Celebrating Commitment to English Language Education
The Hippo Excellence School Award recognises schools that have demonstrated consistent dedication to English language education, active participation in Hippo – the Contest, and a strong commitment to supporting their students’ learning and achievements.
Through this recognition, Hippo celebrates the important role schools and teachers play in encouraging young learners to develop their language skills, build confidence and embrace new challenges.
Recognising Excellence and Commitment
The Hippo Excellence School Award honours institutions whose continued involvement in the competition reflects a genuine commitment to educational growth and international learning opportunities.
Schools are recognised for their participation history, students’ achievements and consistency over time, with consideration given to schools of different sizes and educational contexts.
The title is awarded for a period of two years, during which recognised schools may proudly display the official Hippo Excellence School logo and certificate.
Awarded schools also receive specially selected educational resources to support English language learning.
Our Hippo Excellence Schools
We are delighted to celebrate the schools that have earned the Hippo Excellence School distinction.
Their dedication to English language education, continued engagement with Hippo – the Contest and commitment to their students make them valued members of our international educational community.
Hippo Excellence Schools 2026–2027
| School | Country |
|---|---|
| BASIS International School Bangkok | Thailand |
| Fair Play | Serbia |
| Gimnazija Sesvete | Croatia |
| Knightsbridge House International School (KBH) Nonthaburi | Thailand |
| Olula school by TomYo | Mongolia |
| Orkhon khasy | Mongolia |
| Oš.I.G.Kovačića | Croatia |
| Osnovna škola Rečica | Croatia |
| Primary School Stefan Dečanski | Serbia |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Dua | Malaysia |
| Singapore International School of Bangkok | Thailand |
| Tomyo School | Mongolia |
Hippo Excellence Schools 2025–2026
| School | Country |
|---|---|
| Shanghai Jinshan World Foreign Language School | China |
| Hobby School Of Ulaanbaatar | Mongolia |
| Shenzhen Hong Kong Pui Kiu College Longhua Xinyi School | China |
| Shine Mongol Harumafuji School | Mongolia |
| Access Langauge School | North Macedonia |
| Marigold Language Centre | Serbia |
| Convitto Nazionale Marco Foscarini | Italy |
| Osnovna Škola Marije I Line | Croatia |
| Primary School 8.September | Serbia |
| Sk Sungai Dua | Malaysia |
| The Kingdom Of English | Armenia |
| Genesis School | Vietnam |
| Ic Ugo Da Como | Italy |
| Primary School Bol | Croatia |
| Primary School Kiril Pejcinovikj | North Macedonia |
| Learning Together | Romania |
| Eureka School | Armenia |
| The Graceland International School | Nigeria |
| Școala Gimnazială Viișoara | Romania |
| Elazığ Final Akademi Schools | Turkey |
| Mehmedalija Mak Dizdar | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Philippine Science High School- Bicol Region Campus | Philippines |
| Murat Yildirim Schools/ Aydin Campus | Turkey |
