Opening the nomination door for the 2026 World Teacher Award

The James Education Group has announced the opening of the application for the Global Teacher Award in its new 2026 edition in front of distinguished teachers in the UAE, an initiative organized by the Farki Foundation in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The prize is the largest of its kind, and the prize value is one million US dollars, while it succeeded in attracting more than 100,000 nominations and requesting to participate from all over the world since its launch in 2015.



Creating a shift
The award witnessed in its 2025 edition of the Saudi teacher, Mansour bin Abdullah Al -Mansour, after his success in making a tangible transformation in the lives of hundreds of orphans by exploiting his times in teaching reading and writing for prisoners.

Al -Mansour received the award within a special ceremony held during the activities of the World Government Summit in Dubai in February 2025.

Exceptional capabilities
“Teachers devote their exceptional capabilities daily to enrich the lives of students across the UAE, as they show exceptional courage and remarkable determination, and they depend on the latest innovations to protect and direct students and help them to draw the features of their future,” said Mansour bin Abdullah Al -Mansour, the latest winners of the World Teacher Award from the James Education Group.



Deep effect
He also called on all inspiring teachers to apply for the Global Teacher Award from the James Education Group to have the appreciation they deserve.

He continued, “I encourage students and parents to nominate teachers who have a profound and firm impact on their lives. The world must listen to these stories that embody the highest levels of passion, commitment and distinction, as the exceptional achievements of teachers deserve to be appreciated and resonated all over the world.”


Pivotal role
“The Global Teacher Award from the James Group for Education aims to highlight the pivotal role of education in addressing the most prominent current challenges, including combating climate change, reducing inequality and keeping pace with accelerating technological changes. Therefore, I encourage all inspiring teachers in the UAE to advance To win this year’s award.



A clear fact
In turn, Stefania Gianini, the Assistant Director General of Education at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said: “UNESCO is proud to support the global teacher award from the James Education Group that aims to honor the firm commitment to teachers from all over the world. It is necessary to stand on a clear fact that teachers are the main pillar to upgrade all aspects of life, especially in light of the decline Continuous in the numbers of teachers, growing challenges and rapid technological transformations, as investing in their development and encouraging them to perform their role is essential to building a fair, comprehensive and sustainable world. “



Score
The UAE has a distinguished record in the history of the Global Teacher Award from the James Education Group, where the banana of Mohammed Rashid Saadane Al -Hafiti, a teacher at the Zayed Educational Complex in Dibba Al -Fujairah, entered the list of the 50 best teachers in 2025. He also reached the same list in 2021, Riyad Zamali, the teacher of physical education at the Ghayathi Care and Rehabilitation Center for the owners of determination in Abu Dhabi.



Compulsory education
The Global Teacher Award from the James Education Group opens the door for application and candidacy for practicing teachers, who specialize in teaching children in the mandatory education stage or those between the ages of five and eighteen.

The award also allows the progress of children’s teachers at the age of 4 years and over within the government -approved educational curricula for the kindergarten stage, in addition to part -time teachers and courses online courses.


Around the world
It is required for participation that the teachers spend at least 10 hours a week in teaching, and that they intend to practice the teaching profession for the next five years.

The award receives teachers in all types of schools, and in every country around the world, taking into account local laws.



Evaluation criteria
The criteria for evaluation include teaching practices for teachers, the extent of their followers of innovative methodologies to face local challenges, their tangible educational results, their impact on society outside the boundaries of the classroom, and their assistance to children to become international citizens, in addition to their contributions to upgrading the teaching profession, and obtaining appreciation from external parties.

Teachers interested in applying for the Global Teacher Award from James Education Group can visit the website: www.globalteacherprize.org.


List of candidates
After completing the first evaluation stage, the list of candidates will be chosen to include the 50 best teachers, then the best 10 qualified, which contributes to raising the level of respect for the teaching profession.

Then, the International Teacher Academy, which includes a group of prominent personalities, will choose the winner among the 10 best qualified for the finals.