The EFQM-Hamdan Global Educational Award was established in collaboration with the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). The award aims to enhance the outstanding performance of schools, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of educational institutions' performance and thereby enhancing the quality of education and the educational process. The award is based on a Global Education Model titled “EFQM – Hamdan Education Model” which was designed in collaboration with a team of experts from various countries around the world. The Model is a tool and framework that includes standards and guidelines aimed at advancing educational outcomes worldwide. It is instrumental in promoting educational excellence and fostering continual enhancement within the educational sector.

• The objective of the EFQM-Hamdan Global Educational Award is to recognize outstanding schools worldwide.
• The EFQM-Hamdan Global Educational Award is supported by one of the most challenging assessment processes.
• The Assessors’ feedback report provides a wealth of value-adding input to help the school improve at a strategic level.
• The report is presented to an independent Jury that decides the level of recognition for each school.
• Throughout the process, the interaction with the assessment team enables the school to gain expert insights to tackle its future challenges.

• Local & international schools
• Schools with high ranking and good reputation
• Schools that have English speaking members of staff