Exporter of the Year
Best Practice Network
Best Practice Network (BPN) has achieved sustained, high‑quality international growth, becoming the world’s leading provider of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Over the past four years, BPN has expanded delivery to more than 120 countries and now supports over 4,000 international participants annually. NPQ participation has risen sharply across all leadership levels – for example, NPQEL grew from 16 candidates in 2022 to 34 in 2025, NPQH from 194 to 531, NPQSL from 321 to 790, and NPQ SENCO from 0 to 209 between 2023 and 2025. This growth is underpinned by a DfE “Exceptional” rating and a trusted, school‑led delivery model that ensures local relevance and global consistency.
BPN’s export strategy centres on four pillars: scaling accredited programmes, using data‑driven market selection, forming strategic regional partnerships, and leveraging digital‑first delivery. International partnerships have expanded from 14 in 2022 to 47 by 2025, and participating school locations have grown from 768 to 2,113. Entry into new markets has been supported by accreditation‑based credibility, flexible programme design, and cultural contextualisation through partner schools.
Innovation -including digital learning technologies, diversified programmes, and strong quality assurance – has been critical to BPN’s global success. Testimonials and case studies further evidence BPN’s impact in international education.
Etio
In 2025, Etio delivered exceptional international growth, reinforcing its position as a leading global education consultancy. Operating across the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United States and more than 30 additional countries, Etio advanced its 2025-2030 strategy to become a proposition‑led, globally diversified organisation.
Etio achieved a major resurgence in the UAE, securing two flagship multi‑year contracts with SPEA and RAK DOK – significant wins in one of the world’s most competitive education markets. In KSA, Etio moved from market entry to embedded delivery, winning strategic Ministry‑aligned contracts, establishing a fully compliant local entity, and building a Saudi-led workforce that positions the organisation for long-term growth.
Despite sector-wide volatility in the US, Etio maintained all long-term contracts and increased market share, demonstrating resilience, disciplined investment and strong client relationships. Beyond core markets, Etio expanded its global reach through the International Student Barometer and secured a landmark partnership with UC Berkeley as sole administrators of the SERU Consortium.
Innovations – including AI-enabled school review, digital benchmarking tools and scalable product-led services – underpinned Etio’s export success. Alongside strategic partnerships with UCL and regional institutions, Etio has laid a strong foundation for sustained, globally impactful growth.
FlashAcademy®
FlashAcademy® is a digital English as an Additional Language (EAL) assessment platform and learning app supporting multilingual learners across schools worldwide. In 2025, the company strengthened its international presence through a clear export strategy, strong partnerships and continuous product development.
Working across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe and South America, FlashAcademy® has expanded from individual school adoption to large-scale group partnerships. These include collaborations with leading international school groups, where the platform is now embedded across multiple schools to support consistent language development and progression tracking.
A key driver of this growth has been the ability to combine structured learning with integrated assessment, enabling schools to support multilingual learners more effectively while gaining clearer insight into progress. Innovations such as AI-assisted marking and admissions assessment have further strengthened the platform’s relevance in international markets.
FlashAcademy®’s approach is built on partnership, working closely with schools and groups to adapt to different curricula, regulatory environments and cultural contexts. This has enabled the company to establish a scalable and sustainable international model.
As demand for structured multilingual provision continues to grow, FlashAcademy® is well positioned to expand its global impact further.
Learning Resources
Learning Resources is a global educational toy company delivering sustained international success through a partnership‑led export strategy. In 2025, we achieved double‑digit export sales growth by combining educational credibility, innovative products and long‑term distributor partnerships to build strong, sustainable businesses across international markets.
Our approach focuses on category leadership, local execution and meaningful impact. At the heart of our international growth is a clear purpose: bringing learning to life for children, educators and families across diverse markets.
MathsWatch
MathsWatch’s international growth has been driven not by a formal export strategy or sales team, but by organic search and word of mouth. As an established resource in the UK, it is frequently discovered by teachers in British International Schools, many of whom have previously used the platform before moving overseas. This has led to strong adoption in regions such as the Middle East, where professional networks are closely connected and recommendations travel quickly.
Rather than targeting markets directly, MathsWatch has focused on responding to the needs of its users. When international schools required support for International GCSE specifications (IGCSE), the platform was adapted to align with those curricula. This approach ensures that development is guided by real classroom demand rather than commercial expansion goals.
Today, MathsWatch is used by a growing number of schools outside the UK, supported by a light-touch outreach programme that strengthens relationships with key international partners. The company does not rely on large-scale marketing or trade shows, instead benefiting from the trust built within the global British school community.
Ongoing expansion into Primary and Post-16 content reflects continued demand from international users, reinforcing a simple principle: effective teaching tools scale naturally across borders.
TTS
TTS is one of the world’s leading developers and exporters of curriculum-aligned educational resources, supplying over 80 countries across six continents from its UK headquarters in Nottinghamshire.
With over 40 years of innovation – including pioneering technologies such as the Bee-Bot programmable robot – TTS develops up to 400 new products annually spanning Early Years to early secondary education. Export sales now account for over 20% of total revenue, with a clear strategy to increase this to 40% within five years and expand into 100+ countries.
TTS operates through two key channels: British International Schools (currently supporting 1,000 of 4,000 globally) and government partnerships, including nationwide curriculum implementations in Sweden and Argentina.
All overseas trading flows through the UK, supporting 500+ employees and reinforcing Britain’s global reputation for educational excellence. Backed by robust ethical sourcing, digital transformation, and a growing international sales presence, TTS is driving sustainable export growth while helping governments and schools worldwide raise curriculum standards and improve student outcomes.