Preparation Centre Awards 11th Edition 2026

Eleventh Edition | 12 November 2026 | Villa Wolkonsky, British Embassy, Rome

At Cambridge, our mission is to help people learn English and unlock opportunities through education. As part of our commitment to making a positive impact on society, we are proud to celebrate the educators who inspire learners, strengthen their communities, and help students achieve their full potential.

Each year, the Preparation Centre Awards recognise outstanding teachers and educational professionals whose dedication, innovation, and passion have made a meaningful difference in the lives of their learners and within their schools.

If you have prepared candidates for Cambridge English Qualifications during the past year and believe your work reflects our mission and values, we invite you to share your story and apply for this prestigious recognition.

Submit your nomination for the opportunity to join us in Rome on 12 November 2026 for an unforgettable celebration at Villa Wolkonsky, the residence of the British Ambassador, where we will honour excellence, commitment, and achievement in English language education.

Your dedication deserves to be recognised. We look forward to celebrating your success.

◦ Three awards, first, second and third place will be given to state schools or paritarie that have made a difference in the lives of primary school students.

◦ Three awards, first, second and third place will be given to state schools or paritarie that have made a difference in the lives of lower secondary school students.

◦ Three awards, first, second and third place will be given to state schools or paritarie that have made a difference in the lives of upper secondary school students.

◦ Two winners (one state school or paritaria, and one language school) will be selected among those schools who have made a positive impact through the implementation of digital learning and assessment innovations with Cambridge.

◦ Three awards, first, second and third place will be given to language schools that have made a difference in the lives of their students.

◦ Three awards, first, second and third place will be given to teachers who have made a difference in the lives of their students.

Share your story

Tell us a story that showcases the impact of your collaboration with Cambridge. We want to hear how Cambridge has helped create positive change for learners, teachers, schools or communities, and why this experience deserves to be celebrated.

Submissions can be made in either English or Italian.

To help you structure your nomination, you may wish to include:

Who is the protagonist of the story (a student, a teacher, a class, the school, etc.)
What challenge, need or opportunity existed initially
How Cambridge contributed to addressing that challenge
What change, impact or results were achieved
Why this experience is significant to you

There is no required format—these questions are simply intended to help you tell your story in a clear and engaging way.

Segment	Winners	Support Exam Centre
Scuole statali/paritarie	Istituto Comprensivo Statale "Centro" Brindisi – Tuturano, Brindisi	IT306 International House, Lecce
Scuole di lingua	In Other Words, Tricarico (MT)	IT997 English Express, Bari

#	Winners	Support Exam Centre
1^st place	Sabrina Cancro, Istituto Comprensivo Camera, Sala Consilina (SA)	IT056 The Cambridge School, Salerno
2^nd place	Loredana Trocchi, Istituto Istruzione Superiore "Elena Principessa di Napoli", Rieti	IT201 Gruppo L2, Terni
3^rd place	Frida Ruggiero, British Formazione, Livorno	IT237 British Formazione, Livorno

#	Winners	Support Exam Centre
1^st place	Magic Teacher – Oxford School Dolomiti, Belluno	IT308 Oxford School Padova, Padova
2^nd place	British High School, Cassano Allo Ionio (CS)	IT217 British School, Crotone
3^rd place	The Lighthouse, Valmontone (RM)	IT123 Inlingua School of Languages, Frosinone

#	Winners	Support Exam Centre
1^st place	La Verde Isola del Sapere, Cercola (NA)	IT282 IFORM – British School, Napoli
2^nd place	Istituto Comprensivo Perugia 3, Perugia	IT292 Accademia Britannica, Perugia
3^rd place	Istituto Comprensivo Statale Squinzano, Squinzano (LE)	IT306 International House, Lecce

#	Winners	Support Exam Centre
1^st place	Istituto Comprensivo “Grazia Deledda”, Ozieri (SS)	IT030 The English Centre, Sassari
2^nd place	Istituto Comprensivo “Pollidori", Fossacesia (CH)	IT326 Athena Docet International House, Pescara
3^rd place	Scuola Media Leon Battista Alberti, Mantova	IT020 Cambridge School, Verona

Preparation Centre Awards 2026–2027

Eleventh Edition | 12 November 2026 | Villa Wolkonsky, British Embassy, Rome

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Winners

10th Edition, 2025-2026

Category: Making a difference in a digital world

Category: English teacher who makes a difference

Category: Language school that makes a difference

Category: Making a difference in primary

Category: Making a difference in middle school

Category: Making a difference in upper secondary

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Previous editions

#	Winners	Support Exam Centre
1^st place	Liceo Statale “Boggio-Lera”, Catania	IT006 Cambridge English Examinations, Catania
2^nd place	Liceo Artistico Musicale “Passaglia”, Lucca	IT160 British School, Maglie (LE)
3^rd place	Liceo Classico “Giannone”, Benevento	IT316 British School, Benevento