Student awards

Student award categories

The Academic Achievement Award recognises outstanding academic results.

The Leadership Award recognises students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership through school activities and who are a positive role model and mentor to other students.

The School Service Award recognises students who have contributed to their school community through volunteering and engagement activities.

Eligibility for student awards

• Students must be enrolled in Year 12 at a NSW government school through the International Student Program
• Nominations for student awards must be submitted by a staff member of the student's school and with the principal’s endorsement.

School and staff award categories

The International Student Coordinator of the Year Award recognises professional excellence in delivering services and support to international students.

The International Student Support Award recognises school staff members, other than International Student Coordinators (ISC), who have gone above and beyond in delivering services and support for international students.

The International Student Program School Excellence Award recognises best practice in delivering activities and initiatives that support international students through a whole of school approach.

Eligibility for school and staff awards

• Schools must be registered with DE International to be eligible for the school excellence award.
• Nominees for the International Student Coordinator of the Year Award must be formally registered as the school's International Student Coordinator.
• The activities for which schools and staff are nominated must have taken place in the 2022 calendar year.
• Nominations for school and staff awards may be submitted by school staff or anyone in the school community. Self-nominations are welcome.