Global Teacher Competitions
At ISN, we believe that exceptional teaching transforms education. Our annual global teacher competitions empower educators to showcase their best practices, innovate in their classrooms, and inspire their students. Whether you’re focused on technology, social-emotional learning, or sustainability, we have a competition designed just for you.
Competitions We Offer
Innovative Teaching Methods Competition
Share your unique and effective teaching strategies that engage students and improve learning outcomes.
EdTech Integration Competition
Demonstrate how you’ve successfully integrated educational technology (smartboards, AR/VR, apps) into your teaching.
Global Collaborative Projects Competition
Collaborate with educators worldwide to create interdisciplinary or cross-cultural projects that promote global learning.
Creative Curriculum Design Competition
Design innovative, student-centered curricula that cater to diverse learning styles, with a focus on creativity, inclusivity, and real-world applications.
STEM Education Challenge
Develop inquiry-based, hands-on STEM lessons that inspire students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Classroom Management Excellence Competition
Showcase your ability to create positive, disciplined, and engaging learning environments that foster student success.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Competition
Present how you’ve successfully integrated social-emotional learning into your teaching to help students develop emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Sustainable Teacher Competition
Focus on integrating sustainability into your lessons and school practices, embedding environmental awareness into everyday learning.
How It Works
Who Can Participate?
Teachers can participate individually, or schools can nominate teachers for the competitions. The competition is open to all teachers globally.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is *$20 per teacher*, payable during the registration process.
Competition Levels
Teachers will first compete at the national level, and top performers will advance to the global finals.
Submission Requirements
Participants will submit their entries in the form of lesson plans, videos, and presentations that demonstrate their innovations and impact on students.
Judging
A panel of experts will evaluate submissions based on innovation and the impact on students*. Winners will be chosen for their creativity, effectiveness, and scalability of their teaching methods.
Prizes and Recognition
Winning teachers at the global level will receive the following grants to continue their innovative teaching practices:
1st Place
$5,000 grant
2nd Place
$2,500 grant
3rd Place
$2,500 grant
How to Register
Individual Teachers
Register directly through our online portal.
Schools
Schools can nominate teachers by submitting the required information on behalf of the teacher(s).
