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An international award for creative teachers, with Gatehouse Awards (UK) and CertVera (USA). Apply for USD $50 and receive two free courses worth $400.
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About the award
The Creative Teacher Award (CTA) is an international competition that honours outstanding teachers, hosted by TEFL Wonderland in partnership with Gatehouse Awards (UK) and CertVera (USA).
Focus areas
Using digital tools and technology to transform learning.
Preparing learners to think and act as global citizens.
Fresh, effective ways to assess and track learning.
Teaching that includes and supports every learner.
Who can apply
Full-time or part-time, in any subject (schools, colleges or universities).
Teacher trainers and instructors.
Leaders of subject departments and teams.
Stage principals and academic coordinators.
Apply in English, Arabic, French or Spanish. Open to educators worldwide.
Every applicant wins
Strategies for Differentiation and Effective Classroom Management (30 hours) and Leading with Emotional Intelligence (25 hours).
Course-completion and participation certificates.
Your national and international ranking.
A personalised report with an action plan for improvement.
Awards for winners
Attend the Global Finals Ceremony and the Global Creative Teacher Retreat.
Can’t travel? Winners receive $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) or $200 (3rd).
The top 10 teachers worldwide get 15% off a Wonderland camp in Canada or Spain.
Winners are showcased on the TEFL Wonderland Wall of Fame.
Recharge your creativity and connect with educators from around the world at our Creative Teacher Retreat.
Teachers at winners’ schools get 15% off all TEFL Wonderland courses.
Creative Teacher Award
An exhibition of the most creative teaching projects from around the world.
🥇 1st place · 2026
Al Hassad Al-Tarbawi School – Jordan
Esraa Abu Sarhan turns Arabic literacy into a journey around the world. Through stories, songs, games, and interactive learning stations, kindergarten children explore letters and sounds while discovering different cultures, countries, and landmarks.
🥈 2nd place · 2026
Bilingual Learning Schools – Saudi Arabia
CTA second-place winner Fatima Qannash transforms Arabic grammar into an interactive investigation. Through hands-on stations, digital tools, and collaborative challenges, Grade 3 learners explore spelling, verbs, and sentence construction while developing independence, critical thinking, and confidence.
🥉 3rd place · 2026
Amjad High School – Lebanon
Wafaa Kaouk brings chemistry to life through the HERO framework: Hook, Engage, Reflect, and Own. Experiments, themed missions, and collaborative challenges invite students to investigate scientific concepts, explain their reasoning, and take ownership of their learning.
Wall of Fame
Explore the most creative teaching projects from our award winners around the world.
Apply
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The application fee is USD $50, by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal.
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Begin your two free online courses, worth $400.
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Apply in English, Arabic, French or Spanish.
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Receive your ranking and your personalised report and action plan.
Schools save 10% for 5–9 teachers, 15% for 10–24 and 20% for 25 or more, counted across the whole season. Coordinators earn perks too.
FAQ
Teachers, trainers, instructors, department heads, stage principals and academic coordinators worldwide, full-time or part-time, in any subject.
English, Arabic, French or Spanish.
The application fee is USD $50.
Yes. Use the group registration form and pay online. Schools get 10% off for 5–9 people, 15% for 10–24 and 20% for 25 or more, counted across the season.
Two free online courses worth $400, course-completion and participation certificates, national and international rankings, and a personalised report with an action plan.
An all-inclusive 3-day trip to the Global Finals Ceremony and Global Creative Teacher Retreat, Wall of Fame recognition, and 15% off TEFL Wonderland courses for teachers at their school. The top 10 teachers also get 15% off a Wonderland camp.
Winners who cannot travel receive cash awards: $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd and $200 for 3rd.
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