Continental Institutional Excellence Awards – Prestige Africa Education Awards 2025

Celebrating Africa’s Most Outstanding Educational Institutions

At the heart of the Prestige Africa Education Awards (PAEA) 2025 lies a core mission: to spotlight and celebrate Africa’s most exceptional schools and institutions whose work transcends borders. The Continental Institutional Excellence Awards honors institutions that have set a gold standard in learning, inclusion, and innovation across the entire African continent.

This category is the highest recognition for schools and educational institutions, positioning them as beacons of excellence across Africa.

Who Is This Award For?

This prestigious category is open to primary and secondary schools, universities, colleges, and inclusive learning institutions across all African countries, whether public or private. If your institution is creating measurable impact, this award is for you.

Award Categories

Best Primary School in Africa

Awarded to the most outstanding primary school on the continent—evaluating curriculum impact, innovation, student performance, teacher quality, leadership, and community engagement.

Best Secondary School in Africa

Recognizes a top-tier African secondary school with a proven track record in academics, leadership, innovation, student empowerment, and alumni success.

Best Higher Institution in Africa (University/Polytechnic/College)

Celebrates excellence in tertiary education. Open to universities, polytechnics, and colleges that have achieved distinction in research, student development, leadership, and global relevance.

Most Inclusive School in Africa (Special Needs Integration)

This award highlights a school or institution that has created an inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities—providing equal opportunity, accessibility, and excellence in special education integration.

Why These Awards Matter

In a continent rich with diverse educational challenges and breakthroughs, these continental awards serve to:

Encourage innovation and global best practices
Inspire other institutions to raise their standards
Promote inclusive, accessible, and quality education
Celebrate institutions shaping Africa’s next generation of changemakers

Nomination Requirements

To nominate a school or institution:

Select the relevant category
Provide a summary of institutional impact and achievements (max 300 words)
Upload photos, testimonials, or a short video (optional)
Submit contact details of a school representative

Nomination Deadline: July 15, 2025
🔗 Submit your nomination here

Who Can Nominate?

School/institution leadership
Ministry of Education or education boards
Students and alumni
NGOs or education partners
National or international organizations

What Nominees Receive:

Official PAEA nominee certificate and digital badge
Pan-African visibility and spotlight
Invitation to the awards ceremony in Lagos
Feature in PAEA publications and media
Recognition as a continental leader in education