Inclusive School Awards for International Schools
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We have schools registered for IQM Awards in over 20 countries!
What are the IQM Awards for International Schools?
The IQM Awards recognise and enhance inclusion in schools worldwide, supporting leaders to develop environments where every student belongs.
There is a growing global demand for inclusive education, with international schools increasingly seeking trusted frameworks to measure, recognise and improve their practice. IQM is proud to be at the forefront of this movement, working with schools that want to demonstrate measurable impact on student outcomes and well-being.
Each international school is assessed by an IQM Assessor – an education expert with a deep understanding of global settings and extensive experience in school improvement.
Assessments are rigorous yet supportive, offering both recognition and developmental insight. By aligning inclusion with your school’s vision and community context, IQM helps ensure that policies, teaching, and curriculum design work seamlessly to meet the needs of every learner. Whether your school is just starting its inclusion journey or striving for recognition of excellence, the IQM framework provides a clear, structured path to success.
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What international curriculums do we work with?
Inclusion is a broad concept that encompasses curriculum design as one key element. Our assessors always take into consideration your school's curriculum and educational philosophy.
IQM works with international schools following:
- English National Curriculum
- American Curriculum
- IB (International Baccalaureate)
- Australian Curriculum
- Indian Curriculum
- Canadian Curriculum
- Bilingual and Hybrid Curricula
- Bespoke or locally developed curricula
We work with
IQM collaborates with a range of leaders who drive inclusion forward in their international schools, including:
Directors of Inclusion, SEND or Education
Heads of School and Principals
Founders and CEOs of Trusts or School Foundations
SENDCos and Inclusion Leads
The IQM way
Promotes access and diversity
Raises achievement for all
Improves inclusive nature of all schools
Creates an environment for all to succeed
Promotes access and diversity
Raises achievement for all
Improves inclusive nature of all schools
Creates an environment for all to succeed
The IQM way
Process
The IQM process for international schools is supportive, flexible, and tailored to diverse global contexts.
Evaluative Framework
The IQM evaluative framework offers a clear and internationally respected benchmark for inclusion.
Pricing
The costs for international schools are fully detailed in the free International School Information Pack.
Hear from IQM Schools
Working with IQM has shown us how far we've come and how much more we can grow.
Sarra Ben Ammar, Principal, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
Since our whole school community embarked upon our IQM journey from September 2023, inclusion, equality, embracing diversity and equity has become THE driving force that is central to all aspects of our school improvement.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
The word inclusion is used lots, and quite rightly so, but actually when you really unpick the layers of what inclusion means, I think the IQM audit is a really valuable tool to help you look at what strengths you have and ways forward.
Headteacher, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Wirral
The IQM has given practitioners at our resource provision a chance to reflect on what they are doing and make adjustments as needed. It also gives families and carers reassurance of the inclusive practice at the setting.
Mike Stapleton-Chambers, Head of Service, Deliver Better Values initiative at Halton Borough Council
Our journey with the Inclusion Quality Mark has been a powerful reflection of how far we've come, a celebration of our collective efforts, and the inclusive culture we've built together.
Esraa Jararaa, Head of Inclusion, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
Being part of the cluster group is really important because people from other IQM Centres of Excellence and Flagship schools across the North West have come to our school and it's all about sharing best practice.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
At our school, inclusion isn't a policy or provision, it's a belief that every child belongs, every identity matters, and every learner shapes who we are and adds meaning to our community
Sarra Ben Ammar, Principal, Khalifa Bin Zaye Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
It was very clear from the outset that those [assessment] days were there for us to celebrate and showcase all that we've achieved as a school.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
Inclusive education begins with the belief that every learner matters—and thrives when we teach not just to the class, but to each child within it.
Mike Stapleton-Chambers, Head of Service, Deliver Better Values initiative at Halton Borough Council
Inclusion starts and ends with culture. Building a culture that skyrockets children's self-esteem and motivation is like crafting the perfect recipe
Christopher Nourse, Executive Principal, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
Being part of the cluster group is really important because people from other IQM Centres of Excellence and Flagship schools across the North West have come to our school and it’s all about sharing best practice.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
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FAQs
A nationally and internationally recognised accreditation that celebrates and supports outstanding inclusive practice in schools.
The average time for schools to complete the award is two terms, though timescales vary depending on readiness and chosen award level.
Yes - we work with schools in the UAE, Europe, and beyond, adapting our assessments to different curricula and cultural contexts.
Pricing information can be found on each award page. The cost of a school's registration is £299.50 + VAT. This is renewed every 3 years. The cost for Flagship and Centre of Excellence are UK prices.
No - while SEND is a core focus, IQM covers all aspects of inclusion, from diversity and equity to staff culture and community engagement.
About IQM
The only national award for inclusion in the UK, IQM has been committed to recognising exemplary inclusive schools for over 20 years and in over 20 countries around the world. The three awards allow schools and organisations to dcelebrate their inclusive practice against nationally recognised framework.
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