mSchools Awards 2026
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At the mSchools Awards 2026, we celebrate creativity, dedication and the commitment that drives educational improvement every single day. Our aim is to shine a spotlight on projects that connect the classroom with the wider world, give technology real meaning and turn learning into action to tackle real-life challenges. Let’s make the invisible visible.
Take part in the mSchools Awards 2026 and give your project a voice.
- Competition
- Guidelines
- Awards
- Resources
Giving Educational Improvement a Name
Laia, Pol, Sílvia, Manel… Educational change has names and faces. Behind every project are stories, voices and experiences that explain far better than any report why it’s worth continuing to push for improvement, despite the challenges and complexities of the world we live in.
At the mSchools Awards, we give your commitment a name and a voice.
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We recognise your dedication, your creativity and your boundless ability to reinvent yourselves in times of uncertainty.
Shaping Educational Improvement
We want to name this collective effort – and give it shape. That means placing it in context, giving it substance and meaning: connecting what happens inside the classroom with the real challenges of the world around us.
Choose your challenge and work on it through one of the six key thatic areas guiding educational improvement.
Each of these themes is an opportunity to connect school and society, give technology a purpose and ensure learning responds to real-world challenges.
Let Us Celebrate You
We’re with you every step of the way – offering resources, inspiration and spaces to support you throughout the process.
Give us the chance to showcase your work and highlight everything you do, every day, to improve education from the classroom.
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Get Ready to Take Part!
Here you’ll find the key points for submitting your project to the mSchools Awards 2026.
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Projects entered into the competition must be based on one of the six proposed thematic strands and incorporate one or more digital resources.
Who Can Take Part?
Public, semi-private and private schools in Catalonia offering: Second cycle of early years education, Basic education and upper secondary, Special regime programmes, Adult education, Juvenile justice centres, Official language schools
Who Submits the Project?
– The teacher responsible for the project
– Projects must be collaborative and carried out by student teams (minimum of three members).
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Materials to Submit
Completed registration form: with attention to spelling and content
Public link: to the final product in the appropriate digital format.
Technical document: (max. 4 pages) with description and relevant code.
Educational proposal: outlining objectives, methodologies and competencies.
Two-minute explanatory video: created by students, with subtitles and horizontal format.
Evaluation Criteria
Alignment with themes
Ability to address an educational social challenge with potential impact.
Project development
Technical quality, functionality and originality.
Educational proposal
Capacity to achieve objectives and foster learning.
Presentation
Clarity and quality of materials.
The Grand Final – June 2026
In June, we’ll gather in Barcelona to celebrate the mSchools Awards 2026 Grand Final. It will be an event bringing together finalists, families, experts and the entire educational community to recognise the work and talent transforming classrooms.
A day full of excitement, inspiring ideas and the joy of sharing and celebrating together.
Stay tuned – more details coming soon!
Awards by Thematic Area
An in-person training course for two teachers at the Future Classroom Lab in Brussels, organised by European Schoolnet. (Prize value: €5,000)
Awards by Educational Stage
A voucher worth €1,000 for the teacher who submitted the winning proposal.
Public Choice Award
A voucher worth €1,000 for the teacher who submitted the winning proposal.
Special Mentions for Technology
A voucher worth €500 for each teacher who submitted the winning proposal.
For all the prize details, check out the full competition guidelines.
We’ll be sharing more updates soon – including which prizes are just for the students in the winning projects.
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Find Your Challenge
Explore interactive activities designed to help students identify real-world challenges, generate ideas and develop meaningful solutions linked to the competition’s thematic areas.
These are adaptable classroom activities that boost creativity and collaboration, complete with a step-by-step guide to shape your project.
Other resources
15 Tips to Take Your Proposal to the Next Level
Follow these practical tips to strengthen, structure and grow your project in the classroom – and share it in the mSchools Awards to inspire fellow educators.
15 Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Learn how to steer clear of frequent mistakes and reinforce the strengths of your project, ensuring greater coherence, impact and purpose.
Get Inspired by Award-Winning Projects from mSchools Awards 2025
Discover how student and teacher teams tackled social challenges, integrating digital resources with creativity and purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
PARTICIPATION
Can music schools take part?
Yes – provided they are educational centres in Catalonia offering any of the following levels: second cycle of early childhood education, compulsory education, baccalaureate, special regime studies, adult education, juvenile justice centres or official language schools.
Can Sixth Form students participate?
Absolutely. Proposals can come from students at any of the eligible educational levels. However, registration must always be completed by one or more responsible teachers.
Quin és el mínim de participants per proposta?
El mínim és 1 docent i 3 alumnes. No hi ha límit màxim de docents ni d’alumnes, sempre que hagin participat activament en la proposta.
Poden presentar-se projectes desenvolupats per diversos centres educatius?
Sí, es poden presentar propostes dissenyades i desenvolupades en col·laboració entre diferents centres.
Can companies or other organisations apply?
No. Projects must be led by educational centres and submitted by teachers. External organisations may collaborate, but they cannot lead or register the project.
We’re a tech hub that works with schools – can we enter?
Only if the project is submitted by the school, within the curriculum framework and led by teaching staff.
Is there a limit on the number of projects per school or teacher?
No. Multiple entries are allowed, but we recommend prioritising quality over quantity.
Yes – provided they are educational centres in Catalonia offering any of the following levels: second cycle of early childhood education, compulsory education, baccalaureate, special regime studies, adult education, juvenile justice centres or official language schools.
Can Sixth Form students participate?
Absolutely. Proposals can come from students at any of the eligible educational levels. However, registration must always be completed by one or more responsible teachers.
Quin és el mínim de participants per proposta?
El mínim és 1 docent i 3 alumnes. No hi ha límit màxim de docents ni d’alumnes, sempre que hagin participat activament en la proposta.
Poden presentar-se projectes desenvolupats per diversos centres educatius?
Sí, es poden presentar propostes dissenyades i desenvolupades en col·laboració entre diferents centres.
Can companies or other organisations apply?
No. Projects must be led by educational centres and submitted by teachers. External organisations may collaborate, but they cannot lead or register the project.
We’re a tech hub that works with schools – can we enter?
Only if the project is submitted by the school, within the curriculum framework and led by teaching staff.
Is there a limit on the number of projects per school or teacher?
No. Multiple entries are allowed, but we recommend prioritising quality over quantity.
CONDITIONS FOR PROPOSALS
Can we submit existing projects or those from previous years?
Yes, provided they meet two conditions:
- They have been implemented in the classroom (this year or earlier).
- They have not won previous mSchools Awards or other competitions.
Can a project from a previous year be submitted if the original teacher has left the school?
Yes, if the project was developed collaboratively and authorship can be verified. A new teacher may submit it if they take responsibility for the entry.
Do projects need to be fully finished?
Not necessarily perfect, but they must meet a minimum standard of quality, documentation and coherence. Check the evaluation criteria before submitting.
How should whole-school or cross-curricular projects be presented?
Either as a single project or divided by year groups or cycles – the rules don’t restrict this. What matters is meeting the collaboration and minimum participation requirements.
Yes, provided they meet two conditions:
- They have been implemented in the classroom (this year or earlier).
- They have not won previous mSchools Awards or other competitions.
Can a project from a previous year be submitted if the original teacher has left the school?
Yes, if the project was developed collaboratively and authorship can be verified. A new teacher may submit it if they take responsibility for the entry.
Do projects need to be fully finished?
Not necessarily perfect, but they must meet a minimum standard of quality, documentation and coherence. Check the evaluation criteria before submitting.
How should whole-school or cross-curricular projects be presented?
Either as a single project or divided by year groups or cycles – the rules don’t restrict this. What matters is meeting the collaboration and minimum participation requirements.
REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION
Who should complete the registration?
The teacher or teachers responsible for the proposal.
Què passa si la proposta respon a més d’un eix temàtic?
En el formulari cal indicar un eix principal i es poden seleccionar eixos secundaris si la proposta hi té relació.
What if the project relates to more than one thematic area?
What if the project relates to more than one thematic area?
Select one main theme in the form and add secondary themes if relevant.
What documentation is required?
The rules specify everything needed depending on the type of proposal (form, explanatory video, links to final product, educational plan, etc.). Follow the guidelines in section 6.
Is a poster mandatory?
Only for projects selected as finalists. Posters are presented at the final event.
The teacher or teachers responsible for the proposal.
Què passa si la proposta respon a més d’un eix temàtic?
En el formulari cal indicar un eix principal i es poden seleccionar eixos secundaris si la proposta hi té relació.
What if the project relates to more than one thematic area?
What if the project relates to more than one thematic area?
Select one main theme in the form and add secondary themes if relevant.
What documentation is required?
The rules specify everything needed depending on the type of proposal (form, explanatory video, links to final product, educational plan, etc.). Follow the guidelines in section 6.
Is a poster mandatory?
Only for projects selected as finalists. Posters are presented at the final event.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
What will the judges focus on?
Four main criteria:
- Alignment with thematic areas (25%)
- Technical development and originality (30%)
- Educational proposal (30%)
- Formal quality of materials (15%)
Does the project need to be flawless?
No. What matters most is that it’s meaningful, coherent, well-documented and has real educational impact.
Must technology be the central focus?
Not necessarily. It can simply support a broader pedagogical project. What counts is the purposeful, contextualised use of technology to address an educational or social challenge.
We have an interdisciplinary project where technology plays a minor role – should we still submit it?
Yes. Document the process thoroughly and explain how technology adds value to the overall proposal. This is also assessed.
Four main criteria:
- Alignment with thematic areas (25%)
- Technical development and originality (30%)
- Educational proposal (30%)
- Formal quality of materials (15%)
Does the project need to be flawless?
No. What matters most is that it’s meaningful, coherent, well-documented and has real educational impact.
Must technology be the central focus?
Not necessarily. It can simply support a broader pedagogical project. What counts is the purposeful, contextualised use of technology to address an educational or social challenge.
We have an interdisciplinary project where technology plays a minor role – should we still submit it?
Yes. Document the process thoroughly and explain how technology adds value to the overall proposal. This is also assessed.
THE FINAL EVENT
What happens at the final event?
Finalist projects are showcased at an open event in stand format. Each group must be ready to present and explain their project to the jury and attendees. Participation is essential for recognition as a best practice within the mSchools Awards.
Finalist projects are showcased at an open event in stand format. Each group must be ready to present and explain their project to the jury and attendees. Participation is essential for recognition as a best practice within the mSchools Awards.
SPECIFIC MODALITIES
Where can I find the specific conditions for the Scratch category?
See section 5.3.2 of the rules. It includes requirements on narrative, project mechanics and links to thematic areas.
See section 5.3.2 of the rules. It includes requirements on narrative, project mechanics and links to thematic areas.