals: Excellence in Language Education, Global
Groupement FLE: The Association of French Language Schools in France, France
ISEP Study Abroad, US
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Outstanding contribution to the industry
Sponsored by:
*The winner will be announced on the night*
6
PIEoneer of the year
Sponsored by:
Global Seal of Biliteracy, US
EasyTransfer, UK
EDGE Tutor International, Philippines
ES Dubai, UAE
NAFSA, Oxford Test of English & Studyportals, Global - Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Global - World Future Skills Index
8
Progressive education delivery award
Sponsored by:
Capilano University, Canada
Global Cities, Inc., a Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, US
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Malaysia - EmPOWER Programme
Kruu Edutech Private Limited, India
PASCAL International Education, Cyprus - The STEAM & SPACE Initiative
Royal College of Art, UK - Graduate Diploma in Art and Design
Summer Discovery, US - Real Madrid Global Sports Management
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Climate Ambassador Program
6
Public/private partnership of the year
Sponsored by:
ISDC, Jain University, Guyana Online Academy of Learning, SQA, Global - Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL)
Kaplan International, UK & Arizona State University, US - International student higher education recruitment, marketing and admissions support
Laurel Springs, US & Limitless Academy, El Salvador - A distinguished U.S-accredited hybrid homeschooling experience in El Salvador
Pagoda Projects, UK & TupuToa, New Zealand - Mobility partnerships for Māori and Pacific youth
QA Higher Education & Ulster University, UK
University of Greenwich & Studiosity, UK - A multi-year partnership
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Secondary school international innovation award
Brewster Madrid, Spain
DSB International School, India
German European School Singapore (GESS), Singapore
Hudson Global Scholars, US
ISA Liwan International School of Guangzhou, China
Misk Schools, Saudi Arabia
Sutton Valence School, UK
USAP Community School, Zimbabwe
7
Student support award
Sponsored by:
Edukatus, UK - You Matter: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing campaign
IES Abroad, US
International FLS Corp, Singapore
INTO University Partnerships, UK - INTO’s Pre-Arrival Programme
Kaplan International, UK - The Student Grief Network and The Mindfulness-based Resilience Programme
Shorelight, US - The Shorelight Center for Academic Success (CAS)
We Are Australia, Australia – Supporting international student victims of crime
7
Study abroad and exchange experience of the year
Sponsored by:
Coventry University, UK & L'Escola Superior d'Art Dramàtic de les Illes Balears, Spain - Immersive telepresence in theatre (Romeo and Juliet Online)
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong - Division of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes
IFSA, US - Career Accelerator Programs
Niagara College, Canada - Be World Ready Program
The Intern Group, Global
Think Pacific, Bali
University of Notre Dame, US - Notre Dame Global, Study Abroad
7
Sustainability international impact award
Sponsored by:
Big Pond Education, Ireland
CIS Abroad, US
Educatius, Global
International Education Sustainability Group (IESG), Global - Climate Action Barometer
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Global & The University of Exeter, UK - Future17 SDG Challenge Program
University of Sussex, UK - Global Classroom, Sustainability: UK and Ghana in Context
University of Victoria, Canada - Advancing Sustainable Development Through Co-operative Education
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The Charlene Allen award for inspirational leadership
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