KARACHI (Staff Reporter): In June 2025, three Pakistani schools achieved international recognition when they were shortlisted among the top 10 finalists for the World’s Best School Prizes, organized by UK-based organization T4 Education. These awards highlight schools worldwide that are positively impacting students and communities through innovative and progressive practices.
Lahore’s Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust Higher Secondary School was named a finalist in the “Overcoming Adversity” category. This charity-run institution educates underprivileged children and has adopted the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to equip marginalized students with essential 21st-century skills. Another Lahore-based institution, the Nordic International School, was recognized in the “Community Collaboration” category for its strong parental engagement through workshops and an interactive app, as well as for fostering a culture of kindness and inclusivity. Meanwhile, Quetta’s Beaconhouse College Programme, Juniper Campus was also shortlisted in the “Community Collaboration” category for its innovative “Science Gaari” project—a student-led mobile science lab that brings hands-on STEM education to rural areas of Balochistan, inspiring youth to pursue careers in science and technology.
The achievement was widely celebrated across the country, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulating the students, teachers, and administrations of these schools, calling it a proud moment for Pakistan’s education sector.
