Global Teacher Prize

The Global Teacher Prize is organized by the Varkey Foundation to recognize a teacher who has had an inspiring impact on students and their community. Recipients are selected from worldwide public nominations, and teachers may self-nominate. Judging is conducted by the Global Teacher Prize Academy, a committee of head teachers, education experts, journalists, entrepreneurs, and other professionals. The award ceremony takes place each March at the Global Education and Skills Forum, where the winner receives US$1 million. The prize aims to elevate the status of the teaching profession and is often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize for teaching'.

Laureates

2015

First awarded

March each year

Announcement

Varkey Foundation

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