MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2026
EDUCATION ACROSS ASIA / PEOPLE & ACHIEVEMENT
CELEBRATING PEOPLE. INSPIRING EDUCATION.
Stories shaping education across Asia
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PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Student Success
Hong Kong Student Sky Ho Tsz Hang Wins Double Gold at Asia Spark Challenge 2026 Global Finals in Malaysia
Outstanding Educators
From Olympian to Master Strategist: How Seiya Kishikawa Is Guiding Japan’s National Table Tennis Team to Historic World Podiums
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Student Excellence Awards
Celebrating students’ outstanding achievements, perseverance and positive contributions.
Student Success
Student Success
Hong Kong Student Sky Ho Tsz Hang Wins Double Gold at Asia Spark Challenge 2026 Global Finals in Malaysia
Team Hong Kong representative Sky Ho Tsz Hang, a Grade 10 student from Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School, has brought international acclaim to Hong Kong by winning two Gold medals at the Asia Spark Challenge 2026 Global Finals. Held today at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the prestigious competition saw Ho rise above a fiercely competitive field to claim top honors on the global stage.
Student Success
Tainan Students Shine on the Global Stage, Sweeping Top Honors at WMI, IMC, and GMEC International Mathematics Olympiads
Congratulations to Tainan City’s young mathematicians for shining on the global stage! Competing across WMI (Japan), IMC (Singapore), and GMEC (Hong Kong), Tainan students swept 3 Diamond Awards, 19 Gold Medals, 19 Silver Medals, and 13 Bronze Medals—earning official recognition from the Tainan City Government for their logical brilliance, resilience, and passion for discovery.
Student Success
Bangladesh’s Israt Jahan Clinches Gold Medal in English at the Asia Spark Challenge 2026 Global Finals in Malaysia
Congratulations to Israt Jahan, a Grade 12 student from Viqarunnisa Noon School & College in Bangladesh, for winning the Gold Medal in English at the Asia Spark Challenge 2026 Global Finals at MAEPS in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Competing against top finalists from over 14 countries and regions, she proudly carried the Bangladeshi flag to international victory.
Outstanding Educators
Outstanding Educators
From Olympian to Master Strategist: How Seiya Kishikawa Is Guiding Japan’s National Table Tennis Team to Historic World Podiums
Spotlight on Seiya Kishikawa, Head Coach of the Japan National Men’s Table Tennis Team! Combining his experience as a two-time Olympian with visionary youth mentorship, Kishikawa has guided Japan to a 2025 World Championships Men’s Doubles title and its first World Team Final silver medal in a decade at London 2026—inspiring the next generation on the road to LA 2028
Outstanding Educators
From Kidapawan to the World: How Aye V. Quijano Is Redefining Faith-Centered, Globally Competitive Learning Through Aye’s Tutorial Hub
Meet Aye V. Quijano, the visionary founder of Aye’s Tutorial Hub in Kidapawan City, Philippines! By blending a warm, faith-centered learning environment with world-class Olympiad coaching, she is empowering young Filipino learners to build authentic understanding and shine on international academic stages across Asia and beyond
Outstanding Educators
The Architect Behind the Journey: How Pathompong A.’s Relentless Dedication Powers ICE Thailand’s Global Olympiad Success
Meet the tireless organizer behind Thailand’s international Olympiad delegations! Pathompong A. (Teacher Long) of ICE Thailand (International Champions in Education) pours months of behind-the-scenes dedication into coordinating national exams, training programs, and overseas travel to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macau, and beyond—ensuring every young Thai scholar is supported at every step of their global journey.
School Excellence
School Excellence
Rare Global Milestone: Herrington International School’s Chhom Chakrayute Becomes One of Only Two Cambodian Scholars to Qualify for WIMO 2027
Historic milestone for Cambodia! Chhom Chakrayute of Herrington International School has qualified for the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) 2027 in Shenzhen, China—making him one of only two Cambodian qualifiers for 2027 and just the third in the nation's history! By winning back-to-back Final Round Gold Medals in TIMO 2026 and BBBX 2026, he exemplifies Cambodian school excellence on the global stage
School Excellence
Myanmar’s Rainbow Maths Cultivates World-Class Problem Solvers, Sweeping Champion Honors at the South East Asian IQ Challenge 2026 Global Final
Congratulations to Rainbow Maths in Myanmar for continuing its remarkable streak of international academic excellence! At the South East Asian IQ Challenge 2026 Global Final Round, Team Myanmar’s Htet Myat Aung @Peter (Grade 1) and Pyae Sone Moe Thaw (Grade 2) from Rainbow Maths claimed top Champion Awards—showcasing the academy’s dedication to nurturing world-class young thinkers.
School Excellence
Pui Ching Middle School (Coloane Campus) Celebrates Individuality and Gratitude Through Annual "Odd Socks x Thanks" Tradition
For the third consecutive year, Pui Ching Middle School (Coloane Campus) celebrated individuality, mutual respect, and gratitude through its "Odd Socks x Thanks" event! Held alongside the Primary Students' Birthday celebration, students and teachers wore vibrant mismatched socks and enjoyed lively afternoon booth games—turning a joyful campus tradition into a meaningful lesson on inclusivity and appreciation for parents.
Education News
Education News
Global Youth Scholars to Converge in Zhuhai for the WOO! World Omni-Academic Olympiad 2026–27 International Final
• The WOO! World Omni-Academic Olympiad 2026–27 International Final takes place in Zhuhai, China, from January 22–26, 2027, bringing together students from 13 confirmed countries and regions (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and the US)—with many more countries currently being invited—to compete across 10 written and project-based subjects.
Education News
Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad (ASMO) 2026–27 International Final Set to Debut in Zhuhai, China
The Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad (ASMO) 2026–27 International Final is making history by debuting in mainland China! Taking place in Zhuhai from January 22–25, 2027, the prestigious four-day event will gather top Grade 3–12 national medalists from across Asia to compete in Mathematics, Science, and English, while fostering cross-cultural exchange in the Greater Bay Area.
Education News
International Champions in Education Honors Student Excellence at 2026 Year-End Awarding Ceremony
International Champions in Education (ICE) convened outstanding young scholars, educators, and families at the University of the Philippines Diliman for its 2026 Year-End Awarding Ceremony. The gathering celebrated Filipino student achievers whose work distinguished itself in national and international academic competitions throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
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